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Everything you need to know about the IA Certificate Program format, requirements, certification, and frequently asked questions.
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Everything you need to know about the IA Certificate Program format, requirements, certification, and frequently asked questions.
The Information Architecture Certificate Program includes three four-week intensive courses. It serves beginners, career-changers, and practitioners.
Each course combines live 90-minute Google Meet sessions with asynchronous Google Classroom work.
Cohort size: 10 students, supporting meaningful feedback and peer interaction.
Time commitment: 4–5 hours weekly. This includes 1.5 live hours and 2–3 async hours.
Prerequisites: No degree or technical background is required.
Complete these requirements to earn a Course Certificate of Completion:
Complete all three courses to earn the full WIAA Information Architecture Certificate.
Live sessions are not recorded.
Future plans include an exam-based pathway for experienced practitioners. A public directory will follow.
Fall 2026 pilot: Free for all learners.
Future pricing: $500 per course in the US, Canada, and Western Europe. It is $200 elsewhere.
Submit the interest form. This does not enroll you. We will follow up with registration details, course dates, and next steps.
The program is built for beginners, career-changers, and practitioners formalizing existing skills.
You can take courses individually or complete all three. Enroll separately for each course. The courses progress from foundations to findability to IA for search and AI.
The World Information Architecture Association offers this program. It is a global professional association for the IA community. Most instructors have taught at universities and colleges.
You need a computer, stable internet access, Google Meet, and a Google account.
Questions? Email education@worldiaday.org.
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