Free AI Training in All 64 Districts, Applications Open Until November 24
The government will provide free basic training in artificial intelligence (AI) technology to young people in all 64 districts of the country. The Department of Youth Development has organised the two-month training. Young people aged 18 to 35 can take part.
The Department of Youth Development said interested candidates must apply by 11:59 pm on November 24. The application link will close automatically after the deadline. Applicants have been asked to download and keep a copy of their application after submitting it, according to the notice.
The training will be given under the project 'Skill Development of IT-Knowledgeable Youth Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology', being implemented by the Department of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This time the third batch of the 'AI-Based Basic Training Course' will be held under the project.
According to the notice, the third batch's training will run from December 1 to January 31, 2027. Candidates will receive a total of 300 hours of training over 50 days, six hours a day.
To apply for the training, a candidate must have passed at least the HSC or an equivalent examination. The candidate must also have basic knowledge of computers and information technology.
In selecting trainees, priority will be given to candidates who have basic knowledge of computers and ICT and proficiency in English, the notice said.
Valid applicants will be informed of the examination date, time and venue by SMS. The final list of selected trainees will be published on November 30.
No fee will be required for admission to the training. Non-residential trainees will also receive a transport allowance of 200 taka per day. Food will be arranged every day during the training.
Trainees who pass after meeting the prescribed conditions at the end of the training will be given certificates, the notice said.
Four division-based packages have been set for implementing the training. Under Package-1, E-Learning and Earning Limited will conduct training in 17 districts of Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions. Under Package-2, a joint venture of SEO Expert Bangladesh Limited, European IT Solution Institute and Kaizen IT will conduct training in 16 districts of Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions.
Under Package-3, E-Learning and Earning Limited will conduct training in 16 districts of Barisal and Khulna divisions. Under Package-4, a joint venture of Service Engines Limited, Dot Com Systems Limited and Wizard Software Technology Bangladesh will conduct training in 15 districts of Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
