Digital Skills (DigiSkills)
Training Program, which was conceived by the Minister of IT and Telecom, has
been launched across the country, to offer one (1) million trainings in the
future of work using technology. Virtual University of Pakistan has been selected
to execute this mega training program under the auspices of Ministry of
Information Technology and Telecom through Ignite- National Technology Fund
(formerly National ICT R&D Fund). The DigiSkills Program is aimed at
equipping our youth, freelancers, students, housewives, professionals, etc.
with knowledge, skills, tools & techniques necessary to seize the
opportunities available internationally in online marketplaces as well as
locally to earn a decent living.
The program aims at not only
developing key specialized skills, but also imparting knowledge about various
freelancing and other employment and entrepreneurial opportunities available
internationally and locally. Due to limited employment opportunities, it is
essential for upcoming workforce to have necessary knowledge and abilities to
grab such opportunities. This is envisaged to be achieved through a national
level program, which will train target audiences in freelancing and other
specialized skills listed below:
- Freelancing
- E-Commerce Management
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Literacy
- QuickBooks
- AutoCAD
- WordPress
- Graphic Design
- Creative Writing
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
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