In your initial training session we'll introduce you to the basics of Website Design System, from creating content to changing the homepage and sitewide features.
Training is also supported by our eLearning libary, an ongoing reference to assist you build the best website possible.
Diploma in Web Content
Two diplomas in web content courses are provided for each agency (additional training can be provided at additional cost).
- Training provider: Contented Online Training
- Format: online/self-paced
The SA.GOV.AU editorial team are also on hand to provide support.
Online accessibility
Get the essentials needed to achieve compliance with international best practice in accessibility, and provide a better experience for everyone.
The Website Design System team are also on hand to provide support.
Explore the impact and benefits for everyone with the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) web accessibility perspectives video series.
W3C Introduction to Web Accessibility
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) offers a free online course designed for:
- developers
- designers
- content authors
- people with disability
- project managers.
Optional material helps you learn more about the topics you are most interested in.
- Start date: Underway
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Commitment: 4 to 5 hours a week
- Cost: FREE, with an option to add a verified certificate for a fee
- Enrolment details and course overview: W3C Introduction to Web Accessibility (edX.org).
Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility
This university-accredited online qualification is a six-week program. It covers accessibility principles and techniques for:
- web developers, managers and designers
- testers and web auditors
- usability specialists
- content managers.
Optional material helps you learn more about the topics you are most interested in.
- Start date: To be confirmed
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Commitment: 4 to 5 hours a week
- Cost: $2,400 + GST
- Enrolment details and course overview: Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility (Uni SA).
Other options for you or your team include:
- Introduction to disability awareness - National Disability Co-ordination Officer (NDCO) Program and Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) to explore disability.
- Web Accessibility by Google - Udacity
- Understanding Web Accessibility - OCAD University
- accessibility e-learning courses - Siteimprove
- document accessibility training videos - remediate, and check for accessibility issues.
Contented also offer a 10hr online course focusing on writing digital content. This course is free if you write content for SA.GOV.AU.
Australia has adopted an internationally aligned standard for the procurement of accessible information and communications technology (ICT).
The Australian Accessible ICT Standard AS EN 301 549:2016 is an adoption of European Standard EN 301 549.
- Short instruction videos on EN 301 549 provide an excellent guide to understanding AS EN 301 549:2016.
- New South Wales Government have also produced a guide to government accessibility standards for ICT.
The UK Government have developed a free training package that:
- focuses on a fictional online service using the GOV.UK Design System
- introduces accessibility issues based on real barriers, such as missing alt text and broken heading hierarchies
- explains what accessibility is and how to do basic testing.
Accompanying materials include a worksheet and answers, so it can be used by teams as part of their own learning plans.
