The Purpose of this Document This Body of Knowledge document outlines the skills expected of candidates seeking to obtain the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) designation. The IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) exam is a technical exam. Specifically, the three main purposes of this document are as follows: List the categories of information covered in the exam Present general information about each category List additional resources to help test takers prepare for the exam The WAS exam allows individuals to certify their skillset in the specialized professional discipline of web accessibility. Individuals who pass the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) exams are eligible to carry a higher level credential called the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA). The Body of Knowledge is designed to be a starting point when studying for the WAS exam. It is not intended to be an exhaustive explanation of every concept or question on the exam.
The Purpose of this Document This Body of Knowledge document outlines the skills expected of candidates seeking to obtain the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) designation. The IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) exam is a technical exam. Specifically, the three main purposes of this document are as follows: List the categories of information covered in the exam Present general information about each category List additional resources to help test takers prepare for the exam The WAS exam allows individuals to certify their skillset in the specialized professional discipline of web accessibility. Individuals who pass the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) exams are eligible to carry a higher level credential called the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA). The Body of Knowledge is designed to be a starting point when studying for the WAS exam. It is not intended to be an exhaustive explanation of every concept or question on the exam.