UM6P School of Collective Intelligence

What UM6P School of Collective Intelligence does

The UM6P School of Collective Intelligence (SCI), founded in June 2019, is a research and education institution embedded within Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco and is positioned as the world's first academic institution dedicated to collective intelligence. Its core activity is the production and dissemination of knowledge on how groups outperform individuals in learning, decision-making, problem-solving, and prediction, with research programs spanning collective decision-making, cultural evolution, behavioral science, crowdsourcing, and deliberation platforms. The product portfolio includes an accredited Master's in Collective Intelligence (the first of its kind), a 4-year PhD program, a 12-month Executive Master with 36 sessions delivered in hybrid format at the UM6P Rabat-Salé campus, and modular Certification Programs (six-to-ten days each) that stack into the Executive Master upon completion of four certificates plus a thesis defense. The institution also conducts applied work — for example, deploying "Collective Intelligence Circles" at the OCP Group Safi industrial site and Territorial Innovation Labs with the Province of Rhamna — and provides advisory services to partners including the Obama Foundation and the Commission Spéciale sur le Modèle de Développement (CSMD). Revenue mechanics are tuition-driven across academic and executive programs, supplemented by project-based advisory engagements; program fees are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is via direct application and admissions processes (deadline-driven cohorts, document submission, oral interviews) supported by research publications, conference hosting (HBES 2026, CES 2026), and professional networks rather than broad commercial marketing.

Name

UM6P School of Collective Intelligence

Legal name

UM6P School of Collective Intelligence

Website

https://sci.um6p.ma

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The UM6P School of Collective Intelligence (SCI), founded in 2019 within Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco, is the world's first academic institution dedicated to collective intelligence, offering graduate, doctoral, executive, and certification programs and advising governments and enterprises on collaborative decision-making.

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Product category

Higher Education and Executive Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Collective intelligence research
• Executive education programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Behavioral science research
• Professional certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Benguerir

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Master in Collective Intelligence: 12-month professional degree program (36 sessions in 2-day blocks) delivered in hybrid format targeting high-potential corporate and public sector employees. Program admission requires bachelor's degree, 5 years professional experience, 2 years management role, and proficiency in French and English.
2. Collective Intelligence Certification Programs: Modular certificate programs (6-10 days each) leading to Executive Master's degree upon completion of four certificates plus thesis defense. Targets managers, consultants, facilitators, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals in transition.
3. Master Program in Collective Intelligence: Accredited graduate degree program bringing students to highest academic excellence for careers in basic research (4 years).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The UM6P School of Collective Intelligence delivers graduate academic programs (Master's and PhD) and professional/executive education (Executive Master and Certification Programs) in collective intelligence, alongside applied research and advisory partnerships. Offerings are aimed at graduate students, mid-career managers, executives, consultants, and public-sector organizations, with delivery at UM6P campuses in Morocco.

Product overview

The UM6P School of Collective Intelligence is an educational and research institution offering a portfolio of academic and professional programs in collective intelligence. Its core offerings include the Master Program in Collective Intelligence (the world's first accredited program in this field), a PhD Program for advanced research, and an Executive Master in Collective Intelligence (a 12-month professional leadership program). The school also offers modular Certification Programs that can be completed individually or lead to the Executive Master's degree. Research activities focus on collective decision-making and cultural evolution, producing academic publications on collaboration tools and methodologies. The institution functions as an academic unit within Mohammed VI Polytechnic University rather than a commercial technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Program in Collective Intelligence Accredited graduate degree program in Collective Intelligence, the first of its kind globally, designed to bring students to the highest level of academic excellence and prepare them for careers in basic research.
• PhD Program in Collective Intelligence Doctoral program (4 years) designed to bring students to the highest level of academic excellence, preparing them for careers in basic research in collective intelligence.
• Executive Master in Collective Intelligence 12-month science-driven leadership program (36 sessions in 2-day blocks) equipping mid-career professionals from corporates and public institutions to solve complex challenges through smarter collaboration, covering collective problem-solving, crowdsourcing, facilitation, data-informed decision-making, and collaborative leadership.
• Certification Programs in Collective Intelligence Modular 6-to-10-day certificate programs enabling participants to understand applications of collective intelligence, apply its tools at the organizational level, and develop leadership and facilitation skills; completion of four certificates plus thesis defense awards the Executive Master.
• Research Programs in Collective Intelligence Applied research programs covering collective decision-making and cultural evolution, producing 60+ publications since 2019 across deliberation platforms, prediction markets, crowdsourcing, and AI-assisted collaboration tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in high-toxicity posts through structured deliberation processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Africa Institute for Research in Economics, Social Sciences (AIRESS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Co-hosting major academic conferences including HBES 2026 (May 13-16) and CES 2026 (May 11-13) at UM6P Rabat campus.
• OCP GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2023Launch of Collective Intelligence Circles at OCP Safi industrial site, creating collaborative problem-solving and continual learning opportunities using latest collective intelligence methods: problem deconstruction, creativity, and inspirational storytelling. SCI trains OCP employees as facilitators and ambassadors of shared leadership.
• Province of RhamnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2022Tripartite partnership between Province of Rhamna, OTED, and UM6P-SCI to introduce new methods of collaboration and collective intelligence. Includes establishment of Territorial Innovation Lab Rhamna and Public Innovation Action Training Circle for solving public service challenges.
• Obama FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory partnership with Obama Foundation on smarter forms of collaboration and leadership development.
• Commission Spéciale sur le Modèle de Développement (CSMD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory partnership on development model reform, providing expertise in collective intelligence approaches for national development strategy.
• OTEDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in tripartite agreement with Province of Rhamna for territorial innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• London Business School Executive Education: Major provider of executive education programs in leadership, strategy, and organizational behavior; comparable to SCI's executive offerings in target customer (senior managers) and program design.
• HEC Paris Executive Education: Top-tier European business school offering executive masters, MBAs, and short certification programs targeting senior managers and executives, closely matching SCI's Executive Master and Certification programs in structure and audience.
• Center for Creative Leadership: Global provider of leadership development programs, executive coaching, and certification courses targeting mid-to-senior managers; comparable to SCI's executive and certification offerings in audience and curriculum focus on collaborative leadership.
• Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P): Parent university and broader host institution; comparable as the overarching Moroccan higher-education brand under which SCI operates and through which it distributes programs.
• INSEAD: Global business school with a substantial Executive Education portfolio including leadership, decision-making, and organizational transformation programs that overlap thematically with SCI's Executive Master and certifications.
• IMD Business School: Swiss business school with executive education and certification programs targeted at experienced managers and executives; comparable to SCI's Executive Master and modular certificate format.

Emerging players

• Aspen Institute: U.S.-based think tank and educational organization running leadership seminars and public-policy programs (e.g., Socrates Program) that overlap thematically with SCI's 'Solving Public Problems' masterclass and government advisory work.

Direct peers

• Stanford SPARQ: Stanford initiative studying behavioral science and collective behavior with strong research output on decision-making, cultural evolution, and social cognition — overlapping SCI's core research themes.
• MIT Center for Collective Intelligence: MIT's research center explicitly focused on collective intelligence research and applications. Most direct global peer to UM6P SCI given overlapping research themes (collective decision-making, crowdsourcing, deliberation platforms) and shared academic positioning.

Regional players

• Africa Leadership University: Pan-African higher education provider focused on developing African leadership talent through degree and executive programs; comparable audience and regional positioning to SCI's African cohort strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheSchoolofCI
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFUjB7fJLQglhLbOL8j8NPw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchoolofCI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/um6p-school-of-collective-intelligence/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/sci_um6p

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Profiles4 records

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