Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
Exam Code: CPACC
The IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification validates foundational accessibility knowledge across disabilities, accessibility and universal design, assistive technologies, accessibility-related standards, laws, and management strategies. CPACC is IAAP’s baseline professional certification for both technical and non-technical accessibility roles.
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- Domain Breakdown
- Access Breakdown
Exam Format
- Exam Code: CPACC
- Certification Level: Foundational / Professional
- Exam Duration: 2 hours
- Passing Score: IAAP uses a scaled score from 200 to 800, with 600 as the passing score
- Unscored Content: IAAP does not provide individual question results or identify correct/incorrect answers. Candidates receive domain-level performance feedback after the exam.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple-choice questions
- Number of Questions: 100 questions
- Hands-On Questions: The CPACC exam is a proctored, closed-book multiple-choice exam. It is not a hands-on lab exam.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: IAAP exams can be taken at Pearson VUE test centers after the IAAP application is approved and the exam payment is completed.
- Online Proctoring: IAAP exams can be taken through Pearson Remote Proctoring / OnVUE, subject to system, ID, room, and testing requirements.
- Waiting Period: Candidates who fail must complete a new application for the exam session in which they plan to retake the exam.
- Retake Fee: IAAP offers reduced retake pricing. Standard CPACC retake fee is $330 USD; IAAP member retake fee is $270 USD; Emerging and Developing Economy candidate retake fee is $110 USD.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: 3 years
- Renewal Options: Maintain the certification by earning IAAP educational credits and completing renewal requirements. CPACC requires 45 educational credits over a three-year period.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $510 USD standard fee
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
- Example: In India, 18% GST applies, making the standard total $601.80 USD ($510 + $91.80 tax). IAAP also lists an Emerging and Developing Economy fee of $170 USD; with 18% GST, the EDE total would be $200.60 USD ($170 + $30.60 tax).
Prerequisites
There are no strict mandatory technical prerequisites for CPACC, but candidates should have accessibility-related knowledge or professional responsibility. IAAP describes CPACC as suitable for people who manage, support, or contribute to accessibility, including both technical and non-technical professionals.
Recommended preparation includes:
- Foundational understanding of disability and accessibility concepts
- Awareness of assistive technologies and user needs
- Knowledge of accessibility and universal design principles
- Familiarity with accessibility laws, standards, and organizational strategies
- Experience supporting accessibility in digital, built-environment, policy, product, education, or service contexts
Exam Topics
- Disabilities, challenges, and assistive technologies: 40%
- Accessibility and universal design: 40%
- Standards, laws, and management strategies: 20%
- Theoretical models of disability
- Universal Design for Learning guidelines
- Accessibility, usability, and user experience
- International disability rights conventions and treaties
- Accessibility laws and regulations
- Applying accessibility standards to ICT
- Organizational governance and accessibility management
Intended Audience
The CPACC certification is ideal for professionals who support accessibility strategy, inclusion, compliance, or accessibility-aware product and service delivery, including roles such as:
- Accessibility Coordinator
- Accessibility Consultant
- Digital Accessibility Specialist
- UX Designer
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- HR or DEI Professional
- Policy or Compliance Professional
- Educator or Training Professional
- Web, Document, or ICT Accessibility Professional
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Accessibility Specialist, Accessibility Coordinator, Digital Accessibility Consultant, Accessibility Program Associate, UX Accessibility Analyst, Compliance Specialist, Accessibility Tester, Inclusive Design Associate, etc.
Average Salary:
- Varies by country — U.S.: $60,000–$105,000 USD,
- India: ₹5,00,000–₹15,00,000 INR,
- United Kingdom: £32,000–£60,000 GBP,
- UAE: 100,000–220,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- CPACC is IAAP’s foundational accessibility certification and demonstrates broad knowledge of disability, accessibility principles, universal design, assistive technologies, standards, laws, and accessibility management.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken through Pearson VUE options after IAAP application approval and payment:
- Online through Pearson OnVUE remote proctoring
- In-person at Pearson VUE test centers
- Hosted exam events, where available
Exam Booking Link
- Apply for the CPACC exam through the IAAP Certification Portal first. After IAAP approves the application and payment is completed, candidates receive the candidate ID needed to schedule through Pearson VUE.
Once you pass the exam
- Earn the IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies credential
- Use the CPACC designation according to IAAP certification rules
- Receive IAAP certification recognition and digital badge information
- Maintain the certification during each three-year renewal cycle
- Earn 45 IAAP educational credits for renewal
- Candidates who also pass WAS become eligible for the higher-level CPWA designation
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Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
Foundational Accessibility Knowledge
CPACC validates broad accessibility knowledge across disability concepts, assistive technologies, universal design, accessibility standards, laws, and management strategies, making it useful for professionals who support inclusive products, services, policies, communications, and organizational accessibility programs.
Suitable for Technical and Non-Technical Roles
Unlike highly technical accessibility exams, CPACC is valuable for managers, designers, developers, testers, HR professionals, educators, policy teams, compliance staff, and consultants who need a strong shared foundation in accessibility principles and inclusive practice.
Pathway to Advanced IAAP Credentials
CPACC is also one of the two requirements for IAAP’s Certified Professional in Web Accessibility designation. Candidates who pass CPACC and WAS can earn CPWA, demonstrating both accessibility core knowledge and technical web accessibility expertise.
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FAQ
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Who should take the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies exam?
The CPACC exam is best for professionals who manage, support, or contribute to accessibility work. It is suitable for accessibility coordinators, consultants, designers, developers, testers, project managers, educators, HR teams, compliance professionals, policy staff, and anyone who needs foundational accessibility knowledge across disability, universal design, standards, and laws.
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How difficult is the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies exam?
The CPACC exam is considered foundational but still requires careful preparation. Candidates must understand disability concepts, assistive technologies, universal design, accessibility laws, standards, and management strategies. It is less technical than WAS, but the exam requires broad conceptual knowledge and the ability to apply accessibility principles in professional scenarios.
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Why does IAAP offer the CPACC certification?
IAAP offers CPACC to recognize professionals with broad, cross-disciplinary accessibility knowledge. The certification helps establish a common foundation for accessibility practice across technical and non-technical roles, supporting better inclusion, accessibility governance, legal awareness, universal design, and professional credibility in organizations working to improve accessibility.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the CPACC exam?
Candidates should study the official CPACC Body of Knowledge, CPACC Content Outline, IAAP resources, sample questions, accessibility standards, disability models, universal design principles, assistive technology concepts, accessibility laws, and organizational accessibility management resources. IAAP also lists approved preparation providers and learning resources for candidates.
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Is the CPACC certification still valuable in 2026?
Yes, CPACC remains valuable in 2026 because accessibility is important across digital services, workplaces, education, government, healthcare, products, and public services. It is especially useful for professionals who need recognized accessibility knowledge without focusing only on technical web testing or document remediation.
