# Pricing

The Fall 2026 pilot cohort is free. Future cohorts will be priced per course, with regional pricing designed to keep the program accessible worldwide.

| Cohort                                      | Cost            |
| ------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Fall 2026 pilot                             | **Free**        |
| Future cohorts (US, Canada, Western Europe) | $500 per course |
| Future cohorts (all other regions)          | $200 per course |

Prices are per course. There is no bundle discount or payment plan at this time — each course is registered and paid for separately.

### Why Geographic Pricing?

Information architecture is a global discipline. The World IA Association is a global community. Our pricing reflects that.

The two-tier model is based on purchasing power differences across regions. It's not means-tested or application-based — if you're outside the US, Canada, and Western Europe, the lower price applies to you automatically.

### What's Included

Every seat — pilot or future cohort — includes:

* All course materials (readings, slide decks, reference guides)
* Weekly live sessions via Zoom (recorded for async viewing)
* Access to the Google Classroom course space for the full course duration
* Instructor and peer feedback on assignments
* A **certificate of completion from the World IA Association** upon finishing the course

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### Frequently Asked Questions

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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>