Islamabad colleges to offer AI, blockchain, and data science training programmes

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is launching an initiative to establish “High-Impact IT Training Institutes” in collaboration with multiple universities, the National Vocational and Technical Commission (NAVTCC), and 16 federal degree colleges in Islamabad.

Official sources indicate that these institutes will provide intensive six-month training programmes in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain, conducted within the federal capital’s degree colleges.

Participating institutions, including National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), National University of Modern Languages (NUML), COMSATS, and National Skills University (NSU), will enable both graduates and undergraduates to apply for training and certification.

Each federal degree college will be allocating space and hardware to accommodate 200 to 300 students, underscoring the scale of the initiative.

The primary objective of these training programmes is to enhance employability in the swiftly evolving IT sector. NAVTCC, serving as the funding agency, ensures financial support for the successful implementation of these programmes, with the institutes set to commence operations soon.

This initiative is strategically designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, producing highly skilled professionals poised to contribute significantly to the IT landscape.

Expressing gratitude, the Ministry acknowledges the commitment of collaborating institutions towards advancing education and cultivating a technologically adept workforce.

Collectively, these IT training institutes are anticipated to empower individuals and make a substantial contribution to the digital growth of the country, marking a promising future for the integration of cutting-edge skills in information technology.

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