Corporate AI and cybersecurity training now available in Bangladesh

As Bangladesh strides toward its “Smart Bangladesh” vision for 2041, the nation’s industries are digitising at an unprecedented rate. From government services and garments to banking and logistics, technology adoption is accelerating. But this surge in digital infrastructure has also exposed a harsh reality: a growing skills gap in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity that threatens the sustainability and security of this transformation.

In a timely intervention, the London School of Emerging Technology, a UK-based institution specialising in applied tech education, has introduced its Corporate Training Portal to the Bangladeshi market. The platform aims to provide enterprise-grade training in AI and Cybersecurity for organisations ready to upskill their workforce and navigate the digital era more safely and strategically.

According to LSET officials, the portal is already being piloted across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and India. With Bangladesh’s fast-growing digital economy and increasing vulnerability to cyber threats, the country has become a top priority.

“Bangladesh is not just adopting technology; it’s leapfrogging in many sectors,” said a spokesperson for LSET. “But technology without skilled people is a liability. Our goal is to empower Bangladeshi companies to build the talent foundation needed for long-term digital success.”

According to a 2024 report by the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), over 72% of surveyed companies cited a shortage of AI and cybersecurity expertise as a key barrier to innovation. Most digital transformation initiatives, it found, were led by external consultants due to a lack of in-house capacity.

The threat landscape in Bangladesh is evolving as quickly as its digital ambitions. High-profile breaches at local banks, telecom operators, and even government databases have made headlines in recent years. In 2023 alone, several e-commerce platforms suffered data leaks, prompting regulators to issue new compliance guidelines and threaten stiff penalties for lax security.

Internationally, the picture is even starker. Global cybercrime damages are projected to exceed $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Bangladesh, deeply integrated into global supply chains and financial networks, cannot afford to be unprepared.

With a curriculum developed by practitioners and technologists from leading industries, LSET offers hands-on, modular, and outcome-driven training in AI and cybersecurity. But what sets the platform apart is its corporate-centric design, training that is built not for students, but for working professionals across departments and seniority levels. The offering breaks down are: AI Fundamentals & Business Strategy, Machine Learning & Data Science for Teams, Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Customer Support, Prompt Engineering & Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Governance, Ethics, and Bias Mitigation, Cyber Hygiene for All Staff, Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, Incident Response & Recovery Protocols, Secure Coding for Developers, and Compliance Training (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2).

These are not academic lectures, but practical experiences built around simulations, case studies, and real-world projects. For example, one lab involves employees identifying a phishing attempt in their inbox. Another involves configuring a secure chatbot powered by an LLM like GPT.

LSET recognises the unique nature of Bangladeshi workplaces. Many teams operate in hybrid formats, face connectivity challenges, or include a mix of digitally fluent and non-technical employees. The platform is designed to accommodate all of that.

Delivery formats include self-paced online modules for flexibility, live instructor-led virtual workshops, on-site bootcamps for immersive training, and executive briefings for CXOs and directors.

This flexibility allows companies to embed training into their regular workflows, reducing productivity disruption while increasing engagement.

What truly distinguishes LSET’s offering is its integrated analytics dashboard for corporate learning managers. Using the dashboard, HR departments can monitor team progress and completion rates, evaluate individual performance through assessments, identify skill gaps across departments, and align training outcomes with organisational KPIs.

Experts say Bangladesh’s next leap, from lower-middle income to high-income status, will depend largely on how well it trains its workforce for the digital economy. According to the World Economic Forum, 97 million new roles will emerge globally by 2026 due to AI and automation. Bangladesh risks being left behind, not for lack of ambition, but for lack of skills.

LSET’s approach, laser-focused on AI and Cybersecurity, tied directly to job functions, and built for corporate scale, offers a promising blueprint for how Bangladesh can close the skills gap.

Despite being based in London, LSET prides itself on delivering regionally relevant training. Course materials reference Bangladeshi industries, regulatory contexts, and cultural nuances. Even compliance courses are customised to reflect local and cross-border data laws.

This is especially useful for companies seeking international certifications or those dealing with European or American clients who require cybersecurity or AI compliance guarantees.

Bangladesh’s future depends not just on digital infrastructure, but on the humans behind the machines. As AI reshapes operations and cyber threats grow more complex, the need for trained professionals is more urgent than ever.

In a landscape where every business is now a digital business, training is not a luxury, it’s a strategic necessity.

Companies in Bangladesh looking to strengthen cyber defences, launch or scale AI initiatives, upskill their current workforce, and prepare for global compliance and data regulations can explore LSET’s corporate training offerings via its portal.