Data Science course in Pakistan
ڈیٹا سائنس کورس
Turn data into decisions businesses trust.
A 12-week online course in data science and analytics. You learn Excel, SQL and Python with Pandas, data cleaning, visualisation, dashboards and basic machine learning, and build projects that show employers you can work with real data.
Govt. endorsedPSEB registeredPFTP’s Data Science course in Pakistan is a 12-week online program by the government-endorsed, PSEB-registered Professional Freelancing Training Program. You learn data analysis with Excel, SQL and Python (Pandas), data cleaning, visualisation, dashboards and basic machine learning in live online classes taught in Urdu and English, then complete a real project and earn a certificate anyone can verify online.
- Course
- Data Science (beginner to job-ready)
- Provider
- PFTP · Government endorsed · PSEB registered
- Duration
- 12 weeks: 8 weeks live training + 4 weeks project & GAT
- Mode
- 100% online · live classes, recorded on the LMS
- Language
- Urdu and English
- Certificate
- PFTP certificate with a unique verification code
- Eligibility
- Matric or above, CNIC or B-Form
- After the course
- Scholarship Card, internships incl. CM IT Internship Program
What you’ll learn
Eight practical skills, taught the way professionals use them every day. Each one ends with something you build yourself.
Data analysis thinking
Ask the right questions and find answers in data.
Excel for analysts
Formulas, pivot tables and charts.
SQL
Query databases to get the data you need.
Python and Pandas
Clean and analyse data with code.
Data visualisation
Charts that tell a clear story.
Dashboards
Build interactive dashboards for decision-makers.
Machine learning basics
Simple predictive models with scikit-learn.
Portfolio projects
Real datasets and a portfolio on GitHub.
Week by week
8 weeks of live online training, then 4 weeks for your final project and the Grand Assessment Test.
01Weeks 1–2Data foundations and Excel
- What data science is
- Excel formulas and cleaning
- Pivot tables and charts
- Asking good data questions
Outcome: You analyse a dataset in Excel.
02Weeks 3–4SQL for data
- Databases and tables
- SELECT, filters and sorting
- Joins and aggregations
- SQL practice projects
Outcome: You query real databases.
03Week 5Python for analysis
- Python basics for data
- Pandas dataframes
- Cleaning and transforming data
- Exploratory data analysis
Outcome: You analyse data with Python.
04Weeks 6–7Visualisation and dashboards
- Charts with Matplotlib and Seaborn
- Dashboard design
- Power BI or Looker Studio
- Presenting insights
Outcome: You build a business dashboard.
05Week 8Machine learning basics
- Regression and classification
- Training and testing models
- Evaluating results
- Data careers in Pakistan and abroad
Outcome: You build a simple predictive model.
06Weeks 9–12Final project and assessment
- End-to-end analysis project with a dashboard
- Mentor review
- Grand Assessment Test (GAT)
- Certificate, scholarship and internship shortlisting
Outcome: You graduate with a data portfolio.
From zero to job-ready
Where you start, where you are halfway, and how skilled you are at the end.
Where you start
Basic maths and computer skills are enough.
Halfway there
You clean and analyse data with Excel, SQL and Python.
Job-ready
You build dashboards and simple models that answer business questions.
PFTP Industry Mentors
Working professionals · PFTP mentor panel
Every PFTP course is taught live by mentors who do this work for clients and companies every day. They teach from real projects, review your work personally and stay with your batch until your final assessment.
Careers and earning
Roles you can target
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst (entry)
- Reporting Analyst
- Junior Data Scientist
- MIS Executive
- Freelance Data Analyst
Ways to earn
Income depends on your skill, practice and effort.
Learn data science from any city
PFTP training is 100% online. Join live classes from home in any city of Pakistan; students from every province study together in the same batch.
Questions about this course
Is the Data Science course beginner-friendly?
Yes. No prior experience is needed. The course starts from the basics and builds step by step with mentor support.
Do I need strong maths for data science?
Basic maths is enough to start. The course explains the statistics you need in simple terms.
Is data science in demand in Pakistan?
Yes. Banks, telecoms, e-commerce and startups hire data analysts, and many international clients hire remotely.
Are the classes online?
Yes. PFTP training is 100% online. Classes are live, and every lecture is saved on the LMS so you can revise any time from anywhere in Pakistan.
How long is the course?
12 weeks: 8 weeks of live training, then 4 weeks for your final project and the Grand Assessment Test (GAT).
Can I learn Data Science in Urdu?
Yes. Classes are taught in Urdu and English, so you can follow every lesson comfortably.
Can I join from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad or any other city?
Yes. Because the course is online, students join from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and every other city of Pakistan.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After passing the final assessment you receive a PFTP certificate with a unique code that anyone can verify online.
What does it cost?
There is no tuition fee. You pay a one-time Documentation Processing Fee for the free course, scholarships, internships and LMS portal. See How to pay.
What do I need to join?
A laptop or smartphone with internet, your CNIC or B-Form, and Matric or above.
Can I get an internship after this course?
Top performers are shortlisted for scholarships and internships, including the Chief Minister IT Internship Program where PFTP is on the panel.
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