Certification

Through IAAP you can be certified as an accessibility expert. The goal of the certification program is to define what accessibility professionals should know and to increase the quality of the work done by accessibility professionals.

A certification in accessibility not only helps you as an individual to develop your career, but also employers who can more easily assess the competence of accessibility experts. It defines what accessibility experts should know and increases the quality of work done by accessibility experts.

You can prepare for certification by accessing our open knowledge bank or by training with one of our approved training providers.

The certification is organized by ICE, a global accredited organization specialized in certification. It is conducted in English and it is possible to write the exam at your office or other suitable location or at one of our test centers located in several Nordic cities.

We currently offer the following certifications:

• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies, CPACC, opens in new windows
• Web Accessibility Specialist, WAS, opens in new window
• Those who have taken both CPACC and WAS will be Certified Professional in Web Accessibility, CPWA, opens in new window
• Accessible Document Specialist, ADS, opens in new window
• Certified Professional in Accessible Built Environments, CPABE, opens in new window

The page was updated: December 13, 2023