About Us
Our Story, Mission & Vision
Who We Are?
In today’s rapidly changing digital age, staying relevant and moving your career forward requires the right, practical skills. Ilham International Academy is a forward-thinking educational initiative committed to building skilled, ethical, and media-literate citizens equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century. We believe that in this ocean of information, being able to separate fact from fiction is not just a basic skill — it is a major social responsibility.
Through ilhamintacademy.com, we have opened the door to world-class education for students from Dhaka to every corner of the globe. Our core mission goes beyond theory — through fully practical, live classes, we help every student build real, usable skills.
Our Journey
The spread of misinformation and fake news is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Research shows that false news spreads nearly 6 times faster than the truth. In this critical landscape, professional journalists, researchers, and everyday citizens alike need to know how to verify information. This is exactly where Ilham International Academy’s journey began.
We didn’t stop at fact-checking. Recognizing the growing importance of artificial intelligence and the value of the Turkish language for global communication, we shaped our curriculum around both. In a short span of time, we have successfully trained more than 250 students across 20+ countries, including Bangladesh.
Our Mission & Vision
Skill Development: Delivering the most in-demand skills in the global job market to students in a simple, accessible way.
Building Digital Trust: Creating a culture of accurate verification using OSINT and AI tools, to help curb the spread of misinformation in society.
Global Networking: Building a strong professional network among students from Bangladesh and around the world.
What We Do & Our Global Impact
Our Specialized Courses
Ilham International Academy is not a recorded-lecture platform. Every course we offer is 100% live and interactive. A few of our most in-demand courses:
Fact-Checking Mastery: Learn how to verify news, images, and videos using OSINT and AI tools in today’s digital landscape.
Turkish Language Course: A premium course structured across four modules, from complete beginner to A1 level, for higher education, travel, or career needs.
AI & Digital Journalism: International guidelines on using artificial intelligence for content creation and editing in the modern newsroom.
Our Global Presence & Impact
Although our academy is based in Bangladesh, our work reaches a fully international audience.
20+ Countries: Students join our classes from more than 20 countries, including the United States, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh — both expatriates and local learners.
500+ Hours of Live Classes: We run extensive live sessions so every student can speak directly with a mentor and get real answers to real problems.
98% Student Satisfaction: Thanks to our practical curriculum, our student satisfaction rate is close to 100%.
We believe education has no geographic borders in the age of the internet. Whether you’re in any corner of Dhaka, the Middle East, or the Americas — our global classroom is open to everyone.
Meet the Experts & Why Choose Us
Expert Instructors & Team
We value hands-on, real-world experience over theory alone. The instructors and team members at Ilham International Academy are highly skilled and accomplished in their respective fields:
Sorwar Alam — Founder of the academy and a veteran journalist, who occasionally guides the Journalism and Fact-Checking course.
Hisham Al Noman — History & Global Affairs Instructor. Holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Dhaka. Mentors the “UpFront History and Global Affairs,” Leadership Training, and “AI and Digital Reform” courses.
Nazifa Anzum — Academy Coordinator. Holds a BA in English Language and Literature from Manarat International University. Coordinates the academy’s academic and administrative operations.
Ali Sağlam — Digital Marketing expert, skilled in digital marketing strategy and campaign management for global audiences and international markets.
Zakia Sultana — Lead Turkish Language Trainer. A native trainer who guides international students toward Turkish language proficiency and prepares them for higher education in Turkey.
Why Ilham International Academy is Different
Among the crowd of online learning platforms, a few things make us the first choice for our students:
Hands-On, Practical Learning: Our courses aren’t just lectures — from day one, students work on real-life projects and case studies.
Up-to-Date AI Integration: Every course curriculum is continuously updated to stay aligned with the latest AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Claude.
Recognized Certificate: Students who successfully complete a course receive a verified certificate they can add to LinkedIn, their CV, or portfolio to advance their career.
International Network: Studying alongside students from 20+ countries on the same platform creates real opportunities for global networking.
Start Building Your Skills Today
Ilham International Academy is your trusted partner in taking your career to the next level. To learn about our upcoming batch schedules and admissions, visit ilhamintacademy.com, email us at [email protected], or call +880 1714-207986.