26PC1 Course 1: Enrollment

Enroll in Course 1: Foundations of Information Architecture

This is the first course in the WIAA Information Architecture Certificate Program, and the foundation the other two courses are built on. This pilot cohort is free, intentionally small, and run as a working group rather than a course; your feedback will directly shape how we run the program in 2027.

Before you fill this out:
- Four weeks, with one live one-hour session per week via Google Meet, plus about 2–3 hours of readings, discussion, and a hands-on project you apply to your own work.
- Live sessions are not recorded during the pilot. Showing up is part of the experience, and part of what makes a small cohort work, so please enroll only if you can attend.
- No prior IA experience needed. Foundations assumes you're starting fresh and builds the shared vocabulary the later courses rely on.
- Completing the course earns a certificate for Foundations. Complete all three courses and you earn the full IA Certificate from the World IA Association.
- Enrolling is a commitment. Seats are limited, so we ask you to agree to attend the live sessions and complete the work.

Registration takes about 5 minutes. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Your information

Full name

As you'd like it to appear on your certificate.

Pronouns (optional)

So instructors can address you correctly in sessions.

Email address

We'll send your confirmation, syllabus, and class invitation here. Please use an email address linked to a Google account, as our live sessions and classroom resources are hosted on Google and require it for access.

Country

Current role / title

Organization or affiliation (optional)

Getting to know you

What's your experience with IA so far?

What do you hope to get out of this course?

Optional, but it helps us shape sessions and feedback around what the group wants. Review the course outline for what we'll cover.

What website, app, space, or product would you like to work on?

Assignments work best applied to something you care about — a website, an app, a physical space, or a product. You don't need to decide now.

Any accessibility needs or accommodations we should know about?

For example, captions, materials in advance, or scheduling considerations. We'll do our best to support you.

How did you hear about the program?

Your commitment

This pilot depends on a small, committed group, and the live sessions aren't recorded so attendance is important. By enrolling, you agree to:

- Attend the live sessions (missing more than one of four means no certificate)

- Come prepared: review the syllabus and readings before each session

- Complete the weekly assignments and final project

- Participate respectfully, following the WIAA Code of Conduct

Your commitment

I understand and agree to these commitments.

Use of AI tools

I understand that assistive tools (e.g., grammar and spell-check) are welcome, but assignments must be my own original work using my own real-world examples, not AI-generated submissions.

Our project-based assignments ask for specific, personal examples. If we have questions about a submission, we may ask you to redo it with a new example.

Recognition

Digital badge

I'd like to receive a shareable digital badge when I complete the course.

We issue digital badges you can add to LinkedIn, a portfolio, or a website. We'll only send you one with your consent.

Data & privacy

The information on this form is collected by the World Information Architecture Association to administer your enrollment in the IA Certificate Program and to communicate with you about it. Your data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. It's stored securely and retained only as long as needed to run the program or as required by law. See the World IA Association Privacy Policy.