Learn Accessible Web Design (Coursera)

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Learn Accessible Web Design (Coursera)

This course is all about making the web a better place for everyone. You'll dive into what it truly means to build accessible websites and why it's so important. You'll get to grips with all the fundamentals of accessible development, like understanding contrast ratios, exploring the accessibility tree, getting familiar with WCAG levels, and much more.

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But it's not just about theory. You'll be applying what you learn in interactive challenges, fixing up a real-world website that contains a range of accessibility flaws.

By the time you finish this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to create websites that are welcoming to everyone, making a tangible difference in the digital world.

What you'll learn

  • Accessible Web Development
  • WCAG Guidelines
  • Semantic HTML

Syllabus

Learn Accessible Web Design
Learn how to write accessible HTML by solving interactive coding challenges and fixing a real-world website.

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