PEC Concludes First Generative AI Cohort, Certifies 1,258 Engineers
Islamabad: The first cohort of the Pakistan Engineering Council’s (PEC) Generative AI course successfully concluded with a ceremony held at PEC Headquarters. The event was attended by Chairman PEC Engr Waseem Nazir, Founder of Pak Angels M. Anwar Khan, Advisor to Chairman PEC on CPD and focal person for the Generative AI Course Muhammad Imran Yousaf Qureshi, Additional Registrar Engr. Muhammad Sohail Khan, Sr. Director IT Mubashir Ahmed, along with other PEC officials. The Chairperson of Aspire Pakistan, Hassan Syed, President of iCodeGuru, Dr. Zafar Shahid, and engineers joined the event virtually.
Launched on December 1, 2024, the inaugural cohort saw overwhelming interest, with 18,000 engineers applying for the program. Out of the 5,000 engineers who participated in the free online course, 1,258 successfully qualified and were awarded certificates. During the closing ceremony, the top 10 engineers from the cohort were announced, along with three standout teams recognized for their exceptional performance.
Developed in collaboration with Pak Angels Silicon Valley USA, iCodeGuru, and Aspire Pakistan, the six-week training program was tailored for engineers registered with PEC, engineering managers, university faculty, and students, as well as corporate sponsorship partners. The course provided international certification with a traceable QR code and covered key topics, including an introduction to Generative AI, generative models, and hands-on exercises.
Chairman PEC Engr Waseem Nazir highlighted the significance of the program, stating that PEC aims to train 15,000 engineers in Generative AI through three cohorts within a year. “The participation and completion rates are encouraging. Engineers are showing great interest, and this training will equip them with essential skills,” he said, extending his congratulations to those who successfully completed the course.
Founder of Pak Angels M. Anwar Khan stressed the importance of transforming these projects into commercial ventures, highlighting the need for sustainability, profitability, and long-term success in their implementation. Chairperson of Aspire Pakistan Hassan Syed remarked that AI will be a game-changer for Pakistan’s engineering sector, helping professionals innovate and compete on an international level.
Muhammad Imran Yousaf Qureshi commended the visionary leadership of Chairman PEC for launching the Generative AI course to upskill engineers in emerging technologies. He also acknowledged the dedication of the PEC team, particularly the IT department, including Head of IT Mubashir Ahmed and Director IT Amir Waqas, along with the CPD department and other officials, for their pivotal role in successfully executing the program. He further announced that the second cohort of the Generative AI course is set to commence in March 2025.
