Course Overview

Operation & Maintenance of Industrial Substations and Generating Stations (Batch 02)

⏱ Duration: 12 Weeks | 36 Contact Hours (3 Hours per Week)

Evidence of Demand

With the rapid expansion of industrial zones, power plants, EPZs, Hi-Tech Parks, and modern electrical infrastructure in Bangladesh, the demand for skilled professionals in substation and generator operation & maintenance is growing significantly.

Although many engineers and technicians graduate with strong theoretical knowledge, there remains a critical skills gap in hands-on operation, fault diagnosis, safety compliance, and maintenance of live electrical systems such as 33/11 kV substations and industrial generating stations.

Industries now seek professionals who can operate equipment confidently, follow safety standards, reduce downtime, and ensure uninterrupted power supply. This micro-credential course directly responds to that industry demand by delivering practical, site-based, and industry-aligned training.

Purpose and Objectives

This course aims to:

• Provide hands-on training in the operation and maintenance of industrial substations and generating stations

• Develop practical skills in handling transformers, switchgear, LT panels, generators, and protection systems

• Enhance understanding of industrial load management, grounding, and safety protocols

• Familiarize learners with real-world equipment, testing methods, and troubleshooting techniques

Tentative Syllabus (Highlights)

• Introduction to 33/11 kV and 11/0.415 kV substations

• Substation layout, HT & LT switchgear

• Power transformers: operation, protection, and maintenance

• Industrial LT distribution systems & load management

• Diesel and gas generator installation, operation & maintenance

• Battery banks, DC systems, grounding & lightning protection

• Electrical safety standards (BNBC, IEC, NFPA)

• Industrial site visits and final practical evaluation

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and explain components of industrial substations and generating stations

• Interpret single-line diagrams and protection systems

• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance

• Operate generators safely and manage industrial loads

• Apply electrical safety practices and hazard mitigation techniques

• Conduct basic testing of transformers, batteries, and grounding systems

Target Audience

• Diploma and BSc-level engineering students (EEE, Power, Mechanical)

• Substation and generator operators or technicians

• Junior field engineers and maintenance personnel

• Professionals from factories, power plants, EPZs, and EPC companies

Entry Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Power/Mechanical) OR

• BSc in EEE, Mechanical, or related fields (students or graduates)

• Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety

• Prior industrial experience is an advantage but not mandatory

Progression Pathway

After completing this micro-credential, learners may:

• Work as Substation Maintenance Technician, Generator Operator, Electrical Safety Officer, or Maintenance Supervisor

• Progress to advanced certifications in:

  • Power System Protection

  • SCADA & Automation

  • High-Voltage Switching & Safety

• Apply skills directly to industrial jobs, internships, or apprenticeships

Assessment Criteria

• Class participation & attendance – 10%

• Weekly quizzes / viva – 20%

• Practical skill evaluation / group project – 40%

• Field visit report – 10%

• Final practical evaluation & demonstration – 20%

Resource Requirements

Facilities & Equipment

• Multimedia-equipped classrooms

• Functional 33/11 kV and 11/0.415 kV substations

• Industrial generator stations

• Battery banks, DC systems, and protection panels

Tools, Instruments & Materials

• Insulation Resistance (IR) testers

• Earth resistance testers

• Transformer oil testing kits

• Multimeters, clamp meters

• PPE, LOTO kits, relay testing equipment

Learning Materials

• Course manual & handbook

• Weekly presentation slides

• Maintenance checklists

• Field visit logbook

• Safety standards documentation (BNBC, IEC, NFPA)
  
  
  

Standard Course Fee:

The following discounts currently apply:

• Daffodil Students: Tk 2,000/-
• Non-Daffodil Students: Tk 3,000/- (60% Discount Promotional Offer)

Course Overview

Conflict Resolution : Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

⏱ Duration: 12 Hours (Total) | 6 Lectures (2 Hours Each)

Instructor

• Lead Instructor: Dr. Muhammad Asadullah
• Affiliation: Visiting Professor, Dept. of Law, DIU; Associate Professor, Justice Studies, University of Regina, Canada.
• Distinctions: Recipient of 2024 CTL Teaching Award, President’s Teaching Scholar, and Best Paper Prize from the European Society of Criminology.

Course Description
This introductory course familiarizes participants with key concepts of conflict, peace, conflict transformation, justice, and reconciliation. It moves beyond government-led resolutions to empower citizens with the skills to address crimes and conflicts at personal, relational, structural, and cultural levels. Through the "Peacebuilding Wheel" model, participants examine intervention options, their strengths and limitations, and how to choose contextually appropriate solutions.

Evidence of Demand

• Ubiquity of Conflict: Crimes and conflicts are pervasive issues affecting communities at personal, relational, structural, and cultural levels, creating a constant need for resolution skills.
• Need for Constructive Change: There is a critical need for professionals and community members who can address issues through constructive change processes rather than punitive measures.
• Sector-Wide Demand: Significant demand exists for skills in conflict analysis, nonviolent communication, and peacebuilding interventions across policing, social services, education, and community leadership sectors.

Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this course is to familiarize participants with key concepts of conflict transformation, justice, and reconciliation. Objectives:

• Understand different conflict analysis tools (Pyramid, Onion, Conflict Tree).
• Develop essential skills for facilitating conflict resolution and reflective practice.
• Apply peacebuilding interventions using the "Peacebuilding Wheel" model.
• Examine strengths and limitations of various intervention models.

Course Content & Class Plan

• Week 1: Understanding Conflict: Theories of conflict, violence vs. conflict, community relations, and conflict transformation.
• Week 2: Tools for Conflict Analysis: Deep dive into analytical models including the Pyramid, Onion, Conflict Tree, and Timeline models.
• Week 3: Shame and Trauma: Understanding reintegrative vs. stigmatizing shame and the impact of trauma on conflict.
• Week 4: Peacebuilding Wheel: Exploration of Trauma Healing, Restorative Justice, Human Security, and Spirituality.
• Week 5: Nonviolent Communication & Active Listening: Developing emotional intelligence, empathy, and a reflective mindset.
• Week 6: Mediation and Negotiations: Theories and types of mediation and negotiation strategies.

Practical & Field Work (Experiential Learning)

• Mode of Delivery: Interactive Workshop comprising lectures, role-plays, and case studies.
• Methodology: The course relies heavily on experiential learning exercises and participatory methods.
• Class Limit: Class size is capped at 30 participants to ensure effective role-play and engagement.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Analyze conflicts using tools like the Onion and Conflict Tree models.
• Apply analytical tools to interpersonal and community case studies.
• Demonstrate reflective practice skills essential for conflict resolution.
• Design appropriate peacebuilding interventions for different conflict levels.

Target Audience

• Professionals in Policing and Justice Studies
• Community Leaders and Social Service Providers
• School Teachers, Educators, and Parents
• Youth & Outreach Workers
• Individuals interested in Social Science

Entry Requirements

• Academic: Open to all (No specific academic prerequisite mentioned).
• Interest: A strong interest in social justice and community peacebuilding.
• Age: Minimum 18 years.

Career Pathways

Completing this course supports progression into roles such as:

• Mediator / Arbitrator
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Peacebuilding Program Officer
• Restorative Justice Facilitator
• Social Worker

Tools & Resources

• Classroom: Multimedia setup for case study videos.
• Materials: Reading materials (Fisher, Braithwaite, Rosenberg).
• Visual Aids: Whiteboard/Flipcharts for mapping conflict trees.

Assessment Criteria

• Participation & Role-Play (40%): Engagement in experiential exercises.
• Case Study Analysis (30%): Applying tools to a real-world conflict scenario.
• Reflective Journal/Quiz (30%): Understanding of core concepts.

Tentative Course Fee

• Daffodil Students: BDT 1,500
• Non-Daffodil Participants: BDT 2,500 (This is a promotional offer)

Course Overview

Restorative Justice: A Relational Framework of Justice in Bangladesh

⏱ Duration: 12 Hours (Total) | 6 Lectures (2 Hours each)

Instructor

• Lead Instructor: Dr. Muhammad Asadullah
• Affiliation: Visiting Professor, Dept. of Law, DIU; Associate Professor, Justice Studies, University of Regina, Canada.
• Distinctions: Recipient of 2024 CTL Teaching Award, President’s Teaching Scholar, and Best Paper Prize from the European Society of Criminology.

Course Description 

This introductory course offers a brief history and key themes of Restorative Justice (RJ), positioning it as a paradigm shift from traditional punitive justice. It critically examines the values, principles, and practices of RJ, exploring major themes such as relationship building and community strengthening in detail.

Evidence of Demand

• Global Phenomenon: Restorative Justice (RJ) is now used in over 100 countries to address the deeper aspects of crime and conflict.
• Critical Need in Bangladesh: There is a critical need for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to support Village Courts, Indigenous justice systems, and community policing.
• Professional Skill Gap: Legal professionals, NGO workers, and community leaders increasingly require skills to facilitate justice that focuses on healing and relationship building rather than just punishment.

Purpose and Objectives 

This course aims to introduce the history, values, and principles of Restorative Justice. Objectives:

• Critically examine RJ values like respect, humility, and responsibility.
• Explore the role of RJ in building relationships and strengthening communities.
• Provide a framework to apply RJ lenses to day-to-day conflicts and macro-level social changes.

Course Content & Class Plan

• Module 1: Why does this matter? (RJ as a paradigm shift, Notion of conflict).
• Module 2: What is it? (Definition, Values: Respect, Humility, Responsibility).
• Module 3: Does it work? (Evidence, Measuring success, Peacemaking circles, Victim-offender mediation).
• Module 4: Building Relationships (Relational theory of justice).
• Module 5: Building Community (Role of community in resolving conflicts).
• Module 6: Implementation (RJ in day-to-day life, Living restoratively).

Practical & Field Work

• Interactive Delivery: The course utilizes an interactive mode comprising lectures, experiential learning exercises, and role-plays.
• Case Analysis: Students will apply RJ principles to specific real-world scenarios through final case analysis.

Learning Outcomes Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Explain the history and key concepts of Restorative Justice.
• Articulate the core values and principles of RJ.
• Identify various RJ practices within the Bangladesh context (Village Courts/Indigenous).
• Apply the Restorative Justice lens to personal and professional life.

Target Audience

• Law Students and Legal Professionals.
• NGO Workers and Human Rights Activists.
• Police Officers and Village Court Officials.
• Social Workers and Community Leaders.
• Anyone interested in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Entry Requirements

• Academic: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or Bachelor’s degree (ongoing/completed).
• Interest: Interest in social justice and community service.
• Age: Minimum 18 Years.

Career Pathways After completing this course, learners may progress to roles such as:

• Mediator / Arbitrator
• Restorative Justice Facilitator
• Village Court Assistant
• NGO Program Officer (Human Rights/Justice)

Assessment Criteria

• Worksheets & Reflections (40%): Weekly submission based on readings.
• Participation (30%): Engagement in role-plays and discussions.
• Final Case Analysis (30%): Applying RJ principles to a specific scenario.

Resource Requirements

• Materials: Reading materials (Fisher, Zehr, Braithwaite) and handouts for worksheets.
• Facilities: Multimedia classroom.

Tentative Course Fee

• Daffodil Students: BDT 1,500
• Non-Daffodil Participants: BDT 2,500 (This is a promotional offer).

Course Overview

Microeconomic Principles for Everyday Decision-Making 

⏱ Duration: 14 hrs. | Mode of Delivery: Hybrid  

Instructor(s): 

1. Sunjida Khan: Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh; Ph.D Researcher, M.Sc in Economics.
2. Israt Hossain: Director, SANEM, Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.S.S in Economics.   

Course Description 

This course focuses on foundational microeconomic principles and their practical applications in everyday decision-making. Participants will learn to evaluate trade-offs, apply marginal analysis, and recognize the role of incentives to optimize resource allocation and outcomes. By understanding and responding to microeconomic trends, participants can make informed choices that enhance competitiveness and profitability in personal and professional contexts.

Evidence of Demand

• Microeconomics principles are highly relevant and significant in business decisions.
• Companies like Apple Inc. utilize the elasticity of demand to price products at a premium, maintaining strong demand through brand reputation and perceived quality.
• Walmart's strategy of everyday low prices is based on understanding customer price sensitivity, which attracts a large volume of customers and achieves economies of scale.
• By understanding and responding to microeconomic trends, companies can make informed decisions that enhance their competitiveness and profitability.

Purpose and Objectives Purpose: To understand foundational microeconomic principles and their practical applications. 

Objectives:

• Learn to make better choices by evaluating trade-offs and opportunity costs.
• Apply marginal analysis to optimize resource allocation and outcomes.
• Recognize the role of incentives in shaping decisions and behaviors.
• Generate confidence in using economic reasoning in everyday situations.

Course Content & Class Plan (Modules)

• Module 1: Introduction to Microeconomic Thinking: What is microeconomics? Scarcity, choice, and the allocation of resources.
• Module 2: Opportunity Cost and Trade-Offs: Evaluating alternatives and the cost of foregone choices. Practical examples in time management, budgeting, and career decisions.
• Module 3: Incentives and Decision-Making: How incentives shape behavior in households, businesses, and markets.
• Module 4: Marginal Analysis: Thinking on the Margin: Understanding marginal costs and benefits. Applying marginal analysis to personal and professional decisions.
• Module 5: Supply and Demand in Everyday Life: How markets function and prices are determined. Practical examples: Shopping decisions, energy consumption, and housing choices.
• Module 6: Game Theory and Strategic Decision-Making: Basics of strategic interaction and decision-making. Examples: Negotiations, conflict resolution, and competitive scenarios.
• Module 7: Behavioral Economics and Everyday Biases: Recognizing and addressing biases in decision-making. Nudges and behavioral strategies for better choices.

Practical & Field Work

• Case Studies: Analyzing incentives in personal savings, healthy lifestyle choices, and workplace productivity.
• Practical Examples: Applying concepts to time management, budgeting, career decisions, shopping, energy consumption, and housing choices.
• Strategic Scenarios: Exploring game theory through negotiations, conflict resolution, and competitive interactions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Make informed decisions in budgeting, career planning, and time management.
• Improve personal financial literacy and strategic thinking skills.
• Develop a strong foundation in microeconomic reasoning applicable across various domains.
• Gain a recognized credential to demonstrate your decision-making acumen.

Target Audience & Requirements

Target Audience:

• Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, and Professionals.

Entry Requirements:

• Potential participants who are interested in understanding the economics to make business decisions behind everyday choices.
• Minimum Educational Qualification: HSC.
• Minimum Age: 20 years or above.

Career Pathways

• Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner.
• Policy Analyst.
• Financial Analyst.
• Product Manager.

Tools & Resources

• Text book.
• Google information for any contemporary issues and examples.

Assessment Criteria

• Quizzes.
• Assignment/Project.

Financial Information

• Tentative Course Fee: 1500 BDT

Course Overview

Microservices Architecture with Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes

⏱ Duration: 40–45 Contact Hours | Mode of Delivery: Blended (Hands-on Lab + Video Tutorials)

Instructor(s):

Md. Jahidul Alam: Industry Expert, Lecturer, Advisor, Dev Wing, CPC, DIU, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Daffodil International University.
Zannatul Mawa Koli: Lecturer, Advisor, Research Wing, GCPC, DIU, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Daffodil International University.

Course Description

This course focuses on modern Microservices Architecture and Cloud-native application development using Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes. Participants will learn how to design, build, secure, containerize, and deploy scalable distributed systems following current industry standards. Through hands-on projects and real-world implementation practices, learners will gain expertise in REST APIs, Service Discovery, API Gateway, Spring Security, Dockerization, Kubernetes orchestration, and CI/CD automation for enterprise-grade backend systems.

Evidence of Demand

Modern software industries are rapidly shifting from Monolithic systems to Microservices Architecture to improve scalability, maintainability, and deployment flexibility. Global technology companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, Uber, and local tech leaders such as Pathao and bKash actively seek engineers skilled in Distributed Systems, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.

Organizations require professionals who can develop cloud-native applications, automate deployments, and manage scalable backend infrastructures efficiently. Expertise in Microservices and container orchestration has become one of the most in-demand skills in modern software engineering and cloud computing industries.

Purpose and Objectives

Purpose: To develop skilled Backend and DevOps Engineers capable of designing and deploying scalable Microservices-based applications using modern cloud-native technologies.

Objectives:

• Learn to build RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot.

• Understand Microservices Architecture patterns including Service Discovery and API Gateway.

• Implement secure authentication and authorization using Spring Security and OAuth2/Auth0.

• Containerize applications using Docker and Docker Compose.

• Deploy and orchestrate Microservices using Kubernetes.

• Automate testing, deployment, and monitoring through CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.

Course Content & Class Plan (Modules)

Module 1: Introduction to Microservices and Spring Boot
Understanding Microservices Architecture, Spring Boot fundamentals, Dependency Injection, and project setup.

Module 2: RESTful Web Services with Spring Boot
Creating REST APIs, request handling, exception management, API versioning, and content negotiation.

Module 3: Spring Data JPA and Database Integration
Working with JPA, MySQL integration, CRUD operations, and data persistence.

Module 4: Microservices Implementation
Service Registry (Eureka), Config Server, Feign Client, API communication, and distributed logging.

Module 5: API Gateway and Resilience Patterns
Implementing API Gateway, Circuit Breaker, Rate Limiting, and fault tolerance using Resilience4j.

Module 6: Security in Microservices
Spring Security, OAuth2, Auth0/Okta integration, authentication, authorization, and token management.

Module 7: Unit Testing and Quality Assurance
Mockito testing, Controller testing, assertions, mocking, and test coverage analysis.

Module 8: Docker and Containerization
Docker fundamentals, image building, containerization, Docker Compose, and debugging containers.

Module 9: Kubernetes and Cloud Deployment (Optional/According to Scope)
Kubernetes architecture, deployment, services, ingress, namespaces, StatefulSets, and cluster management.

Module 10: CI/CD Pipeline Implementation (Optional/According to Scope)
Jenkins pipelines, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), SonarQube integration, automated deployment, and DevOps workflow.

Practical & Field Work

• Building real-world Microservices-based backend applications.

• Developing Product, Order, and Payment Services with API communication.

• Containerizing applications using Docker and Docker Compose.

• Implementing distributed logging and monitoring using Zipkin.

• Deploying applications into Kubernetes clusters.

• Creating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Google Cloud Platform.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Design and develop scalable Microservices-based applications.

• Build secure REST APIs using Spring Boot and Spring Security.

• Implement Service Discovery, API Gateway, and distributed communication.

• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Automate software deployment using CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Gain industry-ready backend engineering and cloud-native development skills.

Target Audience & Requirements

Target Audience:

• 3rd/4th Year SWE/CSE Students

• Backend Developers

• DevOps Enthusiasts

• Software Engineers interested in Cloud-native technologies

Entry Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

• Understanding of Web/HTTP concepts.

• Minimum Age: 18 years or above.

Career Pathways

• Backend Developer

• Microservices Engineer

• DevOps Engineer

• Software Architect

• Cloud Engineer

Tools & Resources

• Spring Boot 3

• Docker & Docker Compose

• Kubernetes (Minikube & kubectl)

• IntelliJ IDEA

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Jenkins

• MySQL & Redis

Assessment Criteria

• Class Attendance

• MCQ Assessments

• Final Project/Implementation Task

Financial Information

Tentative Course Fee:
Regular Price: 6000 BDT
Early Bird Offer (Before 20 May 2026): 3500 BDT