The ICC Training and Education Programme has seen significant success, with over 63,000 users completing 43,000 courses in the last five years. Launched in 2021, this program has become the primary platform for cricket education and accreditation by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Courses offered in 14 languages have attracted participants from 110 ICC member nations and 69 non-member countries. The program focuses on coaching, umpiring, pitch curation, and other areas to elevate cricket standards worldwide, benefiting both elite and grassroots cricket, including the growth of women’s cricket.
One notable impact of the program was observed during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where former Namibian cricketer Craig Williams completed the ICC Coaching Level 3 pathway before becoming the head coach of the national team. The ICC also emphasized the success of its cricket Programme, which aims to introduce cricket in schools and communities, training over 2,200 teachers and facilitators from 1,400 schools globally.
The governing body highlighted that women constitute 44% of ICC Global Master Educators, who play a crucial role in delivering training programs worldwide. To enhance the program further, the ICC is introducing a new Learning Management System (LMS) accessible through web and mobile applications, providing better data access, monitoring, and reporting tools for Members to track progress and enhance domestic cricket strategies.
ICC General Manager of Development, Will Glenwright, emphasized the importance of strengthening cricket’s workforce and development systems for the sport’s future growth. The ICC aims for 100% Member adoption and active program delivery by 2028, with over 200,000 course completions and at least 25% female participation across all pathways.
