Centre of Excellence for digital and high-tech skills
Funded by the European Union and German Government Implemented by British Council Pakistan
Trainings in High Tech Digital Skills to 1500 Women from KP & GB
Modern Computer Labs & Smart Classrooms
Day Care Centre
Digital Library
Incubation Centre and Job Placement Office
Centre of Excellence for digital and high-tech skills
Funded by the European Union and German Government Implemented by British Council Pakistan
About Us
The "Centre of Excellence (CoE) for High Tech and Digital Skills in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa" is a state-of-the-art training facility established at the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar, in collaboration with the British Council and the European Union. The CoE is designed to provide women across KP with access to quality technical and vocational education, empowering them with globally recognized skills in emerging digital and high-tech fields.
Hub and Spoke Model
Main CoE (Hub - IMSciences)
- •State-of-the-art Infrastructure
- •Inclusive and Accessible Centre
- •Intl Accredited Qualifications
- •Smart Classrooms
- •Hi-Tech Labs/Gaming Room
- •Digital Library
- •Fab-Lab
- •Job Placement Facilities
- •Incubation Facilities
- •Day Care
- •Hostel
TVET Sector Support Programme - Output IV
The European Union (EU) has been supporting Pakistan’s TVET sector through the TVET Sector Support Programme (TVET SSP) since 2011. After successfully completing three phases, the fourth phase of the programme (EU TVET-IV) has commenced, implemented by the British Council and GIZ. The British Council is leading Component 4, which focuses on the following two outputs:
- Output 4.1: Digital and high-tech CBT courses are developed and implemented for training women, including those from refugee communities and returnees.
- Output 4.2: Two internationally accredited Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for digital skills and high-tech training for women are established, offering career-focused programmes in Robotics, AI, IoT, Data Science/Analytics, etc.
IMSciences - Role as the Hub
The Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar, operates as the main hub of the CoE, providing comprehensive support for women's skills development across the province. IMSciences brings together its world-class facilities, academic expertise, and partnerships to ensure that the CoE serves as a beacon of excellence.
IMSciences plays a pivotal role in:
- Hosting the main CoE with advanced training facilities
- Coordinating with spoke centers across KP to deliver decentralized training
- Offering internationally recognized certifications in partnership with global institutions
Courses and Labs
The CoE offers a diverse range of courses designed to equip women with practical skills in cutting-edge digital and high-tech fields. These courses are supported by modern laboratories and facilities, ensuring hands-on, industry-relevant learning experiences.