In collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), the Punjab government unveiled the Global IT Certifications Program. It is noted that more than 40 globally recognized certificates will be given to 10,000 people across Punjab under this program.
As stated above, domicile holders of Punjab along with the proper CNIC can avail of these certificates after paying the certification fee to the government. Among all those certificates, you can acquire certificates like Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, IBM, and AWS.
Besides this, one can also gain over 40 internationally accredited diplomas from the leading technology companies. The Global IT Certifications Program is further catering to equip the students and professionals of the province with adequate skills and credentials to compete in the international IT landscape to enhance their careers.
Free Global IT Certifications For Successfully Passout Candidates
After completing the certification, participants are allowed to withdraw their whole fee from the program. The Government of Punjab has declared that it shall refund the fees of all the candidates who successfully receive the credentials through this program.
In this regard, Chairman Faisal Yusuf has said that it is playing an important role in opening new career avenues for the IT enthusiasts of Punjab to rise to success in the fast-evolving digital world. This will open pathways for professionals to showcase their talents globally, leading to personal development and more noteworthy representations of the province in the global IT sector.
There is no upper education limit for registration in this program. Registration in the program has begun. In this article, we will explain how the complete process of registration will take place, and how you can register and apply for this certificate and obtain the certificate.
Certificates under the Global IT Certifications Program
You can apply for more than 40 international certificates under the Global IT Certifications Program. These certificates are listed below.
- Software Engineer & Web Developer
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
- IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Professional
- Prometheus Certified Associate (PCA)
- Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
- Google Professional Cloud Developer
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- IBM Data Science Certification
- Microsoft Azure Data Science Associate
- Certified Data Scientist Certification
- Full Stack Developer
- Data Scientist
- Python Developer
- PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
- PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming
- PCPP1 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 1
- PCPP2 – Certified Professional in Python Programming 2
- PCAT – Certified Associate in Testing by Python
- Mobile App Development
- Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate
- Meta iOS Developer Professional Certificate
- React Native Specialization
- Android App Development Specialization
- Dev Ops Engineer
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer
- Google Cloud DevOps Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IBM Machine Learning Professional Certificate
- AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
- Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification
- Blockchain Developer
- Certified Blockchain Developer
- Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional (CEBP)
- Software Quality Assurance
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)Cisco
- Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT)
- Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT)
- Certified Selenium Professional (CSP)
- A4Q Foundation Level Tester For Appium
- ISTQB Certified Tester
- Certified Tester Security Tester
- CISCO
- Cisco Certified Support Technician
- DevNet Associate certification
Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Data Engineer
- Google Professional Data Engineer
- Microsoft Data Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
- Cloudera Certified Data Engineer
- Airflow Fundamentals
- Certified Data Engineer
Global IT Certifications Program Registration Process
It is a very simple procedure of registration for Global IT Certifications. You can easily complete your registration from home without any hassle. Just follow the simple steps given below and fill in your registration form.
First of all, you have to go to the website www.certifications.pitb.gov.pk
And there, you are facing the button of registered now in front of you.
The moment you click on the Register Now button, you are required to present with the option of creating an account
Here you require filling in all the details related to your name, email and password and then signing up once you have accepted the terms and conditions.
After this login process initiates and you need to put in your email and password
The moment you enter the log-in area, a dashboard will appear before you.
The first step of this dashboard will be to create your profile you have to click on it, and while you click you have to provide the required information in it.
Information required will be provided as
- Your name
- Email address
- Gender
- Date of birth
- CNIC
- Contact number
- District
- City
- CNIC front images
- CNIC back image
- Your domicile image
- Your fresh image
- After that, you will have to add your qualification details.
- After filling the qualification details you have to add professional details
- Select the certificate you wish to get certificate up
- Then review all your information and click on the submit button
- Your application will be taken for form review and once your application is approved, you have to add payment proof and book for the exam date.
- Your exam will be held on date for exams, then you’ll be given a certificate when you pass the exam.
Required Documents For Registration
You also need a few documents to register in the Global IT Certifications Program. These documents are very important to fill up the application form. These documents are as follows:
- CNIC Front and Back Picture
- Your latest photo
- Your domicile
- Your certificate
Payment Reimbursement Process
You get the opportunity to claim the fees after you appear for the exam and acquire your certificate. You can do so by uploading the certificate and adding your bank details once you log in to the account after login.
Once you input your bank details, that information will be verified. Remember that you are to attach the bank which is open for you on your CNIC. Your registration fee will be returned after your verification is done.
Objectives and Benefits
This certification program issues certificates to the youth so that they may apply for good jobs in IT companies of any country. This will remove the difficulties in the careers of the youth and will make them move ahead in their lives. Besides, it will boost the IT sector in Pakistan so that people may join more about IT.
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FAQs
What is the Global IT Certifications Program?
The Global IT Certifications Program is a government initiative that has been initiated by the Government of Punjab along with PITB. The program will extend over 40 globally accredited IT certificates to 10,000 people in the Punjab region to enhance their skills in this field.
Who is eligible to apply for this program?
Whoever having domicile of Punjab and valid CNIC can apply for this program.
What kinds of certifications are given?
Obtain certificates from top companies such as Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, IBM, AWS, and many others. These certifications cover an area of software development, data science, machine learning, blockchain, and much more.
What educational qualification is required for application?
No minimum educational requirement is required to apply for these certificates.
How do I register for the program?
Online registration will be allowed from the official website of the program (www.certification.pitb.gov.pk) through this portal. You will have to get registered with a username and password to which your profile will be permitted subsequently. You will be presented with a list of certificates at that time, which you can choose to apply for.
Do I have to pay for the certification?
Yes, you are required to pay the certification fee first. However, after successful completion of the certification process, you will be entitled to full refund of your payment.
How will my fee be returned?
After successfully passing your exam and acquiring your certificate, upload the same on your account and fill in all the details of your bank. The amount will be refunded to the bank account under your CNIC.