ISLAMABAD – Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom, Government ofPakistan, through IGNITE, launched the DigiSkills programme on July 8,2018. It is a nation-wide program to train 1 million people with governmentcertifications, free of cost, in the future of work using technology.

The aim of the programme is to produce a digitally literate population withmarketable digital skills that are gainfully employed in a vibrant economy.The programme will offer one million Pakistanis the opportunity to gainmarketable digital skills that can transform them into successfulfreelancers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

The courses offered in the first phase of the DigiSkills programme areFreelancing; Digital Marketing; Digital Literacy; E-Commerce Management;Creative Writing; AutoCAD; SEO; WordPress; Graphics Design; QuickBooks. Thecourses will start on August 1, 2018.

“As a platform dedicated to helping businesses and individuals step intothe digital world and invest in a brighter future, DigiSkills works to helppeople save time, streamline their efforts, and stay one step ahead in adigitally transformed world”.

It’s plain to see that acquiring digital skills and gaining newqualifications is the key to success in the modern age – and whether you’rea young upstart looking to climb the career ladder, the founder of astartup, or a senior executive in charge of a large team, a failure to keepup with the times could prove disastrous. Anyone can do the courses byregistering at www.digiskills.pk. Unemployed, housewives, students, youngprofessionals, and entrepreneurs especially benefit from this programme.

There is no doubt that those who take measures to upskill themselves andoffer skills that no one else can be the ones who will reap the benefits oflong-term success in the increasing digital employment space.

Time, tide and digital transformations wait for no one. So our advice is,to make the most of this opportunity that the Government of Pakistan isproviding and register for the courses.