The announcement was made ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Howard Aris, President of the Jamaican Amateur Athletics Association (JAAA), said: 'Birmingham representatives came to Jamaica earlier this year and we’ve been very impressed with what the city has to offer.
'So I’m delighted to announce that the Jamaica track and field team will be using Birmingham as their training location in 2012.'
Birmingham City Council Leader Mike Whitby said: 'Usain is fastest out of the blocks on the track, and Birmingham has proved fastest out of the blocks in securing the Jamaican track and field training camp.
'We have a large Caribbean and Jamaican community in Birmingham and this deal will build on those close links. We have agreed on a series of events leading up to 2012 to enrich and strengthen that relationship.
'I have met Usain, who is an impressive athlete, and promised his family a warm welcome when they visit Birmingham.'
It is expected that the Jamaican team will train at Birmingham University.
Go to the Pre-Games Training Camps guide, listing all the facilities selected as potential training bases for the Games.
