In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying up to date with accessibility skills is crucial. One of the key resources available to everyone at UCSF is Siteimprove’s Training.

On-demand training

Siteimprove, the University of California’s digital accessibility partner, offers comprehensive online training through its platform. This training program is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their accessibility skills. Here are some key aspects of Siteimprove’s online training:

1. Free for all with UCSF logins. Siteimprove’s online training is available to all individuals with UC credentials, making it easily accessible to a wide range of users. This inclusivity ensures that anyone interested in sharpening their accessibility skills can benefit from the training.
2. Extensive on-demand course catalog. Siteimprove’s online training platform provides a diverse catalog of courses covering various aspects of accessibility. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques, individuals can find courses that cater to their specific needs and interests. 
   
   Suggested Siteimprove courses include: 
   • Accessibility with WCAG 2.1
   • Accessibility for PDFs
   • Accessibility Testing for the Web
3. Self-paced learning. The online training offered by Siteimprove is designed to be self-paced, allowing individuals to learn at their own convenience. This flexibility enables participants to allocate time for training according to their schedules and learning preferences. Learners can start a course, pause, and start again where they left off.
4. Tracked progress and certifications. As individuals progress through the courses, Siteimprove’s online training platform tracks their completion and progress. This feature allows participants to monitor their achievements and receive certifications upon successfully completing a course, validating their expertise and dedication to accessibility.

Siteimprove Frontier (training) login

Follow these simple steps to immediately access Siteimprove training.

1. Login to MyAccess.ucsf.edu (Siteimprove uses SSO, single sign-on)
2. Open another browser tab/window and go to siteimprove.ucsf.edu 
3. After login, click the Help Center and Training dropdown in the top right corner and select the Training and Certifications link. Navigate to the Catalog for 30+ courses on the topic of accessibility.

To complement these steps is a recording from the 2023 Global Accessibility Awareness Day event titled “Sharpen your Accessibility Skills” by Jill Wolters. This recording provides valuable insights on how to access and navigate the training platform, helping individuals make the most of their training experience.

Keep your skills sharp

Sharpening your accessibility skills is essential in today’s digital landscape, and Siteimprove’s online training provides a valuable opportunity to enhance your expertise. With its accessibility to all UC users, extensive course catalog, self-paced learning approach, and certifications, Siteimprove’s online training empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact in the field of accessibility. 

Start your journey with Siteimprove’s online training today and unlock a world of accessibility knowledge and expertise. To learn more about digital accessibility training with Siteimprove and tracking learner completion, contact Jill Wolters, UCSF Digital Accessibility Program Manager via a consult request or ask the community of practice.