About the Course

The WCAG Deep Dive is a practical, three-part training series designed for developers, testers, and accessibility specialists who already have basic awareness and want to strengthen their practical knowledge.

This course walks through every WCAG principle and guideline with real examples, live exercises, and activities that show how to identify, interpret, and apply success criteria correctly across modern digital experiences.

Topics

Topics covered by this course include;

Introduction to WCAG
We’ll cover all Level AA success criteria from WCAG 2.2:
- Perceivable: text alternatives, time-based media, adaptable layouts, distinguishable content
- Operable: keyboard accessibility, enough time, avoiding seizures, navigable interfaces, input modalities
- Understandable: readable content, predictable behaviour, input assistance
- Robust: compatibility across technologies
Plus practical, real-world examples and activities throughout.

What You'll Learn

How to navigate and interpret WCAG, understanding the structure, principles, guidelines and individual success criteria
Describe the conformance levels (A, AA, AAA) and their practical implications
Learn each individual success criterion from WCAG 2.2 AA, what it means, and how to apply it
How to recognise accessible and inaccessible patterns in website and app design, including common issues to avoid
Understand how different disabilities are assisted by specific WCAG criteria, and why meeting them matters
Apply WCAG in practice through real-world examples, identifying issues and remediating them to meet the guidelines
Understand legal requirements and what is considered best practice in digital accessibility.

Who Should Attend

Developers who want to apply WCAG in their code and component libraries
Communications and marketing teams creating accessible content and campaigns
Government staff managing compliance, procurement, or policy obligations
Anyone who wants a stronger working knowledge of accessibility standards

Duration

Delivered in three 2-hour sessions (Approx. 6 hours total).

Contact the host of WCAG 2.2 Deep Dive Training