Universal Design Fundamentals.

A 9-module course with over 2-hours of exclusive content!

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€79.99
One time

Fundamentals of Universal Design is taught by renowned action researcher and social entrepreneur Dr. Anthony Giannoumis, aimed at helping you make the right decisions about your most complex design challenges.

The course puts equality and diversity at the center of your work and life and gives you new tools for ensuring usability and accessibility in practice.

Nine interactive modules take you step-by-step from understanding the basics of why Universal Design can transform your life and work to what collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders looks like in practice.

You’ll come out of this course as a leader in designing for diversity, equality, and inclusion!

Available in 🇬🇧 English and 🇳🇴 Norwegian.

Universal Design Advocate Certificate upon completion!

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    Universal Design Advocate Certificate

    Upon completing the course, you will become a certified Universal Design Advocate, equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead the charge in designing for diversity, equality, and inclusion.

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    Templates for Portfolio

    You will receive professionally designed templates for creating a portfolio showcasing your skills and knowledge of Universal Design, helping you stand out in a competitive job market and impact your field.

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    Universal Design of the Future

    This is not your traditional Universal Design course. This is the Universal Design of the future, designed to help you become a leader in creating solutions that align with the United Nations' 2030 agenda.

Overview of course modules.

What our Course Takers Say.

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Manal AlMakoshi, Director of International Relations & Cooperation at Misk Leadership

“Expressing gratitude for the valuable insights and well-crafted illustrations. The course was a rich source of knowledge!”


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Therdsiddhi Hoprasartsuk-Pellaumail, Architect and Managing Director at Virtuarch

“Appreciate the content! Suggesting more interactive exercises for an even greater learning experience.”


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Jorge E. Meneses Bernal, Assistant Professor at El Bosque University

“This course transformed my engineering design processes, taking them to new heights. Highly recommended!”

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Intro to Universal Design!

Free

Get started today with Intro to Universal Design crash course and get access to the full course at 50% off!


✓ Access to interactive graphics, videos, and activities.
✓ See your work from a new perspective.
✓ The foundation to begin changing your life and work.
✓ Unlimited lifetime access

FAQs

  • If you are a newly graduated or early career professional in tech or entrepreneurship, and have an interest in UI/UX Design, Programming, Accessibility, Business Design, Innovation, and Design Thinking, then this course is for you. The Fundamentals of Universal Design course is also suitable for individuals who are interested in topics related to inclusion, diversity, usability, and people with disabilities.

    Whether you are just starting out in your career or seeking to expand your knowledge and skillset, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practical applications of Universal Design, and equips you with the tools and confidence to create solutions that work for everyone. With its focus on equality and diversity, this course is a must for those seeking to create a more inclusive world through design.

  • The Fundamentals of Universal Design is a unique course that goes beyond the technical aspects of design and focuses on developing a mindset of inclusivity and equality. Through nine interactive modules, this course challenges you to shift your perspective and approach things differently, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to think of new ways to solve problems.

    The course is designed to help you think critically about the designs around you and invites you to play an active role in making sure the world is more accessible and inclusive. With its emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and creativity, this course is ideal for anyone seeking to make a difference in the world through their work in design, tech, entrepreneurship, or related fields.

  • By the end of this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to create designs that work well for everyone, regardless of ability or disability. You will also learn how to put equality and diversity at the core of your products or business, and how to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure usability and accessibility in practice.

    The course includes nine interactive modules that take you through a step-by-step process, from understanding the basics of Universal Design to creating and implementing design solutions that align with the United Nations' 2030 agenda for sustainable development.

  • The Fundamentals of Universal Design course aims to solve the problem of exclusion and limited access to products and services for people with disabilities or different abilities. With the increasing demand for accessibility and inclusivity, it is important for tech developers and entrepreneurs to understand the principles of Universal Design and how to apply them to their products or services.

    Our course provides a solution to this problem by enabling tech developers and entrepreneurs to reach more diverse users and markets through designing products and services that are accessible and usable for everyone, regardless of ability or disability. By completing this course, you will gain the tools and knowledge to create designs that work well for all, and to make a positive impact on the world through your work in tech and entrepreneurship.

  • The Fundamentals of Universal Design course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to create tech and products that are accessible and usable for the most marginalized groups of people.

    The skills and knowledge gained through this course will not only make you a more valuable team member or entrepreneur, but it will also enable you to make a positive impact on society and contribute to the global effort towards greater accessibility and inclusivity.

  • No prior knowledge is required to take the Fundamentals of Universal Design course. The course is designed to be accessible to anyone, regardless of their academic or professional background. However, if you have some prior knowledge of the universal design sphere, it may help you to more quickly understand and process some of the key points covered in the lectures.

    Nonetheless, the course is structured in a way that it starts from the basics and provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the principles and practices of Universal Design.

  • Yes, we offer an introductory crash course to Universal Design that is completely free. In this 30-minute course, you'll have access to the first two modules, giving you a taste of what the full Fundamentals of Universal Design course has to offer.

    Plus, by completing the free crash course, you'll receive a 50% discount when you decide to enroll in the full course. You can request access to the free crash course by clicking here.

  • Yes, it is! You can order the certificate upon completing the course.