The course provides knowledge of accessibility concepts, methods and principles relevant for the development of user-friendly digital experiences. Candidates are provided insight into Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) that apply to developing digital user experiences. Candidates also learn about testing the accessibility for different web pages and web applications. The course provides knowledge of the ethical aspects surrounding the development of digital experiences to a variety of users depending on their specific needs. The course builds on competence from Usability Testing 1.

Course Relevance
The course aims to teach the essential accessibility principles that apply to user experiences for websites and web applications. As aspiring designers, candidates are responsible for ensuring everyone has access to the solutions created regardless of ability, context or situation. By following and fulfilling accessibility principles candidates are able to create better user experiences for everyone. The course also builds an important competence base for cross-discipline collaboration with interaction designers and front-end developers , which enables candidates to participate in the collaborative process of creating even better user experiences accessible to everyone.