Frequently Asked Questions

The Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication (MoITT) has a vision to provide Freelancing Training to empower youth of the nation. In order to bring this vision to verity, a comprehensive program named National Freelance Training Programme (NFTP) has been designed. This program provides contemporary training to aspiring freelancers across all provinces of Pakistan. This program aims to empower 22,000+ individuals to be self-sustainable, through its 20 state-of-art centers.

For center location information, please visit: https://nftp.pitb.gov.pk/centers

If you think you are a thriving freelancer, why not join us as a Trainer? Please visit the career tab to apply as a trainer.
If not, this course will help you refresh your skillset through our wide selection of courses. Moreover, this course will help you connect with a global network of freelancers and get a far-reaching recognition of your work.

Yes, a nominal registration fee will be charged for this training. This fee varies from centre to centre.

There are three courses offered by us:

• Technical
  • Web development basics
  • Brief intro to Programming languages
  • Introduction to databases
  • Theme building and development of websites through WordPress
• Content Marketing & Advertising (Non-Technical)
  • Creating engaging and inventive content
  • Digital Marketing
  • Blogging
  • Lead generation and SEO

• Creative Design
  • Creative Logo design
  • Corporate Identity kit
  • Adobe Suite

*Freelancing will be taught as a mandatory course along with your selection.

No, you can apply in one course only.

• Applicant must have a Valid CNIC
• Maximum Age of Applicant should not exceed 40 years
• Applicant must have minimum 14 years of education (for general public)
• Applicant must be enrolled in our partner university and have a valid university/college ID card (for partner institutes)

• You can apply through these easy steps:
• Step 1: Visit our website (www.nftp.pitb.gov.pk), go to new registration tab (https://nftp.pitb.gov.pk/registration) and fill the online application form. You will be asked for your contact details, valid CNIC, city and preferred NFTP Centre.
• Step 2.1 (For general Public): If you have 14 years of education (or more), select your degree and institute from dropdown list and mention your acquired CGPA/Marks to proceed to next step.
• Step 2.2 (For Students of Partner Institutes): If you are a student at one of our partner Universities / Institutes, mention your degree, semester, CGPA (If applicable) and proceed to next step.
• Step 3: Select your domain (Technical, Non-Technical, Creative Designing).
• Step 4: After successful registration, you will be sent an email and SMS with your login ID and password. Use that password to login and take the online test and submit once completed.
• Step 5: If shortlisted, the applicant will be sent an email/SMS regarding online submission of documents on the portal within the time and duration mentioned in the email.
• Step 6: After submission of documents, NFTP team will carefully verify these documents and email/sms to verified students will be sent for fee submission at designated partner institute and submit scanned copies of challan.
• Step 7: Applicant will now be enrolled in National Freelance Training Program.

• Selected candidates will receive an email which will guide them about their orientation details.
• If you successfully registered (complete the application form and take test) for the program, then you are requested to wait. you will be contacted if you get shortlisted.

• NFTP also offers online trainings as well as physical trainings.
  Center Name starts with DIGITAL offers Online trainings.

List of Digital Centers:

• DIGITAL SINDH
• DIGITAL PUNJAB
• DIGITAL KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KP)
• DIGITAL BALOCHISTAN
• DIGITAL FEDERAL
• DIGITAL GILGIT

Yes, a nominal registration fee will be charged for this training. For fee details, kindly visit our website www.nftp.pitb.gov.pk/ and select your partner institute.

• Duration of one course is 3months

• In case of queries, you can dial 04299030127 , 04299000000 ext 1203,1902 or email at info.nftp@pitb.gov.pk. Our team will get back to you within 72 hours.

• For registration updates please follow our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/nftpofficial)

• Please make sure you select the same province for digital center as per your CNIC/ domicile or your application will be rejected.