Irish AI training firm AICertified targets €5m in partner revenue as six international partnerships take its qualifications to 15 countries.
Irish AI education and certification company AICertified has secured six international partnerships that will bring its professional AI training programmes to learners and employers in 15 countries across four continents.
The company is aiming to grow partner revenue to €5 million, with plans to secure five additional partnerships by the end of 2026 and a further 30 in 2027.
“We’re building this the way we built the Digital Marketing Institute. We set the standard, and partners who know their own markets far better than we do take it to learners”
Its current agreements are expected to generate more than €1 million in licence fees over the next three years.
KEY NUMBERS: AICertified expansion
• More than €1m in licence fees expected over three years
• Six international partnerships secured
• 15 countries across four continents
• Five additional partnerships targeted by end-2026
• Further 30 partnerships targeted in 2027
• Three partners already delivering programmes
• 50 students in first Saudi Arabia cohort
• Three professional AI qualifications offered
Editorial takeaway: AICertified is using international training partners to rapidly scale its Irish-developed AI qualifications across global markets.
Getting ahead in AI
Three partners are already delivering AICertified programmes, with a fourth due to begin this month.
Among them is professional training provider Morgan International, which launched its partnership in September. Its first cohort of 50 students at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia is due to begin in mid-November.
“AI is changing how people work, how organisations operate and the skills that will matter in the years ahead,” said Fadi Ganni, CEO of Morgan International.
“We chose to partner with AICertified because of the team’s track record. They were at the forefront of creating a trusted, measurable framework for high-quality, recognised training in digital marketing. Now they’re doing the same for artificial intelligence.”
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AICertified founder Ian Dodson previously co-founded the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) in 2008 and served as its CEO.
The Dublin-based company went on to establish a global benchmark in digital marketing training. It was acquired by Spectrum Equity in 2017 and subsequently by BPP Education Group, a provider of professional and vocational education, in 2023.
“Six partners across four continents tells us the demand is there, and we’re doing it from Ireland,” said Dodson.
“In every market we talk to, the problem is the same,” he said.
“People are already using AI at work, but employers have no reliable way of knowing who can use it well. A recognised qualification answers that question.
“We’re building this the way we built the Digital Marketing Institute. We set the standard, and partners who know their own markets far better than we do take it to learners.”
The expansion spans markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and North America.
Morgan International is covering Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon. DoraCrea is delivering programmes in Mauritius, while the Digital Communications Institute covers Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Cyprus.
ICE Malta will operate in Malta, with the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services covering the Caribbean and Douglas College serving Canada.
Anna-Marie Turley, Head of Enterprise Solutions at Enterprise Ireland, said the international expansion reflected growing demand for practical AI skills.
“Demand for practical AI skills is growing in every market, and it’s great to see an Irish company meeting that on a global stage. Enterprise Ireland looks forward to continuing to support AICertified as it grows internationally.”
Three AI qualifications
Partners will deliver three AICertified qualifications, each credit rated by Qualifications Scotland at SCQF Level 8 (EQF Level 5).
The Professional Certificate in AI Application covers prompting, context engineering, automation and multi-agent workflows.
The Professional Certificate in AI Management focuses on data, AI governance, ethics and strategic adoption, while the Professional Diploma in AI for Business combines both areas.
In Mauritius, training institution DoraCrea welcomed its first cohort in September. A corporate training programme for staff at Mauritius Duty Free Paradise will also be delivered through virtual classrooms by AICertified’s in-house trainers.
In Europe, Digital Communications Institute launched its partnership at Europe House in Belgrade this month, while ICE Malta is due to deliver its first programme as an intensive bootcamp in mid-November.
The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services and Canada’s Douglas College are also preparing to roll out programmes before the end of the year.
Image at top: AICertified founder Ian Dodson with Fadi Ganni, CEO of Morgan International
AICertified international expansion: FAQs
What is AICertified?
AICertified is an Irish AI education and certification company offering professional AI training programmes.
How many international partnerships has AICertified secured?
AICertified has secured six international partnerships covering 15 countries across four continents.
How much revenue does AICertified expect from its partnerships?
Its current agreements are expected to generate more than €1 million in licence fees over three years. AICertified is targeting €5 million in partner revenue.
What AI qualifications does AICertified offer?
AICertified offers the Professional Certificate in AI Application, Professional Certificate in AI Management and Professional Diploma in AI for Business. Each is credit rated by Qualifications Scotland at SCQF Level 8 (EQF Level 5).
Where will AICertified programmes be delivered?
Partners will deliver programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and North America, including Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, Serbia, Malta, the Bahamas and Canada.
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