What Is Certified Tester Digital Accessibility Testing (CT-DAT)?
Digital accessibility testing ensures that websites, mobile applications, and software products can be accessed, understood, navigated, and used by people with different abilities.
The ISTQB CT-DAT certification provides a structured understanding of how to identify accessibility barriers, evaluate software against standards such as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), perform manual and automated accessibility testing, and work with assistive technologies.
It covers accessibility considerations for people with visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, and speech disabilities, helping testing professionals understand how different users interact with digital products.
Why Learn Certified Tester Digital Accessibility Testing (CT-DAT)?
Digital accessibility is now a core part of software quality, helping organizations build inclusive products and reduce compliance risk. CT-DAT helps you:
- Test for accessibility: Find, evaluate, and report accessibility defects.
- Know the standards: Understand WCAG, regulations, and international standards.
- Use assistive tech: Work with screen readers, magnifiers, and similar tools.
- Deepen your testing skills: Add specialized accessibility techniques to your toolkit.
- Improve quality: Catch issues early and help teams build more inclusive apps.
- Grow your career: Become a specialist in a fast-growing QA area.
Business Outcomes of CT-DAT Certification
After completing the ISTQB Certified Tester Digital Accessibility Testing certification, professionals will be able to:
- Understand accessibility: Explain digital accessibility and its impact on users with disabilities.
- Apply standards: Interpret and use relevant accessibility guidelines.
- Plan testing: Organize accessibility testing across the software lifecycle.
- Report defects: Find, analyze, prioritize, and communicate accessibility issues.
- Use assistive tech: Evaluate products with assistive technologies.
- Choose tools: Select suitable manual and automated testing tools.
These outcomes are based on the official ISTQB CT-DAT syllabus.
Why Choose TM SQUARE for CT-DAT Training?
TM SQUARE is a leading training organization delivering result-oriented ISTQB training programs to professionals and corporate teams worldwide. With a proven track record of training over 15,000+ professionals in ISTQB Foundation Level, we focus on practical, application-oriented learning that connects theoretical concepts with real-world industry challenges.
Our training sessions are engaging, activity-based, and guided by experienced instructors. With an average participant rating of 5/5, our programs are recognized for their clarity, relevance, and learning experience.
As an affiliated member of ISTQB, TM SQUARE aligns its training approach with ISTQB standards. Join our CT-DAT training to strengthen your digital accessibility testing knowledge through structured learning and expert guidance.
Course Overview
The ISTQB Certified Tester – Digital Accessibility Testing (CT-DAT) course introduces the principles and practices of digital accessibility testing. Learn how to evaluate websites, applications and digital products to identify accessibility barriers. Understand accessibility standards, testing techniques and approaches to create inclusive digital experiences for all users.
Course Outline