NVDA Screen Reader Course

Master the NVDA screen reader step by step with a Certified NVDA Expert — from first steps in Windows to fluent web and document navigation.

Course Overview

  • Audience: Beginners, intermediate users, teachers, and QA testers.
  • Focus: Practical autonomy on Windows, browsers, and productivity apps.
  • Certificate: Completion certificate included.

Taught by a Certified NVDA Expert

Learn with an instructor officially certified by NV Access, ensuring up-to-date techniques and best practices.

Certified NVDA Expert — NV Access

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Course Syllabus

Module 1: Installation, Voices & Essential Settings

Setting up NVDA cleanly for daily use.

  • Download, installation, and portable copies
  • Voice synthesizers, speech rate, and punctuation levels
  • NVDA modifier keys (Insert / Caps Lock) and keyboard layouts

Module 2: Windows Navigation & File Management

Working confidently across the operating system.

  • Desktop, Start Menu, taskbar, and system tray
  • Windows Explorer, shortcuts, and file organization
  • Object navigation and flat review essentials

Module 3: Web Browsing & Forms

Navigating modern websites with speed and precision.

  • Browse Mode vs. Focus Mode
  • Quick navigation keys (headings, landmarks, links, tables, forms)
  • Elements List (NVDA + F7) and dealing with dynamic pages

Module 4: Documents, Add-ons & Productivity

Taking your efficiency to the next level.

  • Reading and editing in Word, Notepad, and PDFs
  • Installing and configuring essential NVDA add-ons
  • Troubleshooting common speech and focus issues