IT Skill Training for Women
Empowering women with cutting-edge digital skills — creating pathways into Bangladesh's ICT and ITeS industries through specialised technology training.
Skills Development in the DEIEDP-BHTPA
The DEIEDP-BHTPA success is dependent on entrepreneurs and firm employees having, or having access to, the right skills. This programme specifically builds women's capacity in high-demand ICT disciplines — from networking and DevOps to emerging technologies like Blockchain and Web3.
Key Objectives
The skills development work supports four interconnected goals to grow Bangladesh's digital workforce.
More People in Better Jobs
4,000 new high-skill, graduate jobs will be facilitated by PRIDE. Skills development will provide pathways into STPs and High-Tech Parks (HTPs) for 3,000 beneficiaries leading to a graduate job — with opportunities more likely to be formal than in the wider labour market.
More Investment-Ready SMEs
Technical, management and leadership skills for business scale-up offered to management, employees of SME firms, and their potential hires.
More Digital Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial training and support for people who wish to start new businesses in BHTPA-supported STPs and HTPs — attracting more youth, women and professionals to the digital economy.
Women in ICT & ITeS
Improving pathways into ICT jobs. At least 40% of the new jobs facilitated by BHTPA's PRIDE — and 40% of training beneficiaries linked to employment in STPs and HTPs — will be women.
Training at a Glance
Progress and outcomes from the women IT skill training programme under DEIEDP-BHTPA.
Total Target Trainees
200 women targeted across all IT skill training programmes under DEIEDP-BHTPA.
Total Target Trainees
200 women targeted across all IT skill training programmes under DEIEDP-BHTPA.
Completed Trainees
180 women have successfully completed training — 90% of the total target achieved.
Completed Trainees
180 women have successfully completed training — 90% of the total target achieved.
Ongoing Trainees
20 women are currently undergoing active training in the programme.
Ongoing Trainees
20 women are currently undergoing active training in the programme.
Number of Batches
15 training batches delivered to maximise reach and scheduling flexibility.
Number of Batches
15 training batches delivered to maximise reach and scheduling flexibility.
Professional Certifications
4 certification exams completed by 80 persons — internationally recognised credentials.
Professional Certifications
4 certification exams completed by 80 persons — internationally recognised credentials.
Industrial Project Reports
6 courses (120 persons) include hands-on industrial project work with formal report submission.
Industrial Project Reports
6 courses (120 persons) include hands-on industrial project work with formal report submission.
Completion Time
The full women IT skill training programme is delivered over an 18-month period.
Completion Time
The full women IT skill training programme is delivered over an 18-month period.
Course Offerings
6 industry-aligned courses covering modern development, security, and emerging technologies — with professional certification and project-based tracks.
4 Professional Certification Exams
80 participants earned internationally recognised professional credentials through structured certification tracks.
Industrial Project Work
6 courses include hands-on industrial project work with formal report submission, completed by 120 participants with real-world application.