Certified Professional in Accessible Online Course Engagement
Published on June 19, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with an expert in the field of online education and accessibility. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your experience in this area? GUEST: Sure, I've been an educator for over 15 years and in that time, I've seen the shift from traditional classroom learning to online education. I'm passionate about making online courses accessible to all learners, regardless of their abilities. HOST: That's fantastic. Now, let's dive into the topic of our conversation today - the Certified Professional in Accessible Online Course Engagement or CPAOCE. Can you explain what this certification is all about? GUEST: Absolutely. The CPAOCE is a certification program designed to help educators and instructional designers create inclusive online learning experiences. It focuses on universal design for learning principles and accessibility guidelines such as WCAG. HOST: Why is it important for educators to focus on accessible online course engagement? GUEST: It's crucial because we want to ensure that every student has equal access to education, regardless of their abilities. By making our online courses accessible, we're creating a more inclusive learning environment that caters to diverse learners. HOST: I see. And what are some of the challenges you've faced in implementing accessible online course engagement in your own teaching? GUEST: One of the biggest challenges is ensuring that all content, including third-party materials, are accessible. It can also be time-consuming to create alternative text for images or captions for videos, but it's worth the effort to ensure all students can access the material. HOST: That's a great point. Now, let's talk about the future. How do you see the field of accessible online course engagement evolving in the coming years? GUEST: I believe we'll see more advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, being used to automate some of the accessibility processes, making it easier for educators to create inclusive online courses. However, it's important to remember that technology alone can't solve all accessibility issues, and human expertise is still necessary. HOST: Thank you for sharing your insights with us today. It's clear that the CPAOCE certification is an important step in creating more inclusive online learning experiences. If our listeners want to learn more about the CPAOCE, where can they go? GUEST: They can explore the CPAOCE program on our website, where they'll find more information about the course content, pricing, and registration process. HOST: Great, thank you so much for joining us today. GUEST: My pleasure, thanks for having me.
