Freelancing course in Pakistan
فری لانسنگ کورس
Turn one skill into online income, from home.
A practical 12-week online course that takes you from zero to your first freelance order. You learn one sellable skill in Canva, then build Fiverr and LinkedIn profiles that get noticed, write winning proposals and deliver work like a professional.
Govt. endorsedPSEB registeredPFTP’s Freelancing course in Pakistan is a 12-week online program by the government-endorsed, PSEB-registered Professional Freelancing Training Program. You learn freelancing from scratch: a sellable Canva design skill, Fiverr gigs and profile, LinkedIn for clients, proposals, pricing and getting paid in live online classes taught in Urdu and English, then complete a real project and earn a certificate anyone can verify online.
- Course
- Freelancing (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.
How freelancing works
Marketplaces, client types and how Pakistani freelancers earn in dollars.
A sellable skill in Canva
Design social posts, logos, thumbnails and flyers that clients pay for.
A Fiverr profile that sells
Profile, photo, description and skills that build trust with buyers.
Gigs that rank
Gig titles, tags, pricing packages and gig images that get clicks.
LinkedIn for clients
A LinkedIn profile and posts that bring direct clients to you.
Proposals and client talk
Write proposals, handle messages and agree on scope and price.
Delivering like a pro
Revisions, deadlines and five-star reviews that bring repeat orders.
Getting paid in Pakistan
Withdrawing earnings safely to Pakistani banks and wallets.
Week by week
8 weeks of live online training, then 4 weeks for your final project and the Grand Assessment Test.
01Weeks 1–2Introduction to freelancing
- What freelancing is and how it works
- Fiverr, Upwork and LinkedIn compared
- Choosing a skill that sells
- Mindset, discipline and time management
Outcome: You choose your skill and set a freelancing goal.
02Weeks 3–4Canva designing
- Canva basics, fonts, colours and layouts
- Social media posts and stories
- Logos, flyers and YouTube thumbnails
- Building a mini portfolio
Outcome: You have 6+ portfolio pieces ready to show buyers.
03Week 5Fiverr profile and gigs
- Creating a professional Fiverr profile
- Gig titles, tags and descriptions that rank
- Pricing packages and gig images
- Buyer requests and first-order strategy
Outcome: Your Fiverr gigs are live.
04Weeks 6–7Winning and delivering orders
- Talking to buyers and understanding briefs
- Writing proposals and custom offers
- Delivering, revisions and getting reviews
- Building repeat clients
Outcome: You can handle an order from first message to five-star review.
05Week 8LinkedIn for freelancers
- A client-focused LinkedIn profile
- Posting content that attracts clients
- Direct outreach the right way
- Getting paid and withdrawing safely
Outcome: Your LinkedIn brings you client conversations.
06Weeks 9–12Final project and assessment
- Complete a real or sample client project
- Mentor review of your profiles and portfolio
- Grand Assessment Test (GAT)
- Certificate, scholarship and internship shortlisting
Outcome: You graduate with live profiles and a portfolio.
From zero to job-ready
Where you start, where you are halfway, and how skilled you are at the end.
Where you start
No experience needed. You just need a laptop or phone and the will to learn.
Halfway there
You design in Canva, have a portfolio and your first gigs are live.
Job-ready
You win and deliver orders and attract clients on Fiverr and LinkedIn.
Hassan Ashfaq
Mentor, Digital Marketing & SEO · Program Head, PFTP
An AI-powered marketing and business specialist with 6+ years of hands-on experience, including government training projects. Hassan has trained thousands of students across Pakistan and teaches the way agencies work: real campaigns, real numbers.
Careers and earning
Roles you can target
- Freelance Graphic Designer
- Fiverr Seller
- Social Media Designer
- Virtual Assistant
- Remote Content Designer
- Agency Junior Designer
Ways to earn
Income depends on your skill, practice and effort.
Learn freelancing 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 Freelancing course beginner-friendly?
Yes. No prior experience is needed. The course starts from the basics and builds step by step with mentor support.
How soon can I start earning?
Some students get their first order during the course; most need a few weeks of consistent effort after it. It depends on your practice, portfolio and how actively you look for clients.
Do I need my own skill already?
No. The course teaches you a sellable Canva design skill first, then how to sell it.
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 Freelancing 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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