Information architecture certificate program
Earn an Information Architecture Certificate online with WIAA. Three live courses on IA foundations, findability, and AI.
Build practical IA skills and earn a certificate
The IA Certificate Program includes three live online courses. It serves beginners, career-changers, and practicing professionals.
Take one course or complete all three. You must enroll in each course separately. Earn a Certificate of Completion for every course you complete. Complete all three to earn the WIAA Information Architecture Certificate.
Who this program is for
This program starts from the ground up. It supports learners who are new to IA and practitioners who want to name and strengthen existing skills.
This program is for you if you are:
New to information architecture and want a clear, structured place to start.
Changing careers into UX, content, product, or design and need a recognized foundation.
Already working with content, taxonomies, or navigation (as a writer, librarian, researcher, designer, or product manager) and want to formalize what you know.
An experienced practitioner who wants a shared vocabulary and an up-to-date view of IA for search and AI.
Choose and enroll
Choose the courses that fit your goals. Enroll for each course separately.
What you'll be able to do
This program is built around practice, not just theory. By the end, you will have the vocabulary, the methods, and the confidence to organize information so people can actually find and use it.
By the end of the program, you'll be able to:
Explain what information architecture is and why it matters, in terms a client or teammate can understand.
Structure content and navigation so people can find what they need across websites, apps, and physical or hybrid spaces.
Build and reason about taxonomies, labels, and categories that hold up as content grows.
Test and improve findability using methods like card sorting and tree testing.
Apply IA thinking to search, AI, and emerging technologies, so your skills stay current as tools change.
Speak the shared language of IA with confidence in interviews, projects, and cross-functional work.
You'll earn a certificate for each course you complete, so you have something to share on LinkedIn and add to your resume as you go. Finish all three and you'll receive the full WIAA Information Architecture Certificate, plus a foundation you can keep building on.
What is information architecture?
Information architecture is the practice of organizing and structuring information. It helps people find what they need and understand where they are.
Program format and schedule
Dates
September 2026 to January 2027
Format
4 weeks per course
1 live 90-min session/week via Google Meet, not recorded
2–3 hours of async materials in Google Classroom
4–5 total hours estimated weekly commitment
Prerequisites
No prior experience, degree, technical background, or portfolio required.
What you need
A reliable internet connection and a Google account for course materials.
Cohort size
10 students per course
Pilot cost
Free
Last day to enroll
September 9, 2026
Certificate requirements
To earn a Course Certificate of Completion, sign the student agreement. Attend live sessions, complete weekly work, join discussions, and submit the final project.
Missing more than one live session disqualifies you. Live sessions are not recorded.
Complete these requirements for all three courses to earn the WIAA Information Architecture Certificate.
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