DSHE orders cybersecurity training for secondary teachers
DSHE orders cybersecurity training for secondary teachers as part of a new online professional-development requirement for Bangladesh’s secondary-level
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DSHE Orders Cybersecurity Training for Secondary Teachers
Thebangladaily.com – DSHE orders cybersecurity training for secondary teachers as part of a new online professional-development requirement for Bangladesh’s secondary-level educators. Teachers have been instructed to complete the course and obtain a certificate by September 30 through the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education’s official online system.
The programme reflects the growing importance of digital safety in education, where teachers and students increasingly use internet-based resources, online platforms and digital communication. By requiring participation, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education aims to strengthen teachers’ understanding of cybersecurity-related issues in their professional and classroom activities.
Teachers must use their PDS IDs
Secondary teachers will access the cybersecurity training through the DSHE online portal by using their own PDS IDs. The use of those IDs connects the course to the directorate’s established teacher-access process and allows participants to complete the required learning through the official platform.
Teachers should ensure that they can access their PDS accounts before beginning the training. Completing the course involves more than opening the materials, as all required modules and the final classroom-based activity must be finished before a certificate can be downloaded.
Six Online Modules and a Student Activity
The training course includes six modules focused on cybersecurity learning. Participants must complete every module to meet the requirement set by DSHE. The course is designed to provide a structured online learning route for teachers at the secondary level.
The final module includes a practical requirement involving students. Teachers must conduct a classroom-related activity and submit photographs or video as documentation. This part of the programme links the online training with classroom engagement and requires teachers to demonstrate participation beyond the digital modules.
Because the activity must involve students, teachers may need to plan it alongside their regular class schedule. They should also allow time to collect the required visual documentation after the activity has been completed.
Certificate Available After Full Completion
A certificate will be available only after a teacher completes all six modules and fulfils the classroom activity requirement. The certificate will carry the signatures of the directors general of DSHE and the National Academy for Educational Management, also known as NAEM.
This means teachers should not leave the practical task until the last moment. Finishing the online lessons alone will not be enough to receive the certificate if the student-involved activity and its photographs or video have not been submitted.
UNICEF Provides Technical Assistance
DSHE issued its notice on Tuesday, September 8, and made the training publicly available. UNICEF provided technical assistance for the programme, which has been introduced to support the professional knowledge of secondary-level teachers.
Cybersecurity awareness is increasingly relevant in schools as educational work expands across digital tools and online spaces. The training can help teachers better understand safer online behaviour, responsible use of digital platforms and the importance of protecting information in education-related settings.
For teachers, this knowledge may be useful in both their own work and their interactions with students. The required classroom activity also gives educators an opportunity to involve learners in cybersecurity-related awareness through a practical educational exercise.
What Secondary Teachers Need to Do
To comply with the DSHE orders cybersecurity training for secondary teachers requirement, participants need to log in with their PDS IDs, complete the six online modules, conduct the required student activity and submit the requested photographs or video. All requirements must be completed by September 30.
The programme establishes a common professional-learning expectation for teachers across the secondary level. Its combination of online coursework and a classroom task is intended to connect teacher development with student participation in cybersecurity learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must complete the DSHE cybersecurity course?
The requirement applies to secondary-level teachers who have been instructed by DSHE to complete the online cybersecurity training and obtain a certificate.
What is the deadline for completing the course?
Teachers must complete the training and meet the certification requirements by September 30.
How many modules are included in the training?
The cybersecurity course contains six modules. Teachers must complete all of them before they can receive a certificate.
Is completing the online modules enough to receive the certificate?
No. Teachers must also conduct a classroom-related activity involving students and submit photographs or video of that activity.
How can teachers access the programme?
Teachers are required to use their own PDS IDs to access and complete the training through the DSHE online portal.
