IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course

Technical level: Beginner

Duration: 5 hours (estimate)

IAAP CEUs: 5 (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.

About IAAP CPACC Certification
Basic Disability Concepts
Theoretical Models of Disability
Types of Disabilities
Disability Statistics
Disability Etiquette
Web Accessibility Principles
Universal Design for the Web
Universal Design for the Physical World
Universal Design for Learning
Usability and Accessibility
Myths and Objections to Accessibility
Accessibility Laws
Organizational Governance and Management

Recommended Prerequisites:

None.

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 Full Accessibility Curriculum for details.

Course Topics: IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course

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 Prevelance
- 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
- Web Content
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 & Objections to Accessibility
- Accessibility Benefits a Small Minority
- 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