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Program Description
Designed for those who wish to improve their digital accessibility and inclusion skills. This program will be of interest to anyone who creates digital content using Microsoft Office (365), PDF remediation professionals, or someone looking for a rewarding career in accessible content creation and remediation.
Program Highlights
- Office 365 accessibility features
- Optimize Office documents for accessibility and inclusion
- Optimize PDF documents for accessibility and inclusion
What you'll learn
- Document/content structure
- Logical reading order of content
- Adding alt text to complex images, charts and diagrams
- Accessible tables
- Accessible PowerPoint slide decks and presentations
- Accessible Excel spreadsheets
- Advanced accessibility features, tools and techniques in Office 365
Micro-credential Information:
On completion of the 5 courses listed you may apply for the stacked Micro-credential for Accessible Documents (1058).
You may also apply for individual Micro-credentials upon completing:
- Accessible Office Documents 1 (1034) OR
- Accessible Office Documents 2 (1035) OR
- Accessible Office Content (1036) OR
- Accessible PDF: Introduction (1037) OR
- Accessible PDF: Advanced (1038)
Additional Details
Admission and Registration
You do not need to apply to begin this program. Simply ensure you meet the requirements listed on the Admission Requirements webpage prior to registering.
Financial Assistance
OSAP funding may be available. Learn more about Financial Assistance Options for Continuing Education Students.
Opportunities
- Alternate Text Production Centre
- Digital Accessibility Specialist
- Content Creation and Remediation Specialist
- Graphic Designer
- AODA Accessibility Coordinator
- Accessible Content Trainer
For details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, visit the Government of Canada Job Bank (opens in new window).
Next Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
- Continuing Education FAQ
- Where can I find more information on registering?
- What is the fee structure?
- How can I apply for an exemption?
- Can I obtain credit for learning obtained outside a traditional classroom?
- Where can I find more information on online learning and exams for online courses?
- How do I apply to graduate?
College Resources
Program Contact
Continuing Education
Interdisciplinary, Media, Creative Arts and Business
Email Us
1-844-767-6871
