Artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and emerging technologies have become increasingly urgent concerns for tech enthusiasts, especially young people, worldwide, including in Bangladesh. One educational model drawing international attention for its practical, employer-integrated approach is that of the London School of Emerging Technology (LSET), a UK-based institute focused on preparing students for future technology careers.
Though not officially partnered with any Bangladeshi institutions at this time, LSET’s programs and flexible work-integrated learning model appear well aligned with the evolving priorities of Bangladesh’s digital strategy.
Bangladesh’s ICT sector has experienced rapid growth over the past decade. Yet despite strong progress in software services and freelancing, it is needed professionals trained in specialised areas like AI and cybersecurity.
LSET’s curriculum is based on a “Work-Integrated Learning” (LWIL) model that allows students to simultaneously study and gain hands-on experience through internship placements. Its courses in AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science are designed to provide both technical proficiency and workplace readiness.
While primarily catering to students in the UK and Europe, LSET has made its programs accessible globally via online delivery, making it a potential option for Bangladeshi learners seeking international exposure without the cost of long-term relocation.
Students who qualify may also benefit from access to the UK Government’s Authorised Exchange (GAE) scheme, facilitated through third-party partners, which allows for short-term professional experiences in the UK under cultural and educational exchange parameters.
LSET’s Cybersecurity Program focuses on real-world application: learners train with penetration testing tools, simulate red team vs blue team scenarios, and build skills in ethical hacking and incident response.
Such applied learning models could prove valuable to Bangladeshi professionals or students interested in strengthening the country’s digital defences or pursuing careers in sectors like banking, telecom, or national infrastructure.
LSET’s AI and Machine Learning programs also offer hands-on exposure to neural networks, computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP), all taught through real-world case studies. The training aims to equip learners to build practical AI systems, skills that could be used to address local challenges such as healthcare access, education delivery, or flood prediction.
LSET offers an Innovation Lab, Startup Incubator, and Accelerator, where aspiring entrepreneurs can receive mentorship, prototype support, pitch coaching, and exposure to investors. These programs are open to international applicants and could offer opportunities to Bangladeshi innovators looking to refine their solutions for both local and global markets.
LSET’s hybrid delivery model, combining remote, modular, and self-paced learning, could offer a flexible route for learners across smaller towns and rural areas, including women and working professionals seeking upskilling.
While LSET is not currently operating in Bangladesh or affiliated with local training centres, its model presents a potential blueprint for what scalable, outcome-driven tech education could look like.
LSET emphasizes building global competence among its graduates, many of whom join international companies or launch startups. The exposure to cross-border collaboration, mentorship, and employment pathways is positioned as one of its key differentiators.
As Bangladesh is advancing in technology, there is growing openness to international collaboration and educational innovation.
Though LSET currently operates independently, its work-integrated and project-based learning model could offer insights, or future partnership opportunities, for policymakers and education providers seeking to boost the digital skills in Bangladesh.
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