Students typically walk into classrooms and complete their education expecting certificates. The sad fact is that in many cases, this is no guarantee of job offers afterwards. The London School of Emerging Technology (LSET), however, is shattering this unwanted outcome, creating something far more powerful and promising: a direct pipeline from learning to earning that bypasses the usual years of struggle most graduates face.
LSET operates in two areas that matter most right now: artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. While other institutions scatter their resources across dozens of programs, this London-based school concentrates its firepower where the future is being written. The results speak volumes. Students don’t just study machine learning algorithms; they build neural networks that solve real problems. They don’t memorize cybersecurity theory; they conduct penetration testing on live systems.
The school’s founder, Mayur Ramgir, brings credentials that are sure to impress anyone who reads them. A fellow of the World Technology Network, finalist for the World Technology Award 2017, and holder of two patent-pending technologies, Ramgir has been featured across major media from Fox News to Bloomberg International TV. His vision extends far beyond traditional education boundaries. “We don’t want to just teach innovation, we want to enable it at every level. LSET is a space where ideas find funding, startups find structure, and people find their path,” Ramgir explains.
Beyond Bootcamps: Where Learning Meets Real-World Impact
The school’s flagship AI and Cybersecurity courses have become magnets for career switchers and ambitious students. These programs guarantee paid internships, a promise that transforms the typical education investment from a leap of faith into a calculated career move. Students work on industry simulations that mirror actual corporate challenges, building portfolios that employers recognize immediately.
Ghana recently witnessed this impact firsthand. With over 20,000 cybercrime cases reported in 2023, the country desperately needed skilled defenders. LSET’s training programs arrived at the perfect moment, equipping students with ethical hacking and penetration testing skills that translate directly into national security capabilities. “Cybersecurity isn’t just a subject anymore. It is part of national resilience. We train students to defend real systems against real threats, from day one,” Ramgir notes.
The school’s Innovation Lab functions as a live laboratory where students tackle genuine industry problems while building their professional portfolios. This isn’t simulated work or academic exercises. Companies bring real challenges to LSET students, who deliver actual solutions while gaining experience that traditional internships rarely provide. The arrangement benefits everyone: students gain practical experience, companies receive fresh perspectives on stubborn problems, and the school maintains its reputation for producing immediately valuable graduates.
The Startup Factory That Seeds Success
LSET has constructed something remarkable: a three-stage startup ecosystem that guides entrepreneurs from initial concept to investor-ready companies. The Innovation Lab serves as the ideation crucible, where early-stage founders prototype disruptive technologies and validate business models alongside fellow entrepreneurs and industry mentors. Promising concepts graduate to the Startup Incubator, where foundational support includes mentorship, legal structuring, market research, and pitch refinement.
Early-stage founders receive the structure and professional networks that help them avoid the common pitfalls that destroy most startups before they gain traction. The final stage, the Startup Accelerator, helps growth-ready companies access the resources, strategic partnerships, and expert guidance needed to scale rapidly and pursue funding opportunities. This progression isn’t theoretical. LSET delivers training programs to a growing number of corporate and institutional clients worldwide, including academic and government-linked organisations in areas such as cybersecurity.
The school’s early cohort of individual learners marks the beginning of Ramgir’s vision to build a global network of AI and cybersecurity professionals. LSET’s continued growth highlights its evolving role as both an educational institution and a business incubator. Students can begin training remotely and later participate in international internships through the school’s hybrid model, extending opportunities to learners from urban and rural areas alike.
Proving to be the Effective Alternative
The school’s Expert Series subscription platform connects learners with global industry leaders through masterclasses, live sessions, and mentorship opportunities. This continuous learning model keeps graduates connected to the latest developments in their fields while providing ongoing career support that extends well beyond graduation day.
LSET’s specialization strategy pays dividends in an oversaturated education market. While competitors like General Assembly, Simplilearn, and Springboard offer broader tech training, LSET’s laser focus on AI and cybersecurity creates deeper expertise and stronger industry connections. The school’s graduates don’t just find jobs; they become the specialists that companies actively recruit.
The institution’s global expansion plans reflect growing demand for its unique model. Starting from its UK base, LSET aims to replicate its success across international markets where the gap between education and employment remains frustratingly wide. The school’s outcome-driven philosophy resonates with students who want guarantees, not just possibilities.
