Accessibility Training Coordinator
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Assess training needs across teams and job functions
- Create accessibility training plans and annual training calendars
- Develop training materials such as slide decks, guides, and job aids
- Deliver live training sessions and workshops
- Coordinate vendors and external trainers when needed
- Build onboarding and refresher training for new and existing employees
- Maintain a learning management system and training records
- Collect feedback and measure training effectiveness
- Partner with product, design, engineering, content, and human resources teams
- Support accessibility awareness events and internal communications
- Ensure training aligns with organizational policies and legal requirements
- Coach employees on practical accessibility workflows and habits
Top Skills for Success
Training Facilitation
Instructional Design
Curriculum Planning
Accessibility Standards Knowledge
Assistive Technology Familiarity
Accessible Document Creation
Web Accessibility Fundamentals
Presentation Skills
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Written Communication
Learning Management System Administration
Data Tracking
Coaching
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Accessibility Program Manager
Accessibility Specialist
Learning and Development Manager
Inclusive Design Lead
Compliance Training Manager
Transition Opportunities
User Experience Researcher
Content Designer
Quality Assurance Analyst
Product Operations Manager
Human Resources Business Partner
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Accessibility Testing MethodsWCAG KnowledgeLearning Impact MeasurementChange ManagementContent Accessibility RemediationWorkshop Design
Development SuggestionsBuild a baseline in web and document accessibility standards, practice running short workshops with real examples from your organization, and set simple training success measures such as completion rates, knowledge checks, and follow up audits.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 55,000 to 75,000
Mid LevelUSD 75,000 to 100,000
Senior LevelUSD 100,000 to 135,000
Growth Trend
Growing demand. Organizations are investing more in accessibility due to regulation, customer expectations, and digital transformation, which increases the need for scalable training programs.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
MicrosoftGoogleAmazonAppleMetaIBMSalesforceAccentureDeloitteCVS HealthUnitedHealth GroupWalmartTargetJPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaComcast
Industry Sectors
TechnologyConsultingHealthcareFinancial ServicesRetailMedia and TelecommunicationsHigher EducationGovernmentNonprofit
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a sample accessibility training plan with goals, audiences, and a quarterly schedule2
Build a short training deck and a facilitator guide for one topic such as accessible documents3
Set up a tracking approach for attendance, completion, and feedback in a learning management system4
Partner with an accessibility specialist to co teach one session and collect peer feedback5
Compile an internal resource hub with checklists, templates, and recorded sessions6
Add a lightweight reporting cadence that highlights wins, risks, and next training priorities