Rick Hansen Foundation Accessiblity Certification Fundamentals Training BLDG 9340

Online

University of Alberta description: Enhance your knowledge and application of Universal Design and meaningful accessibility through case studies. Learners will also be introduced to Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC), a rating and recognition program that measures the meaningful accessibility of a site. There are no prerequisites to take this course. Join us on the journey towards an accessible world for people of all ages and abilities.

This course may be right for you if are a professional who influences the meaningful access of people with disabilities in spaces. This includes contractors and builders, human resources and office managers, urban planners, disability experts and advocates, event and venue managers, or anyone involved in the management and operation of the spaces.

Note(s)

This course does not qualify learners to obtain their RHFAC Professional designation; anyone looking to do so must complete RHFAC Professional Training. Additionally:

  • This is a fully online, self-paced course offered in conjunction with the University of Alberta
  • Participants will have four weeks to complete the course.
  • This course includes two optional virtual sessions and online discussions facilitated by an RHFAC expert. Attendance is highly recommended but optional to pass this course. Sessions will be recorded. Session dates and times will be communicated by the coach once the course begins.
  • To complete the course, participants must take three module quizzes and earn a passing grade of 80% or higher on each.
  • Participants will be issued a certificate and a badge upon successful completion of the course.
  • Course materials will be available for “view-only” access one month after the end of the four-week course.
  • Join learners from different partner institutions in one offering.

Hours

24

Fee

$1,500
There are no classes currently scheduled for this course; however, check back soon to see if we have developed additional schedules.
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