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AIOU to start 18 technical courses

By APP
January 09, 2020

Islamabad : Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will launch 18 technical and vocational training courses from January 15, enabling its students to earn their livelihood and take part in the country’s socio-economic development.

The skill-based courses include motor-welding, plumber, electrician, steel fixer, civil surveyor, draftsman, refrigerator and air conditioner mechanic, computer hardware and software mechanic.

According to Director Admissions on Wednesday, these courses would help enhancing capacity-building of the students who are already engaged in technical work.

Duration of these courses would be six months and after successful completion of these courses special certificates will be awarded to the participants. The University carries out its learning and teaching practices for such courses, through its distant-learning system. — APP