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IBM AI & Emerging Technologies for Schools

For K5–12 / Grade 5 – 12IBM Global Certificate

Preparing students to master and excel in the critical emergent technologies of AI, Blockchain and Cyber Security — with a globally recognised certificate from IBM.

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Executive Summary

IBM, one of the world's largest and oldest technology companies, has developed a course in emerging technologies to upskill students early in life. NEXXAI delivers this program in partnership with TransNeuron and IBM.

The Goal

To upskill school students all over the world from Grade 3 to 12 (ages 9 to 18) in the latest cutting-edge technologies — AI / Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Blockchain — and make them globally ready.

What Students Learn

AI / Machine Learning

Foundations, applications and hands-on model building on IBM cloud labs.

Cyber Security

Safe digital behaviour, threats, defence and IBM-certified security fundamentals.

Blockchain

Distributed ledgers, smart contracts and Solidity programming for older cohorts.

Design Thinking

Ideation, product thinking and pitching to VC and angel investor panels.

A Structured Upskilling Program

40 – 60 hours a year

Roughly 2 to 2.5 hours a week over 20 weeks, so it runs in parallel with — and does not disturb — the regular academic curriculum.

Instructor-led + LMS

Face-to-face and online live classes by IBM certified instructors, a world-class LMS for video learning, group activities, projects, virtual labs and industry interactions.

Globally recognised certificate

Assessments and assignments on the IBM LMS platform, guest lectures, a pitch to VC and angel investors from India, Singapore and the UK, and an IBM certificate on completion.

How It Works

Student

Every student gets an IBM LMS login to watch course videos, take assessments, submit assignments and track their class calendar.

School

Principals and teachers get access to view the progress made by each student in the class, with faculty upskilling along the way.

Government

Access to a reporting dashboard to monitor progress by school or by individual student, and to give suggestions for improvement.

IBM Emerging Technologies Program for Schools

Seven progressive tracks, from Grade 3 all the way to Grade 12.

EXPLORER

40 Hours

Grade 3 to 5 / Pri 4 to 5 onwards

For those who love the tech

22 Live + 3 Onsite + 15 Self-Paced

Students: 16 hours face-to-face on AI/ML, Cyber Security and Blockchain
Faculties: 4-hour training session
Industry Expert: 2-hour virtual session on real-world applications
Quizzes (1.5 hrs) and assessments (1.5 hrs) run onsite
15 hours self-paced on IBM Learn LMS (5 hrs per month)

EXPLORER PLUS

40 Hours

Grade 5 onwards

For those who love the tech

22 Live + 3 Onsite + 15 Self-Paced

Students: 16 hours face-to-face on AI/ML, Cyber Security and Blockchain
Faculties: 4-hour training session
Industry Expert: 2-hour virtual session on emerging technologies
Monthly quizzes plus module assessments (3 hrs onsite)
15 hours self-paced on IBM Learn LMS (5 hrs per month)

EXPLORER ADVANCED

60 Hours

Grade 7 onwards

For those who love the tech

33 Live + 3 Onsite + 24 Self-Paced

Students: 28 hours face-to-face on AI/ML, Cyber Security and Blockchain
Faculties: 5-hour training session
Monthly quizzes plus module assessments (3 hrs onsite)
24 hours self-paced on IBM Learn LMS (8 hrs per month)

DISCOVERER 1

60 Hours

Grade 8 / Sec 2 onwards

Programming genius

37 Live + 2 Onsite + 21 Self-Paced

Students: 30 hours face-to-face on Cyber Security and Blockchain
Faculties: 5-hour training session
Industry Expert: 2-hour virtual session on Cyber Security and Blockchain
21 hours self-paced on Cyber Security, Blockchain and Python (7 hrs per month)

DISCOVERER 2

40 Hours

Grade 9 onwards

Programming genius

27 Live + 1 Onsite + 12 Self-Paced

Students: 20 hours face-to-face on AI/ML
Faculties: 5-hour training session
Industry Expert: 2-hour virtual session on real-world AI/ML
12 hours self-paced on AI/ML and Solidity programming (6 hrs per month)

INNOVATOR 1

60 Hours

Grade 9 to 12 / Sec 3 to A2

Think like an entrepreneur / product manager

22 Live + 1 Onsite + 37 Self-Paced

Students: 16 hours face-to-face on Application Design & Development Methodologies
Faculties: 4-hour training session
Industry Expert: 2-hour virtual session on applied design & development
37 hours self-paced: 15 hrs methodologies, 15 hrs industrial use cases, 7 hrs lab

INNOVATOR 2

40 Hours

Grade 9 to 12 / Sec 3 to A2

Think like an entrepreneur / product manager

16 Live + 1 Onsite + 23 Self-Paced

Students: 12 hours face-to-face on industry use cases for emerging technologies
Faculties: 2-hour training on AI/ML, Cybersecurity & Blockchain
Industry Expert: 2-hour virtual session on real-world AI/ML
23 hours self-paced: 21 hrs project work, 2 hrs presentation to industry panel / VC

Sample Delivery Structure

One hour a week for 40 weeks, blending onsite and online delivery. The breakdown alongside is an example of a 41-hour IBM Global Certificate track, ideal for Standard 5 and 6.

Face-to-face training is delivered at the school premises. Schools provide a classroom and two hours of computer and internet access per student per week for self-paced content, labs, assessments and assignments. Students may also learn on their own mobile or home computers.

Activity	Hours
Face-to-face teaching to students by IBM SME at the campus	4
Faculty Development Program by IBM SME at the campus	2
Industry guest lecture (online)	2
Group activity	3
Quiz	1.5
Assessments	1.5
Self-paced learning	27
Total	41

Example Curriculum: Explorer

AI Foundation Course — unveiling the secrets of AI magic.

Learning Objectives

Explain what Artificial Intelligence is and identify examples
Understand how AI learns, predicts and makes decisions
Identify how AI supports daily tasks and global industries
Demonstrate awareness of ethical and safe technology use
Understand the basics of AI vision, learning and creativity
Apply critical thinking when interacting with technology

Key Skills Gained

Critical thinking & logical reasoning
Basic computational thinking
Creative problem-solving
Responsible digital behaviour
Data awareness
Visual interpretation
Communication and collaboration

Why IBM?

One of the top 25 industrial companies since 1900
6 Nobel Laureates and 6 Turing Awards
23 years of patent leadership
Most patents in computer science
Inventions include the PC, floppy disk, HDD, DRAM, ATM and UPC
USD 6 billion per year invested in research & development

The Partners

TransNeuron

Operating in India, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Developed the eKaushal platform for Skill India and Apprenticeship India, plus LATIH eLearning Malaysia, and partners with IBM to launch skilling programs for school students.

NEXXAI

An Agentic AI as a Service platform offering technologies and tools for rapid development, automation and deployment of AI applications, agents and bots — empowering organisations with scalable, intelligent solutions built in a fraction of the time and cost.

Program Deliverables

Teachers are trained on the technologies alongside the students
40 to 60 hour courses covering AI/ML, Cyber Security, Blockchain and Design Thinking
30–40% face-to-face classes delivered in school
Group activities, virtual labs, quizzes and module assessments
Students take on real projects and present ideas to VC and angel investors from India, Singapore and the UK
Certificate of completion from IBM

Bring the IBM Program to Your School

Talk to our team about cohort sizing, scheduling and how the program fits alongside your existing curriculum.

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