Discussion document for consultation with stakeholders regarding proposed National Technical Training Center. The initiative evolved into DigiSkills.pk with target to train 1 million people.

1. National Technical Training Center
- NTTC
Stakeholder’s Discussion Document
Draft 1.0
December 2016

2. Introduction
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In line with NICTRDF BOD Direction, the fund plans to initiate a major Nationwide
ICT capability building initiative.
The program is in its initial design phase and NICTRDF plans to get input from sample
stakeholders as part of this phase.
The presentation summarizes program concept and illustrates key inputs required
for program design.
Program Brief
(Concept)
Program
Definition &
Partner Selection
Program
Closing
Program Delivery & Benefits Realization
We are here

3. Executive Summary
ICT Market Considerations & Capability Development Opportunity for Pakistan
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• Burning need for ICT skill
Capability development
opportunities .
• Training large number of persons
would require appropriate
understanding of demand as well
as supply side for training via
formal study.
• However, phased approach,
starting with pilot can be used for
ICT capability building of
different segments, that can be
extended further.
• ILT /e-Learning (MOOCs)/ and
other options to maximize
participation and minimize cost.
• Focused National level Program
with mandate and responsibility.
Opportunities
• Fast evolving International ICT market with emerging
specialization e.g Data Science, Mobile Programing, Cyber
Security etc offering tremendous opportunities.
• Increasing importance of International ICT certifications in
providing credence to specialized skills of ICT professional.
• Pakistani Industry facing challenges in getting skilled ICT
professionals.
• Focused National level efforts by other Countries for high end ICT
capacity building and certification.
ICT Market Considerations
•20,000+ new ICT graduates per year in Pakistan + non- graduate
ICT professionals.
•Unemployment among ICT and other disciplines.
•Limited market focused ICT education in Universities.
•Self-initiative - main approach to acquire high end ICT skills.
•Limited focused National efforts in this area.
•Missing International and local ICT opportunities.
•BOD directions to establish initate program train Persons across
Pakistan
Pakistan Status

4. Context & Justification
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5. Context & Justification
Capability development of Pakistani Youth - Sample Challenges
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5 to 16 years 16 to 22 Years 22 Years +
Primary , Middle and
Secondary Schooling
College/ High
Schools
Universities
/Technical
Professional
• 47% Children (approx 25m) Out of School. Only 13
%reach Matric.
• Quality Schooling Opportunity for very limited.
• high % of illiterate workforce in preparation.
• Limited Educational Resources for special persons
• High Unemployment even for educated .
• Mismatch between skills gained and Market needs.
• Lack of International competitiveness - Limited certified
professionals
• limited professional Training resources for Special persons
• 60%+ Students study in Government Schools. Lack of
basic facilities e.g. Toilet, Drinking Water. Ghost Schools
• Fast increase in Private Schools- but degraded quality.
• Issues due to Tuition Culture/ Cost of Education.
• Limited skilled teachers – especially for remote areas.
• limited ICT resources- largely for Premium Schools .
• Traditional education, limited market focused
education/ skills development.
• Limited focused National efforts for high-end ICT
trainings and certification
• High cost of higher education.
• Limited ICT resources. §
Pakistani is a major South Asian Country with tremendous human capital potential . However, Lack
of adequate capability building opportunities has resulted in major challenges.
Special Persons/Disabled
*Data from Alf Ailan Website

6. Context & Justification
Indicative Population Distribution & Target Trainees segments
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10+ Years,
140000000
10 Years or less,
60000000
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Pakistan Population
(Assumed 200M)
illiterate,
55020000
No Formal Education,
560,000
Below Matric, 52500000
Matric but below Inter,
16,240,000
Inter but below degree, 7,980,000
Degree and Above, 7,700,000
Education Level of 10+ Years Populaiton
88.8 %
5.7%
5.5%
20-44 Years,
5,313,000
45+ Years,
2387000
Degree & Above Age Distribution
20-44 Years,
5,506,200
45+ Years,
2473800
Inter but below Degree
1. Degree means minimum 14 years education or higher
2. % distribution of population and education level of 10+ Years population calculated based on report from Pakistani Bureau of Statistics (PBS)
website. Information was further extrapolated to come up with additional indicative figures.
3. Number of ICT professionals information estimated from 2004 /2007 data on number of ICT professionals at PASHA website that was
extrapolated considering exponential growth. This information need to be verified with PASHA
4. Number of new ICT graduates per year is referenced from number quoted in Draft National ICT policy
160,000+ current ICT
Professionals. Projected from
PASHA report 3
Primary
Audience for
ICT Skill
refinement
/High end ICT
skills
development
Secondary
Audience- New
ICT Skills
development
Younger
population in
this category is
more
promising for
new ICT skills
development
20000+ new ICT Graduates
produced per year, referred
from Draft IT policy4
Approx. 11M persons have 14 years degree or above and are between 20 to 45 years. Actual Population available for ICT training ( except
introductory training) is likely not more then 5-8% of this filtered population with higher percentage likely for ICT professionals/graduates
Approx 80000 ICT students
studying in Universities- Derived
from ICT graduates number

7. Context & Justification
National ICT Capability Options in Pakistan
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# Option Description Observations/Comments
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University
Education
• ICT education through college/University level
institutions that award academic degrees.
• Limited market requirements focus in ICT education
2
Private ICT
Training Centers
• Multiple private training center for professional
ICT trainings in multiple ICT disciplines
• Cost of Training factor
• Limited range of trainings
• Training curriculum and Trainer Quality Issues.
• Accessibility challenges
3
Federal/
Provincial ICT
Training Institutes
• ICT training institutes offering professional
trainings and certifications e.g. TEVTA,
NAVTTC, TUSDEC etc.
• Cost of Training factor
• Limited range of trainings, limited available seats
• Training curriculum and Trainer Quality Issues.
• Accessibility challenges
4
Federal/
Provincial
Government ICT
Training
Programs
• Programs backed by federal / provincial
Institutions, to support and uplift of skillset of
the society e.g, PM’s NICTSP, PM’s ICT
internship Program etc.
• Addresses limited skill sets and target audience.
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International ICT
Training &
Certification
• ICT trainings / certifications developed and
offered by International ICT agencies.
• High cost
• No or less Government support
• Collaboration needed
6 MOOCs
• Online training courses available free as well as
paid in collaboration with different partners /
industry leaders.
• Tremendous resources available
• Free, subsidized and paid options available
• More accessibility,
• Lack of awareness of this opportunity
Key ICT Skills development Options available to Pakistani ICT HR are summarized below

8. Context & Justification
Similar Initiatives Internationally
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A number of countries have undertaken National ICT Capability Building initiatives
MALAYSIA
MSC Malaysia MyProCert – (SRI) (http://www.mscmalaysis.my)
MSC Malaysia MyProCert (SRI) is a partnership between the Performance Management and
Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) and MDEC to up-skill and upgrade Malaysian professionals.
Participants of the program enjoy significantly reduced certification fees, as well as receive the
MyProCert (SRI) incentive which was reimbursed to companies and individuals who passed the
required certification examination.
SINGAPORE National Cybersecurity Postgraduate
Scholarship
Industry Preparation for Pre-
graduate (iPREP) Programme
MOOC Pilot for Data Sciences and
Analytics Training
Company Led Training Programme CLT National Infocomm Competency
Framework NICF
others
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) (http://www.imda.gov.sg)
Range of Programs to empower enterprises, individuals, SMEs and startups alike
INDIA &
INDONESIA
1. Android development skills in Universities.
2. Online Android Training Course via Udacity:
3. “Android Developer” Nanodegree Scholarships (INDIA ONY)
4. Learn with Authorized Training Partners:
5. Android Associate Developer Certification
6. National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (INDIA ONY)

9. Context & Justification
Game Changers - International ICT certifications & MOOCs
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• International ICT certification increasing being used to measure Competence in specific ICT
skills rather then traditional ICT degrees.
• Incredible opportunities for students as well as developers to get themselves trained through
different online platforms and MOOC Providers and get industry oriented skills as well as certifications

10. Context & Justification
Conclusion
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• Competent and trained human resource capital plays pivotal role in national and
economic development of any country.
• Dire need of the time to equip our ICT human resources with quality technical &
need based ICT training with specific focus on high end skills in-demand locally as
well as Internationally.
• Training large number of persons would require appropriate understanding of
demand as well as supply side for training via formal study.
• However, phased approach, starting with pilot can be used for ICT capability
building of different segments, that can be extended further.
• Focused National level Program need to be initiated with mandate and
responsibility to provide Quality and Cost effective ICT Training opportunities to
Pakistani Youth
• Appropriate skill development strategies e.g. ILT ,e-Learning (MOOCs), Train the
Trainer, etc to be leveraged to maximize reach of the Capability building initiative in
cost effective and efficient manner.

11. NTTB Program Design
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12. Program Vision (Draft)
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Develop competent and trained ICT human resource capital in Pakistan that
would play pivotal role in national and economic development of the Country by
providing them Quality and affordable training opportunities in ICT skills <high
in-demand locally as well as Internationally>.
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13. Key Inputs in Program Design life cycle
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1. Multiple Dimensions of Program Landscape & Scope need to be confirmed to ensure
achievement of Program Vision e.g. Target Audience, Training Areas, Number and type of
Trainings etc.
2. Inputs from various sources to assist in scoping as part of program planning process
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Estimate from Industry /
Academia SMEs input +
Desk Research
Input from Formal Study
on ICT Trends and Country
Training requirements
Initial Assumptions
1. Quick Input based on
discussion among core program
owners / core team.
1. Formal input from Relevant
Industry/Academia Stakeholders +
desk research.
2. Quality input can be used for small
projects, initiating pilots of large
programs.
3. Large programs shall also need
dedicated SME input for ongoing
review and refinement of targets
1. Formal professional study on ICT
job market needs, Trainee Audience
categories and size, training strategy
and plan.
2. Significant for large scale
programs/investments.
Being used for initial
understanding of
Program Magnitude
To be used as part of
Program Definition,
Pilot, Ongoing
Program Refinement
Parallel to Pilot.
Provide input for full
program rollout

14. Sample Stakeholders & Discussion Points
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ICT HR Demand
• ICT Skills required ( local, Int…)
• Number of ICT Professionals Required.
(local, Int….)
• ICT Certificates in demand
• Current need & Future Trends.
• ICT HR Current Status
• Number of ICT Professionals / Others
available in different areas.
• Key gaps in ICT skills of target
audience.
• ICT Training Opportunities available in
line with Industry needs and key gaps.
• Way Forward
• Target audience for training and their needs.
• Number of trainings to be conducted.
• ICT Training Models channels (MOOC, ILT,
hybrid, others) to be used.
• Program rollout approach suggestions.
• Other suggestions
ICT HR
consumers
ICT
Industry
Influencers
ICT Skills
Suppliers
Corporat
es
Freelanci
ng Sites
SW
Houses
Tech
Vendors
PSEB PASHA MOIT
Universities/
Colleges
ICT Training
Institutes
(public,
private)
Free-
Lancers/Self
Training
HEC