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Digital Bangladesh Certifications, and Professional Workforce Development ABSTRACT “A strong economy begins with a strong, well-educated workforce.”- Bill Owens. Vocational education, training, and certifications are increasingly having pervasive role and presence in the educational milieu as it continues to shape all aspects of our lives. Professional teachers, trainers, and technologies are widely believed to be the keys of any educational progress in modern world. Accordingly, ProICT LLC adopted several vocational education programs, training courses and certificates which proven to be high in demand worldwide to grow one’s career and nation’s economy. INTRODUCTION “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin. There is no alternate of knowledge, training, education, and skilled workers in this agile or fast-moving world. Thus, it is imperative for a nation to invest on educated workforce which will not only build an educated nation but also innovate new ideas and create incredible opportunities which will have positive impacts on our country’s workforce, foreign remittance, and economic development. Certifications Validation and Accreditation Bodies Pro ICT’s education, training and certifications programs are validated and accredited by world’s most popular Certifications and Education Accreditation Boards. These certifications are recognized universally by job portals (Indeed.com, Careerbuilders.com, Monster.com etc), industries (IT, Manufacturing, Research), domains (Insurance, Banking, Technology) and professions (Project Management, Cybersecurity, Programming, Designing, Marketing, Sales) and many more. Pro ICT’s certifications validation and accreditation bodies are but not limited to: • GAC: Global Accreditation Center. • IAF: International Accreditation Forum. • ANSI: American National Standards Institutes. • PMI: Project Management Institute. • ISACA: Information Systems Audit and Control Association. • IIA: Institute of Internal Auditors. • PeopleCert. • IIBA: Internal Institute of Business Analysis. • AWS: Amazon Web Services. • Google. • Microsoft. • Pearson. And many more... Prerequisite There is no certain prerequisite other than proficiency in languages and basic knowledge of computer for these programs. Often, the levels of students, trainees, and learners are grouped into 3 classes, and they are: 1. Beginners with no experience and knowledge. 2. Mid-Level with some experience and knowledge. 3. High level with professional experience and knowledge. Ethics and Mode of Education Education, Training and Professional Workforce Development modes can be combined into 3 parts, and they are: • Instructor Led Online Training: Instructor Led online training process is a unique and popular mode of learning. In this mode of training, students, trainees, and learners share their computer screen with the trainer, and it becomes a live interactive session. A trainer will be present to answer all the queries which can enhance the learning experience. • E-Learning Self-Paced Training: E-learning is one of the most common modes of training that is used to impart knowledge and skills to global audiences in one go through devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobiles. Through Instructor led online training and e-learning self-paced training and methods of knowledge transfer, ProICT Training has brought classrooms to students’ doorsteps. • Classroom Training: Classroom training is a mode of educational training where the trainer Interact face-to-face with subject matter experts. It is an old school yet very effective method of knowledge and skills transfer. These methods of knowledge and skills transfer are the most prominent and effective for all in any industry globally. DOMAINS of vocational and professional training, skills, and certifications: There are multiple domains of vocational and professional training, skills, and certifications which are valued globally by industries, organizations, workforce managers, and director. Though, most domains have demands, however; few domains are in high demands in the current market due to nature of intercontinental projects. The top 3 Most Demanding Domains for Training, Workforce Development, and Certifications are: I. Amazon Web Services- AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. It is a comprehensive and most evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon which can offer an organization tools such as compute power, database storage and content delivery services. Therefore, big organizations are in certain need for AWS certified professionals. II. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Implementing effective cybersecurity measures is particularly challenging today because there are more devices than people, and attackers are becoming more innovative. In current connected world, everyone benefits from advanced cyber defense programs from individual level to organization level. It’s cybersecurity professionals and specialist who keep us safe by implementing security systems of all types and preventing cyber-attacks. Thus, demand for professionals with cybersecurity skills and certifications is at an all-time high. III. Project Management Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve all project goals within the given constraints. Success of a project is heavily dependent on how the project is managed by the authorized project manager. Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing out projects. Without project management, a team can be like a ship without a rudder. Therefore, organizations are always on the search for a knowledgeable and skillful project manager. Advantages of Vocational Education, Training, and Certifications with Degrees The certificates on domains have become a more critical piece of paper in today's job market along with degrees, training, and skills. A degree is a good start but having vocational training, skills and certifications will open the doors in any city, state, or even country for work. These accredited certifications will still be valid and recognized by potential employers worldwide. Vocational training, education and certifications are directly related to the skillset or knowledge required for a specific job role. A degree can be in any field, which means a job candidate with degree may not have the necessary skillset needed for a particular job even though he or she might have a degree in that field. Certifications can help build professional networks of contacts in individual, organization, and country level and these adds up to one’s career and workforce relationship of Bangladesh with other countries positively. Additionally, networking internationally with other professionals and countries in job market can help learn about new job opportunities, develop business relationships, and more. Summary: • After earning certifications, certified professionals of Bangladesh whether in IT and non-IT will be able to apply in any country around the world. The job market will not be limited to any specific countries of continents. • Being able to export Bangladeshi highly trained and skilled workforce will increase foreign remittance to a very great extent. • This vocational training and certifications program will lead the way more freelancing jobs in Bangladesh, and it will impact our countries economy positively. • Vocational training and certifications make job candidates stand out in a crowded national and international job market. • Certification makes a better case for H1B and L1 or any other abroad job-related visas. • Certifications assist with that big raise or promotion within organization. • Third-party validation of skills is far more powerful than self-promotion of knowledge. • Certified professionals will see an increase in their job effectiveness, including improved quality of work, increased engagement, and faster job performance. • Certifications can improve the salary of a certified professional by almost 25.9%. The average salary estimates for a certified professional is almost USD 113,932 while, On the other hand, the average annual salary of non-certified professionals is USD 90,512. In conclusion, a well-educated and proficient skilled workforce is critical in every industry to escalate productivity of a nation. Thus, there is no alternative to vocational and professional education, training, and certifications to develop stronger economy of Bangladesh via foreign remittance.