The WIPO Academy is the center of excellence for intellectual property (IP) education, training and skills-building for WIPO member states, in particular developing countries, least-developed countries (LDCs) and countries in transition. The Academy works to help build human capacity in IP, which is essential to innovation and creativity.
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Our four programs cover a rich portfolio of both general and specialized courses on IP delivered through a combination of face-to-face and distance learning methodologies. All WIPO Academy offerings are taught by IP experts.
Our course catalog outlines the content of each course and program, which can have specific application procedures, all of which are outlined in our eLearning Center online course catalog as well as in our PDF course catalog 
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Our online training is delivered through a modern eLearning platform called the WIPO eLearning Center.
Skills-based specialized IP training for government officials, entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, and IP professionals organized in partnership with institutions around the world, for professional and business development.
Online and hybrid IP courses at introductory, advanced and executive levels in more than ten languages. Participants can follow general or specialized online courses on copyright and industrial property, including on topics such as trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications and patents.
Joint Master's Degrees in IP, offered in partnership with prestigious universities around the world, and other support for IP higher education, including teaching and research through colloquia, conferences and a networking platform.
Short IP courses held in-person and in hybrid format with partners all over the world, targeting university students and young professionals. Participants get the opportunity to gain practical experience from leading industry experts, academics and public sector officials about the relationship between IP and policy, technology, and socio-economic development.
As a key tool for development, the Academy has close links with the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP), and has completed a number of CDIP projects, which are now mainstreamed into its activities and are aimed at further supporting IP capacity building. The Academy also runs other projects such as the IP4Youth&Teachers service under the distance learning program.
Cooperating with judicial institutions to enable them to provide training in the area of IP.
Assisting member states to establish their own IP training capacity through national IP training institutions.
A service to kick-start teachers and learners on their path to creativity and IP education in primary and secondary schools.
Since its establishment in 1998, the WIPO Academy has continuously built a large community of partners, alumni, and IP experts who have contributed to its ongoing success.
“My advice is to pursue a crosscutting discipline such as intellectual property and business, as it allows you to learn about different topics at the same time and it increases your employability in different fields in the future.”
— Agnes May Bonafe, WIPO Academy Alumna
“If you have a good idea, don’t give up on it. Start now, write it down and make a plan. People will encourage and discourage you, so you just need to be self-motivated at the end of the day. With access to a computer and internet you can achieve anything.”
— Tamari Tateshvili, WIPO IP Youth Ambassador (Georgia)
“I strongly believe that WIPO-Tongji University Master’s in IP is a great opportunity to learn and explore new regimes of IP and technology commercialization at the international level. As a result of this program, I have not only built a very strong network with individuals from different parts of the world, but also developed a strong professional profile in the areas of IP, innovation and technology transfer.”
— Mohsin Ali, WIPO Academy Alumnus
“I am sharing the good word of IP, because by sharing the knowledge, it prevents me from forgetting it.”
— Priscilla Kolibea Mante, WIPO Academy Alumna
“IP should be considered a key pillar of the school curriculum. Classes that explain the importance and value of IP in schools are the only way to cultivate real interest in the subject among young people so they can get the most out of it.”
— Santiago Mena López, WIPO IP Youth Ambassador (Peru)
“Start practicing law as early as possible. Studies are one thing, and practical experience is something else. This way you can quickly find out whether your idea of the job actually matches reality. Don’t get discouraged with failure either. With enough perseverance and efforts, you will make it in the end.”
— Piotr Luczak, WIPO Academy Alumnus
“I want to learn more about IP in school too, as it is very useful to anyone who is creative and innovative… to anyone with a good idea really.”
— Neeam Al Harrasi, WIPO IP Youth Ambassador (Oman)
“Nothing beats access to the WIPO Academy’s network, it really can open doors and create opportunities for you.”
— Faridah Saliu-Bello, WIPO Academy alumnaThe WIPO Academy supports member states in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better in their economic recovery, including through:
An overview of tailored initiatives
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