Training

QA testers advanced

Enables QA testers to progressively introduce elements of WCAG accessibility testing into their work

In partnership with hassell inclusion

  • Online in Zoom
  • Two half-day sessions
  • 3.5 hours per session
  • £350 + VAT

This course will be held on

  • 17–18 June 2025

    • Online
    • 09:00 – 12:30
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About

This one-day online live course, split into two half-day sessions, and building on hassel inclusion's QA Fundamentals course, enables QA testers to integrate tests against WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria into their unit testing of websites. It includes:

  • Testing using screen readers on desktop and mobile devices
  • Hands-on experience of reliably testing using assistive technologies

This course is only available to Jisc members.

Who should attend

It is suitable for:

  • Any QA testers who want to gain a solid foundation in how to test desktop websites for key accessibility issues
  • It will also benefit product owners, business analysts or anyone who wants the knowledge to reliably and quickly test the accessibility of their products

Training outcomes

You will:

  • Efficiently test websites against WCAG checkpoints throughout the development lifecycle
  • Identify accessibility issues earlier, reducing fix cost, time and stress
  • Develop in-house accessibility expertise to reduce reliance on external auditors for testing your websites against WCAG 2.1 AA
  • Increase your organisation's market access and revenue opportunities through creating accessible, compliant sites that allow the fullest access to 20% of the population that are often excluded
  • Reduce your organisation's risk of legal challenge (legal or regulatory) from site visitors who can't complete tasks on your site
  • Create a business advantage for your organisation, wherever clients require accessibility, especially in international markets with strict procurement requirements (eg Europe, USA, Australia)

Pre-requisites

  • Skills - General knowledge of QA testing of websites. Desire to extend your knowledge into accessibility testing
  • Tech - Laptop required so you can participate in the online training (on Zoom) and key training exercises. Access to download screen readers and extensions on laptop. Access to a mobile device

Pricing and eligibility

  • Jisc members - £350 + VAT

For more information please email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242