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Accessibility statement

We want everyone to be able to learn about, prepare for and sit AQSCERT examinations. This statement covers certifications.aqscert.org, the candidate dashboard and the online exam room.

Draft — subject to legal review before launch. Draft v0.1, last updated 3 November 2026. This text is provided for the demonstration platform and must be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before AQSCERT begins live operations.

Our commitment

AQSCERT S.R.L. is committed to making its website and examination platform accessible. We design to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA, in line with the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) and the harmonised standard EN 301 549.

Compliance status

We believe the platform is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA while it is in development. We have not yet commissioned an independent accessibility audit; one is planned before public launch, and this statement will be updated with its findings.

Accessibility features

  • Every page can be used with a keyboard alone, with a visible focus indicator and a “Skip to main content” link.
  • Pages use headings, landmarks and labelled form fields, and errors are announced to screen readers.
  • Colour contrast meets AA ratios in both light and dark themes; status is never shown by colour alone.
  • Text can be resized to 200% and the layout adapts to small screens and zoom without horizontal scrolling.
  • Animations respect your device's “reduce motion” setting.
  • The exam room announces time warnings at 10, 5 and 1 minutes remaining and saves answers automatically.

Known limitations

  • Downloadable PDF certificates are not yet tagged for screen readers. The same information is available as accessible text on the verification page.
  • Some coding and SQL exam items use plain text editors without syntax assistance; please request an adjustment if you need assistive technology support.
  • Remote proctoring is provided by an external service; its accessibility depends on that provider. A test-centre alternative is always available.

Exams and reasonable adjustments

If you have a disability, long-term condition or temporary injury, you can request reasonable adjustments such as extra time, rest breaks, screen-reader compatible formats, enlarged text or a separate room. Request them from your dashboard under Adjustments before booking. Approved extra time is applied automatically to your exam timer. See the candidate handbook for details.

Feedback and contact

If you find a barrier or need information in a different format, email [email protected] or use the contact form. We aim to reply within 5 working days.

Enforcement

If you are not happy with how we respond, you can raise a complaint through our complaints and appeals process. You may also contact the authority responsible for enforcing the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) in your member state.

How we test

We run automated accessibility checks (axe-core, WCAG 2.2 A/AA rules) against public pages on every release, and test key journeys — registration, booking and the exam room — with a keyboard and a screen reader.