Industry Readiness Graduate Program (IRGP)
Effective communication and networking form the cornerstone of professional success. This highly practical session equips students with critical communication skills required in corporate settings. Students will engage in real-life scenarios, role-play exercises, and hands-on activities designed to foster professional communication and networking competencies. Students will learn to clearly articulate ideas, build meaningful professional relationships, and navigate the nuances of corporate communication.
- Total 14 classes
- Class duration 2-2.5 hours
- 2 days in a week
BATCH STARTS ON
19th Jul
COURSE FEE
BDT 10000
BDT 20000
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BATCH STARTS ON
19th Jul
COURSE FEE
BDT 8000
BDT 16000
Save 50%
About the Course
A strong personal brand is pivotal for career success and advancement. This module teaches students how to create a compelling professional identity, effectively manage their online presence, and strategically navigate their career path. Through hands-on activities such as personal branding workshops and LinkedIn profile enhancements, students will practically apply techniques to position themselves advantageously in the competitive job market. A strong personal brand is pivotal for career success and advancement. This module teaches students how to create a compelling professional identity, effectively manage their online presence, and strategically navigate their career path. Through hands-on activities such as personal branding workshops and LinkedIn profile enhancements, students will practically apply techniques to position themselves advantageously in the competitive job market. A strong personal brand is pivotal for career success and advancement. This module teaches students how to create a compelling professional identity, effectively manage their online presence, and strategically navigate their career path. Through hands-on activities such as personal branding workshops and LinkedIn profile enhancements, students will practically apply techniques to position themselves advantageously in the competitive job market.
Curriculum
1. Develop practical verbal and non-verbal communication skills essential for corporate environments.
2. Enhance professional networking capabilities.
3. Master effective email etiquette and business messaging techniques.
Course Description:
Effective communication and networking form the cornerstone of professional success. This highly practical
session equips students with critical communication skills required in corporate settings. Students will engage in
real-life scenarios, role-play exercises, and hands-on activities designed to foster professional communication
and networking competencies. Students will learn to clearly articulate ideas, build meaningful professional
relationships, and navigate the nuances of corporate communication.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Importance of verbal and non-verbal communication in business
2. Professional networking and its impact on career growth
3. Fundamentals of email etiquette and effective messaging
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Role-playing professional communication scenarios
2. Practical group activity: Simulating a networking event
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual assignment: Draft professional emails/messages based on provided corporate scenarios
2. Peer review and feedback on networking strategies
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate improved verbal and non-verbal communication skills
2. Effectively utilize professional networking techniques
3. Master professional email etiquette and messaging, applicable immediately in corporate environments
1. Understand fundamental business operations and their practical significance.
2. Develop skills to optimize workflows and manage resources effectively.
3. Learn basic project management principles applicable to corporate roles.
Course Description:
Operations and workflow management skills are essential in effectively running any business. This practical
session introduces students to core concepts of business operations, workflow optimization, and basic resource
management. Students will engage in interactive discussions, analyze real-life business case studies, and
participate in hands-on workflow mapping exercises. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped
with foundational skills to manage and streamline business processes efficiently.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Introduction to business operations and workflow management
2. Significance of workflow optimization in corporate success
3. Basic concepts of project and resource management
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Case study analysis: Real-life examples from successful Bangladeshi companies
2. Group discussion: Identifying operational inefficiencies and suggesting improvements
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Hands-on activity: Workflow mapping and optimization task
2. Short quiz: Basic project management concepts
Learning Outcomes:
1. Clearly articulate the importance and structure of business operations
2. Demonstrate capability in workflow optimization techniques
3. Apply basic project management principles to practical corporate situation.
1. Understand fundamental customer service principles crucial for corporate success.
2. Learn methods to enhance customer journeys and effectively manage customer feedback.
3. Develop skills to handle various customer interactions positively and professionally.
Course Description:
Exceptional customer experience is a cornerstone of sustainable business growth. This interactive session
focuses on equipping students with practical skills and strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Participants will engage in realistic role-play exercises, explore successful case studies, and brainstorm practical
solutions for customer experience challenges. By session end, students will confidently manage customer
interactions, improve service quality, and turn feedback into growth opportunities.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Fundamentals of customer service and their importance
2. Understanding and mapping customer journeys
3. Effective management of customer feedback
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Role-play: Handling challenging customer scenarios
2. Group brainstorming: Innovative strategies to enhance customer experience
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Activity: Creating an improved customer journey for a chosen business scenario
2. Peer evaluation: Discussing and refining customer experience improvement proposals
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate understanding of effective customer service principles
2. Competently handle real-world customer interactions
3. Effectively use customer feedback to enhance overall business performance
1. Understand core financial management concepts relevant to corporate and personal finance.
2. Develop practical budgeting skills applicable in real-life scenarios.
3. Learn to analyze and interpret basic financial statements.
Course Description:
Strong financial literacy is fundamental for professional and personal success. This module delivers
foundational knowledge in finance, budgeting, and financial statement analysis through practical and relatable
scenarios. Participants will actively engage in budget preparation exercises, interpret financial data from actual
corporate financial statements, and discuss real-life financial management situations, equipping them with skills
essential for informed decision-making in their careers and lives.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Introduction to basic financial management principles
2. Importance and techniques of effective budgeting
3. Overview of financial statements and their interpretation
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Practical group activity: Creating a realistic personal and small-business budget
2. Interactive analysis of real-world financial statements from successful companies
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual assignment: Prepare and present a personal budget based on given financial scenarios
2. Short quiz on basic financial management concepts
Learning Outcomes:
1. Clearly explain and apply basic financial management and budgeting concepts
2. Develop accurate budgets applicable to personal and professional scenarios
3. Analyze and interpret essential financial statements confidently
1. Learn practical sales strategies and techniques applicable in corporate and entrepreneurial contexts.
2. Understand the psychology behind sales interactions and customer decision-making.
3. Master the essentials of crafting persuasive sales pitches and effectively closing deals.
Course Description:
Effective sales techniques drive business success and career growth. This session offers practical training in
fundamental sales skills, from understanding customer psychology to creating impactful sales pitches. Students
will engage actively through role-play scenarios, analyze successful sales strategies, and participate in
interactive exercises designed to enhance their persuasive abilities and confidence in real-world selling
situations.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Core concepts and importance of sales in business
2. Understanding customer behavior and decision-making psychology
3. Key elements of successful sales pitches and effective sales funnels
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Practical role-play: Simulating real-world sales interactions and closing scenarios
2. Group activity: Analyzing and improving actual sales campaigns from successful companies
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual exercise: Develop and present a persuasive sales pitch based on a given scenario
2. Peer review and feedback session on sales techniques demonstrated
Learning Outcomes:
1. Confidently apply proven sales techniques in real-world scenarios
2. Develop and deliver compelling sales pitches tailored to target audiences
3. Understand and leverage customer psychology to effectively close sales
1. Understand fundamental concepts of digital marketing and branding strategies relevant to corporate success.
2. Develop skills in content creation, social media marketing, and brand positioning.
3. Learn to practically apply branding principles to enhance business visibility and customer engagement.
Course Description:
Effective marketing and branding are essential for any successful business. This interactive session introduces
students to essential digital marketing techniques, practical branding strategies, and effective use of social media
platforms for business growth. Students will actively participate in hands-on group activities, case studies of
successful Bangladeshi brands, and practical exercises, developing the skills required to design and execute
impactful marketing campaigns.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Introduction to digital marketing fundamentals
2. Essentials of effective branding and brand positioning
3. Overview of successful social media strategies in corporate scenarios
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Practical group exercise: Designing branding strategies for selected products or services
2. Case study analysis: Evaluating effective digital marketing campaigns from notable companies
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual or group assignment: Create and present a basic digital marketing and social media plan
2. Peer feedback session: Evaluating the effectiveness and creativity of proposed marketing strategies
Learning Outcomes:
1. Clearly understand and apply core marketing and branding principles in business contexts
2. Develop practical branding and digital marketing strategies
3. Effectively leverage social media to improve brand visibility and engagement
1. Gain practical proficiency in essential professional tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Capcut, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot).
2. Develop skills to efficiently create professional-quality documents, presentations, graphics, and video content.
3. Understand practical applications of AI tools to enhance productivity and professional output.
Course Description:
Mastering professional digital tools significantly boosts employability and productivity in corporate roles. This
highly practical module introduces students to key professional software and applications, including Microsoft
Office tools, graphic and video editing platforms, and emerging AI tools. Through hands-on practice, real-world
exercises, and guided activities, students will gain essential digital competencies, preparing them for immediate
application in professional environments.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Introduction and importance of digital proficiency in professional settings
2. Overview of productivity tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Capcut, ChatGPT, and Copilot
3. Real-world examples of effective tool application in business
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Hands-on practice: Creating professional Excel sheets and impactful PowerPoint presentations
2. Practical demonstration: Using Canva for graphic design and Capcut for basic video editing
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual task: Design a professional-quality social media graphic/video and presentation
2. Quick activity: Generate engaging professional content using AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot)
Learning Outcomes:
1. Confidently create professional-quality documents, graphics, presentations, and videos
2. Efficiently apply Microsoft Office and digital design tools in professional tasks
3. Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity in corporate roles
1. Understand the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem.
2. Learn practical methods of business ideation, planning, funding, and pitching to investors.
3. Develop skills required to practically launch and sustain a successful business.
Course Description:
Entrepreneurship empowers students to create innovative businesses and solutions. This module provides
essential knowledge and practical insights into launching startups, from generating innovative business ideas to
understanding funding mechanisms and effectively pitching to investors. Through engaging, real-world
activities and group discussions led by experienced entrepreneurs, students will gain confidence and practical
skills necessary to embark on successful entrepreneurial journeys.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Introduction to entrepreneurship and the startup landscape in Bangladesh
2. Key elements of successful business planning and ideation
3. Understanding startup funding options and investor expectations
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Practical group activity: Developing and refining innovative startup ideas
2. Real-life scenario discussion: Analyzing successful and unsuccessful startup cases
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Hands-on exercise: Prepare and present an elevator pitch for your startup idea
2. Group feedback: Constructive critique and improvement session for pitches
Learning Outcomes:
1. Clearly understand entrepreneurship fundamentals and startup processes
2. Effectively generate, refine, and pitch business ideas
3. Demonstrate knowledge of practical funding strategies and startup execution
1. Understand current technology trends and their practical implications in modern businesses.
2. Learn to effectively integrate technological tools and platforms into business operations.
3. Gain insights into digital transformation strategies used by successful companies.
Course Description:
Technology is rapidly reshaping business operations globally. This module offers practical insights into key
technology trends, digital tools, and effective strategies for integrating technology into daily business
operations. Students will engage in interactive discussions, analyze real-world case studies of Bangladeshi
companies, and practically apply their learning through group activities designed to foster an innovative and
tech-savvy mindset critical for corporate success.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Key technology trends shaping the corporate landscape
2. Introduction to digital transformation and its impact on business operations
3. Practical examples of successful technological integration in businesses
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Group discussion: Evaluating technology-driven innovations from local and global companies
2. Practical task: Identifying and solving real-world business problems through technological solutions
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Activity: Propose a digital transformation strategy for a hypothetical or existing business
2. Peer feedback: Evaluating and refining technology integration proposals
Learning Outcomes:
1. Confidently identify and explain significant technology trends impacting businesses
2. Demonstrate practical understanding of digital transformation strategies
3. Effectively propose technology solutions to enhance business performance
1. Learn practical techniques for building and managing a professional personal brand.
2. Develop effective strategies for career advancement and online professional presence.
3. Master essential time-management skills for enhanced productivity in the corporate world.
Course Description:
A strong personal brand is pivotal for career success and advancement. This module teaches students how to
create a compelling professional identity, effectively manage their online presence, and strategically navigate
their career path. Through hands-on activities such as personal branding workshops and LinkedIn profile
enhancements, students will practically apply techniques to position themselves advantageously in the
competitive job market.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Introduction to personal branding and its importance in career growth
2. Effective career management strategies for corporate success
3. Practical tips on maintaining a professional online presence and improving productivity through time management
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Hands-on workshop: Creating a standout LinkedIn profile and professional brand statement
2. Group activity: Real-life scenario exercises for managing online reputation and professional networking
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual task: Develop and present a personal branding strategy and career growth plan
2. Peer feedback and refinement session: Evaluating effectiveness and clarity of personal branding strategies
Learning Outcomes:
1. Confidently build and articulate a compelling personal brand
2. Apply practical strategies for effective career management and professional growth
3. Optimize online presence and enhance professional visibility through strategic time management
1. Master practical communication skills essential for leadership roles.
2. Develop effective team management and collaborative strategies.
3. Gain confidence in public speaking and leadership communication scenarios.
Course Description:
Strong leadership demands excellent communication and teamwork skills. This interactive module prepares
students to effectively communicate as leaders, manage diverse teams, and handle public speaking situations
confidently. Through practical role-plays, real-life scenario exercises, and teamwork activities, students will
develop essential communication competencies that will position them as future corporate leaders.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Importance and elements of leadership communication
2. Strategies for effective team management and collaboration
3. Public speaking skills critical for leadership roles
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Role-play activity: Simulating real-world leadership communication and conflict resolution scenarios
2. Team activity: Collaborative problem-solving and effective communication exercises
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual task: Deliver a brief speech or leadership message addressing a simulated corporate scenario
2. Group feedback session: Constructive evaluation of leadership communication effectiveness
Learning Outcomes:
1. Effectively communicate in leadership and managerial contexts
2. Demonstrate skills necessary for successful team management and collaboration
3. Gain confidence and practical experience in public speaking and delivering impactful leadership messages
1. Master practical skills for structuring and delivering impactful presentations.
2. Develop confidence in public speaking and audience engagement techniques.
3. Learn to professionally handle audience questions and uphold workplace ethics.
Course Description:
Effective presentation and public speaking abilities significantly enhance career prospects. This interactive
module equips students with essential presentation skills, techniques for engaging diverse audiences, and
confidence in handling Q&A sessions professionally. Students will participate in practical presentation
exercises, receive peer and instructor feedback, and learn workplace etiquette crucial for maintaining
professionalism in corporate environments.
Duration:
1. 1 Day (2 – 2.5 hours)
Agenda:
1. Overview (30 minutes)
1. Key components of effective presentations
2. Strategies to engage and maintain audience interest
3. Professional handling of audience questions and maintaining workplace etiquette
2. Interactive Session (1 hour)
1. Practical presentation activity: Students prepare and deliver short presentations
2. Interactive group session: Techniques to improve engagement and audience connection
3. Practical Application & Assessment (30–45 minutes)
1. Individual or paired task: Deliver a structured presentation on a professional topic provided during the class
2. Peer and trainer feedback session: Evaluating presentation skills and professionalism
Learning Outcomes:
1. Confidently structure and deliver professional presentations
2. Effectively engage and maintain audience attention
3. Professionally handle audience interactions and maintain ethical standards in corporate settings
Our Mentors
Ilmul Haque Sajib
Co-founder, Sheba Platform Ltd (SPL)
Mentor of Entrepreneurship & Startup Basics, Personal Branding & Career Growth
G M Kamrul Hassan
CEO, Akij Infotech, Akij Blue Pills, Akij Telecom Ltd
Mentor of Sales Techniques & Strategies
Biplob G Rahul
CEO, e-Courier Limited
Mentor of Presentation & Public Speaking
Mir Hasib Mahmud
CBO, Goyara Ltd | Co-founder, Lead Nation Academy
Mentor of Communication & Networking
Sayeda Umme Salma
CMO, AKS Khan Pharmaceuticals Ltd | CEO, BrandGear Ltd
Mentor of Branding & Marketing
Md Ashiqul Islam
National Consultant, iDEA Project, ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and IT
Mentor of Technology in Business
Labib Hossain
F Supervisor, Jajira Airlines
Mentor of Operation in Business
Zia Ashraf
COO, Chaldal PLC
Mentor of Customer Experience
Zeeshan Kingshuk Huq
Chief Communication Officer, United Commercial Bank PLC
Mentor of Branding & Marketing, Leadership & Team Management
Istiaque Ahmed Bhuiyan
Sr. GM (Cloud, Colo, ANS), Axentec PLC (a Robi Axiata company)
Mentor of Technology in Business
Md Toha Hossain
Head of Project and Development, Acote Limited
Mentor of Technology in Business
Shahnawaj Chowdhury
AMD, Modhumoti Bank PLC
Mentor of Operations and Workflow Management
Munaf Mojib Chowdhury
Founder, Ekshathe Foundation | Head of Brand & Communication, Axentec PLC
Mentor of Digital Tools