Web Accessibility and WCAG Fundamentals

In today's digital landscape, web accessibility is a core standard for modern design and development. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the essential concepts of creating digital content that is usable for all individuals, including those with visual, auditory, physical, or cognitive impairments. You will gain a thorough understanding of how assistive technologies interact with the web and how to structure your projects to support them. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently identify accessibility barriers and implement standard-compliant solutions. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG); Write clean, semantic HTML that naturally supports screen readers and keyboard navigation; Manage focus states and keyboard interactivity for complex UI components; Apply ARIA landmarks and attributes correctly without over-complicating your markup; Evaluate color contrast, typography, and media accessibility for visual clarity; Practice testing web pages using modern automated tools and manual review workflows. This course starts with essential terminology and historical context before moving on to practical implementation patterns and testing methodologies. It is designed for beginner developers, designers, and product managers who want to build inclusive digital products from the ground up, with no prior accessibility knowledge required. Start reading today to make your digital projects accessible to all.