IAAP Certified Professionals in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

Issued by International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)

Earners of the IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) have demonstrated their broad foundational knowledge of disability and accessibility concepts, to lead, guide, and develop more accessible products, services, and environments. This credential defines what accessibility professionals are expected to know and to help increase the quality of work delivered in the industries served.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Accessibility
Accessible Built Environments
Accommodations
Administration
Assistive Technologies
Digital Accessibility
Disability
Inclusion
UN CRPD
Universal Design
Universal Design For Learning
WCAG

Earning Criteria

Candidates are required to illustrate how their current role relates to or supports accessibility as a profession and how long they have been working in accessibility.
Pass a proctored closed book, 100-question, multiple-choice exam. The pass rate on the CPACC Exam is 89%.
Agree to uphold Code of Conduct and Ethics as an accessibility professional.
The CPACC is maintained across three years with ongoing professional development, sharing knowledge beyond core work responsibilities, and leadership activities.