MATR 102
Description
This course extends the topics covered in the Squiz Matrix Fundamentals course and focusses on the methods used to achieve accessible content.
By the end of this course participants will have an understanding of:
- What is meant by accessibility
- How various disabilities affect Internet usage
- The WCAG 2.0 POUR principles, guidelines and success criteria
- Techniques for implementing the POUR principles in the WYSIWYG Editor, including:
- Clearly written and well structured content
- Effective and appropriate alt text
- Meaningful links
- Building accessible tables
- Using the HTMl Tidy Accessibility Checker
- Accessibility of non standard page content
- Other useful tools
Pre-Requisites
Candidates must successfully complete MATR 101 - Squiz Matrix Fundamentals.
Duration
This course runs for one (1) day (9:00am - 5:00pm, including assessment)
Cost
2 Training Units
Assessment
Exam with theory and practical components
Next Steps
To receive the Squiz Matrix Advanced Content Editor Certification consider taking MATR 210 - Squiz Matrix Packages - CMS.
If you are a system administrator for your web site consider taking MATR 201 - Squiz Matrix Content Administration and MATR 202 - Squiz Matrix CMS Administrator.
If you are going to maintain the design of the site, consider taking MATR 330 - Squiz Matrix Designs.
