About Us - SSD Academy

Who We Are

Founded in 2023, Step-Up Skill Development Academy (SSD Academy) is a dynamic and forward-thinking training institution committed to empowering youth and underprivileged communities through industry-relevant skill development programs

As a government-affiliated and compliance-certified organization, SSD Academy operates as a Registered Training Organization (RTO) under Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) and as a Skills Training Provider (STP) under the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA)

With over 3,290+ trained individuals, 25+ skilled professionals, and a growing network of 9 branches, SSD Academy is building a resilient and skilled workforce aligned with both local and global labor market demands

Our training portfolio includes:

IT & Professional Courses
Technical & Vocational Trades
Digital Marketing & Freelancing
Software & Website Development
Electrical, Mechanical & Construction Trades
Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Programs

Beyond training, SSD Academy actively collaborates with government agencies, NGOs, and international development partners to strengthen livelihoods and promote economic resilience across Cox’s Bazar and surrounding regions

Step Up Skills. Step Into the Future.

Government-Affiliated & Compliance-Certified Training Institute
Registered with BTEB (RTO) & NSDA (STP)
3,290+ Individuals Successfully Trained
9 Branches Across Cox’s Bazar Region
1,631+ Beneficiaries Through Development Projects
Industry-Aligned Technical & Vocational Programs

Vision, Mission & Values

What drives SSD Academy and shapes our decisions every day.

Our Vision

To establish SSD Academy as a trusted center of excellence in skill development, fostering employment, entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and sustainable national development through quality training and strong partnerships

We envision socio-economic transformation through multidimensional skill development that ensures individual growth while contributing to community and national progress

Our Mission

Empower youth through comprehensive, industry-aligned skill development.
Enhance self-reliance through practical and technical training.
Support socio-economic upliftment of underprivileged communities.
Promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in all operations.
Collaborate with public and private institutions to maximize impact

Our Values

Empowerment: Enabling individuals to become self-reliant and confident.
Integrity: Maintaining transparency and accountability.
Excellence: Delivering high-quality training aligned with national standards.
Inclusion: Supporting marginalized and host communities.
Sustainability: Contributing to long-term national development.

ZIABUL HAQUE (ZIA)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Message from the CEO

Dear Students, Partners, and Community Members,Sustainable development is not achieved through charity alone it is achieved by empowering people with skills, confidence, and opportunity. At Step-Up Skill Development Acad......

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Legal Status and Certification

SSD Academy is a legally registered Skill Development Training Institute operating with full compliance and authorization

Affiliations & Registration:

Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) – Registered Training Organization (RTO)
National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) – Skills Training Provider (STP)
Institute Codes: Cox's Bazar Branch
- BTEB RTO – 74099
- NSDA STP – STP-COX-001321
Institute Codes: Moheshkhali Branch
- BTEB RTO – 74099
- NSDA STP – STP-COX-001321

Legal Credentials:

Valid Trade License
TIN Certificate
VAT Certificate
Authorized Company Bank Account

These credentials ensure that all training and certification programs are credible, recognized, and aligned with national competency frameworks.

Management and Advisory Team

A collaborative leadership team bringing together academic, industry, and community perspectives.

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ZIABUL HAQUE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

As the Chief Executive Officer of SSD Academy, I lead the organization’s vision and strategy, working to expand opportunities and create meaningful impact through education and skill development.

Khaled Mosaraf

Chief Operating Officer (COO) and TVET Expert

As Chief Operating Officer and TVET Expert, he oversees all operational activities of SSD Academy, ensuring the effective management of academic and administrative functions. He is responsible for managing the academy’s overall operations, including regular classes, training programs, project implementation, and organizational development to ensure quality education and efficient performance.

With over six years of experience in the IT sector and an academic background in Computer Science and Technology, he brings strong technical knowledge and practical expertise to technical and vocational education and training (TVET). He focuses on improving operational systems, enhancing learning environments, and ensuring effective program delivery.

Through strategic planning, team coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives, he plays a key role in strengthening the academy’s performance and supporting sustainable growth.

Eng. K. M. Shakib Ullah

HR and Account Officer

At SSD Academy, our Human Resources and Accounts departments ensure professionalism, transparency, and organizational stability.

Human Resources Officer
The HR Officer is responsible for recruitment, staff development, policy implementation, and compliance. The role ensures a motivated, skilled, and performance-driven team aligned with the Academy’s mission and values while promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.

Accounts Officer
The Accounts Officer manages financial records, budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance. By maintaining accurate accounts and ensuring transparent financial practices, the role supports institutional stability and sustainable growth.

Md. Adil

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

As Chief Development Officer, I lead strategic growth initiatives by building strong partnerships, expanding development opportunities, and driving sustainable impact for the organization.

Advisory Team (Preview)

Mohammad Jamal Uddin

Advisory Board Chair

As the Advisory Board Chair of SSD Academy, I am honored to support the academy’s vision of providing quality education, professional training, and skill development for future leaders. My role is to offer strategic guidance, share industry insights, and work closely with the leadership team to help SSD Academy grow as a trusted platform for learning and innovation.

I am committed to strengthening academic excellence, promoting practical and career-focused education, and building meaningful collaborations with industry experts, educational institutions, and global partners. Through the Advisory Board, I aim to contribute to the development of programs that empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in the modern world.

Abdul Mannan Akond

Project Coordinator – Digital Spaces for Dialogue

Human rights and development professional with over 20 years of experience implementing rights-based, conflict-sensitive, and inclusive development initiatives in complex humanitarian contexts in Bangladesh. Demonstrated expertise in youth engagement, digital dialogue, social accountability, and community-driven programming, with a strong focus on gender equality, participation, and ethical information ecosystems. Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder programmes, including government authorities, civil society organizations, and international partners, ensuring compliance with donor frameworks and operational standards.

Experienced in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evidence-based reporting, with a strong background in research, digital governance, and media literacy. Adept at leading field-oriented interventions, facilitating participatory approaches, and promoting accountability and sustainable impact among vulnerable and marginalized communities. Committed to advancing human rights, inclusive digital spaces, and community-led advocacy through innovative and collaborative programme delivery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator – Digital Spaces for Dialogue
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), Cox’s Bazar
September 2024 – Present
Program Manager
SSD Youth Foundation, Cox’s Bazar
September 2022 – Auguest 2024
Project Manager
Research Training and Management (RTM) International, Cox’s Bazar
May 2021 – Aug 2022
Area Manager- Civic Engagement
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)
Feb 2012 – Apr 2021

Md. Zillur Rahman

Development Project Management Specialist

Development professional with 9+ years of experience supporting inclusive and rights-based development initiatives in humanitarian and climate-vulnerable contexts in Bangladesh. Experienced in coordinating community-based programmes with a strong focus on gender equality, social inclusion, youth engagement, and strengthening grassroots institutions. Demonstrated ability to work with local CSOs, women- and youth-led groups, and government stakeholders to promote participatory approaches, accountability, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Committed to advancing gender-responsive climate resilience, human rights, and community-led advocacy through collaborative and field-oriented programme implementation. I have extensive experience in project planning, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination within UNDP-supported programmes. Proven ability to support government systems, develop work plans, track progress, and facilitate multi-stakeholder engagement aligned with national and donor frameworks.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coordinator (ISEC Project)
ISEC Project, UNDP Bangladesh
January 2025 – December 2025
Coordinator (Skills & Employment Generation)
Aspire to Innovate (a2i), UNDP Bangladesh
January 2024 – December 2024
Programme Assistant
UNDP Bangladesh
June 2020 – December 2023
Research Assistant
Access to Information (a2i) Programme-II, Prime Minister’s Office & UNDP Bangladesh
February 2017 – May 2020
Lecturer of Chemistry & English
Tongi Crystal College
November 2014 – November 2016

Nurul Islam

TVET & Skills Development | Training, Assessment & Monitoring | Curriculum Development | Youth Employment & Database Specialist | Tourism & Hospitality Sector Specialist

Development and TVET professional with 16 years of experience, including more than 10 years in the development sector, specializing in skills development, youth employment, livelihood programming, curriculum design, training management, and stakeholder coordination. Experience spans ADB-financed SICIP and SEIP initiatives, UNICEF Bangladesh, UCEP Bangladesh, BRAC Skills Development Programme, hospitality operations, and corporate sales. Proven record in job placement systems, curriculum and competency-based learning material development, training monitoring and assessment, database management, employer engagement, and second-chance education. Supported large-scale programs serving 10,000 trainees in the tourism and hospitality sector and 16,500 underprivileged youth and women annually through skills, entrepreneurship, and employment initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Coordinator, Job Placement & Database
Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP)
March 2025 - Present
Pre-vocational Curriculum Consultant
UNICEF Bangladesh (SKILFO Project)
April 2024 - March 2025
Assistant Coordinator, Training Monitoring and Assessment
SEIP Tourism & Hospitality Industry Skills Council Project
February 2022 - March 2024
Consultant
Team Associates
September 2021 - January 2022
Deputy Manager, Hospitality and Tourism Unit;
Deputy Manager/Acting Manager, Social Enterprise Development
UCEP Bangladesh
April 2019 - August 2021
Center in Charge / Senior Instructor, Hospitality and Tourism
BRAC Skills Development Programme
August 2016 - March 2019
Associate Member / Trainee, Food & Beverage Production
Le Méridien Dhaka
August 2015 - January 2016
Executive, Marketing and Sales
Global Business Associates Pvt. Ltd. (A sister concern of RAK Ceramics)
December 2010 - May 2015

CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENTS

Developed and edited competency-based learning materials and assessment tools for SEIP, KOICA-BEST,
and NSDA assignments.
Completed industrial bakery setup and training facilitation for the BRAC Rohingya project at Bhasan Char
in 2023.
Completed consultancy on cooking and bakery lab setup for the BRAC Skills Development Programme.
Successfully delivered UNICEF-SKILFO assignment covering course structure, competency standards, competency-based materials, logbook, trainer guide, session plan, and ToT facilitation.

Why Choose SSD Academy

Recognized & Certified Institution

Officially registered with BTEB and NSDA, ensuring nationally recognized training and assessment standards

Proven Track Record

3,290+ trained individuals
1,631+ beneficiaries trained under development projects
09+ corporate clients & development partners

Strong Development Partnerships

Collaborated with Shushilan, YPSA, UNDP, a2i, CCDB, Mukti Cox's Bazar, Songjog Foundation, RISDA Bangladesh, SSD Youth Foundation, ISISC and others on impactful skill development projects

Wide Training Portfolio

From IT and digital skills to electrical, construction, tailoring, driving, and entrepreneurship programs.

Community-Level Impact

9 branches across Cox’s Bazar region ensuring grassroots-level accessibility and inclusion

Skilled & Dedicated Team

Led by experienced professionals including Chairman, CEO, COO, development experts, and certified instructors

Holistic Approach

We focus not only on employment but also on leadership, social inclusion, and sustainable development.