Accessibility eLearning Training for Higher and Further Education Institutions

AbilityNet's accessibility eLearning modules help Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE) institutions build staff confidence in accessibility, inclusive teaching and digital content creation.

Designed specifically for universities and colleges, our modules provide flexible online learning that staff can complete at their own pace. Courses introduce key accessibility principles, disability awareness, assistive technology and practical approaches to creating more inclusive learning experiences.

Accessibility training supports institutions in meeting their obligations under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations while helping staff create learning environments where every student can participate fully.

Why choose AbilityNet eLearning?

• Self-paced, flexible learning
• Created specifically for Higher Education and Further Education institutions
• Practical guidance staff can apply immediately
• Designed by accessibility specialists with lived experience of disability
• Supports more inclusive teaching, learning and digital content creation
• Can be customised to reflect your institution's requirements

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Who is this training for?

Our accessibility eLearning modules are designed for anyone involved in creating, delivering or supporting learning experiences.

• Academic staff and lecturers
• Learning technology teams
• Professional services staff
• Student support teams
• Content creators and administrators
• Senior leaders responsible for accessibility and inclusion

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Build accessibility knowledge across your institution

Creating accessible learning experiences is a shared responsibility. Our eLearning modules help staff understand accessibility challenges, recognise common barriers and learn practical ways to create more inclusive digital content and teaching materials.

Staff learn through a combination of videos, practical examples and real-world experiences, enabling them to apply accessibility best practice in their day-to-day roles.

To support wider organisational accessibility goals, these modules can also complement our digital accessibility services.

Explore Our eLearning Modules

Our accessibility eLearning modules help staff develop practical skills that support accessible teaching, inclusive learning and accessible digital content creation across Higher Education and Further Education environments.

Introduction to Accessible Teaching and Learning

This module provides an excellent foundation for staff who are new to accessibility and complements our wider accessibility training courses.

Staff will learn:

• What accessibility is and why it matters
• Models of disability and impairment
• Accessibility legislation and standards
• The role of assistive technology
• How to contribute to a more inclusive learning environment

As a self-guided module, staff can complete training in their own time and revisit learning whenever needed. Learn more about Introduction to Accessible Teaching and Learning.

Accessibility and Me: Lived Experience Series

By exploring real lived experiences, staff gain a deeper understanding of the barriers people can face and how inclusive design and accessibility practices can improve student experiences.

This series of mini modules explores:

• Neurodiversity
• Mental health
• Vision impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Physical impairments

Using learner personas and lived-experience examples, staff gain practical insight into common barriers and how they can create more inclusive learning experiences.

The modules are designed to be useful both as learning resources and as ongoing reference materials. Learn more about Accessibility and Me.

Creating Accessible Content

Digital Accessibility - Microsoft 365 and Outlook

This practical module helps staff create more accessible emails, documents, presentations and teaching resources using Microsoft 365 applications and accessibility best practice.

This practical module covers:

• Headings and structure
• Alternative text
• Descriptive links
• Tables and lists
• Colour and contrast

Accessibility features within Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Learn more about Microsoft 365 Accessibility.

PDF Accessibility

PDF documents remain widely used across universities and colleges for course materials, policies, guidance and student communications. This module helps staff understand common PDF accessibility issues and provides practical techniques for creating and remediating accessible PDF documents.

Learners explore:

• Tags and reading order
• Forms and tables
• Document structure
• Accessibility checks
• Advanced PDF accessibility techniques

The course includes downloadable resources and demonstration videos to support hands-on learning. Learn more about PDF Accessibility.

Tailored to Your Organisation

Every institution has different accessibility priorities, processes and training requirements. AbilityNet can work with universities and colleges to tailor accessibility eLearning programmes to support your specific goals.

Whether you're looking to build foundational accessibility awareness, support accessible teaching practices or strengthen accessibility knowledge across multiple departments, we can help create a learning programme that meets your needs.

Our eLearning modules can also form part of a wider accessibility strategy alongside consultancy, audits and specialist accessibility services.

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Customer Stories

Universities and colleges across the UK use AbilityNet training to build accessibility awareness and create more inclusive learning environments. You can read more of our success stories from tech companies to public sector organisations, we’ve helped many others achieve their accessibility goals.

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Explore additional accessibility training resources and speak to our team about building a training programme that meets your organisation's needs.