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Information Architecture

Structure complex content. Master sitemaps, taxonomies, labeling systems, and navigation design for large-scale websites.

Information Architecture (IA) is the skeleton of any digital product. This course teaches you to organize vast amounts of information so users can find what they need. You will learn to conduct Card Sorting and Tree Testing research. Master the creation of Sitemaps, User Flows, and Taxonomy systems. We explore navigation patterns (Mega menus, Breadcrumbs, Faceted search) and how to label content intuitively. Essential for designing e-commerce sites, intranets, and complex SaaS platforms.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    IA Fundamentals
    Ontology, Taxonomy, and Choreography basics.
  • 2
    Research Methods
    Running Card Sorts and Tree Tests with users.
  • 3
    Structuring Content
    Hierarchy patterns: Hub & Spoke vs Nested Lists.
  • 4
    Navigation Design
    Global nav, local nav, and faceted search filters.
  • 5
    Sitemaps & Flows
    Visualizing the structure for stakeholders.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$95k - $135k

Career Paths

Information Architect $110k-$155k
UX Designer $100k-$145k
Content Strategist $90k-$130k

What You Will Learn

Create comprehensive sitemaps for large-scale applications
Design intuitive navigation systems and mega-menus
Conduct Card Sorting exercises to categorize content
Develop clear labeling systems and taxonomies
Map user flows to validate structural logic

Skills You Will Gain

Sitemapping Taxonomy Card Sorting User Flows Navigation Design

Who Is This For

UX Designers
Content Strategists
Product Managers

Prerequisites

UX Design Basics

Information Architecture FAQs

Library science?

Yes, IA has roots in library classification systems.

Is it outdated?

No, essential for any app with >10 pages.

Tools?

Specialized tools like FlowMapp or general ones like Miro.

Visuals?

Focus is on structure, not high-fidelity UI.

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