Each website is unique and different learnings will be had from each experience. I believe exposure to the process is the best learning tool. There is no way to ‘skip’ this step. I believe that more people will gain value from participating in more of these website evaluations, therefore the minimum is 10 to unlock Level 1 Certification access.

Getting Started, Becoming an Acolyte

To become an Acolyte with Level 11 Technology, individuals must attend three Website Accessibility and Usability Evaluations. Some folks may attend at least one or two evaluations to understand the process, so we won’t assume they want to pursue being an Apprentice during the first couple of events attended.

Maigen will personally welcome Acolytes on achieving this status in their 3rd call.

Sign up for Website Accessibility and Usability Evaluations: https://lu.ma/maigenUX

Next Steps

Once an Acolyte has:

  1. Attended 10 Website Accessibility and Usability Evaluations, and
  2. Collected 10 unique Proof of Attendance Protocol NFTs (referred to as POAPs)

they unlock the ability to start the Level 1 Certification process.

Level 1 Certification Process

To qualify for your Level 1 Certificate, complete these steps:

  1. Fill out application form
    1. submit proof of POAPs (screenshot or link to wallet?)
    2. How did you learn about Level 11 Technology?
    3. What got you excited about doing website evaluations for accessibility and usability?
    4. What are your goals for your career? Immediate and long term?
      1. What kind of industry do you want to work in?
      2. What kind of company do you want to work for?
    5. Submit Stakeholder Slide Deck Presentation
      1. Record a 5 minute presentation using Loom (free version) or another video recording platform / software.
      2. Show examples for the 3 main issues you would suggest addressing, including visual support to describe changes if needed.
      3. Share the link to the presentation on the application form.
  2. Open Book Quiz
    1. open-book, access to all information in recordings
    2. what are questions I think are important to know?
    3. If you’ve done 10 of these, what can I expect you to know about this?
      1. Name 3 of the Website Basics we check for
      2. Why do we focus on accessibility rather than visual design?
      3. What are two resources you can use find more information about a specific WCAG guideline?
  3. **Virtual Interview (**video call with Maigen) will be scheduled after the application and quiz have been received. Maigen will reach out directly with a scheduling link.
    1. What are the skills you feel are your strongest–in both design and soft skills?
    2. What skills do you need guidance before taking action on?
    3. What skills are you comfortable using and could mentor another person on?
    4. What skills have you never tried to use?
    5. The video interview will include a couple of behavioral questions about:
      1. how you handle conflict and communication
      2. how you find the answer to a problem you’re frustrated with

Process of Certification Approval

In the consideration of each Acolyte’s application, Maigen (and, in the future, Level 2 Apprentices and above) will review the submissions: