LEAD Academy has announced the launch of its Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Human Resource Management (PGD-AHRM), a practice-oriented professional programme designed to bridge the gap between academic HR education and real-world industry requirements in Bangladesh.

In an increasingly competitive corporate environment, organisations are seeking HR professionals who can move beyond theoretical knowledge and effectively manage labour law implementation, industrial relations, performance management systems, HR analytics, compliance, and strategic workforce planning. However, despite holding BBA or MBA degrees in Human Resource Management, many professionals lack adequate hands-on exposure in these critical areas.

The newly introduced PGD-AHRM aims to address this challenge directly. Unlike conventional academic programmes, the diploma follows a fully applied, industry-driven approach, focusing on real-life corporate practices, documentation, policy formulation, case handling, and strategic HR execution aligned with business objectives.

LEAD Academy said the programme has been developed in close alignment with current industry needs and has already received endorsement from more than 40 HR professionals from various sectors. The academy is also supported by several leading recruiters in the country, reinforcing its position as a professional learning platform.

The diploma will be delivered by a panel of senior HR practitioners who currently hold leadership roles in reputable local and multinational organisations. Through their direct industry involvement, participants will gain practical insights into HR operations in real organisational settings, rather than purely academic frameworks.

According to LEAD Academy, the PGD-AHRM is particularly suitable for early- to mid-career HR professionals seeking career progression, professionals transitioning into HR from other disciplines, and practitioners preparing for leadership roles such as HR business partner or HR director.

Commenting on the initiative, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ashfaq Zaman said, ‘Our objective goes beyond issuing certificates. We aim to develop HR leaders who can contribute meaningfully to strategic business decision-making. That is why we have engaged some of the country’s leading HR professionals as faculty for this programme.’

With the launch, LEAD Academy reiterated its commitment to developing future-ready professionals by offering industry-relevant, applied, and outcome-driven education aligned with the evolving demands of the modern workplace.

For more information, interested candidates can visit LEAD Academy’s official platforms.