Postgraduate Diploma in Accessibility Regulations and Standards (WCAG/ISO)
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in accessibility regulations and standards (WCAG/ISO), structured in 8 modules covering functional diversity, the legal framework, WCAG guidelines, accessible web development, ISO accessibility standards, evaluation and auditing, and accessibility management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Postgraduate Diploma in Accessibility Regulations and Standards (WCAG/ISO) — studying from Canada
Canada has a well-developed health technology and medical device sector, with concentrations in Ontario, Québec, Alberta and British Columbia. Research institutions and hospitals collaborate with companies on biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering and wearable sensing. Medical devices are regulated by Health Canada under the Medical Devices Regulations, and workplace safety is overseen by provincial occupational health and safety bodies. Engineers in this field contribute to device development, ergonomics and operational safety assessment.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for engineering work in health and biomechanics?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Professional engineering in Canada is regulated provincially by bodies such as Professional Engineers Ontario or Engineers and Geoscientists BC, which set licensing requirements. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so you should check directly with them before relying on it.
Will this qualification help me find work in biomechanics or wearables in Canada?
It can strengthen your technical profile, but employers in Canada, including hospitals, medical device firms and safety-focused companies, decide how much weight to give a private qualification. Many roles in regulated health technology also require provincial licensing or specific credentials. A final project and an assigned technical tutor can help you show practical capability in interviews, but no job outcome can be guaranteed.
Can I study this while working full time in Canada, and do I need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home and no student visa is needed. Specialist courses are about 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, so plan your weekly study time accordingly. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the time zone for live elements with the school before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Understand functional diversity and its relationship with accessibility.
Interpret the European and Spanish legal framework for accessibility.
Apply the WCAG 2.2 success criteria.
Develop accessible web components with semantic HTML and ARIA.
Relate ISO standards and EN 301 549 to product requirements.
Audit websites and applications with automated tools and manual testing.
Draw up an accessibility statement and an improvement plan.
Who it's for
- Digital accessibility consultants.
- WCAG auditors.
- Front-end developers building accessible interfaces.
- Inclusive UX designers.
- Corporate accessibility leads.
- Digital regulatory compliance officers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to work in public administration.
What you'll work with
- WCAG 2.2 (web content accessibility guidelines)
- EN 301 549 (accessibility requirements for ICT products and services)
- Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act)
- Directive (EU) 2016/2102 (accessibility of public sector websites)
- Real Decreto 1112/2018 (web accessibility in the Spanish public sector)
- ISO/IEC 40500 (WCAG 2.0 as an ISO standard)
- ISO 9241-171 (software accessibility)
- ISO 21542 (accessibility of the built environment)
- axe DevTools
- WAVE
- NVDA
- JAWS
- Google Lighthouse
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Social model of disability1.2UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities1.3Types of disability: visual, hearing, motor and cognitive1.4Assistive products and assistive technologies1.5Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS and VoiceOver1.6Universal design and its seven principles1.7Physical versus digital accessibility1.8Ageing and accessibility1.9Social and business benefits1.10Case study: navigating a website with a screen reader
2.1European Directive 2016/2102 for the public sector2.2Royal Decree 1112/2018 on web accessibility2.3European Accessibility Act 2019/8822.4Spanish Law 11/2023 on accessibility of products and services2.5EN 301 549 standard2.6Section 508 and the ADA in the United States2.7Accessibility statements2.8Web Accessibility Observatory2.9Penalty regime and complaints2.10Workshop: drafting an accessibility statement
3.1Structure of WCAG 2.2: POUR principles3.2Conformance levels A, AA and AAA3.3Text alternatives and multimedia3.4Contrast and use of colour3.5Keyboard navigation and visible focus3.6Forms, labels and errors3.7What is new in WCAG 2.2: target size and authentication3.8WCAG 3.0 draft3.9Documented techniques and failures3.10Practical exercise: manual review of a page against WCAG 2.2 AA
4.1Semantic HTML and heading structure4.2WAI-ARIA: roles, states and properties4.3Patterns from the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide4.4Accessible components: menus, modals and tabs4.5Dynamic content and live regions4.6Accessibility in SPAs and frameworks4.7Accessible PDFs and documents4.8Video with captions and audio description4.9Native mobile accessibility4.10Laboratory: fixing an inaccessible modal dialog
5.1ISO 9241-171 on accessible software5.2ISO/IEC 40500 and its relationship with WCAG5.3ISO 21542 on accessibility of buildings5.4ISO/IEC 29138 on user needs5.5UNE 170001 on universal accessibility5.6ISO 30071-1 on accessibility management5.7ISO/IEC Guide 71 for standards developers5.8Accessibility of terminals and ATMs5.9Accessibility of medical devices5.10Case study: aligning a process with ISO 30071-1
6.1WCAG-EM methodology6.2Automated tools: axe, WAVE and Lighthouse6.3Limits of automated evaluation6.4Testing with assistive technologies6.5Testing with users with disabilities6.6Sampling of pages and flows6.7Audit report and prioritisation6.8VPAT conformance report6.9Follow-up and continuous monitoring6.10Practical exercise: WCAG-EM audit of a healthcare appointment portal
7.1Integration into the development life cycle7.2Accessibility in design and design systems7.3Requirements in public procurement7.4Team training7.5Roles and responsibilities7.6Accessibility maturity metrics7.7Handling user complaints7.8Cognitive accessibility and easy-to-read7.9Trends: AI and accessibility7.10Workshop: accessibility plan for an organisation
8.1Selection of the digital product8.2Analysis of the applicable legal framework8.3Audit according to WCAG-EM8.4Testing with assistive technologies8.5Prioritisation of issues8.6Technical remediation plan8.7Accessibility statement8.8Continuous management plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is axe DevTools, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS and Google Lighthouse, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: WCAG conformance audits, screen reader testing and user testing with people with disabilities. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: WCAG 2.2; EN 301 549; Directive (EU) 2019/882; Directive (EU) 2016/2102; Real Decreto 1112/2018; ISO/IEC 40500; ISO 9241-171; ISO 21542.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with axe DevTools, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS and Google Lighthouse, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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