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Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites

Course created on July 27, 2026Updated on October 5, 2026

On quote$3,465

3 days
Onsite
8 people max.

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Ref: AER732

8 people max.

On quote$3,465

In-company rate: on quotefrom $6,290 for the whole team

On-site and certification exam on quote

3 days

Onsite

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Why this program matters

Without a solid information architecture, 75% of visitors abandon a website in the first seconds when faced with confusing and ineffective navigation.
This generates an average loss of 45% of potential conversions, equivalent to 15 000 € monthly for an average e-commerce company.
Project managers and UX teams incur delays that total 30% of the project budget, exposing the company to market-share erosion and lasting reputational damage.
Each quarter without structural optimization doubles redesign costs, irreversibly compromising digital growth.

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Learning objectives

Understand the fundamental principles of information architecture (IA)
Analyze user needs to optimize a site's information structure
Organize, classify, and hierarchize information effectively
Develop coherent site maps, wireframes, and navigation systems
Evaluate and improve an existing architecture to optimize it
Integrate IA into the overall UX design process for a site or application

Program

Module 1Fundamentals of Information Architecture

Introduction to IA: definitions, challenges, and impact on user experience; Theoretical principles of IA; Key components: structuring, organization, labeling, navigation, search; Mapping and analysis of existing content; Tools and methodologies for mapping information.

Module 2Organization, Classification, and Navigation

Illustration of different information organization models (hierarchy, database, hypertext, taxonomies, facets); Building site maps; Card sorting methods; Designing intuitive navigation systems; Effective labeling to promote understanding and accessibility; Introduction to best practices for e-commerce, editorial, and institutional sites.

Module 3Prototyping, Testing, and Optimizing Architecture

Wireframes and zoning dedicated to IA; Rapid prototyping of a site structure; Tree testing, user feedback, and iteration; Analysis of concrete cases and breakdown of reference architectures; Integrating IA into the overall UX design process; Collaborative tools and documentation; Best practices for refactoring or evolving an existing site.

Evaluation method

Practical exercises in card sorting and site map creation
Case study based on a real website, with oral presentation at the end of the training
Quiz to validate learning outcomes

Learning method

Theoretical presentations illustrated by concrete cases
Individual and small group practical work
Collaborative workshops (card sorting, paper prototypes, site maps)
Role-playing situations, case studies, and personalized feedback
Detailed course materials and additional resources

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites program, the following equipment is required:

Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites program is performed through:

During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.

Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

Live briefing on goals and team context.
Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.

Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
Program co-written then validated by your team.

Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
Distributed through our partner charities
Included, at no extra cost to you

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training?+

They can understand the fundamental principles of information architecture (IA), analyze user needs to optimize a site's information structure and organize, classify, and hierarchize information effectively. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Fundamentals of Information Architecture. Day 2: Organization, Classification, and Navigation. Day 3: Prototyping, Testing, and Optimizing Architecture. The Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.

How is Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training assessed?+

Assessment relies on practical exercises in card sorting and site map creation, case study based on a real website, with oral presentation at the end of the training and quiz to validate learning outcomes. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training cost per participant?+

Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.

How long does Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training take?+

3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.

Who pays for Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training?+

Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.

What do participants need to know before Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training?+

Basic knowledge of web navigation, experience in content management or web design recommended.

Is a certificate issued after Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training?+

Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.

Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Information Architecture: Designing an Optimal Structure for Your Websites training?+

No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.

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