PSEB Training Program 2026
The PSEB Bootcamp & Short Courses Program is a Government of Pakistan initiative under the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication, delivered by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB). It offers fully and partially subsidised professional training and internationally recognised certifications in project management, agile delivery, and data analytics.
Program at a Glance
Courses: PMP, Power BI, Tableau, Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Duration: 48 hours per course
Schedule: Weekday and weekend batches (weekend options for working professionals)
Cities: Peshawar, Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore
Enrolment: Up to 2 courses per participant
Fee subsidy: 100% or 80%, based on your eligibility category
Courses Offered
PMP — Project Management Professional
The world's most recognised project-management certification, awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Covers the full project lifecycle — initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing — across predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches. Ideal for team leads, project managers, and professionals who plan, run, and deliver projects. You'll learn project frameworks, scheduling and budgeting, risk and stakeholder management, and exam-focused preparation for the PMP credential.
Power BI — Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation
Microsoft Power BI is a leading business-intelligence platform for turning raw data into clear, interactive dashboards. Perfect for aspiring data analysts, reporting specialists, and decision-makers. You'll learn connecting and transforming data, data modelling, DAX calculations, and building professional interactive reports and dashboards.
Tableau — Visual Analytics & Dashboards
Tableau is one of the most powerful data-visualisation tools in the industry, used to explore data and tell compelling visual stories. Suited to analysts and professionals who work with data across any field. You'll learn connecting to data sources, building interactive dashboards, visual best practices, and analytical storytelling that makes insights easy to understand.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) — Agile Delivery
An entry point into the world of Agile and Scrum, focused on helping teams deliver value faster. Ideal for aspiring Scrum Masters, project coordinators, and anyone working in modern software and product teams. You'll learn the Scrum framework, roles and events (sprints, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives), servant leadership, and how to facilitate high-performing agile teams — leading to the CSM certification.
Training Cities
Training is delivered on-site in five cities: Peshawar, Islamabad, Quetta, Karachi, and Lahore. You choose your preferred training city when you apply. Availability may vary by course and city, and seats are limited.
Schedule & Duration
48 hours of instructor-led training per course
Weekday and weekend batches available
Weekend classes offered for working professionals so training does not disrupt work commitments
Flexible timings (morning / afternoon / evening / weekend), subject to availability at your chosen city
Selection Criteria & Fee Subsidy
Seats are allocated across three participant categories, and your category determines your fee subsidy. Each participant may enrol in a maximum of two (02) courses.
University IT Graduates — 45% quota, 100% subsidy
For IT graduates who completed their degree requirements within the last two (02) years. Preference is given to candidates with at least six (06) months of relevant employment or internship experience; however, eligible graduates without prior experience may also be enrolled.
Fee subsidy: 100% — the full cost of training and certification is covered.
Grace period: a six-month (06) relaxation applies to the "last two years" requirement, calculated from the date of transcript issuance or degree issuance (whichever is earlier) up to the date of application.
IT Professionals — 50% quota, 80% subsidy
Eligible candidates include:
Graduates who completed their degree more than two (02) years ago
Employed professionals with two (02) or more years of experience — any discipline, with preference given to IT-related degrees
Unemployed graduates and professionals
Fee subsidy: 80% — the participant contributes the remaining 20%.
Public Sector IT Professionals — 5% quota, 80% subsidy
For professionals currently serving in Federal, Provincial, or Local Government organisations in IT-related roles. Candidates may hold an IT degree or a degree in another discipline (preference to IT-related degrees).
Requirement: submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employing organisation, clearly stating your current designation and position.
Fee subsidy: 80% — the participant contributes the remaining 20%.
How to Apply
Click Apply to open the candidate portal and create your account.
Complete your profile and upload your documents (CNIC, photo, CV, degree, transcript; plus experience letter or NOC where applicable).
Select your course, training city, and category, then submit your application (up to two courses).
Track your application status and download your admission slip once approved.
Seats are limited and allocated on merit and quota. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection.
