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Information Architecture

Gain theoretical and practical skills to create user-friendly information structures, apply your knowledge, and create intuitive, efficient user experiences.
4 hours
Advanced
4.6 (657)
2360 learners
5000 PX
Information Architecture Course

About this course

Imagine it’s the end of the week, and you have a bunch of open tabs on your laptop. You remember you were halfway through ordering some summer clothes. Returning to the tab, you find it refreshed and can’t locate the t-shirts you liked. This is where information architecture (IA) comes in handy.

IA organizes content to make it easy to understand and navigate, helping users find what they need. In this course, you'll learn the main components of IA, including label systems, organization systems, search, and navigation. We’ll explore key principles like offering meaningful choices and revealing information progressively to avoid overwhelming users.

You'll gain insights into user psychology, learning how users seek information and how to make your content appealing. We’ll cover content audits and guide you through tree testing, a valuable research method. A dedicated section on navigation will help you understand different patterns, including main, utility, and local navigation types.

By the end of this course, you'll have practical skills to create user-friendly information structures. Real-world examples will help you apply what you've learned, ensuring you can design intuitive and efficient user experiences.

Details

Colin Michael Pace by Colin Michael Pace
Advanced level
About 4 hours to complete
Gamified and interactive
14 lessons, 3 levels
Certificate of completion
English language
Learn on iOS or Android
Online at your own pace
Last updated Mar 12, 2025

Prerequisites

UX Design Foundations Course UX Design Foundations Common Design Patterns Course Common Design Patterns

Skills you’ll gain with course:

Understand key IA components — Gain insights into label systems, organization systems, search, and navigation, enabling you to structure content effectively and improve usability.
Master user psychology — Learn how users seek information and how to capture their attention, helping you design content that meets their needs and preferences.
Enhance content organization — Conduct content audits and apply tree testing to organize and improve existing content, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Navigate with confidence — Explore various navigation patterns, including main, utility, and local types, to design intuitive navigation systems that support user orientation and wayfinding.

Topics covered

Product StrategyIANavigationProduct Usage AnalyticsLabelsContent StrategyContent DesignSearch

Syllabus

14 lessons
3 levels
Certificate of completion
1

The Basics of Information Architecture

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Learn key IA principles and user psychology to create intuitive, scalable, and user-centered information structures.
Basic Components of IA Lesson

Basic Components of IA

250 PX
Start
The Principles of Information Architecture Lesson

The Principles of Information Architecture

250 PX
Start
How People Seek Information Lesson

How People Seek Information

250 PX
Start
How People Navigate Lesson

How People Navigate

250 PX
Start
Level Test 1

Level Test

500 PX
Start
2

Content Organization

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Explore organization systems, taxonomy, and labeling. Conduct content audits and use tree testing to improve content relevance and usability.
Organization Systems Lesson

Organization Systems

250 PX
Start
Content Inventory & Audit Lesson

Content Inventory & Audit

250 PX
Start
Tree Testing Lesson

Tree Testing

250 PX
Start
Taxonomy Lesson

Taxonomy

250 PX
Start
Labelling System Lesson

Labelling System

250 PX
Start
Level Test 2

Level Test

500 PX
Start
3

Navigation System

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Master navigation patterns, including main, utility, and local types. Design effective IA to support user orientation and wayfinding.
Types of Navigation Systems Lesson

Types of Navigation Systems

250 PX
Start
Common Navigation Patterns Lesson

Common Navigation Patterns

250 PX
Start
"You’re Here" Navigation System Lesson

"You’re Here" Navigation System

250 PX
Start
Best Practices for Vertical Navigation Lesson

Best Practices for Vertical Navigation

250 PX
Start
Utility Navigation Lesson

Utility Navigation

250 PX
Start
Level Test 3

Level Test

500 PX
Start
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Instructor

Colin Michael Pace
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Colin Michael Pace
Co-Founder & CPO at Uxcel

As a seasoned Product Designer and Product Manager with a global perspective, I transform complex challenges into elegant solutions. My self-taught journey has given me a unique approach to design thinking, which I've successfully applied across startups and enterprise environments. Having collaborated with diverse teams spanning from the USA to Italy and India, I bring a rich understanding of cross-cultural product development.

Currently, I'm channeling my expertise into democratizing professional education through Uxcel, where we're reimagining career development as an engaging, game-like experience. What sets me apart is my blend of entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on expertise, and a passionate commitment to education.

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FAQs

  • What's this course about?

    This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of Information Architecture (IA). You'll learn about key components such as label systems, organization systems, search, and navigation. The course delves into IA principles like offering meaningful choices and progressively revealing information. It also explores user psychology, content audits, and tree testing, along with various navigation patterns. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create user-friendly information structures and design intuitive, efficient user experiences.

  • What skill level do I need to get started?

    This is an advanced course, and it's recommended that designers first explore foundational topics. Before diving into IA, you should have a solid understanding of UX Design Foundations and User Research. These areas provide the essential background knowledge and skills needed to fully benefit from this advanced IA course.

  • Why do I need to take a course on Information Architecture?

    Taking a course on Information Architecture (IA) is essential for creating user-friendly, intuitive, and efficient digital experiences. IA helps organize and structure content in a way that makes it easy for users to find what they need, improving overall usability and satisfaction. By mastering IA principles, you can design websites, apps, and other digital products that not only look good but also function seamlessly, providing a better experience for your users.

  • What are the pricing options for the course?

    For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.

    However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.

    Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.

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