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InnovateAI: The Showcase

AI learning journey for high school and college+ students who want to change the world.
 

InnovateAI: The Impact Showcase is not just another tech course. It is an AI Experience designed to prepare high school and college+ students for careers in artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation. For six months, students dive deep into AI tools, human-centered design, and ethical thinking as they work toward completing a capstone project that addresses real-world challenges.

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The Impact Showcase empowers students to create solutions that matter. Whether you're preparing for college, building your portfolio, or exploring a career in tech, this program equips you with future-ready skills and a purpose-driven mindset.

Real-world experience with AI tools and design frameworks

Guided capstone project and feedback from industry mentors

Live speaker sessions and virtual community engagement

Digital credentials and portfolio projects to support careers

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Tuition

$899 per student / per 6-month cohort


Includes:

  • Structured curriculum roadmap

  • Live speaker sessions

  • Guided capstone development

  • Judged showcase + digital credential

  • Mentor access + bonus resources

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What Makes the Showcase Different

  • Guided AI + design curriculum for all skill levels

  • Ethical reasoning built into every step

  • UN Sustainable Development Goals aligned

  • Real-world relevance through student-led capstones

  • Created by the Impact Innovation Foundation to make AI inclusive, responsible, and impactful

Cohort Schedule

Each level of the program builds on the previous, supporting continuous skill development in AI, design thinking, and responsible innovation. Students can join at any level based on their prior experience.

Beginning Level

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1: Digital Literacy and Intro to AI

  • Learn foundational digital skills

  • Explore basic AI concepts and real-world applications

  • Understand AI ethics, fairness, and data privacy

  • Practice effective communication and digital collaboration

2: Design Thinking & Problem Solving

  • Learn empathy-driven design frameworks

  • Identify meaningful real-world problems

  • Practice prototyping and creative problem solving

  • Develop confidence in presenting ideas​

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Beginning Level

For students with little to no prior tech experience, we offer two cohort pathways to build essential tech and innovation skills. The first focuses on digital literacy and AI fundamentals with a multimedia capstone, while the second emphasizes design thinking and creative problem-solving, culminating in a prototype solution to a real-world challenge.

Basic
Level

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1:
Web Development & UX Design

  • Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

  • Build responsive websites with a focus on usability

  • Apply user experience principles and test design solutions

2:
Data Analysis and Visualization

  • Collect, clean, and analyze real data

  • Use charts, dashboards, and visuals to tell a story

  • Understand data privacy and bias

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Basic Level

For students with some exposure to coding or digital tools, we offer two pathways to deepen technical and design skills. The first covers web development and UX design, while the second focuses on data analysis and visualization, culminating in a project that uses real data to inform public awareness or action.

Intermediate Level

For students with solid foundational tech or coding skills, we offer four advanced cohorts to expand expertise across high-demand fields. Cohorts include advanced web development with APIs and agile teamwork, data science with Python and big data insights, cybersecurity fundamentals including ethical hacking, and cloud computing with emerging technologies like IoT and blockchain.

1: Advanced Web Development

  • Deepen JavaScript skills

  • Work with APIs and asynchronous programming

  • Practice agile development methods and teamwork

2: Intro to
Data Science

  • Learn Python for data analysis

  • Understand big data concepts

  • Collaborate on datasets to draw insights

3: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

  • Learn key cybersecurity principles and risks

  • Explore ethical hacking and digital responsibility

  • Understand network protection and threat mitigation

4: Cloud Computing & Emerging Technologies

  • Explore cloud infrastructure, IoT, and blockchain

  • Practice designing scalable digital solutions

Deep Learning Level

For advanced students pursuing or aspiring to pursue careers in AI, engineering, or computer science, we offer four specialized cohorts to build career-ready expertise. These include AI and machine learning fundamentals, advanced data science with large-scale tools, cybersecurity and ethical hacking, and DevOps with cloud-native architecture and automation.

1: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Understand AI systems and machine learning basics

  • Learn to build and evaluate supervised models

  • Explore AI transparency and bias mitigation

2: Advanced Data Science and Analytics

  • Apply predictive analytics and statistical modeling

  • Use large-scale tools such as Hadoop and Spark

  • Communicate insights through dashboards and reports

3: Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

  • Perform penetration testing and threat analysis

  • Study global compliance and ethical boundaries

4: DevOps and Cloud Architecture

  • Learn CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development

  • Build resilient, automated infrastructure

Program Details & FAQs

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  • The InnovateAI: The Impact Showcase includes up to twelve live sessions over the six-month program. These sessions feature industry professionals from the fields of artificial intelligence, design thinking, data ethics, and emerging technologies. Each session is designed to enrich the student learning experience by offering real-world insights, practical advice, and mentorship from experts who are using AI to solve global challenges.

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    Live sessions are scheduled once or twice a month and are open to all participants, regardless of their level in the program. Topics include ethics in AI, innovation through design thinking, careers in technology, effective communication, and project readiness. All sessions are recorded and made available for students who are unable to attend live, ensuring flexible and inclusive access.

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    These expert-led sessions help students apply what they are learning, connect with the broader tech community, and prepare for their final Showcase presentation.

  • The final Showcase is the culminating project that each student submits at the end of the six-month program. It includes a fully developed capstone that demonstrates their use of AI tools, design thinking, and ethical problem-solving. Depending on their track, students may submit a working prototype, data analysis project, AI model, or web application. Each submission must include a written or visual presentation that explains the problem addressed, the solution created, and how ethical considerations were applied. All projects are evaluated by a panel of judges using a clear rubric, and students receive digital credentials and feedback based on their work.

  • The program is open to students in high school and college+. No previous experience is required.

     

    Students can begin at the level that best matches their skills and learning goals

  • Yes. InnovateAI: The Impact Showcase is 100% virtual and open to students around the world. All content is delivered in English, and students participate from their home country.

  • Each cohort includes:

    A six-month learning plan

    Access to IBM SkillsBuild courses

    Monthly guest speaker sessions

    Guided project development

    Mentor support

    Final capstone submission with judge feedback

    Digital credentials and eligibility for awards

  • Students should expect to spend 2 to 4 hours per week working through modules, reflecting on design thinking activities, and building their capstone projects. The schedule is flexible and can be adjusted to fit school or work commitments.

  • No. The program includes four levels of progression to support all learners:

    • Beginning Level: No prior experience needed

    • Basic Level: Some digital skills or tech exposure

    • Intermediate Level: Students with foundational coding or design experience

    • Deep Learning Level: Advanced students ready for real-world tools

  • Yes. All students who complete the program receive a digital certificate from IIF. IBM SkillsBuild provides certificates for courses completed on their platform. Capstone Projects are also eligible for special awards.

  • Yes. Students are encouraged to continue through additional cohorts to strengthen their skills, explore new technologies, or complete higher-level tracks. Each cohort builds on the last, preparing students for advanced study or tech careers.

  • The program costs $899 per six-month cohort. This includes full access to their selected learning pathway roadmap, mentorship, project reviews, and the virtual showcase.  

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