Accessibility guidelines, established by the W3C in 1999, are crucial for developing software that meets the needs of diverse users. As the Internet serves as a global gateway, it is essential to ensure inclusivity in fundamental user tasks. Today, having a solid understanding of WCAG guidelines is beneficial for anyone involved in software development.
The MITC Accessibility Audit is a practical certification that validates real-world digital accessibility skills. The examination is based on internationally recognized accessibility standards (EN 301 549 and WCAG) and is intended for testers, developers, UX/UI designers, digital accessibility specialists, and other professionals involved in the creation or evaluation of digital interfaces.
| Exam variant | Scope |
|---|---|
| European Union Law | Directive (EU) 2016/2102 – Web Accessibility Directive AND Directive (EU) 2019/882 – European Accessibility Act (EAA) |
| Austrian Law | Web-Zugänglichkeits-Gesetz (WZG) AND Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGStG) |
| Belgian Law | Loi du 19 juillet 2018 relative à l’accessibilité des sites web et applications mobiles |
| Bulgarian Law | Закон за електронното управление (E-Government Act) AND Zakon za dostapnost na sadarzhanie |
| Croatian Law | Zakon o pristupačnosti mrežnih stranica i programskih rješenja za pokretne uređaje tijela javnog sektora |
| Cypriot Law | Law on Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies |
| Czech Republic Law | Zákon č. 99/2019 Sb. o přístupnosti internetových stránek a mobilních aplikací |
| Danish Law | Lov om tilgængelighed af offentlige organers websteder og mobilapplikationer |
| Estonian Law | Public Information Act (Avaliku teabe seadus) |
| Finnish Law | Act on the Provision of Digital Services (Laki digitaalisten palvelujen tarjoamisesta) |
| French Law | Loi n° 2005-102 (Disability Law) AND RGAA (Référentiel Général d’Amélioration de l’Accessibilité) |
| German Law | Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGG) AND Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung (BITV 2.0) |
| Greek Law | Law 4727/2020 (Digital Governance Act) |
| Hungarian Law | Act LXII of 2018 on accessibility of websites and mobile applications |
| Irish Law | European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations |
| Italian Law | Legge Stanca (Law No. 4/2004) |
| Latvian Law | Informācijas sabiedrības pakalpojumu likum |
| Lithuanian Law | Law on Information Society Services |
| Luxembourg Law | Loi du 28 mai 2019 relative à l’accessibilité des sites internet et des applications mobiles |
| Maltese Law | Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications Regulations |
| Netherlands Law | Tijdelijk besluit digitale toegankelijkheid overheid |
| Norwegian Law | Likestillings- og diskrimineringsloven AND Forskrift om universell utforming av IKT-løsninger |
| Polish Law | Ustawa o dostępności cyfrowej stron internetowych i aplikacji mobilnych podmiotów publicznych AND Ustawa o zapewnianiu dostępności osobom ze szczególnymi potrzebami |
| Portuguese Law | Decreto-Lei n.º 83/2018 |
| Romanian Law | Legea nr. 232/2022 privind accesibilitatea |
| Slovak Law | Zákon č. 95/2019 Z.z. o informačných technológiách vo verejnej správe |
| Slovenian Law | Zakon o dostopnosti spletišč in mobilnih aplikacij |
| Spanish Law | Real Decreto 1112/2018 |
| Swedish Law | Lag (2018:1937) om tillgänglighet till digital offentlig service |
| United Kingdom Law | Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations AND Equality Act 2010 |
Understanding accessibility principles includes four main categories:
The candidate manually reviews the web application, identifies accessibility issues, and determines whether success criteria or legal requirements are met.
The candidate documents discovered issues and indicates the specific violated requirement (success criterion or legal clause).
There are no formal prerequisites.
It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the official WCAG 2.1 documentation and basic accessibility testing methods and tools before attempting the exam. See: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21.
The certification is aimed at anyone involved in the modern software development cycle, particularly for:
The certification incorporates currently recognized standards for the digital accessibility field and it is valid indefinitely. However, we recommend renewal every 5 years to ensure alignment with current requirements, evolving guidelines and testing practices.