All Instructor-Led Trainings

Digital Accessibility Services offers live instructor-led trainings for the Harvard community on topics such as content creation, development, documents, and testing.

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Introduction to Digital Accessibility & Harvard's Policies

September 15, 2026
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1:00PM - 2:30PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

This training introduces and explores basic concepts of digital accessibility and relevant university policies including the 2023 update to the Digital Accessibility Policy.

Measuring Accessibility with Siteimprove

September 15, 2026
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3:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

This course provides an overview of Siteimprove, the Harvard-licensed platform to assess and monitor accessibility in public-facing websites. We’ll demystify the essential features and functionality that allow users to filter, sort, and measure the impact...

Digital Accessibility Foundations

Sep. 16 - Sep 17, 2026
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9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

This course covers an overview of the basic concepts and practices of accessibility, including assistive technology, web content and design, and Harvard's policies. 

Digital Accessibility Level II: Orientation

September 21, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

In Digital Accessibility Level II, you will have the opportunity to practice these concepts with an individualized, hands-on approach. You will choose a project in which you can apply accessibility principles and techniques, find inclusive solutions, and...

Creating Accessible Slides

September 23, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:30PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible documents in Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. It also introduces how to convert accessible slideshows into accessible PDFs. 

Digital Accessibility for Content Creators

September 29, 2026
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10:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

This training will introduce learners to digital accessibility, demonstrate its importance, and provide guidance around Harvard’s Digital Accessibility Policy. The audience for this training is anyone who develops, edits, or publishes digital content at...

Creating Accessible Documents

September 29, 2026
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1:00PM - 2:30PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible documents in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. It also introduces how to convert documents into accessible PDFs.

Creating Accessible PDFs

October 7, 2026
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2:00PM - 3:30PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible PDFs in Adobe Acrobat Pro. Designing with accessibility in mind improves ease of use and access to your content for everyone.

Web Accessibility in HTML and CSS

October 13, 2026
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10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

Learn how the HTML and CSS that you write or edit can make or break the usability of a site for people with disabilities. Through examples and activities, we'll cover essential steps in designing for accessibility.

Accessibility in Technology Procurement

October 21, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

In this course you’ll learn how to start the accessibility conversation with a vendor, as well as how to assess a vendor’s approach to accessibility. We’ll also cover Harvard’s procurement process, including the Accessibility Rider, and what to do when...

Testing for Digital Accessibility

October 29, 2026
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9:30AM - 12:00PM EDT
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Virtual - Zoom

Learn how to conduct a complete assessment of your website’s accessibility. The course will include an overview of free browser extensions and automated tools, as well as manual testing approaches, with interactive demonstrations of various methods and...

Measuring Accessibility with Siteimprove

November 4, 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EST
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Virtual - Zoom
This course provides an overview of Siteimprove, the Harvard-licensed platform to assess and monitor accessibility in public-facing websites. We’ll demystify the essential features and functionality that allow users to filter, sort, and measure the impact...