Human Resource Development Institute-HRDI

What Human Resource Development Institute-HRDI does

Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI) is an educational institution operating under Daffodil International University (DIU) in Bangladesh, established in 2013. It delivers postgraduate diploma (PGD) programs, short-duration skill development courses, and customized corporate training via hybrid online and on-campus formats. The institute serves working professionals, university students, and enterprise clients, with curriculum spanning business management (PGD HRM, PGD Marketing Management, PGD Project Management, PGD Sustainable Business and ESG Management), technology (Python, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud computing, IoT, full-stack web development), and specialized domains (Forensic Accounting & Financial Fraud Detection, Islamic IT, esports, VFX). Its training delivery leverages DIU's campus ecosystem and a network of more than 50 industry expert mentors, with regulatory legitimacy anchored by University Grants Commission (UGC) approval.

HRDI monetizes primarily through per-program tuition fees ranging from approximately ৳4,999 to ৳93,750, recurring batch-based enrollments (e.g., the 5th cohort of PGD HRM), and customized corporate training contracts with enterprise clients including Meghna Group, ACI, Ispahani, Dewhirst, Prime Bank, Meghna Bank, and Apex Footwear. Its go-to-market combines direct individual enrollment, partnerships (Purdue University Fort Wayne for international academic pathways; Swisscontact PROGRESS Project for ESG-aligned programs; DIPTI and BFF for national-level events), and a faculty-development track (TCTL, Asia Pacific Faculty Development Program). Total headcount stands at 54 employees supported by a 11+ core team.

Name

Human Resource Development Institute-HRDI

Legal name

HRDI Technologies Bangladesh Limited

Website

https://hrdi.ac

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI) is an educational institution under Daffodil International University in Bangladesh offering postgraduate diplomas, skill development courses, and corporate training via hybrid delivery to working professionals, students, and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (61142), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

HRIS, Payroll & HR Operations Systems Training (EDABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Resources (HR) & Talent (SHRM/HRCI) Certifications (EDAAANAE), Human Resources Certification Prep (SHRM, HRCI) (EDANAIAK), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Human Resources & Faculty/Staff Administration (EDADAKAG)

Keywords

• Professional development courses
• Postgraduate diploma programs
• Corporate training services
• Teacher training programs
• Skill development education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

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. PGD Program Tuition: Postgraduate Diploma programs with full tuition fees ranging from ৳30,000 to ৳93,750 depending on program duration and specialization. Programs include PGD in HRM, Supply Chain Management, Web and E-Commerce, and Sustainable Business/ESG Management.
2. Skill Development Course Fees: Short-term skill development courses including Certificate in Islamic IT (৳4,999), Analytics for Decision Making (৳5,000), Graphic Design (৳7,999), HR Analytics (৳12,000). Also includes PGC in Forensic Accounting (1-month program).
3. Corporate Training: Customized corporate training programs for organizations including manager development training, HR excellence programs, and industry-specific professional development. B2B engagement model.
4. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from workshop, seminar and conference registrations including events like National School Science Teachers Conference, HRXcellence programs, and faculty development workshops. External faculty fees at ৳10,000 regular / ৳5,000 early bird for training programs.
5. Teaching Apprentice Fellowship Program: Fellowship program with application process including assessment tests and evaluation for DIU students and graduates. Development initiative rather than primary revenue driver.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HRDI, an institution of Daffodil International University, delivers postgraduate diploma (PGD) programs and skill development courses in fields such as Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Business/ESG, Web and E-Commerce, Forensic Accounting, Islamic Information Technology, Graphic Design, English, and Analytics. It also runs customized corporate training programs, teacher training through the TCTL center, and fellowship/apprenticeship programs, delivered in hybrid online/onsite formats.

Product overview

Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI) offers a portfolio of educational programs comprising Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD) and Skill Development Courses. The PGD programs include four specialized tracks: Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Business and ESG Management (SBEM), and Web and E-Commerce. The Skill Development Courses encompass six offerings: PGC in Forensic Accounting and Financial Fraud Detection, Certificate in Islamic Information Technology, Basic to Advanced Graphic Design with Freelancing, English for Professional Development, Analytics for Decision Making, and HR Analytics and Reporting. Programs are delivered in hybrid (online and onsite) format and target students, working professionals, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients. HRDI also provides corporate training, teacher training programs through the Tazkera & Golam Mustafa Center for Teaching and Learning (TCTL), and apprenticeship/fellowship opportunities via the Teaching Apprentice Fellowship (TAF) and Apprenticeship Program (AP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PGD in Human Resource Management A comprehensive industry-focused program developing skilled HR professionals, covering management and organizational behavior, recruitment, training, compensation, industrial relations, labor laws, compliance, organizational development, performance management, and HR analytics.
• PGD in Supply Chain Management An end-to-end supply chain management program covering sourcing, procurement, production planning, logistics, inventory management, risk management, sustainability, and emerging technologies in supply chain operations.
• PGD in Sustainable Business and ESG Management (SBEM) An industry-aligned program co-created with Swisscontact (PROGRESS Project) designed to transform professionals into ESG leaders, covering ESG foundations, carbon accounting, industrial energy auditing, waste and water management, and decarbonization pathways.
• PGD in Web and E-Commerce A 40-credit comprehensive program covering web application development, business and web analytics, e-commerce fundamentals, AI and CRM integration, e-marketing, social media integration, and technological trends in business.
• PGC in Forensic Accounting and Financial Fraud Detection Bangladesh's first specialized postgraduate certificate in forensic accounting, covering fraud detection techniques, money laundering, white-collar crime, data analytics for fraud detection, digital forensics, and legal frameworks.
• Certificate in Islamic Information Technology A specialized skill development program bridging Islamic values and modern technology education, covering programming fundamentals (C, Python), AI, machine learning, deep learning, data analysis with TensorFlow/Keras, and Islamic digital ethics.
• Basic to Advanced Graphic Design with Freelancing A comprehensive graphic design course covering Adobe Illustrator, typography, logo design, business card design, banner/brochure/flyer design, and marketplace freelancing skills on Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr.
• English for Professional Development A course designed to enhance workplace communication skills, covering professional speaking, business email and report writing, reading comprehension, and active listening in professional settings.
• Analytics for Decision Making A practical analytics training program covering descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics with Excel, Power BI, and Python, including machine learning for business decision-making.
• HR Analytics and Reporting A data analytics skills course for HR professionals covering HR metrics, OMG reporting, machine learning applications in HR, data visualization with Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, and balanced scorecard techniques.
• Corporate Training Programs Customized corporate training programs for organizations including manager development training, HR excellence programs, and industry-specific professional development delivered at client sites or HRDI facilities.
• Teachers Training Programs (TCTL) Faculty development and teacher training programs covering modern teaching methodologies, research competencies, AI-driven instructional strategies, and innovative pedagogical techniques including gamification, simulation, and experiential learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates now working at top national and international companies including ACI, Meghna Bank, Prime Bank, Apex Footwear
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Joint organization of the National School Science Teachers Conference 2026 along with Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF). DIPTI is an associated institution under Daffodil providing professional training services. Multiple collaborative programs including blended learning sessions and teacher training initiatives.
• Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Co-organizer of National School Science Teachers Conference 2026 with HRDI and DIPTI. Supports national and international partner network for the conference focused on science education innovation.
• Swisscontact (PROGRESS Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Strategic partnership with Swisscontact through the PROGRESS Project to co-create and validate the PGD in Sustainable Business and ESG Management (SBEM) program. Swisscontact provides industry partnership, ensures curriculum relevance and international benchmarking, and supports development of technical expertise in Carbon Accounting, Industrial Energy Auditing, and Waste & Water Management.
• Purdue University Fort Wayne (USA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025Collaboration with Purdue University Fort Wayne for the 'Training for Tertiary Level Trainers'-2025 program. Provides internationally recognized certifications from both Purdue University Fort Wayne and HRDI. Training focuses on modern teaching methodologies, AI-driven instructional strategies, research competencies, and innovative pedagogical techniques including gamification, simulation, and experiential learning.
• Asia Pacific Faculty Development NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025HRDI organizes the Asia Pacific Faculty Development Program (APFDP) as a prestigious initiative enhancing academic, teaching, and leadership capabilities of faculty across the Asia-Pacific region. Focus on modern pedagogical techniques, research skills, curriculum innovation, and institutional development.
• Daffodil International University (DIU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution. HRDI is an institution of Daffodil International University, operating as its center for Education, Learning & Development and Research. DIU affiliation provides credibility, student pipeline, faculty access, and institutional infrastructure including the Daffodil Smart City campus.
• Meghna Group of IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate client receiving customized training programs. Also provides placement opportunities for graduates. HR professionals from Meghna Bank (part of Meghna Group) serve as trainers for HRDI programs.
• Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning partner institution. Collaborative relationship for skill development initiatives in Bangladesh. Listed as one of HRDI's learning partners on the website.
• Department of Accounting, DIUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Bangladesh's first Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting & Financial Fraud Detection. Department provides academic oversight and certification alongside HRDI's training delivery and industry connections.
• Daffodil Institute of IT (DIIT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as learning partner. Affiliated DIU institution for IT education collaboration and student referrals.
• Daffodil International CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as learning partner. Affiliated college under DIU for education collaboration and student pipeline.
• Daffodil International SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as learning partner. Affiliated school under DIU for education collaboration and potential student pathways.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• EdCast (by Cornerstone): Corporate learning and talent management platform serving enterprise L&D needs. Adjacent peer as a corporate-training technology and content provider that competes for the same B2B L&D budgets HRDI serves through custom corporate programs.

Regional players

• upGrad: India-based online higher education platform offering postgraduate diploma and certification programs in business, technology, and data. Comparable in PGD format, blended delivery model, and emerging-market professional upskilling target.
• Great Learning: India-based professional education platform offering PGD-equivalent programs and certification courses in analytics, technology, and business management. Regional peer with comparable postgraduate diploma format and working-professional target segment.
• NIIT Limited: India-headquartered global skills and talent development company offering corporate training and professional education programs. Comparable in B2B corporate training model and developing-economy professional upskilling focus.

Direct peers

• Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI): DIU-affiliated sister institute offering professional training services in Bangladesh. Operates in the same parent-university ecosystem with overlapping course offerings and joint programs with HRDI.
• 10 Minute School: Bangladesh-based online education platform offering professional courses, skill development, and certification programs. Competes directly in the same Bangladesh professional upskilling market with both short courses and longer programs.
• Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI): Dhaka-based vocational and professional training provider offering skill development courses across multiple disciplines. Listed as a learning partner with HRDI and competes for the same fresh-graduate and professional upskilling segments in Bangladesh.
• Bdjobs Training: Bangladesh's largest professional training marketplace offering corporate training and skill development courses to working professionals. Directly comparable in target market (Bangladesh professionals), course catalog breadth, and B2B/B2C training model.

Broad incumbents

• Simplilearn: Global online professional training provider offering certification programs in digital marketing, data science, project management, and business. Competes indirectly for Bangladesh-based online learners seeking premium international credentials.
• Emeritus: Global executive education provider partnering with top universities to offer online certificate and diploma programs. Comparable in delivering premium professional credentials with university partnerships, similar to HRDI's Purdue collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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