Coderstrust

What Coderstrust does

CodersTrust is a privately held EdTech and workforce development company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Copenhagen, with primary operations in Dhaka, Bangladesh and a US office in New York. The company delivers digital-skills training programs targeting unemployed and underemployed youth, women, and government employees in 15 countries, producing a catalog of 36+ live/in-class courses, 120+ digital courses, and 250+ industry certifications spanning freelancing, digital marketing, AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Blockchain. Its product portfolio includes the Next Generation Skills certification track, Digital Career Skills, the SuperKids K-12 STEM offering (via Discovery Education), the NU Postgraduate Diploma with National University Bangladesh, the TalentLEAP competency model, and the NationWIDE initiative targeting 10 million Bangladeshi students.

The underlying platform is an online learning management system (enroll.coderstrust.global) that supports self-service individual enrollment alongside partner-mediated delivery. CodersTrust generates revenue through three channels: B2G/B2NGO professional-services contracts with entities such as UNDP, the World Bank, Bangladesh government ministries, BRAC, and CARE International; licensing-style academic partnerships with 20+ universities; and individual course enrollment, with some content offered free through the Grameenphone Academy channel. Reported outcomes include 67% job placement within three months in the UNDP YES Project and 35,000+ trainees cumulatively across programs.

Strategically, CodersTrust is positioned as a development-sector intermediary: it monetizes donor and government workforces-development budgets by sourcing, training, and placing beneficiaries into global freelancing platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr. Its primary moat is the institutional distribution network built since 2014 with multilateral organizations, the Danish development fund DANIDA, and major foundations (Rockefeller, Porticus). The company is small (11–50 employees), discloses only $150,000 of venture funding (Katapult, 2017), and operates without proprietary AI/ML technology beyond curriculum delivery.

Name

Coderstrust

Legal name

CodersTrust

Website

https://coderstrust.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CodersTrust is a Denmark-founded EdTech company that delivers digital-skills training and workforce development programs to youth, women, and government employees across 15 developing countries, monetizing B2G/NGO contracts and university partnerships, with primary operations in Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Skills Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), IT Support & End-User Computing (Helpdesk, Desktop, M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAFAN), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Online skills training
• Workforce development programs
• Digital certification courses
• Freelancing skills education
• Youth employment training

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government & NGO Workforce Development Contracts: CodersTrust generates revenue through large-scale contracts with governments, international development organizations (UNDP, World Bank), and NGOs. These contracts fund skill training programs for youth, women, and disadvantaged populations. Examples include the UNDP YES Project in Korail Slum, Her Power project for 25,000 women, and EDGE (Enhancing Digital Government & Economy) for government employees.
2. Individual Course Enrollment: Revenue from individual learners enrolling in professional certificate courses and certification programs. Some courses are offered free through partnerships (e.g., Grameenphone Academy), while others are paid programs for globally accepted certifications.
3. Institutional Academic Partnerships: Partnership programs with universities and academic institutions including NU Postgraduate Diploma program and collaborations with 20+ Bangladeshi universities for skill development courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coderstrust delivers online skill-development training programs that prepare unemployed and underemployed youth for digital freelancing and entry-level technology careers. Its portfolio combines 156+ Digital Career Skills courses, 250+ Next Generation Skills certifications across AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Blockchain, and structured Workforce Development / TalentLEAP programs distributed through government contracts, NGO partnerships, university integrations, and direct individual enrollment.

Product overview

Coderstrust is an EdTech company offering a multi-product portfolio centered on digital skills training and workforce development. The core offerings include Next Generation Skills (covering AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, DevOps, and Blockchain with 250+ certifications) and Digital Career Skills (36+ in-person/live courses and 120+ digital courses). These are complemented by specialized programs: SuperKids (STEM education for children via Discovery Education partnership), NU Postgraduate Diploma (academic credential program), NationWIDE (digital reskilling for 10 million Bangladesh students), Workforce Development (youth digital economy training), and TalentLEAP (competency-based talent development). The company operates as a platform-plus-programs model where courses are delivered through both direct training and institutional partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NationWIDE: A CodersTrust-initiated Digital Reskilling Initiative for 10 million Students of Bangladesh
• TalentLEAP
• SuperKids
• Next Generation Skills
• Workforce Development
• Digital Career Skills
• NU Postgraduate Diploma

Products and services

• Next Generation Skills A portfolio of 250+ globally accepted industry certification programs covering next-generation technology areas including artificial intelligence, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud computing, DevOps, and Blockchain, aimed at learners and partner organizations seeking credentials aligned to current digital-economy roles.
• Digital Career Skills The flagship online skill-development track combining 36+ in-class and live online courses with 120+ self-paced digital courses covering freelancing and digital careers, delivered to individual learners and partner organizations.
• SuperKids A STEM coding and technology education program for children, designed to introduce younger learners to coding, technology concepts, and digital skills as an extension of Coderstrust's broader digital education mission.
• NationWIDE A country-scale digital reskilling initiative that deploys Coderstrust's training programs nationally in partner countries, intended for government and large-institution partners running nationwide skilling campaigns.
• Workforce Development Program A structured digital-economy training program for unemployed and underemployed youth, delivered as a workforce development contract through government agencies and NGO partners in markets such as Bangladesh.
• TalentLEAP A competency-based talent development model that maps learners' skill acquisition to employment readiness and freelancing outcomes, underpinning Coderstrust's training delivery and employer / platform alignment.
• NU Postgraduate Diploma A postgraduate diploma offered in partnership with National University, integrating Coderstrust's digital skills curriculum into a higher-education credential for university students and graduates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% of UNDP YES Project students secured their first job within 3 months of training completion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Discovery EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2023Global leader of STEM Education partnership bringing Discovery's STEM curriculum to Bangladeshi schools and learners under CodersTrust's SuperKids offering. This partnership enables K-12 focused coding and STEM education delivery.
• University for Peace (UPEACE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023CodersTrust signed MOU with UN-mandated University for Peace to offer Next Generation Skills training for Global Development and Peace in the Digital Era. This partnership provides academic legitimacy and enables joint certification programs in peace and digital technology skills.
• BRACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading NGO partner for STRONG-IT project delivering technology skills training. BRAC's extensive network enables reach to underserved populations across Bangladesh.
• GrameenphonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrameenphone Academy partnership enables delivery of CodersTrust professional certificate courses completely free to learners. Grameenphone provides platform access and distribution reach for free training programs.
• CARE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partnership for delivering skills training to vulnerable populations, leveraging CARE's humanitarian network and expertise.
• AccentureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal professional services company partnership for workforce development and digital skills training aligned with industry requirements.
• BIMSTECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation - exploratory discussions on science, technology, and innovation cooperation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera is a global online learning platform with university and industry certificates across IT, Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity. Overlaps with CodersTrust's certification offerings but serves a global, primarily self-pay audience rather than donor-funded cohorts.
• edX (2U): edX provides university-affiliated online courses and professional certificates in tech and business. Overlaps with CodersTrust's certification portfolio and university partnerships, particularly the UPEACE collaboration.
• Pluralsight: Pluralsight delivers technical skills training in Cloud, Security, and Software Development to enterprise customers. Comparable in content depth and next-gen tech focus but serves enterprise buyers rather than developing-market youth.

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Simplilearn offers professional certification and bootcamp-style training in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, DevOps, and digital marketing. Comparable to CodersTrust's Next Generation Skills program and Digital Career Skills portfolio of paid certification courses.
• Springboard: Springboard offers online bootcamps in software engineering, data, and UX with job guarantees. Comparable in bootcamp structure, tech-skill focus, and outcomes-driven (job placement) value proposition.
• Andela: Andela trains and connects African and emerging-market software engineers to global freelance and enterprise opportunities. Highly comparable to CodersTrust's model of converting developing-country youth into income-earning digital freelancers serving global demand.
• Generation (by McKinsey): Generation is a global nonprofit providing employment-focused training to youth from underserved communities. Closely mirrors CodersTrust's workforce development model, government/NGO contract structure, and emphasis on placement outcomes within months of completion.
• Digital Skills Academy (DSA): DSA delivers accredited digital and tech skills programs with employer outcomes across multiple geographies. Comparable in digital skills bootcamp model and emphasis on employability outcomes for adult learners.
• Udacity: Udacity delivers nanodegree programs in AI, Cloud, and Data with industry certifications. Comparable in curriculum focus (next-generation tech skills) and certification-led business model, though serving primarily developed markets.

Regional players

• African Leadership University: ALU operates higher-education institutions in Africa producing work-ready graduates. Comparable in mission (developing-market talent development) and university-employer pipeline, but a different geography and delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CodersTrustBangladesh
• Facebookfacebook.com/Coderstrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coderstrust
• Xx.com/CodersTrust

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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