Design products
everyone can use

A practical, self-paced course that helps designers confidently apply accessibility in real projects, without drowning in WCAG checklists.

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The Accessibility Course
Every Designer Needs

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£150.00
One time
£50.00
For 3 months
✓ Over 2 hours of video content
✓ Captioned and Transcribed content
✓ Unlimited lifetime access
✓ Certificate and credential's after completion
✓ Gain hands-on experience with the FigJam

Course Modules

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    Introduction

    We’ll walk you through what to expect and how the course is structured.

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    Understanding Diverse Users

    Learn why designing for diverse needs goes beyond checklists.

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    What is Web Accessibility?

    Understand the difference between accessibility and inclusive design, and why both matter.

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    The POUR Principles

    Learn how the POUR principles Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust.

  • Design for Accessibility

    Design accessible visuals, text, and interactions that work for everyone not just some.

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    Writing for Inclusivity

    Learn how to write clearly, inclusively, and accessibly from headings to microcopy.

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    Testing for Accessibility

    Accessibility doesn’t stop at design it relies on clear handoff and collaboration.

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    Advocating for Inclusive Design in Teams

    Make accessibility a team-wide priority by embedding it into systems, reviews, and culture.

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Curious about what’s inside? Get instant access to the first 2 lessons of Design for Accessibility, completely free.

See how the course works, experience the teaching style, and learn practical tips you can apply today.

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- Femke, Designer Manager @ Gusto

Gemma’s Accessibility course is a game-changer.

It takes what feels like an overwhelming checklist and breaks it into simple, actionable steps using the POUR principle. No fluff, no jargon, just practical ways to make accessibility part of your workflow.

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- Fed, UX Designer @ Box UK

Wohooo 🎉 what an amazing course!


Finally, WCAG explained clearly with practical examples for building accessibility into every step 🙌

✨ My camera roll is overflowing with screenshots! I also loved that everything’s subtitled 💬, which is such a powerful reminder that accessibility starts with thoughtful details.

What you’ll get

2.5 hours of (captioned) videos

The course contains around 2.5 hours of video content.  The course is English spoken, and English closed caption.

Buy once, access forever

This course is a one-time purchase. Once you buy it, it’s yours forever. You’ll also get free access to content updates, as well as all new content that will be added to it in the future.

Video and Text

The content is available in two formats: video and text. If you prefer text over video, you can read the course and still get everything out of it that you would get from watching the videos. It’s like having your own online accessibility book/reference!

Access whenever, wherever

Take this course in your office, at home, or on-the-go. Go through the course content at your own time and your own pace. Binge watch the videos in one go, or watch them over the course of days or weeks.

Reading experience optimised for legibility

You can read the course in a font face optimized for legibility and accessibility. You can also customize your reading experience by switching between a light mode and a dark mode at your convenience.

Access the FigJam board for the interactive lesson!

That’s right,you can now put into practice what you’ve learned from the videos and complete tasks that will really test your knowledge

Who Is This Course For?

UX designers/Product designers

Learn how to design with accessibility in mind from the start. Create inclusive experiences that go beyond compliance and strengthen your design practice.

Developers

Get practical techniques for building accessible, assistive tech-friendly interfaces. Bridge the gap between design and development with confidence.

Product Managers

Understand accessibility requirements, reduce risk, and support your team in delivering inclusive products that reach more users.

Professionals new to accessibility

Learn the basics, bust the jargon, and gain the skills to build digital experiences that work for everyone.

Teams aiming to improve product inclusivity

Build shared knowledge and improve how your team designs and develops for all users. Accessibility is a team sport, this course brings you all together.

Professionals looking to deepen their knowledge

Already know the basics? Dive deeper into inclusive design, testing tools, and advanced accessibility practices to lead with impact.

Why not just use Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)?

WCAG is not enough

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set the standard for accessibility compliance, and yes, they’re essential for legal conformance.

But if you’ve ever tried to apply them in real projects, you’ll know they weren’t written with designers, developers, or product teams in mind.

WCAG isn't agile

Modern teams work in sprints, with story-level acceptance criteria. WCAG doesn’t fit neatly into this workflow. This course shows you how to write accessibility into user stories so it gets done.

WCAG isn't clear

Some rules are vague and open to interpretation, which can lead to confusion, inconsistency, or even loopholes. We’ll teach you how to create clarity with real-world examples, checklists, and practical techniques.

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Meet your Instructor, Gemma 👋

I’m Gemma Helyer, an award-winning Product Designer and accessibility advocate with 11+ years in UX. I’ve helped teams at design inclusive products that reach more people. As someone with dyslexia, accessibility isn’t just a theory for me, it’s personal!

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Learn along with the best and join designers who have taken this course

  • "Loved your course and its practicality. Accessibility is too often treated as a mammoth add-on for a small minority, rather than part of basic usability that drives the metrics we need. The more we embed inclusion into our process, the more we can shift culture as we grow into leadership roles!"

    Stephanie Irwin, Senior Product Designer

  • Designing for accessibility isn’t about perfection, it’s about intention." I’ve just finished the Design for Accessibility course, and it was fantastic, clear, practical, and full of actionable tips. I feel so much more confident designing for accessibility now.

    Sophie Collins - UX Designer

  • Accessibility is one of the best skills a designer can invest in It makes your work more inclusive, more impactful, and better for everyone. This course is practical, easy to follow, and gives you the confidence to apply accessibility principles right away

    Sarah Cole - UX Designer

FAQs

  • This course is ideal for UX and product designers, developers, and product managers who want to build more accessible, inclusive experiences. Whether you're completely new to accessibility or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, you'll find practical, real-world guidance tailored to your role. It's also perfect for cross-functional teams aiming to embed accessibility into their workflow, as well as individuals who want to move beyond the basics and explore inclusive design in a modern product environment.

  • Yes, you will! After completion, a certificate with credentials will be issued to you via Certifier that you can add to your LinkedIn profile and other social media channels.

  • No, you don’t need to know HTML, CSS, or JavaScript to take this course. While we may reference how accessibility impacts development, the course is designed to be accessible for non-coders. With a focus on design decisions, user experience, and practical application.

  • Yes! This course is packed with practical, real-world examples, tools, and techniques you can immediately apply to your own projects. Whether you're designing, building, or managing a product, you'll walk away with actionable strategies to make your work more accessible and inclusive.

  • Once you’ve purchased the course, you get instant access to all the content for life. There are no hidden fees, no subscriptions, and no time limits. You can learn at your own pace and revisit the material anytime you need a refresh.

  • No problem! If you have a question that’s not covered here, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help. Just drop me an email or use the contact form, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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