Indiana is developing a webmaster training and certification program that covers web accessibility, content management, analytics, UI/UX best practices, and engagement tools. Courses follow a scenario-based instructional design with lessons under 15 minutes each, self-assessments, and quick-reference takeaway sheets — designed for application over memorization. The program ensures consistent content quality and accessibility standards across Indiana's 700+ state and local government websites.
| Phase | Course Content | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (Pilot) | Accessibility & Siteimprove - 5 courses covering web accessibility foundations, guidelines, and Siteimprove mastery | Complete, In Review |
| Phase 2 | dotCMS Content Management - 4 courses from CMS foundations through advanced layouts and troubleshooting |
Complete, In Review |
| Phase 3 | Engagement Builder | Up next |
| Phase 4 | Localist (event management) | Planned |
| Phase 5 | GovLinks (link shortener) | Planned |
| Phase 6 | UI/UX Best Practices | Planned |
| Phase 7 | Siteimprove Analytics | Planned |
| Phase 8 | FAQ Tool | Planned |
| Platform | LMS with SSO integration | In evaluation |