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Grade 10 | Age 15
Confident beginnings
Students are introduced to core ideas in a scaffolded and encouraging setting that builds confidence, communication and self-awareness.
Cosmoversity Youth Leadership Programme
Preparing the youth of today to lead the world of tomorrow.
CYLP is an intensive 4-week programme for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. It blends live online learning, collaborative activities, entrepreneurship, AI literacy, global leadership, and in-person showcase events to help young people become confident, future-ready leaders. Each of the 4 modules runs over a single week with 2 sessions of 4 hours each.
4Weeks of guided learning
8Live sessions (2 per module)
4Future-facing modules
2In-person events & graduation
Your gateway to the future
Build your personal brand, understand AI, pitch ideas with confidence, and graduate with a certificate, portfolio and leadership exposure.
About the programme
A carefully researched, forward-thinking initiative for ambitious school students.
Designed exclusively for high school students in Grades 10, 11 and 12, CYLP is built around the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Students do not just learn theory — they build, create, pitch, collaborate and lead in a supportive, highly engaging environment.
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Grade 11 | Age 16
Bridge to leadership
Students take on mini facilitation roles, collaborate more deeply with peers, and begin to strengthen leadership and teamwork capacity.
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Grade 12 | Age 17–18
University and career ready
Students sharpen their profile through pitching, LinkedIn development, leadership simulation and future-focused personal positioning.
Programme structure
4 modules that shape personal confidence, digital fluency and global outlook.
CYLP runs across 4 weeks with 8 live sessions, 4 guest lectures, 2 in-person events and a strong emphasis on hands-on activities, real outputs and future readiness.
Personal Branding & Future Identity
Students build a distinctive identity and learn how to present themselves with authenticity, confidence and professionalism.
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Storytelling for personal impact
- Building an e-portfolio and LinkedIn brand
- Social media etiquette and digital reputation
Digital Transformation & AI Literacy
Students explore practical digital tools and understand how technology is reshaping industries, careers and society.
- AI tools including ChatGPT, MidJourney and Canva AI
- Cybersecurity and digital privacy
- Digital transformation in business
- Future of work, freelancing and the gig economy
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startup Incubator
Students learn how ideas move from concept to value through design thinking, structured business planning and confident pitching.
- Lean startup methodology
- Design thinking and financial literacy
- Business Model Canvas
- Pitching skills and Shark Tank simulation preparation
Sustainability & Global Leadership
Students connect innovation to responsibility by understanding the role of leadership in shaping a better, more sustainable future.
- UN SDGs and local application
- Green entrepreneurship and climate-tech innovations
- Global Youth Policy Simulation (Mini-Model UN)
- UAE Vision 2031 and changemaker thinking
International Star Speakers
Learn from world-class experts across 4 continents.
CYLP brings together 4 internationally recognised practitioners, academics and thought leaders from India, Denmark, South Africa and the UAE — each delivering a world-class module grounded in real expertise, designed to inspire young minds to think bigger and lead with confidence.
🇮🇳 India
Module 1
Prof. Priyal Jain
Marketing Strategist & LinkedIn Personal Branding Expert
A globally recognised personal branding expert and marketing strategist. Priyal helps young professionals build authentic digital identities, articulate their unique value, and confidently position themselves for future opportunities.
📌 Personal Branding & Future Identity
🇩🇰 Denmark
Module 2
Dr. Vinod Jha
PhD in Machine Learning & Computer Vision | AI Researcher
PhD in Machine Learning & Computer Vision with 13+ years in academia. Dr. Vinod bridges data science and real-world business decision-making, guiding students in AI, computer vision and practical data skills.
📌 Digital Transformation & AI Literacy
🇿🇦 South Africa
Module 3
Dr. Belinda Wagner
DBL, MBA | Chartered Marketer & Executive Coach
DBL, MBA and Chartered Marketer with 25+ years in strategic marketing, innovation and business transformation. Dr. Wagner has led global organisations and lectures at leading institutions on entrepreneurship and leadership.
📌 Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startup Incubator
🇦🇪 UAE
Module 4
Prof. Shane Tom Mathew
Executive Education Specialist & Sustainability Advocate
An executive education specialist and sustainability advocate based in Dubai. Shane equips learners with the mindset to tackle global environmental and social challenges through responsible leadership and innovative business practices.
📌 Sustainability & Global Leadership
Programme Timetable 2026
A structured 4-week journey starting 18 April 2026.
Two sessions every weekend — Saturday and Sunday — with two special in-person physical events exclusively for UAE participants at key milestones.
Your Child's Transformation Journey
From curious student to confident, career-ready young leader.
CYLP is not just a programme — it is a carefully designed transformation pathway. Every step builds on the last, giving your child skills, confidence and real outputs that will open doors at university, in scholarships, and throughout life.
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Enrol
Student joins with curiosity and ambition
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Discover Identity
Build personal brand & digital presence
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Master AI & Tech
Learn AI tools & digital transformation
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Launch Ideas
Build startup concepts & pitch to mentors
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Lead Globally
Sustainability & Model UN experience
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Graduate
Certificate, portfolio & future-ready profile
Learning outcomes
What your child will walk away with.
Communication Mastery
Articulate, persuasive and confident in any room — from a classroom to a boardroom.
AI & Digital Fluency
Understands and uses AI tools practically — a skill most university graduates still lack.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Thinks creatively, solves problems and turns ideas into structured business concepts.
Global Citizenship
Understands global challenges and develops a sense of responsibility and leadership.
Portfolio & Certificate
Leaves with a LinkedIn profile, pitch deck, e-portfolio and official CYLP certificate.
University Readiness
Stronger personal statement, better interview confidence and a standout application.
Career pathway clarity
CYLP helps students explore where they want to go.
Students explore real-world connections between the programme and their future university and career paths.
Business & Commerce
Marketing, management, finance & entrepreneurship
Technology & AI
Computer science, data science & software engineering
Sustainability
Environmental science, green tech & policy leadership
Healthcare & Science
Medicine, biotech, research & health innovation
Law & Diplomacy
International relations, policy, human rights & governance
Creative Industries
Media, design, content creation & brand communication
Engineering
Civil, mechanical, electrical & aerospace innovation
Social Impact
NGOs, education, social enterprise & community leadership
Signature physical events
Learning goes beyond the screen.
Two live, in-person experiences turn learning into celebration, confidence and action.
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Brand & Tech Day
Held at the end of Week 4, this event includes a personal brand showcase, AI challenge stations, networking, vision board workshop and live peer feedback.
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Shark Tank + Model UN + Graduation
Held at the end of Week 8, students present investor pitches, take part in the Mini-Model UN, receive awards and celebrate completion with certificate distribution.
What participants gain
Tangible outcomes that strengthen confidence, applications and future pathways.
Students graduate not just inspired, but equipped with usable outputs and real evidence of development.
For parents
Why CYLP matters for parents who want more than just another short course.
Parents want confidence, structure, safety and meaningful outcomes. CYLP is built to give young learners real growth, not just activity for the sake of activity.
Certification & recognition
A completion certificate students will be proud to showcase.
The CYLP recognition experience has been translated into a clean, premium visual treatment suitable for a youth leadership programme.
What young leaders say
"This programme was a real eye-opener. I built my LinkedIn profile, learned how to pitch my ideas, and genuinely understood what it means to have a personal brand. I feel ready for university now."
— Grade 12 Student, UAE
Confidence through action
"The Shark Tank event was incredible. I pitched my startup idea to real mentors and got feedback I'll never forget. CYLP made me believe I can actually build something meaningful."
— Grade 11 Student, MENA Region
Students who successfully complete the programme receive an official Cosmoversity Youth Leadership Programme
certificate — making the achievement feel formal, memorable and portfolio-worthy.
Student life gallery
A vibrant experience students can imagine themselves in.
Real students. Real energy. Real outcomes.
How to join CYLP
Apply. Confirm. Orient. Begin.
Students submit a registration, receive a welcome pack with schedule and login details, attend orientation, and then begin their exciting CYLP journey.
Step 1
Register online
Complete the registration form below with your details and grade level.
Step 2
Receive confirmation
Get your welcome pack with schedule, orientation information and joining instructions.
Step 3
Join orientation
Meet your cohort, understand the experience and get ready for a high-energy start.
Step 4
Start learning
Dive into Week 1 on 18 April and begin building confidence, skills and visible outputs.
🏆 Special Competition
CYLP Testimonial Video Competition
Share your CYLP journey and win AED 500! Record your 90-second video — before and after the programme. Don't miss your chance to shine.
🎬 Enter the Competition Now →
Phase 1 deadline: 1st April 2026 · 90-Second Video · Win AED 500
Student Registration
Register for CYLP — April 2026 Cohort
Complete the form below to secure your child's place in the Cosmoversity Youth Leadership Programme starting 18 April 2026.
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Thank you for registering for CYLP April 2026. Our team will be in touch within 24 hours with confirmation and next steps.
Contact & location
Speak to the Cosmoversity team.
For admissions, partnerships or parent queries, reach out using the details below.
- Address: Cosmoversity, 22nd Floor, Office No. 2202, Tabarak Tower, Al Mamzar, Sharjah, UAE
- Phone: +971 6 5656241
- WhatsApp: +971 50 356 7611
- Email: info@thecosmoversity.com
- Website: www.thecosmoversity.com
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