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# Best Section 508 Training Courses {{[[American Graphics Institute]]:https://www.agitraining.com/section-508-training-classes/508-training-online}}: Offers live instructor-led Section 508 training online and in-person with over 10 years of experience teaching government agencies and private businesses. Their courses include free retakes, detailed curriculum, small class sizes, course recordings, and certificates of completion. They provide introductory to advanced web accessibility training classes and accessibility courses for managers.[1] {{[[Odellus Corporation]]:http://odellus.com/Training/Accessibility-Training}}: Provides three-day instructor-led Section 508 accessibility training in their Largo, Maryland facility with hands-on training in computer lab settings. Their OCC-21 course covers software applications and operating systems accessibility testing with emphasis on WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria. This training is a requirement for the Odellus Section 508 Subject Matter Expert Certification.[2] {{[[The 508 Institute]]:https://508institute.com/courses-grid/}}: Offers comprehensive web accessibility training for 508 compliance, PDF accessibility courses, and the Certified Document Remediation Specialist (CDRS) program with certification exams. Their courses are available on scheduled dates throughout the year.[3] {{[[Section508.gov]]:https://www.section508.gov/training-home/}}: Provides free self-paced online courses and video modules covering various aspects of Section 508 compliance. They offer courses through the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) that allow you to earn Continuing Learning Points (CLPs) for federal acquisition certification requirements.[6][7] {{[[GSA]]:https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/events-training-and-request-a-speaker/our-training-programs/training-for-federal-employees/find-technology-training/section508-training}}: Offers Section 508 training covering designing accessible websites, buying accessible IT, accessible video and multimedia, and building and buying accessible technology.[9] {{[[USDA]]:https://www.usda.gov/ocfo/about-us/section-508/training}}: Provides specialized training including Section 508 Program Management, Procurement Training, Document Remediation, Disability Awareness Training, and ICT Quality Assurance Testing.[4]

Here are the best Section 508 training courses: 1. {{[[Section508.gov]]:https://www.section508.gov/training/}} : Official government training with comprehensive free resources and webinars 2. {{[[Section508Academy]]:https://section508.academy/}} : Specialized online courses covering accessibility compliance and technical implementation 3. {{[[WebAIM]]:https://webaim.org/training/}} : Comprehensive web accessibility training with Section 508-specific modules 4. {{[[Deque University]]:https://dequeuniversity.com/}} : Professional-level accessibility training with certification options 5. {{[[A11Y Project]]:https://a11yproject.com/}} : Community-driven training resources with practical accessibility guidance 6. {{[[IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals)]]:https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/}} : Professional certification and training programs focused on digital accessibility standards Each offers unique approaches ranging from free online resources to comprehensive paid certification programs, catering to different learning styles and professional needs.