IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course

Technical level: Beginner

Duration: 5 hours (estimate)

IAAP CAECs: 5.0 (This class counts toward renewal of IAAP certification)

Course Synopsis:

This course will provide you with the knowledge you need to pass the exam to become a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). The course covers all topics covered on the exam in detail, with self-test quizzes, and links to external resources for further study.

Pricing for Online Class

Each class is $45 for a full year of access, or lower for group enrollment, or when purchasing multi-course curriculum packages. See the the full set of curriculum options for details.

Course Topics: IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course

Table of Contents
About CPACC Certification
- Why Certify?
- Who Should Certify?
- About the IAAP
- Scheduling an Exam
- Exam Format
- Exam Topics
- Renewing Your Certification
- Other IAAP Credentials
Basic Disability Concepts
- Our Diverse Abilities
- Accessibility Matters
- Assistive Technologies
- The Digital Accessibility Revolution
Theoretical Models of Disability
- Medical Model
- Social Model
- Functional Solutions Model
- Social Identity Model
- Charity/Tragedy Model
- Other Models
Types of Disabilities
- Blindness
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Low Vision
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Color Blindness
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Deafblindness
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Auditory Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Motor Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Cognitive Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Math Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Speech Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Seizure Disorders
  - Challenges & Solutions
- Psychological/Psychiatric Disabilities
  - Anxiety Disorders
  - Mood Disorders
  - Schizophrenia
  - Other Disorders
- Multiple/Compound Disabilities
Disability Statistics
- Incidence and Prevalence
- Why Disability Statistics Are So Variable
- Aging Populations
- Education Levels & Literacy
- Employment Rate
- Poverty and Disability
Disability Etiquette
- Talking About Disabilities
- Talking to People with Disabilities
- Helping People
- Service Animals
- Assistive Technologies
- Everyone Is Different
Benefits of Accessible Design
- For People with Disabilities
- For Businesses and Organizations
- For People Without Disabilities
Web Accessibility Principles
- Perceivable
- Operable
- Understandable
- Robust
Universal Design for the Web
- Images
- Color
- Contrast
- Video & Audio
- Links
- Headings
- Keyboard Accessibility
- Tables
- Forms
- Dynamic JavaScript
- PDF Documents
Universal Design for the Physical World
- Universal Design Principles
  - Applying Universal Design
- Sidewalks
- Building Entrances
- Multi-Level Buildings
- Doorways
- Bathrooms
- Drinking Fountains
- Transportation Systems
- Taxis
- Emergencies
- Grocery Stores
- Self Check-in/Check-out
- Signs
- Printed Materials
- Microwaves
- Televisions
- Movies
- ATMs
- Mobile Devices
Universal Design for Learning
- Learner Diversity
- Multiple Means of Representation
- Multiple Means of Action & Expression
- Multiple Means of Engagement
Usability and Accessibility
- Defining Usability
- Commonalities
- Differences
Myths and Misconceptions about Accessibility
- Accessibility Benefits Only a Small Minority
- Accessibility Is a Short-Term Project
- Accessibility Should Be the Last Step
- Accessibility Is Hard & Expensive
- Accessibility Is Ugly
- Quiz
Accessibility Laws
- UN Declaration
- UN Convention
- Civil Rights Laws
- Procurement Laws
- Technology Laws
- Other Regions
Organizational Governance and Management
- Integration Management
  - Web Development Process
- Scope Management
- Time Management
- Cost Management
- Quality Management
- Human Resource Management
- Communication Management
- Risk Management
- Procurement Management
- Stakeholder Management