To address the skill gap of HR in the industry, BASIS started its own training activities in 2007. Later in 2012, BASIS institutionalized its training activities and set up BASIS Institute of Technology & Management Limited (BITM) with the support of World Bank. BITM was established with a vision to be a world-class IT institute in Bangladesh for the purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the IT Sector in Bangladesh by creating a pool of qualified IT professionals and quality certified IT companies. To become a Center of Excellence in Information Technology and Knowledge Management for a more proactive and responsive extension service through innovation, dedicated research and development teams and management expertise tied with a strong technology focus. Our mission is to meet the needs of IT Industry through effective learning, teaching and development of skills. Currently BITM has a capacity to train over 5,000 professionals (both entry level & management level).
MISSION & VISION:
To become a Center of Excellence in Information Technology and Knowledge Management for a more proactive and responsive extension service through innovation, dedicated research and development teams and management expertise tied with a strong technology focus. Our mission is to meet the needs of IT Industry through effective learning, teaching and development of skills. Our Five Key Themes linked to the Mission and Vision:-
- Putting better learning and teaching at the heart of what we do.
- Creating a truly training atmosphere.
- Getting better at "Putting Learners and Industry First".
- Leading (leadership not management), and
- Building the right facilities and human resources we need to do the teaching and learning better.
CORE VALUES:
BITM was established with a vision to be a world-class IT institute in Bangladesh for the purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the IT Sector in Bangladesh by creating a pool of qualified IT professionals and quality certified IT companies.It has some core values:
- Industry-We cultivate partnerships that develop solutions to industry challenges which are important to economic vitality and quality of services.
- Excellence-We strive for excellence in instruction and service by upholding high academic and professional standards, providing a quality educational environment, and continuously seeking improvement in all aspects of our work.
- Innovation-We pursue excellence in teaching and learning through encouragement and support of creativity, experimentation, imagination, originality, entrepreneurial spirit and visionary leadership.
- Integrity-We strive to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct and to celebrate honesty, openness, and trust as keys to our relationships.
- Respect-We recognize and value the uniqueness, diversity, and dignity of every individual.
Key Achievements
- Best Training Institute Award from SEIP (govt.) (2023)
- AI Training Collaboration with Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU), Dhaka
- Collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva, Switzerland
- Freelancing Short Course Collaboration with Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) Cumilla
- Approval from NSDA as a Certified Training Institute
- MoU Signed with 29 Collaborative Partners Training Institute
- MoU Signed with 4 Universities for PGD Programs
- Implementation of RPL Program under NSDA
- Conducted Industrial Attachment Training Programs for Polytechnic Students
- Contract Signing under ASSET Project
- ASSET RPL Project Contract Signing
- SICIP Project Contract Signing
- Training Implementation Partner of JICA’s B-TopSE Program
- BASIS-SEIP Project (Phase 1), Successfully training completed 30,000 participants
- BASIS-SEIP Project (Phase 2), Successfully training completed 8,000 participants
Milestone Achievements
- Total Trainees Trained: 60,000
- Male Participants: 50,000
- Female Participants: 10,000
- Job Placement Rate (under SEIP): 70%
Infrastructure & Facilities
- A pool of experienced trainers with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience
- Trainer selection based on in-depth field expertise
- 9 well-equipped training labs, each accommodating 25–30 trainees
- Individual PC and Multimedia Projector per lab
- High-speed internet connectivity in all labs
- Server room and 24-hour CCTV surveillance for security
- Dedicated conference room for meetings and discussions
Programs Offered
- Offline Courses
- Online Courses
- Collaborative Training Programs with 29 institutes
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Courses
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Courses under NSDA
- Industrial Attachment Training
- Corporate Training Programs
BENEFITS:
For the industry/employers
- Qualified/skilled resources will be readily available upon graduation
- Ability to assess current and future employees to aid in the development and training planning
For our Development Partners
- Exchange of trade and commerce through quality and quantity of workforce
For Employees/University Graduates
- Ability to find employment in their field of study quickly
For Universities
- Higher employment statistics
- Participation in the development of curriculum to meet industry needs
- Ability to share in research and project opportunities
For Government
- Creation of quality employment for educated youth
- Promotion of Bangladesh as a middle income country
- Support of Digital Bangladesh 2021 mandate