Training
Training to help you understand accessibility and inclusive design.
DfE accessibility training
This training is available for everyone to use.
Basic training
Get a basic understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles.
Intermediate training
From basic concepts to more complex areas of accessibility and inclusive design.
Other training resources
Training resources available from other organisations.
| Course | Provider | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Fundamentals | Microsoft Learn | Free | Foundational training on digital accessibility and inclusive content for digital services |
| Accessibility guidance and tools | GOV.UK, GDS | Free | Guidance and links to tools and resources to meet accessibility regulations in the UK public sector |
| Accessibility and inclusive design training | AbilityNet | Free | Webinars exploring accessibility and inclusive practices in UK workplaces and teams |
| Accessibility training videos | DesignOps, DfE | Free | DesignOps YouTube channel, includes a VoiceOver tutorial, the DfE accessibility statement service and WCAG 2.2 |
| Deque University | Deque Systems | From £36/year | Online courses for developers, designers, and testers. Free for disabled learners |
| Digital Accessibility Specialist Level 4 Apprenticeship | Purple Beard | Costs vary - Contact DfE DDaT Professions team. | Learn to Provide advice on accessibility best practice, helping organisations (externally and internally) to meet organisational, national and international accessibility standards. |
| Free courses guide | Make Things Accessible | Free | A curated list of free and practical accessibility courses for UK-based teams and public services |
| Introduction to Digital Accessibility | AbilityNet | Free | Introductory webinar covering accessibility principles, the UK legal context, and WCAG basics |
| Introduction to Web Accessibility | W3C | Free | Self-paced course covering WCAG, user needs, and roles in making content accessible |