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Classes & Workshops
Digital accessibility training is a great way to improve the accessibility of MSU content, understand why accessibility is important, and to get a better understanding of MSU's Web Accessibility Policy. MSU Information Technology (IT) offers a few options for accessibility training to colleges and departments.
Deque University Training
Deque University offers online, self-paced, just-in-time accessibility training. Deque's comprehensive web accessibility curriculum covers the full range of topics, with classes designed for Faculty, web developers, QA testers, project/program administrators, and other content creators.
Course access requests will usually be processed within 1 to 2 days, you will notified when registration is complete.
Registration
Submit a course request through the Accessibility Services portal using the "Request Accessibility Training" option.
List of courses available
Please visit the Deque class listing page (opens in a new window) for an up-to-date list of training classes.
Cost
As a part of its renewed commitment to digital access and inclusion, MSU IT is underwriting the cost of Deque University training, which is now available at no-cost.
Cancellation Policy
Since these courses are offered asynchronously online, cancellations are not available.
Once you register for a course you will have until the end of our contract complete the training.
Contact webaccess@msu.edu with any questions.
Recommended Training Paths
The list below provides recommendations for Deque self-directed just-in-time training options.
Click on the Course names listed below to view the details and description on the Deque University web site. Click on the "Register" link after each course to sign up for a Deque University course. An MSU Login is required to register for a course.
For Content Creators
- Accessibility Fundamentals: Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
- Section 508: Fundamentals of the Law and Technical Standards
- Designing an Accessible User Experience
- Basic Web and Document Accessibility for Content Contributors
- MS Word Accessibility
- MS PowerPoint Accessibility
- MS Excel Accessibility
- InDesign Accessibility
- PDF Accessibility (Adobe Acrobat Pro required)
- EPUB Accessibility
- IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course. For more information, visit the IAAP certification information page.
For Web Developers and Technologists
- Accessibility Fundamentals: Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
- Section 508: Fundamentals of the Law and Technical Standards
- Designing an Accessible User Experience
- Semantic Structure and Navigation
- Images, SVG, and Canvas
- Visual Design and Colors
- Responsive Design and Zoom
- Multimedia, Animations, and Motion
- Device-Independent User Input Methods
- Form Labels, Instructions, and Validation
- Dynamic Updates, AJAX, Single Page Apps
- Custom JavaScript/ARIA Widgets
- Web Accessibility Testing: Screen Readers
- Web Accessibility Testing: Methods and Tools
- Mobile App Accessibility Fundamentals
- Angular Accessibility
- Web Accessibility Testing: WCAG Conformance Testing, Detailed Methodology
- Accessibility Program Management
- IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course. For more information, visit the IAAP certification information page.
Custom Training Options
MSU IT can also provide customized accessibility training for groups within your college or your department on specific topics, or discuss why accessibility is important at MSU. To request a customized accessibility training, request a consultation.
For Web Developers
- HTML5 & ARIA to Meet WCAG 2.0 Requirements with Jon Gunderson (Self-Directed. Requires MSU Login)
- WebAIM Accessibility Training with Jared Smith and Jonathan Whiting (Self-Directed. Requires MSU Login)