AI
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Introduction to Modern AI
A complete entry point: how AI works, its core principles, ethics, and where it is heading.
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Learn-A-Thon 2026 · Powered by Cisco Networking Academy
Learn AI & Cybersecurity free. Earn a Cisco-verified badge.
Hunarmand Kashmir and SCO Software Technology Park bring you 9 Cisco NetAcad courses at no cost. Learn skills employers and freelance clients are hiring for right now.
- Zero fees, for every eligible learner
- Industry-recognized digital badges
- Verified completion certificates
- Runs Nov 12 – Dec 7, 2026
9
Courses to choose from
Rs 0
Enrollment fee
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12 Nov
Last date to apply
Presented by Hunarmand Kashmir in collaboration with SCO Software Technology Park, Mirpur · Powered by Cisco Networking Academy
How it works
From sign-up to certified in 3 steps
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Pick a course and fill in the short form above. It takes under a minute.
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We take you straight to the course registration page. Sign up free with the same email.
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Learn & get your badge
Study online at your own pace, on mobile or laptop. Finish to earn your Cisco digital badge and certificate.
9 free courses
Choose the skill that moves your career
New to tech? Start with Introduction to Modern AI or Introduction to Cybersecurity.
AI
Beginner
Core Generative AI Skills
Master the foundations, architectures and practical uses of modern generative AI tools.
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AI
Beginner
Prompt Like an Engineer
Write precise, context-aware prompts that get the best results out of any AI model.
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AI
Beginner
AI Power User Launchpad
Use AI every day to get more done and solve problems faster across all kinds of tasks.
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AI
Career
Build Your Resume With AI
Create targeted, high-impact resumes and portfolios that pass applicant tracking systems.
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AI
Intermediate
Find Insights With AI
Analyze data, spot patterns and pull out actionable insights with AI assistants.
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AI
Intermediate
Optimizing Generative AI
Refine, direct and optimize generative AI for real business and productivity workflows.
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Cybersecurity
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Introduction to Cybersecurity
Core security principles, today's common threats, and the defenses that stop them.
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Cybersecurity
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Digital Safety & Security
Protect your accounts, personal information and privacy online with proven habits.
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Built for the youth of Azad Kashmir
Hunarmand Kashmir, based at SCO Software Technology Park in Mirpur, helps students, youth and women build practical digital skills, so they can earn through freelancing and start tech careers.
Students
Fresh graduates
Women returning to work
Freelancers
Working professionals
Complete beginners
Cisco digital badge
Share it on LinkedIn and your CV to stand out.
Verified certificate
Proof of completion you can show employers.
Job-ready skills
AI and security skills for freelancing and tech jobs.
Learner community
Mentorship, updates and peer support on WhatsApp.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is it really free?
Yes. Enrollment is 100% free for all eligible participants. There are no hidden charges.
Do I need any experience?
No. Introduction to Modern AI and Introduction to Cybersecurity are made for complete beginners. The other courses build on those basics.
Where do the classes happen?
Courses run online on Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad). You can study on your phone or laptop.
What will I receive?
When you complete a course you earn an industry-recognized Cisco digital badge and a verified completion certificate.
When does it start, and what is the deadline?
The program runs Nov 12 – Dec 7, 2026. The last date to apply is 12 November.
Can I join more than one course?
Yes. Submit the form once for each course you want. Each one sends you to that course's NetAcad page.
I am stuck on the NetAcad sign-up. Who can help?
WhatsApp us at +92 345 0916465. For NetAcad account issues, you can also email netacadsupport@vu.edu.pk or call +92 (42) 1111 880 880.
Your future in tech starts with one free course
It's free, but the deadline is 12 November. Register today.