The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has opened applications for PSEB free AI bootcamps, offering technology training to fresh graduates and working IT professionals across Pakistan. Launched under the Prime Minister’s technology skills development program, the initiative aims to train approximately 3,384 participants through 10 specialised courses. Each bootcamp will run for 12 weeks, with applications scheduled to close on October 30, 2026.
The programme provides practical training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development and other in-demand technology fields, helping participants strengthen their technical and professional skills.
10 Technology Courses Available
The PSEB free AI bootcamps cover multiple areas of the IT industry, allowing applicants to choose a course aligned with their career goals.
Available training programmes include:
- Artificial Intelligence: Python, machine learning, generative AI, large language models and AI agents.
- Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity: Ethical hacking, network security and incident response.
- DevOps: Linux, AWS, containers, continuous integration and deployment.
- Database: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL and database administration.
- Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, cloud security and architecture.
- Web Engineering: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frontend and backend development.
- Mobile Development: App development, APIs, authentication and deployment.
- UI/UX Design: User research, wireframing, prototyping and interface design.
- Automation and Software Testing: Manual testing, automated testing and quality assurance.
- Games and Art: Game development, animation and 2D and 3D assets.
Applicants should select the course that best matches their existing knowledge and intended career path.
Who Can Apply for PSEB Bootcamps?
The programme primarily targets Pakistani graduates with at least 16 years of education in computing or IT who completed their degrees in 2023 or later. Applicants must hold a valid Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and be available to attend training at their assigned centre.
Working IT professionals can also apply if they meet the programme’s educational and eligibility requirements. Candidates with non-IT degrees may qualify if they work in a relevant technical role at an IT company and provide an employment verification letter from their employer’s CEO or HR department.
The registration portal also allows final-year university students, particularly those in their eighth semester, to apply. However, graduates receive priority, and students will be considered only if seats remain available.
Applicants who graduated before 2023 should confirm their eligibility directly with PSEB because the published registration information may differ across applicant categories.
Training Duration and Benefits
Each bootcamp includes 300 hours of training over 12 weeks. The programme combines technical instruction with practical exercises and career development.
The training structure includes:
- 230 hours of technical training and practical laboratory work.
- 45 hours of soft skills development.
- 25 hours covering AI tools, freelancing and employability.
Participants receive free training, access to laboratory facilities, learning materials and professional mentoring. The programme also includes project-based learning, career counselling and structured job placement assistance.
Eligible participants can receive international certification examination vouchers after meeting the required attendance and assessment criteria. However, completing the training does not guarantee employment.
PSEB does not provide a monthly stipend or travel allowance, so applicants should consider the cost of commuting to their assigned centres.
Cities Offering Free IT Training
The programme advertises training locations across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Multan, Quetta, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Abbottabad, Gilgit, Skardu, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Gujrat and Bahawalpur.
Applicants can select their preferred city during registration, subject to the courses and centres available on the official portal. Training requires attendance at designated physical centres, although recorded sessions and learning materials may also be accessible through the learning management system.
Documents Required for Registration
Applicants should prepare the following documents before beginning the application process:
- Valid CNIC.
- Recent photograph.
- Degree certificate and academic transcript or marksheet.
- Employment verification letter for eligible working professionals with non-IT degrees.
- Relevant professional or freelance documentation, if required for the selected category.
Applicants should ensure that their information and documents are accurate to avoid delays during verification.
How to Apply for PSEB Free AI Bootcamps
Interested candidates can register through the official PSEB Tech Bootcamps Registration Portal.
The application process generally involves these steps:
- Visit the official registration portal.
- Select the relevant applicant category.
- Choose a preferred training course and city.
- Enter personal, educational and contact information.
- Verify the registered email address.
- Complete the online application and attempt the admission test.
The online multiple-choice test covers basic English, logical reasoning and foundational knowledge of the selected IT field. Shortlisting depends on test performance, eligibility, document verification and available seats.
Selected candidates must maintain at least 80% attendance. Those seeking international certification vouchers must also pass the internal qualifying assessment.
The deadline for the PSEB free AI bootcamps is October 30, 2026. Applicants should review the official portal for the latest eligibility conditions, available courses and centre-specific details before submitting their applications.
The initiative offers an opportunity for eligible graduates and IT professionals to develop practical skills without paying tuition fees. Candidates interested in AI, software development, cybersecurity or cloud technologies should review the available training streams and complete their applications before the closing date.
