Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Summer 2024. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.

 

 

Overview

Learn necessary skills for bringing accessible solutions to the workplace with three microcredentials related to inclusive design - Inclusive Design Method, Creating Accessible Digital Media and Inclusive Business Plan.

These courses address the needs of individuals and organizations by providing you with innovative and strategic learning opportunities for inclusive human-centred thinking, tools and compliance. As a student, you will seek out points of exclusion, identify situational challenges by recognizing context and content challenges and offer different ways to engage and ensure compliance.

These microcredentials are for those who have a background in design or communications and individuals already employed in specialized roles in accessibility across the public and private sectors. The focus will be on upgrading your skills and knowledge to enhance business productivity by embracing diversity and inclusion. Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design practices is increasingly relevant across many job categories.

 
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Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.

Curriculum

IDB111
Inclusive Design Method
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This course will focus on learning the Inclusive Design technique used to provide evidence-based research in business problems. Students will learn the practical, iterative, people-centered framework for innovation utilized by the Design Council.

 




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IDB121
Creating Accessible Digital Media
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This course will focus on creating accessible digital media. Students will learn how to use industry software to create WCAG 2.1 and AODA compliant solutions for documents, presentations, and websites.

Students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to connect with our team.




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IDB141
Inclusive Business Plan
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This course will focus on creating an inclusive business plan. Students will learn how to integrate an inclusive business checklist into a company's planning to add value and avoid delays, complaints, legal challenges, and costly retrofits.

Students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to connect with our team.




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Program Highlights

  • each course is delivered in 21 hours over seven weeks in an online synchronous format
  • earn a microcredential for each completed course
  • microcredentials for each course are stackable to earn the Inclusive Design for Business microcredential

Microcredentials

A microcredential is a short course designed to help you upskill, reskill and boost new skills development. Seneca's career- and profession-based microcredentials provide focused learning that add value to your existing education and enhance your employability. You will learn in-demand skills and knowledge and benefit from flexible options including different delivery modes, durations and start times.

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Program Contacts

Lindsey Carrier
Manager, Microcredentials
Lindsey.Carrier@senecapolytechnic.ca
437.312.0339