MATR 102 - Accessibilty Techniques for Editors
Description
This course extends the topics covered in the Squiz Matrix Fundamentals course and focusses on the methods used to achieve accessible content.
By the end of this course participants will have an understanding of:
- What is meant by accessibility
- How various disabilities affect Internet usage
- The WCAG 2.0 POUR principles, guidelines and success criteria
- Techniques for implementing the POUR principles in the WYSIWYG Editor, including:
- Clearly written and well structured content
- Effective and appropriate alt text
- Meaningful links
- Building accessible tables
- Using the HTMl Tidy Accessibility Checker
- Accessibility of non standard page content
- Other useful tools
Pre-Requisites
Candidates must successfully complete MATR 101 - Squiz Matrix Fundamentals.
Duration
This course runs for one (1) day (9:00am - 5:00pm, including assessment)
Cost
2 Training Units
Assessment
Exam with theory and practical components
Enquiries and registrations
To make an enquiry or register for courses, you can:
- fill out our training enquiry / registration form, or
- email training@squiz.co.nz, or
- phone Matt FitzGerald on +64 4 805 0098 ext 862.


