Initial PhaseLanguage
IELTS Preparation & English for Work
For students and job seekers who need academic English, workplace communication, interview confidence, and global readiness.
Classroom / HybridContact for fee
ADUST's Skills & Entrepreneurship Wing
Building Careers.Powering Bangladesh.
Skills Development Institute (SDI) is ADUST's strategic platform for practical learning, employable competencies, entrepreneurship, and industry-linked career development for Bangladesh's youth.
30M+Youth Need Market Skills
2031National Skills Goal
6+Strategic MoUs
Initial Phase
10+ Courses
10+ Courses
Language Centre
7 Languages
7 Languages
Focus
Jobs + Enterprise
Jobs + Enterprise
TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS
About SDI
ADUST's New Frontier for a Skilled and Entrepreneurial Nation
SDI shifts education from certificate-focused learning to ability-focused, employment-focused, and entrepreneurship-driven development.
Why SDI Matters
Bangladesh has one of South Asia's largest youth populations, yet unemployment and underemployment remain major challenges because many learners do not receive market-relevant, industry-ready skills.
Skills Development Institute (SDI), established as a sister concern under Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, responds to this national need through practical learning, hands-on training, internships, digital proficiency, vocational skills, soft skills, and enterprise-focused capacity building.
Through SDI, ADUST advances the mission of investing in youth by preparing graduates not only to seek jobs, but also to create jobs, build enterprises, and contribute to Bangladesh's productivity.
Progress & Partnerships
Northwestern Open University, St. Petersburg, RussiaAcademic and cultural cooperation for Russian language and skills programmes.
Shomvob Technologies Ltd.Training, employability, digital learning, and job placement collaboration.
Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Mollah Institute of Science and TechnologyJoint certification and strategic academic training partnership.
IMMT, SOL Gateway Corporation, Oxford College of Education UKJoint programmes, international workforce collaboration, and academic cooperation.
Training Categories
Course Categories & Learning Tracks
Multiple short courses are offered under each category, with more career-focused programmes being added in phases.
HT
Hospitality, Aviation & Care
Upcoming + Initial- General Care-giving
- Cabin Crew Training
- Culinary & Hospitality
IT
Digital & IT Skills
Initial Phase- Digital Marketing
- AI in Immersive Technology
- Mobile Servicing
GIS
Surveying & Mapping
Technical Track- Geodetic Control Survey
- Mapping System (MMS)
- GIS & Image Processing
LC
SDI Language Centre
7 Languages- English, Chinese, Arabic
- German, Russian
- Japanese, Korean
SS
Soft Skills & Employability
Career Ready- English for Work
- Customer Service
- Tele Sales
UP
Upcoming Future Skills
Coming Soon- Data Science & ML
- Ethical Hacking
- Renewable Energy
Initial Phase Courses
Explore Our Skill Courses
Course fees can be confirmed with admissions. Each track is designed for practical learning, industry exposure, and employability.
Filter Courses
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All Skill Levels ▼
All Delivery Modes ▼
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TechnicalSurvey
Geodetic Control Survey
Hands-on survey training for learners entering engineering, land measurement, mapping, and infrastructure support roles.
Practical TrackContact for fee
TechnicalMapping
Mapping System (MMS) & GIS
Learn mobile mapping systems, GIS fundamentals, spatial data handling, and mapping workflows for modern industries.
Lab + FieldContact for fee
DigitalCreative IT
Image Processing
Skill-based training for image enhancement, digital content preparation, visual data handling, and creative production.
Lab BasedContact for fee
Featured Programs
Specialized Career Programs
Industry-focused programs designed to fast-track careers with hands-on training, internships, and enterprise-focused capacity building.
For Youth
Learn More & Apply →Employability & Entrepreneurship Track
Transforms students into job-ready and enterprise-minded young professionals.
- CV & Interview
- Problem Solving
- Project Learning
- Career Discipline
Industry Ready
Learn More & Apply →Technical & Vocational Skills Track
Builds productive technical skills through practical labs, fieldwork, and industry-aligned training.
- Surveying
- Mapping
- Mobile Servicing
- Care-giving
Global Skill
Learn More & Apply →Language & International Pathway
Prepares learners for communication, employability, and cross-cultural opportunities at home and abroad.
- English
- Russian
- Japanese
- Korean
Tailored Solutions for Every Segment
Whether you are an individual learner, corporate, government body, or development partner, we have the right program for you.
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Individual Learners
Build skills and certification.
- Skill-based training
- Career counseling
- Job placement support
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Corporate & Institutions
Upskill your workforce.
- Custom curriculum
- On-site training
- Corporate batch programs
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Government
Collaborative capacity building.
- Large scale programs
- Policy alignment
- Impact measurement
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Development Partners
Co-design sustainable development goals.
- Project implementation
- Market research
- Donor reporting
Our Impact in Numbers
Transforming careers and building workforce capabilities across Bangladesh.
45,669+Students Trained
182+Industry Partners
137+Courses Offered
18Years of Excellence
Student Reviews
What SDI Learners Say
Real stories from students who have transformed their careers through SDI's skill development programmes.
NJ
"The English for Work sessions helped me speak with confidence in interviews. The practical activities made the learning easy to use in real situations."Nusrat Jahan IELTS & English for Work Learner
RH
"SDI's digital marketing course gave me a clear freelancing roadmap. I learned how to plan campaigns, communicate with clients, and build a portfolio."Rakib Hasan Digital Marketing Learner
MA
"The survey and mapping training was very hands-on. I understood field practice, technical discipline, and how these skills connect with industry work."Mahira Akter Survey & GIS Learner
News & Progress
Latest SDI Updates
Recent partnership and programme updates from the Skills Development Institute progress document.
SDI signs MoU with Northwestern Open University, Russia
The collaboration supports Russian language and other skills programmes to improve communication, employability, and cross-cultural understanding.
Strategic collaboration with Shomvob Technologies Ltd.
SDI and Shomvob will work together on training, employability, digital learning, and job placement for productive-skills graduates.
SDI and SOL Gateway Corporation partner for global workforce links
The partnership aims to support skilled SDI graduates, promote academic collaboration, and facilitate Bangladesh-South Korea exchanges.