Professional certification

Get WCAG Certified

Earn a recognized accessibility certification for web or document professionals that is built on real-world WCAG skills, not just theory.

Developed by Eliquo accessibility instructors with more than 23 years of experience training designers, developers and digital content teams.

Choose your path

Which certification is right for you?

Both paths validate practical accessibility knowledge. Choose the one that matches the digital content you create and support.

Web professionals

Accessible Web Designer Certification

Demonstrate the knowledge behind making websites and web applications accessible according to WCAG and the requirements that shape public-sector digital work.

  • For web designers and developers
  • WCAG 2.2 for websites and web applications
  • Ideal for agencies, in-house teams and government vendors
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Content professionals

Accessible Document Builder Certification

Validate your ability to create and test accessible documents using the standards and production workflows that apply to PDF and Microsoft Office content.

  • For PDF, Microsoft Word and Office content creators
  • WCAG, PDF/UA and accessible document workflows
  • Ideal for communications and compliance teams
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How it works

Build the skills, apply them, then demonstrate competency.

  1. Complete training

    Use Eliquo On-Demand learning or instructor-led training to prepare for the certification path that fits your work.

  2. Apply your skills

    Practice WCAG techniques in realistic scenarios focused on the websites, applications and documents you produce.

  3. Pass the exam

    Demonstrate practical competency through a proctored exam focused on applied knowledge rather than trick questions.

Prepare with confidence

Recommended certification preparation

Review the relevant course and reference materials, then practise the techniques before writing your exam.

Accessible Web Designer

Recommended learning:

  • WCAG 2.2: Understanding the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Extending HTML5 using WAI-ARIA and Microdata
  • Testing Accessible Web Applications and Forms
  • WCAG Techniques for Web Applications and Forms
  • Screen Reader Testing for Desktop Content

Accessible Document Builder

Recommended learning:

  • WCAG 2.2: Understanding the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Acrobat Pro: Accessible PDFs - WCAG 2.2
  • Accessible Documents in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Word
  • Testing Accessible WCAG PDF Documents

Exam format

What to expect

  • 75questions
  • 2 hoursto complete
  • Multiple choicecomputer-based
  • Closed bookproctored exam

Certification is included

Every On-Demand plan includes WCAG certification exams for a limited time.

Build the practical skills in the course library, then use the certification path to validate what you know. There is no additional exam fee during the included period.