Islamabad, Mar 17, 2025: The Ignite-National Technology Fund Board has given the green light to the DigiSkills 3.0 initiative, an enhanced version of its leading online learning platform.
IT Secretary Zarar Hashim, who also presides as the Board Chairman, granted the approval.
This revamped program aims to equip three million young individuals with digital skills over the course of three years and six months.
Building on the success of DigiSkills 2.0, which featured 15 online courses, the latest iteration expands its offerings to 25 courses, focusing on digital proficiency and freelancing expertise nationwide.
A budget of approximately Rs. 1.79 billion has been earmarked for DigiSkills 3.0. Among the ten newly introduced courses are UI/UX Design and Web Flow, 3D Modeling, Cloud Computing, Shopify Development & Drop Shipping, Artificial Intelligence with Python, Mobile Game and App Development, and Full Stack Development using MERN.
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Furthermore, we have added specialized courses on Startup Strategies and Entrepreneurship to foster business development and innovation.
Since its inception in 2018, the DigiSkills initiative has empowered over four million learners across 300 cities in Pakistan. Developed through a collaboration between Ignite and the Virtual University of Pakistan, this program has significantly contributed to the IT industry by creating a workforce well-versed in modern technological trends and the shifting landscape of the global freelancing market.
DigiSkills.pk, the dedicated platform for this training initiative, stands as Pakistan’s most extensive online learning hub, offering certified courses in collaboration with the Virtual University.
A major highlight of DigiSkills.pk is its focus on female empowerment. More than 800,000 women have benefited from the program since 2018, reducing the gender disparity in the digital employment sector.
By ensuring equal access to training, the initiative has enabled a greater number of women to explore opportunities in freelancing and the broader IT industry.
