Prepare for WAS

IAAP has put together the following resources to help you prepare for the WAS Certfication Exam. This list includes free and for-purchase resources.

Read and review the Content Outline
Review the Body of Knowledge and learning objectives as they relate to the Content Outline
Identify topics and areas where you have strong knowledge and confidence.
Identify topics and areas where you will spend time reading, researching, and studying.
Plan to spend 5-10 hours a week for 6-8 weeks to prepare for your exam.
Map out the topics and how you will study.
Choose your preparation resources.
Launch your study plan.
Apply for, register, and pay for your certification exam in the Exam Window where you plan to sit for the exam.
Take your IAAP Certification Exam.

Prepare for Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Exam*

WAS Content Outline - The WAS Credential Content Outline provides a summary of the broad areas of content structure that are measured as well as an overview of how the exam sections are weighted and scored.
WAS Body of Knowledge (opens a pdf version). The IAAP WAS BOK is the set of concepts, terms and activities that make up the WAS professional domain, as defined by the IAAP. The WAS BOK content supports the exam preparation before participants apply to take the exam.
- The WAS 2020 BOK was provided in December 2020 with updated content from an October 2020 review. The content of the exam has not changed.
- The WAS 2019 BOK was provided for WAS Exams begining in the 2019 November/December Exam Window and includes WCAG 2.0 and 2.1.
Sample WAS Questions
- A set of eight sample question to provide some context to how WAS Exam questions are structured.
IAAP Exam Preparation Webinar Bundles (individual archived webinars are free to all IAAP members - new 2020 benefit)
IAAP Approved Global Certification Preparation Providers (Opens in a new window)
- Deque online WAS preparation course (free for people with disabilities)
- Deque onsite or customized training - contact Deque
- Funka Group Training - available in three languages
Online resources and materials
- Introduction to Accessibility
  - Introduction to Web Accessibility
  - Essential Components of Web Accessibility
- User Stories
- Designing for Web Accessibility
  - Designing for Web Accessibility
- Writing for Web Accessibility
  - Writing for Web Accessibility
- Developing for Web Accessibility
- WCAG 2.0 Reference Material
  - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview
  - How to Meet WCAG 2.0 (Quick Reference)
- 100 Days of A11y: WAS Study Blog by Amy Carney, CPWA

*Please note that the purchase and/or use of any exam preparation course or product does not guarantee successful completion of the exam.

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