A paid programme of Innovation Centre Global
Innovation Centre University: AI for Global Sectors
A whole-person programme for working professionals. Learn to use AI well, responsibly and productively in your own industry, and prove it with real work.
Who it is for
ICU is for people who already work in an industry and want to use AI properly in it: teachers, accountants, project managers, officials, nurses, farmers, engineers and many more. If you are new to AI, start with ICG's free learning, then apply.
Five strands in every course
AI skill
Use AI tools well on real work, and know how to check what they give you.
Sector knowledge
Learn the rules, risks and tools of your own industry, taught by people who work in it.
Ethics and law
Protect people's data, be honest about AI use, and follow professional and legal duties.
Judgement and wellbeing
Keep your own thinking sharp, avoid over-reliance, and look after yourself and your team.
Leading change
Bring AI into your workplace safely, and bring your colleagues with you.
How it works
- Show you are a professional AI userProve you work in a sector and complete a short practical AI task from your own job. New to AI? Take the free ICG bridge first.
- Take the AI Professional Practice coreSeven short courses that every learner takes, in every School.
- Specialise in your SchoolFour sector courses taught by people who work in your industry.
- Finish with a real projectA capstone at your own workplace, assessed with a short conversation about your work.
Twelve Schools, one for each sector
The first four Schools open first. Others follow as we find sector experts and enough learners.
Education, Training & Youth Development
Teachers, lecturers, school leaders, trainers and youth workers.
Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship
SME owners, accountants, bankers, sales, HR and marketing teams.
Construction, Engineering & Project Management
Project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers and contractors.
Public Sector, Governance & Procurement
Municipal and departmental officials, auditors and tender committees.
Health & Wellbeing
Clinic managers, nurses, community health workers, pharmacy and wellness teams.
Agriculture & Food
Farmers, agri-processors, extension officers and food-safety teams.
Mining, Energy & Environment
Mine planning and compliance, energy, water and sustainability teams.
Law, Compliance & Risk
Legal practice, compliance, internal audit and risk teams.
Technology & Digital Services
Developers, IT support, data teams and digital agencies.
Manufacturing, Logistics & Transport
Operations, supply chain, fleet and warehousing teams.
Creative, Media & Tourism
Content, design, hospitality, events and travel teams.
Community, Non-profit & Social Services
NPO managers, social workers and funders.
Fees
Questions?
Ask Ask ICG (the chat button) or contact us. We will reply to applicants personally.