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From: Sudheer Babu
Date: Tue, Apr 09 2019 2:02AM
Subject: IAAP WAS certification
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Hi all,
I'm already having good amount of experience into accessibility testing and
I'm now thinking of getting formally certified into this field to stand out
in the crowd.
I see Web Accessibility Specialist certification to be a good starting
point to it.
Please share your thoughts on WAS certification and any available material
online.
Also, if any one have enrolled into Deque's course for WAS certification.
Thanks in advance!
Sudheer.
From: Birkir R. Gunnarsson
Date: Tue, Apr 09 2019 6:02AM
Subject: Re: IAAP WAS certification
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The Deque University course is pretty good. I took it when I got
certified and I have my development team who is getting WAS certified
take it.
There is a "body of knowledge" page for the certification on the IAAP
website. It describes what you need to know and points to the
standards that you need to know. I think it also recommends some
course providers.
The exam is not easy, and it shouldn't be (if everybody can get
certified with almost no effort the certification wouldn't mean much).
So expect to need to study hard, and don't get discouraged if you fail
the exam, just learn from it and take it again. I've seen some
brilliant front end developers requiring two tries.
You can contact the IAAP about pricing, to see if you can get a lower
rate (if you are paying out of pocket). If you have a disability the
Deque University courses are free (or at least I think they still
are).
So if you can work out the payment stuff, just go for it, do your
best, and good luck to you.
On 4/9/19, Sudheer Babu < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm already having good amount of experience into accessibility testing and
> I'm now thinking of getting formally certified into this field to stand out
> in the crowd.
>
> I see Web Accessibility Specialist certification to be a good starting
> point to it.
>
> Please share your thoughts on WAS certification and any available material
> online.
>
> Also, if any one have enrolled into Deque's course for WAS certification.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Sudheer.
> > > > >
--
Work hard. Have fun. Make history.
From: Thomas Lee McKeithan II
Date: Tue, Apr 09 2019 7:12AM
Subject: Re: IAAP WAS certification
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I agree. I'm studying for the certification ow and it's a lot of information, LOL!
Thomas Lee McKeithan II | Optum
Sr. Digital Accessibility Engineer
Accessibility Center of Excellence (A11Y CoE)
User Experience Design Studio (UXDS)
P +1 443-896-0432
M +1 202-276-6437
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Accessibility on Hub Connect
UXDS on Hub Connect
From: Chanel Carlascio
Date: Tue, Apr 09 2019 11:47AM
Subject: Re: IAAP WAS certification
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I am doing the Deque curriculum, and I was able to get it free since I have
a disability. I just got it a month or so ago, so they are still offering
that.
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] IAAP WAS certification
The Deque University course is pretty good. I took it when I got
certified and I have my development team who is getting WAS certified
take it.
There is a "body of knowledge" page for the certification on the IAAP
website. It describes what you need to know and points to the
standards that you need to know. I think it also recommends some
course providers.
The exam is not easy, and it shouldn't be (if everybody can get
certified with almost no effort the certification wouldn't mean much).
So expect to need to study hard, and don't get discouraged if you fail
the exam, just learn from it and take it again. I've seen some
brilliant front end developers requiring two tries.
You can contact the IAAP about pricing, to see if you can get a lower
rate (if you are paying out of pocket). If you have a disability the
Deque University courses are free (or at least I think they still
are).
So if you can work out the payment stuff, just go for it, do your
best, and good luck to you.
On 4/9/19, Sudheer Babu < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm already having good amount of experience into accessibility testing
and
> I'm now thinking of getting formally certified into this field to stand
out
> in the crowd.
>
> I see Web Accessibility Specialist certification to be a good starting
> point to it.
>
> Please share your thoughts on WAS certification and any available
material
> online.
>
> Also, if any one have enrolled into Deque's course for WAS certification.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Sudheer.
> > > > >
--
Work hard. Have fun. Make history.
From: Mohith BP
Date: Wed, Apr 10 2019 4:51AM
Subject: Re: IAAP WAS certification
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Hi Sudheer,
I have gone through the Deque's CPACC course which is pretty good and
well structured.
Please see whether do you want to take CPACC or WAS certification. It
is good to start with CPACC.
If you are living in India you will have concession in examination fee
for IAAP certifications under emerging economy countries.
Thanks & Regards,
Mohith B. P.
On 4/9/19, Sudheer Babu < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm already having good amount of experience into accessibility testing and
> I'm now thinking of getting formally certified into this field to stand out
> in the crowd.
>
> I see Web Accessibility Specialist certification to be a good starting
> point to it.
>
> Please share your thoughts on WAS certification and any available material
> online.
>
> Also, if any one have enrolled into Deque's course for WAS certification.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Sudheer.
> > > > >
From: Thomas Lee McKeithan II
Date: Wed, Apr 10 2019 7:33AM
Subject: Re: IAAP WAS certification
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This is really helpful and confirms that I should focus on the CPAC first. Thanks a million.
Thomas Lee McKeithan II | Optum
Sr. Digital Accessibility Engineer
Accessibility Center of Excellence (A11Y CoE)
User Experience Design Studio (UXDS)
P +1 443-896-0432
M +1 202-276-6437
= EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
Accessibility on Hub Connect
UXDS on Hub Connect