Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about applying to and studying at the Centre of Excellence.
Women across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan who meet the eligibility criteria of the relevant competency-based courses can apply. Specific age and education requirements vary by course and are listed on each course’s application form.
The CoE offers career-focused programmes including Web Development, Mobile Application Development, Creative Motion Design, Cyber Security, Software Development & Testing, Cloud Engineering, AI Robotics, ERP Specialist, Block Chain Developer, Artificial Intelligence, Game Developer, Quantum Computing, Digital Marketing, and E-Commerce.
Programme length varies by course. Most Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBT&A) courses run from three to six months, with mandatory on-the-job training, and combine classroom learning with hands-on, industry-aligned practice.
All CBT&A courses offered through the CoE hub-and-spoke network are fully funded for female candidates; however, there is a subsidised fee for male candidates.
Registration is done through online forms that are made available on our website and social media handles when admissions are open.
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) provides a supervised daycare facility to support students who require childcare services.
Yes. Male students may be admitted subject to seat availability and payment of the subsidised fee.
Students with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) domiciles can enrol in the courses.
Training is delivered through the main hub at IMSciences, Peshawar, and through partner spoke institutes in D.I. Khan, Skardu, Gilgit, and Haripur.
Yes, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) provides free hostel facilities to its students. However, accommodation is limited and subject to availability.
Yes, after successfully completing the course, the trainee will be required to get assessed and certified by a government body; furthermore, trainees will be given an opportunity to get international certifications free of cost.
The CoE provides job placement facilities and incubation support to help graduates transition into employment or start their own digital ventures.
The hours and schedule vary depending on the course. However, 75% attendance is compulsory for all courses.
All classes are conducted in person.