Foundations of Inclusive Automation
This introductory course provides a fundamental understanding of how to build automated systems that are accessible, inclusive, and socially responsible. It is designed for those looking to start their DevOps journey by integrating social impact considerations into every automation task.
£250
Certified Inclusive Automation Specialist
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Foundations of Inclusive Automation: the short answers
- What is Foundations of Inclusive Automation?
- This introductory course provides a fundamental understanding of how to build automated systems that are accessible, inclusive, and socially responsible. It is designed for those looking to start their DevOps journey by integrating social impact considerations into every automation task.
- Who is Foundations of Inclusive Automation for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Automation Specialists working in devops, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Foundations of Inclusive Automation take?
- Around 20 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Inclusive Automation Specialist, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £250 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Identify barriers to accessibility in software tools
- Design automation workflows that accommodate diverse users
- Understand social impacts of automation
- Apply accessibility standards in CI/CD pipelines
- Create inclusive automation documentation
Written by Fatima Al-Sayed, Digital Accessibility Lead. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Inclusive Automation Specialist, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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