The Chartered Institute of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (CIMLAI) is Nigeria’s premier professional institute focused exclusively on the training, certification, and advancement of professionals in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, and related emerging technologies. Established to bridge the gap between global innovation and local capacity, CIMLAI stands at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital transformation movement—serving as the national hub for excellence in AI education, policy development, ethical governance, and professional practice.
Our Legal Standing and National Recognition
CIMLAI is fully recognized by the Federal Government of Nigeria and is legally registered under three critical regulatory and development bodies:
✅ The Federal Ministry of Education, which provides formal recognition for our education and certification mandate.
✅ The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which aligns our programs with the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and broader Digital Economy Policy frameworks.
✅ The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), under which CIMLAI is duly incorporated as a legally compliant professional body serving both public and private sector interests.
This official backing positions CIMLAI as the only AI and Machine Learning chartered institute in Nigeria with the authority to certify professionals, influence national policy, and collaborate with academic and corporate institutions on a recognized platform.
What We Do: Setting the Standard for AI Professionalism in Nigeria
At its core, CIMLAI exists to raise the standard of AI and ML practice in Nigeria by offering a full spectrum of professional services that meet the dynamic needs of today’s digital economy. These include:
🎓 AI Education & Professional Certification
We design and deliver globally-aligned certification programs and training courses that cover foundational, intermediate, and advanced topics in AI, ML, Data Analytics, NLP, Computer Vision, AI Ethics, and more. Our certification tracks offer professionals the opportunity to earn nationally and internationally recognized designations such as:
Associate Member (ACIMLAI)
Full Member (MCIMLAI)
Senior Fellow (SFCIMLAI)
Doctoral Fellow (Dr. SFCIMLAI)
Whether you’re a student exploring AI for the first time or a senior engineer managing enterprise AI deployments, CIMLAI has a structured path to elevate your skills and status.
🧭 Career Development and Membership Empowerment
CIMLAI offers a clear and structured Career Route for members at different stages—from early-career students to senior executives. Our membership structure is more than symbolic—it connects members to real opportunities, from mentorship and speaking engagements to fellowships, project funding, and executive roles in industry, academia, or public service.
🧪 Research, Policy, and Innovation Advocacy
We facilitate research initiatives and whitepapers that drive responsible AI adoption in key sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, finance, security, and public governance. We also actively participate in national and international forums shaping the legal and ethical frameworks that govern AI deployment in Africa.
🤝 Institutional & Corporate Partnerships
CIMLAI collaborates with universities, polytechnics, government bodies, and tech startups to provide capacity development, custom training, research, and enterprise-level AI strategy support. Our Corporate Membership program is tailored to help businesses adopt and scale AI solutions effectively while accessing a pool of trained and certified talent.