Part 1
How screen readers work
Build a reliable mental model of the non-visual interface before you learn individual tools or testing techniques.
Explore 4 lessonsA practical course for product teams
Learn how screen readers work
Screen readers reshape how people navigate websites, web apps, and native mobile apps. This guide helps product teams understand the non-visual interface and test it responsibly.
- Course and exam completely free
- No account required (Optional certificate $39 USD)
- 20 focused lessons
- 33 hands-on practice exercises
You will learn to
Understand the information chain
Follow meaning from product code through platform accessibility APIs to speech, braille, touch, and keys.
Compare screen-reader environments
See how navigation and output change across major screen readers, browsers, operating systems, and web or app contexts.
Test interface patterns responsibly
Evaluate structure, forms, updates, controls, and complex widgets without treating one test as complete accessibility coverage.
Course structure
Follow four parts in order, from the core concepts to responsible product practice.
Part 2
Screen readers
Understand the major screen readers, choose defensible testing combinations, and describe each environment consistently.
Explore 9 lessonsPart 3
Interface patterns
Connect screen-reader concepts to structure, forms, updates, controls, navigation, and complex widgets.
Explore 5 lessonsPart 4
Product practice
Turn screen-reader knowledge into responsible testing and repeatable team practice.
Explore 2 lessonsBuilt for the whole product team
Designers, developers, testers, product owners, content specialists, and accessibility specialists can follow the same course and bring different questions to each lesson.