The National Freelancing Training Program has partnered with some of the top universities in Pakistan and their faculty members to offer courses, training programs, and skill-building workshop
There has been significant growth in Pakistan’s digital landscape in recent years due to the introduction of several policies based on a digitised economy, in which institutions can play their part through a digital ecosystem. The federal government is working tirelessly to develop the nation’s information technology (IT) industry, which has an enormous potential to create new investment opportunities and revenue streams.
Several steps have already been taken by the authorities on a national level to promote digital businesses. In the long run, platforms like the National E-Tijarat Portal, which was recently launched by the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, will undoubtedly make a difference. As Pakistan’s first e-commerce website, it is laying the groundwork for the development of centralised trade networks and open financial systems through the application of cutting-edge technology.
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication (MoITT) have collaborated to launch the National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) in an effort to capitalize on the steadily growing significance and scope of freelancing in today’s digital environment.
This platform provides Pakistani freelancers and self-employed professionals with advanced training in freelancing and courses for skill development.
Graana.com has compiled a complete guide on the National Freelance Training Program below.
The NFTP has partnered with some of the nation’s top universities and their faculty members to offer courses, training programs, and skill-building workshops to aspiring freelancers in all four provinces.
More than 21,000 trainees have already taken advantage of this training platform, which can now be accessed from more than 18 cities and has dozens of registered centres. To reach a wider audience, it also provides online sessions that are held on the NFTP’s official Facebook page.
The National Freelance Training Program is offering the following courses at the moment:
In this course, you will learn how to capitalise on your knowledge and experience on various freelancing platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.com, and PeoplePerHour, among others where you can earn online in Pakistan.
This is more appropriate for web developers and programmers. You’d be trained in some of today’s most useful development and software programming tools, such as CSS, SQL, WordPress, PHP, and others.
This is a collection of non-technical training courses and workshops, aimed primarily at people working in the digital media and marketing industries.
By enrolling in these courses, aspiring professionals can learn about social media strategies, creative and engaging content creation, blogging, SEO, and lead generation through digital marketing tactics.
The NFTP additionally provides a range of courses with a focus on the discipline of graphic design. Young people have an opportunity to learn from some of the most talented graphic designers and visualisers in the industry through these courses.
The duration of courses and programs offered is about 3 months. There are three batches of trainees for each of the skill development training courses in a year.
Upon completion of your three-month training, you get a certificate recognising your achievements by the NFTP.
The following are the most common questions asked by those interested in applying for NFTP:
For most freelancers, joining this program can boost their skill set through a wide range of courses. Moreover, it will help you connect with a global network of freelancers and get far-reaching recognition for your work.
Yes, a nominal registration fee is charged for the training program.
The total duration of one cohort is generally 3.5 months, and 3 cohorts are arranged in a year.
Yes, there will be a 30-minute online test consisting of multiple-choice questions related to general knowledge and analytical reasoning.
No. You cannot change courses after registration or shortlisting. Please choose your course carefully while registering online.
You may enroll yourself as a student if you can manage time for your classes during work hours and maintain regular attendance.
Yes, you can still apply. Laptops/computer systems will be provided at the centres. However, you can only use that at our centres during training.
In case of queries, you can dial 04299030127 and email info.nftp@pitb.gov.pk.
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