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:

1. 1. Identify components of substations & generators.
   2. Understand single-line diagrams (SLD) & switch gears.
   3. Routine inspection, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Substation and Generator.
   4. Troubleshoot of Substation and Generator.
   5. Follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and logout and tag out (LOTO) procedures.
   6. Different type of test of substation and generating station.
   7. Substation load distribution and Power Factor Correction.

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

1. B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Completed or currently pursuing, Level 2–Level 4)
2. Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Power).
3. Technician with industrial experience (Educational qualification be flexible).

Progression Pathway

After completing this micro-credential, learners may:

1. Assistant Engineer.(Substation and generating station)
2. Maintenance Engineer. (Manufacturing (FMCG), Footwear, Textile).
3. Assistant Safety Engineer. (Industries, Constructions)
4. Service Engineer. (Substation and generator Supply Company)
5. Project Engineer. (Constructions Projects, Architecture Firm, Engineering Firms, Interior Design)
6. Sir/Technical Support Assistant (Diesel Generator).

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 2,500/-
• Non-Daffodil Students: Tk 3,000/- (60% Discount Promotional Offer)

Course Overview

From Leaf to Cup: Tea Processing, Quality and Industrial Practices 

Instructor(s):

• Md. Habibur Rahman: BSc in Food Engineering and Tea Technology (SUST, Sylhet)
  MSc in Nutrition and Food Science (University of South Asia, Banani, Dhaka)
  MBA in Supply Chain Management (BUP, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka)
  About 12 years of experience in the tea industry (MM Ispahani Tea Ltd., BRAC
  Tea Estates Ltd., City Group Tea Estates Ltd., ACME Consumer Products Ltd. -
  Tea & beverage Unit, Kazi & Kazi Tea estate Ltd.)

• Dr. Atiqual Islam: Assistant Professor & Associate Head, Daffodil International University
  PhD and Postdoc – South Korea
  (Analytical chemistry, Chromatographic method development)
  Profile: https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/nfe/atiqual.html

• Dr. Md. Al Mamunur Rashid: Assistant Professor, Daffodil International University
  PhD and Postdoc – South Korea
  (Food Chemistry, Nutrition, Computational Chemistry, Polymerization)
  Profile: https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/nfe/mamunur.html

• Md. Monirujjaman: Lecturer (Senior Scale), Daffodil International University
  B.Sc. & M.S in Food Engineering (Food Engineering, Bioactive Compound Extraction, Sustainable Food
  Processing)
  Profile: https://faculty.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/profile/nfe/monirujjaman.html

Duration: 16 Hours 

Delivery Mode: Blended: In-person and online, site visit | Class Size: 20 

Course Description

This course integrates industry-based knowledge with academic learning, offering practical insights into tea manufacturing, quality management, and product innovation.

It is designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical industry requirements, supporting entrepreneurship and value-added tea businesses.

Evidence of Demand

The global tea industry is rapidly evolving with increasing demand for premium, specialty, and functional tea products. As a key tea-producing country, Bangladesh has strong potential in both domestic and export markets, yet faces a shortage of skilled professionals in tea processing, quality assurance, and value addition. At the same time, a gap persists between academic knowledge and practical industry requirements, limiting employability and productivity.

This micro-credential course aims to bridge that gap by integrating industry-based knowledge with academic learning, offering practical insights into tea manufacturing, quality management, and product innovation. It will also support entrepreneurship and value-added tea businesses. By developing industry-ready skills, the course will enhance competitiveness, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to the overall growth of the tea sector. 

Course Objectives

• Specific: Enable learners to understand and apply modern tea processing techniques, including withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, and packaging.

• Measurable: Ensure learners can perform quality assessment and tea tasting for at least three types of tea and evaluate their quality using industry standards.

• Achievable: Equip learners with practical skills in tea blending, cost control, and inventory management through hands-on exercises and case studies.

• Relevant: Prepare learners for employment or entrepreneurship in tea estates, beverage industries, and tea-based businesses by providing industry-relevant knowledge.

• Time-bound: By the end of the course, learners will demonstrate proficiency in tea production operations, quality assurance practices, and value-added product development through assessments and practical projects. 

Course Content & Class Plan (Modules)

1. Introduction to the tea industry, course guidelines, global and Bangladesh tea sector overview, Q/A

2. Tea plant, cultivation practices, plucking methods, types of tea (black, green, oolong, white), Q/A

3.  Withering process, rolling and CTC method, fermentation (oxidation) principles, processing parameters

4.  Drying and firing techniques, grading and sorting, packaging methods, storage conditions

5.  Tea quality parameters, liquor characteristics, aroma and flavor, tea tasting techniques, sensory evaluation

6. Chemical composition of tea, quality indicators, basic laboratory analysis, Q/A

7. Tea blending techniques, specialty and functional tea, product development concepts

8. Industrial tea processing workflow, factory operations, cost control, inventory management

9. Quality assurance systems (GMP, HACCP basics), hygiene and safety in tea industry

10.  Tea business opportunities, branding and marketing strategies, export potential and regulations

11.  Case study on tea processing and quality control, problem-solving session

12. Tea tasting session (minimum three types), practical evaluation and data recording

13. Development of value-added tea product, group project work, presentation

14.  Industry visit (tea factory) / virtual tour, observation and report preparation

15. Final assessment: practical, project presentation, viva 

Learning Outcomes

They will learn to

1. Demonstrate tea processing techniques (withering, rolling, fermentation, drying) through practical application

2. Evaluate tea quality using standard sensory parameters (color, aroma, flavor, liquor) for at least three tea types

3. Apply basic quality control and safety principles (GMP, HACCP) in tea production

4. Develop a value-added tea product and perform basic blending

5. Analyze tea processing operations and prepare a brief technical or business report 

Target Audience & Requirements

Students (graduate/undergraduate) of Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, professionals, and entrepreneurs. 

Career Pathways

1. Higher studies in Food Engineering, Food Technology, Nutrition, or Beverage Science

2. Entry- to mid-level roles in the tea and beverage industries (processing, quality control, production)

3. Internship and industrial training in tea estates and tea processing factories

4. Career as a sensory evaluator or tea quality analyst

5. Entrepreneurship in tea-based businesses (tea blending, specialty tea, tea cafés, value-added products 

Tools & Resources

1. Tea processing equipment

2.  Sensory evaluation setup

3.  Basic lab facilities

4. Classroom & multimedia support

5. Learning materials & LMS

6. Industry visit/virtual tour

7. Safety and hygiene items 

Assessment Criteria

1. Quizzes,

2. Project work

3. Report writing

4. Viva 

Certification

Awarded a Certificate of Completion by the DIU Micro-Credentials Academy.

Financial Information

• Tentative Course Fee: 2,500 BDT

Course Overview

AI-Driven UI/UX & Product Design Career Track

⏱ Duration: Approx. 24 Weeks | 72 Contact Hours (48 Classes × 1.5 Hours; 2 Classes per Week on Monday & Thursday at 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM) | Mode: Online

Instructor

• Ayesha Siddika, Assistant Professor, Department of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University (DIU), and PhD Researcher in Computer Science and Engineering.
• Imam Hossain, Lead Software Engineer (Exoveon Limited), PMP-Certified IT Leader, Technology Consultant, and PhD Researcher in AI-based Software Testing.
• Sohanul Habib, Senior UI/UX & Product Designer with 8+ years of industry experience in SaaS, fintech, enterprise, and digital product design.

Course Description

This career-track micro-credential course equips learners with practical, job-oriented UI/UX and Product Design skills spanning the complete digital product lifecycle—from problem framing and generative UX research through responsive interface design, scalable design systems, AI-assisted prototyping, usability evaluation, and developer handoff. Divided into two comprehensive levels (UI Design Foundation and Product Design & UX Professional), the course emphasizes hands-on Figma execution, evidence-based design decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and building portfolio-ready product case studies.

Evidence of Demand 

Digital product design increasingly requires professionals who can integrate interface design, user research, accessibility, prototyping, design systems, developer collaboration, and AI-assisted workflows. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 7% employment growth for web developers and digital designers from 2024 to 2034, creating approximately 14,500 openings annually. Furthermore, the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies creative thinking (57%), technological literacy (51%), empathy and active listening (50%), AI and big data (45%), and design and user experience (25%) among core employer-demanded skills. Evolving industry standards—including W3C WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines and Figma's Variables, Dev Mode, Figma Make, and MCP workflows—further drive the need for structured training in AI-integrated product design and design-to-development collaboration.

Purpose and Objectives

This course aims to:

• Equip learners with practical, job-oriented UI/UX and Product Design skills from problem framing and research through responsive interface design and developer handoff.
• Build advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, variants, Auto Layout, variables, design tokens, and interactive prototyping.
• Integrate WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, visual design principles, and scalable atomic design systems into real-world workflows.
• Train participants in AI-assisted product design, prompt engineering for designers, and MCP-enabled functional prototyping.
• Guide learners through generative and evaluative UX research, product strategy, usability testing, and three collaborative case studies to build an industry-ready portfolio.

Course Content

Level 1 – UI Design Foundation (26 Classes)

• Module 1: Orientation, UI/UX Foundations & Figma Basics (4 Classes) – Figma setup, Education plan, workspace structure; UI vs. UX vs. graphic design, designer roles; UX Honeycomb, Human-Centered Design (HCD); product types (mobile, web, SaaS) and AI landscape.
• Module 2: Practical UI Analysis & Accessibility (2 Classes) – Real-life UI analysis, structured interface recreation, and WCAG 2.2 foundations (contrast, readability, focus, target size, labels, accessible interaction).
• Module 3: Problem Solving, IA & Wireframing (4 Classes) – Problem framing, brainstorming, affinity mapping; card sorting, Information Architecture (IA), sitemaps, user flows; low-, mid-, and high-fidelity wireframing for mobile and web.
• Module 4: Visual Design Foundations & Product Process (4 Classes) – Color theory (60-30-10 rule, gradients, color-blindness considerations); typography scales and hierarchy; shadows, elevation, spacing, Golden Ratio; Double Diamond process, Agile vs. Waterfall, and dashboard practice.
• Module 5: Components, Variants & Interactive Prototyping (2 Classes) – Reusable components, properties, states, advanced variants, interactive components, and complex prototyping.
• Module 6: Auto Layout, Responsive Design & Grid Systems (4 Classes) – Auto Layout fundamentals and nested patterns; responsive web/mobile breakpoints, adaptive interfaces, grid systems, and layout constraints.
• Module 7: Variables, Design Systems & Developer Handoff (6 Classes) – Figma Variables and Tokens (types, collections, aliases, modes for color, type, spacing, themes, localization); atomic design systems, documentation, governance; Team Libraries; Dev Mode, annotations, specs, and developer handoff.

Level 2 – Product Design & UX Professional (22 Classes)

• Module 8: AI-Assisted Product Design & Prompting (3 Classes) – AI fundamentals, responsible AI use, AI agents, prompt engineering for designers; Figma Make / Figma AI and MCP-enabled workflows for ideation and functional prototyping.
• Module 9: Generative UX Research, Persona & Storyboarding (3 Classes) – Research planning (interviews, surveys, question design); research synthesis, user personas, empathy mapping, storyboarding, and insight communication.
• Module 10: Product Strategy & Prioritization (2 Classes) – Competitor/comparative analysis, SWOT, opportunity mapping; Kano Model, MoSCoW prioritization, user journeys, and feature definition.
• Module 11: UX Laws, Evaluation & Experimentation (4 Classes) – Core UX laws and cognitive principles; quantitative vs. qualitative and generative vs. evaluative research; usability testing, heuristic and accessibility evaluation; A/B testing, analytics, and research reporting.
• Module 12: Collaborative Product Projects & Case Studies (6 Classes) – Execution of three end-to-end Group Projects (2 classes each) covering topic selection, teamwork, design execution, presentation, and structured critique.
• Module 13: Portfolio, Career & Freelancing Preparation (4 Classes) – Portfolio and case-study storytelling; CV, LinkedIn, interview prep, and design challenge guidance; freelancing profiles, proposals, pricing, client communication, and final portfolio QA.

Practical 

• Interface Recreation & Responsive Wireframing: Hands-on UI analysis, WCAG 2.2 accessibility auditing, information architecture mapping, and multi-device wireframing.
• Design System & Token Architecture: Building scalable component libraries with Figma Variables, multi-mode tokens (light/dark/localization), Auto Layout, and Dev Mode handoff specs.
• AI-Assisted Functional Prototyping: Utilizing prompt engineering, Figma Make/AI, and MCP workflows to generate, critique, and iterate interactive product concepts.
• UX Research & Usability Testing Labs: Conducting user interviews, synthesizing personas, applying Kano/MoSCoW prioritization, running heuristic/usability evaluations, and executing three collaborative product case studies.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Translate real product problems into information architecture, user flows, wireframes, responsive high-fidelity interfaces, and interactive prototypes.
• Use Figma professionally, including components, variants, Auto Layout, grids, variables, tokens, modes, libraries, and advanced prototyping.
• Apply visual-design fundamentals and WCAG 2.2 accessibility principles to create clearer, more inclusive interfaces.
• Build scalable design systems and prepare professional design-to-development handoff using Dev Mode, specifications, and reusable system assets.
• Plan and synthesize UX research, prioritize product opportunities, and evaluate designs through heuristics, usability testing, A/B testing, accessibility checks, surveys, and analytics.
• Use AI-assisted design and prompting workflows responsibly for research support, ideation, prototyping, critique, and iteration.
• Produce collaborative product case studies and a portfolio-ready body of work for UI/UX, Product Design, internship, freelance, or junior-role opportunities.

Target Audience & Requirements

• Target Audience:
• Aspiring UI/UX and Product Designers.
• Graphic or web designers looking to upskill.
• CS/IT or business students.
• Freelancers and professionals transitioning into digital product design.
• Entry Requirements:
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• No prior UI/UX experience is necessary; familiarity with web or mobile applications and basic English is recommended.
• Minimum Age: 16 Years.

Career Pathways

After completing this micro-credential, learners may:

• Work in junior UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, UX Researcher, or Interaction Designer roles, as well as internships and global freelance positions.
• Progress to advanced specializations in Product Design, UX Research, Interaction/Motion Design, Design Systems Architecture, Product Strategy, and Frontend Collaboration.

Tools & Resources

• Facilities & Equipment:
• Laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet connectivity.
• Presentation display/projector and digital whiteboard for collaborative critiques.
• Tools, Instruments & Software:
• Figma account (Education plan where eligible), including Figma Variables, Dev Mode, and Team Libraries.
• AI-assisted design tools (Figma Make / Figma AI, MCP-enabled workflows, and approved generative AI prompting tools).
• Modern web browser.
• Learning Materials:
• W3C WCAG 2.2 accessibility documentation, Figma Learn/Developer Docs, UX research templates, design system checklists, and case-study portfolio guides.

Assessment Criteria

• UI/UX Foundations, Problem Solving & Practical UI Tasks (Classes 1–10) – 10%
• Visual Design, Components, Auto Layout & Responsive Design (Classes 11–20) – 20%
• Variables, Tokens, Design Systems & Developer Handoff (Classes 21–26) – 15%
• AI-Assisted Product Design & Functional Prototyping (Classes 27–29) – 10%
• UX Research, Persona, Storyboard & Product Prioritization (Classes 30–34) – 15%
• UX Laws, Usability, Heuristics, Accessibility & Experimentation (Classes 35–38) – 10%
• Three Collaborative Product Projects & Case Studies (Classes 39–44) – 15%
• Portfolio, Career/Freelancing Readiness, Final Presentation & QA (Classes 45–48) – 5%

Financial Information, Remuneration & Certification

• Tentative Course Fee: BDT 5,000
• Certification: Micro-Credential Certificate issued by DIU Micro-Credentials Academy (DIU-MCA) upon successful completion of course assessments.