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# Information Architecture Certificate Program

### Introduction

Information architecture (IA) is the practice of organizing and structuring information so people can find what they need and understand where they are — in any environment.

**The WIAA IA Certificate Program** is an entry point into the field of information architecture — designed for people who are curious about information architecture or just getting started in the field.

Learners build a foundational understanding of what IA is, why it matters, and how it works across digital, physical, and hybrid environments. Each course stands on its own, so learners can start wherever feels most relevant to them. Together, the courses introduce the core concepts, vocabulary, and ways of thinking that define the field — helping newcomers develop the confidence to recognize good IA, ask better questions, and begin doing the work themselves.

<a href="/pages/gbzStTA0XgWpYrV4kB64" class="button primary">See how it works</a> <a href="/pages/gVuozsZA0JD60ECKLBLG" class="button secondary">View pricing</a>

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### The Courses

*One course per month, September through November 2026. Each course stands alone. Take one, two, or all three.*

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Course title</th><th>When</th><th>Teaser</th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Foundations of Information Architecture</h4></td><td><em>September 2026</em></td><td>The concepts, vocabulary, and principles that define Information Architecture — and how IA supports usability, findability, and meaning-making across digital systems.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/7UKXlX6TiBWFoiXV7zKx">/pages/7UKXlX6TiBWFoiXV7zKx</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Content, Structure, and Findability</h4></td><td><em>October 2026</em></td><td>How content decisions influence structure, navigation, and findability — and how IA provides the framework that allows content to scale and stay meaningful over time.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/fdGMOv4wyjWpkIGsN1mB">/pages/fdGMOv4wyjWpkIGsN1mB</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>IA for Search, AI, and Emerging Technologies</h4></td><td><em>November 2026</em></td><td>How IA principles apply in AI-enabled environments — and how to design structures that support transparency, trust, and meaningful interaction.</td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/jiqChkyyQ4tc7kSgJ95n">/pages/jiqChkyyQ4tc7kSgJ95n</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Program at a Glance

<table><thead><tr><th width="162.09814453125"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Dates</strong></td><td>September – November 2026</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Format</strong></td><td>4 weeks per course · 1 live hour/week via Zoom · async materials in Google Classroom</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cohort size</strong></td><td>10 students per course</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pilot cost</strong></td><td><strong>Free</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Future pricing</strong></td><td>$500/course (US, Canada, Western Europe) <br>$200/course (rest of world)</td></tr></tbody></table>

[How It Works](/certificate-program/how-it-works.md) → [See full pricing →](/certificate-program/pricing.md)

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### Ready to Learn?

The Fall 2026 pilot cohort is open to anyone with an interest in information architecture — whether you're new to the field or a practitioner looking to formalize your knowledge.

<a href="https://forms.worldiaday.org/certificate-interest" class="button primary" data-icon="file-pen">Express your interest </a>

Submitting the interest form does not enroll you. We'll follow up with registration details, course dates, and next steps.

Still have questions? Email <education@worldiaday.org>


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