UXLabs Certied Information Architect Training

Date
This will be 3 days training from 7-9 Dec, 2011

Location
ITC Kakatiya, 6-3-1187, Begumpet, Hyderabad 500016, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Photos Training room and registration lobby

Training Approach
We follow a very interactive approach for our training and workshop with fully interactive examples and practical hands-on exercises in addition to using audio, video and graphical aids. Hands-on exercises and quizzes will be used throughout the course along with role play for few modules for assessment purpose. Attendees will be provided access of our LMS where they can submit their exercise related deliverables for review. The best deliverable will be showcased to the entire audience and will be honored with UCIA Certicate without any additional cost.

Objectives
During this training youll learn What information architecture is and how it relates to other user experience disciplines Core IA theories and principles and their context of use- classication, categorization, navigation, labeling and metadata Core IA techniques and methodology - content analysis, ethnographic research, user research, persona, card sorting and more Various IA patterns and when to use them - structures for different types of sites and Information Architecture ethics IA best practices Key IA deliverables IA tools and templates and how to use them Present Information Architecture challenges Enterprise Information Architecture and its challenges How to align IA with other enterprise architectures Detailed course outline is mentioned below

Course Outline
Module 1: Information Architecture Overview This module gives you an introduction to information architecture and why it is important. It also explains the roles and responsibilities of an information architect in the company and various IA ethics. Denition of Information Architecture Evolution of Information Architecture "The role of an Information Architect Why Information Architecture is important How Information Architecture relates to other UX Disciplines Information Architecture ethics Challenges of Information Architecture

Module 2: Principles of Information Architecture This module explains the various IA systems and principles and the context of use with examples Organization System Organizational schemes Audience specic Alphabet Attributes Chronological Format Geographical Popularity Topical Task oriented Time Tags Metaphor driven Hybrid Organization Structures Top-down approach Bottom-up approach "Labeling System Why Labeling? Types of label Navigation System Types of Navigation system Hierarchical Global Local Ad-hoc Contextual Navigation Elements "Search Users Search Pattern Search Interface Indexing "Metadata

Module 3: Information Architecture Process and Methodology This module provides practical guide to various information architecture process and methodologies Research Research Framework

Context Content Purpose Users Methods for Research Meetings Stakeholder interviews Heuristic evaluation Metadata and content analysis Content mapping Benchmarking Search log and clickstream analysis Use cases Focus Groups Individual user testing Personas Contextual Inquiry User Interviews Strategy Strategy development process Architecture Conceptual Diagrams Metaphors Organizational Functional Visual Mind mapping Stories Scenarios Blueprints Wireframes Sketches Communicate Brainstorm Test Card sorts Open card sorting Closed cart sorting Prototypes Strategy phase deliverables IA strategy report IA Strategy presentation Project plan for design Design and Documentation Implementation Administration

Module 4: Information Architecture Patterns This module explains various Information Architecture patterns and its context of use through examples Single page Flat structure Strict hierarchy Co-existing hierarchy Multi-dimensional hierarchy Database Hypertext Linear Catalog Sub-sites Focused entry point Hub and Spoke / Daisy Search Index

Module 5: Enterprise Information Architecture This module explains Enterprise Information Architecture as a practice, its process, challenges and approach Overview of enterprise information architecture (EIA) EIA Framework EIA sub architecture Business Architecture Corporate Data Model Functional Model Interaction Model Current System Model Technical Architecture Organization Architecture Where EIA can be used Project Prioritization Data warehouse design Operational database design Operational system scope determination Organizational Redundancy Assessment Process Redundancy Assessment Data Redundancy Assessment Technology Redundancy Assessment Business Language Development Packaged Application Assessment EIA Challenges

Module 6: Information Architecture Best Practices This module explains various IA best practices through examples. Module 7: Group Exercises This is a group exercise module where well apply the above concepts and previous hands on exercises into practice. Group Exercise will include Group discussions Role Play Step by step IA process implementation

Price
The cost for this training is $1000 inclusive of taxes. This includes Tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch and refreshments for all 3 days along with training materials.

Discounts
Earlybird discount - Enroll for this course before 15 Oct and get 15% discount. Register 3 or more participants from the same organization and get 20% discount on each participant

Travel and Accommodation

For outstation/overseas candidates we do not provide travel and accommodation, but we can denitely help you nding one on discounted rates.

Enrollment
Enrollment for this course is on rst come, rst serve basis with limited number of seats. Register now and secure your seats!

Training Giveaway
UXLabs Certicate of attendance with dates, modules and approach covered Promotional code for UCIA exam and certicate Training handout including presentation slides and videos Templates and forms that can be used by your organization Reference to useful resources and related software products Printed copy of Eric L Reiss authored book - Practical Information Architecture: A Hands-On Approach to Structuring Successful Websites

Who will benet

This training is benecial for

 Individuals who wants to start their career in information architecture and become an IA practitioner Established IA practitioners looking to earn a professional certication Solution architects and business analysts faced with the challenges of dening a robust information architecture UX and Usability professionals who wish to learn more about information architecture for content, enterprise and information management systems. Graphic designers Interaction designers Project managers Technical writers Anyone who wants to gain knowledge about information architecture and enterprise information architecture