# Learning Opportunities

**Source**: https://accessibility.web-resources.upenn.edu/learning-opportunities
**Parent**: https://accessibility.web-resources.upenn.edu/get-help

## Professional Development

### International Association of Accessibility Professionals

The University of Pennsylvania is an organizational member of The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). Any University student, faculty, or staff member is **eligible for a free account**.

#### Member Benefits

- Professional certifications and discounts
- Networking and subject matter expert platform
- Live and archived topic-specific webinars
- and more!

[More about IAAP(link is external)](https://www.accessibilityassociation.org)

#### Get an Account

Join the only global accessibility professional association promoting and improving accessible digital and physical environments!

Accounts typically take 1-5 business days to be created.

[Request IAAP Account](/iaap-membership-interest-form)

### Certification through IAAP

IAAP has four certification options. For questions about pricing, fee waivers, or group discounts, please contact [web-accessibility@upenn.edu](mailto:web-accessibility@upenn.edu).

#### Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

The IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) credential is IAAP's foundational professional certification.

[About the CPACC(link is external)](https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/certified-professional)

#### Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)

The Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) is an IAAP technical Professional Certification that quantifies and represents a Candidate’s expression of their “current” hands-on technical digital accessibility proficiency.

[About the WAS(link is external)](https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/wascertification)

#### Accessible Document Specialist (ADS)

The IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) credential is intended for accessibility professionals who have the ability to create accessible electronic documents.

[About the ADS(link is external)](https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/accessible-document-specialist)

#### Certified Professional in Accessible Built Environments (CPABE)

For professionals who have acquired the knowledge and skills to implement built environment accessibility standards, codes, legislation, and apply universal design principles to environments in which we live, work, and play.

[About the CPABE(link is external)](https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/certified-professional-environments)

## Customized Staff Training

### About our Custom Trainings

Our custom staff trainings are designed and facilitated by ISC's Web Accessibility Team. Perfect for teams and departmental groups, our trainings are tailored to your staff's skill sets and job responsibilities.

#### Example Training Topics

Enhance your team's digital accessibility skills with our tailored trainings designed for campus professionals:

- Web Accessibility Basics for Content Creators
- Alt text for STEM Images
- AI and Accessibility
- Drupal and WordPress Accessibility
- Accessibility for Project Managers

#### Request a Custom Training

Ready to fill your next team meeting's agenda? Request a workshop today!

- **Simple Process:** Fill out our short request form.
- **Tell Us Your Needs:** Share your topics of interest and scheduling preferences.
- **Customized Experience:** We’ll design a session that fits your goals.

[Request Custom Training](/get-help/schedule-training-working-or-consultation)

## Campus Events

#### Open to All Trainings

Our trainings are open to any student, faculty, or staff member in the University and UPHS community. Check out our calendar for upcoming events.

#### Join ALT!

The Accessibility & Learning Technologies (ALT) Group is a special interest group dedicated to promoting digital accessibility on campus. Meetings are generally held each month virtually.

[Join ALT(link is external)](https://guides.library.upenn.edu/about-alt)