Information Architecture

Information Architecture

Learn techniques to understand your content structure, understand users and make intelligent changes to your information architecture.

By Akendi Inc.

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Wed, Jun 5, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Location

AKENDI

60 Spadina Avenue #Suite 100 Toronto, ON M5V 2H8 Canada

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Agenda

Introduction

What is an Information Architecture (IA), what is the importance of an IA, and what skills are necessary for developing an effective IA.

IA Principles

Learn about information structures, AI components and best practices. Get an understanding of organizational principles, and IA frameworks.

IA Research and Tools

Understand the difference between top-down and bottom-up IAs, as well as card sorting vs. reverse card sorting. Learn how to validate your IA and bring UX maturity to your organization.

IA Elements

Learn about controlled vocabularies, metadata, information design and structures, and strategic IA.

About this event

If users cannot find what they are looking for, your website, service, or application is unusable. While this sounds trivial, creating an information architecture where users can find what they need as quickly as possible certainly is not. Learn how to research and structure content in a logical and meaningful way, and integrate valuable feedback from end users.


What you will learn

  • Introduction to information architecture principles
  • How user behaviour influences the design of an information architecture
  • Overview of information architecture research methods
  • How to test your information architecture to ensure findability
  • Methods to integrate information architecture creation into your process
  • Hands-on experience utilizing information architecture principles


Who should attend

We assume little awareness of the user experience or usability field. Our courses are appropriate for anyone working in the creation of digital products who wants to learn about the process, tools and techniques to create successful user experiences.


Details

  • 1-day courses run from 9:00am - 4:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)
  • Course will have a 1-hour lunch break
  • Choose from In-person or Live Online


Course Materials

In-person:
Participants receive a printed course booklet. A laptop is not required for this course.

Live Online:
Access to our Learning Management System


Certification

Information Architecture is a course within the User Experience Designer Certification if finished within two years of the initial course.



Learn more about our upcoming courses on our website: www.akendi.com/ux-training

Frequently asked questions

Is this training right for me?

We assume little experience in the user experience field. The courses are appropriate for anyone working in the creation of digital products who wants to learn about the process, tools and techniques to create successful user experiences. The courses are not focussed on how to use specific software.

You say you offer Live Online training, what does that mean?

Training sessions indicated as Live Online are taught online by Akendi instructors leading and interacting with you in real time via video, interactive exercises, and collaboration software. What you would need is a computer setup with high speed internet, webcam, and a modern browser.

Do I have to take all the courses in one week? OR can I spread them out?

Courses can be taken one at a time over a two-year period. However, by registering for the full week you can pay for the certification, which works out to less than the individual courses when added up.

What are the prerequisites?

There are no specific prerequisites for the courses.

Where are your self-paced courses?

We are currently developing self-paced versions of our courses. If you would like to be notified when they become available, please send us an email: training@akendi.com

If English is not my native language, do you require a TOEFL, IELTS or GRE score to attend?

Though English language test scores are not required for any of our courses, the course content revolves around abstract concepts and requires a firm grasp of the English language. We recommend a fairly high English language proficiency (TOEFL 80-90 score, IELTS 5.0-6.0 points, TOEIC 785-944 points)

Is there a cut-off date to register?

Registration will stay open until the start of training or a maximum number of students have been reached.

Do I have to complete the courses within a certain timeframe?

Most participants complete the certification within a one-week intensive program, however, if you are completing certification through individual courses you have two years to complete. If more time is required, you may request an extension by emailing training@akendi.com

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About Akendi

We are a collective of experience strategy and design leaders who are leading digital and service transformations across the globe while teaching and mentoring the next generation of experts.

We're pleased to offer new sessions in our Akendi UX Training. Learn from practitioners through our workshops, certification programs and custom in-house training. Our CXD and CXR certifications build on our experience over the last 15+ years of teaching UX, making up-skilling easier than ever.

Visit our website to learn more about what we have to offer!

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