Training

We offer training and events to help members of the University community build skills and expand their awareness of disability and digital accessibility. From introductory classes to deep dives into technical topics and opportunities to achieve professional certification, we offer training that helps you provide digital information and experiences that are inclusive to people with disabilities. We also offer custom training on topics focuses on the needs of your group.

To keep up between events:

Upcoming Classes & Events

CPACC Accessibility Certification Training
Monday, May 15, 2023, 8:00 amThursday, June 22, 2023, 4:00 pm
Getting Started with Digital Accessibility
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 2:00 pm4:00 pm
Neurodiversity in the Workplace at OIT
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 9:00 am12:00 pm
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace at OIT
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1:00 pm4:00 pm
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Inclusive Online Meetings and Events
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 11:00 am12:00 pm
Alt Text Best Practices
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 11:30 am12:00 pm
Accessibility Certification Annual CAEC Workshop
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 9:00 am4:30 pm
Accessibility Certification Annual CAEC Workshop
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 9:00 am4:30 pm
Practical Steps for Creating Accessible Web Content
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 10:00 am12:00 pm
How To Test for Accessibility
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 10:00 am12:00 pm

Custom Classes

Custom classes are designed for small groups and departmental staff upon request.

Examples of topics previously taught include:

  • Introductory concepts on disability and accessible IT
  • Accessible presentations and documents
  • Accessible online meetings and events
  • Testing your website or application

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Certification

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Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies

The CPACC is a foundational professional credential through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. The certification represents the ability to apply broad, cross-disciplinary conceptual knowledge about disabilities and accessibility.

At Princeton, we have created a welcoming and innovative program to certify staff in any role, whether technical or non-technical. To date, over 120 staff have earned certifications. We believe that everyone can benefit from and apply accessibility knowledge in their work, and we especially encourage those who:

  • Are responsible for supporting people with disabilities
  • Want to create more inclusive experiences
  • Create content
  • Create or manage IT
  • Organize and host meetings
  • Work with students

OIT's training program is cohort-based and is offered in the summer. It includes an online course, three in-person training classes, study sessions, and the exam. Participants should expect to spend 50 hours in the preparation program. The thoroughness of the preparation gives Princeton a high pass rate. Those who do well in the course and practice exam have their certification fees met by the University.

Course topics include:

  • Disabilities, challenges and assistive technologies
  • Etiquette
  • Accommodations
  • Universal design
  • Standards and laws
  • Integrating digital accessibility in the organization

CPACC classes are open only to members of the University community. Contact us to ask about upcoming cohorts.