Learn how to create inclusive, user-friendly designs that meet accessibility standards and reach every audience. In this course, you’ll discover how to integrate accessibility principles throughout your design process using Adobe Express. From understanding contrast, captions, and alt text to applying clear communication and respectful language, you’ll gain hands-on experience designing content that’s both true to your brand and accessible. By the end, you’ll know how to craft digital materials that are welcoming, compliant, and truly inclusive for all users.
Making Accessible Designs
5 days left: Get a Black Friday boost with $160 off 10,000+ programs. Save now.
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Apply accessibility principles to the design process to ensure all digital content is inclusive and standards-compliant.
Use Adobe Express tools to create accessible visuals, videos, and documents with appropriate color contrast, captions, and alt text.
Evaluate and refine design materials for clarity, readability, and respectful, user-centered communication.
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Recently updated!
November 2025
Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
There are 2 modules in this course
This module explores how to apply accessibility principles throughout the design process, using Adobe Express tools and best practices to create inclusive, user-friendly, and standards-compliant content.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
This module enables learners to design and produce accessible multimedia content using Adobe Express. Learners will explore key principles and practical techniques such as captions, alt text, color contrast, and clear communication to create inclusive, engaging, and user-friendly designs.
What's included
1 video3 readings2 assignments
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
More questions
Financial aid available,