Overview

Inclusive and accessible materials should not be an afterthought.

This course will help you consider accessibility during the design and development process, so more people can engage and participate meaningfully.

You will explore the UK Coaching Inclusive by Design standards, understand why they matter and learn how to apply them to the materials you create.

 

What you’ll cover

The course includes:

• the purpose of the UK Coaching Inclusive by Design standards
• where to access the standards
• how to assess materials against the standards
• where to find support when applying them to your own work

What you’ll explore

• why accessibility should be considered during the design process
• how different accessibility considerations can shape the materials you create
• how to compare example materials against the standards
• how to apply inclusive design principles to your own work

Why this matters

The materials we create can affect whether people feel able to engage, learn and participate.

Building accessibility into the design process helps create a more inclusive experience for everyone.

How it works

Flexible learning
Complete the course at your own pace.

Practical examples
Compare example materials and assess them against the UK Coaching Inclusive by Design standards.

Apply it to your work
Use the standards and available sources of support to improve the materials you create.

For individuals
Ideal if you create learning, communication or support materials and want to make your work more accessible and inclusive.

For organisations

• workforce development programmes
• learning and development teams
• content and communications teams
• education and training environments