Creator: National Network for Equitable Library Service
Date Updated: March 29, 2024
Overview
The LinkedIn Learning Report provides an in-depth accessibility analysis of the LinkedIn platform. This report highlights various accessible barriers encountered when navigating the application and website using a myriad of assistive technologies. The LinkedIn Learning Report is particularly useful to the platform developers and professionals interested in using this educational platform and who rely on assistive technologies.
This information was summarized from The LinkedIn Learning Report.
Quick Facts
The LinkedIn Learning Report evaluates the platform’s accessibility, highlighting barriers across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
Key information includes:
- Low-vision users encounter difficulties when navigating and accessing the learning material – recommendations were made to enlarge interactive elements on the platform.
- Screen reader users encountered some difficulty navigating the platform and recommended a consistent heading structure, which would enhance the user experience.
- Testers indicated that consistent close captioning across the learning material was essential.
- Testers on iOS and Android devices indicated that the visual contrast made various on-screen elements difficult to see, and a dark mode was recommended to overcome this barrier.
For more information, read the LinkedIn Learning Testing Report.
References
National Network for Equitable Library Service. (2021, December). Accessibility Report for LinkedIn Learning. AccessiblePublishing.ca. https://www.accessiblepublishing.ca/accessibility-report-for-linkedin-learning/