Islamabad (Agencies): The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has unveiled a free online training program in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to equip Pakistani engineers with advanced AI skills to enhance global competitiveness and employment opportunities.
Launched in collaboration with PakAngels Silicon Valley USA, iCode Guru, and Aspire Pakistan, the 12-month program targets around 15,000 engineers nationwide. Participants will receive international certification, complete with a traceable QR code, while gaining expertise in generative AI technology, applications, and model-building techniques.
The course is open to PEC-registered engineers, engineering managers, university faculty and students, and corporate sponsorship partners. Key topics include an introduction to generative AI, an overview of generative models, and practical model-building exercises.
The program emphasizes the importance of early adoption of AI technologies, highlighting benefits such as automating tasks to improve efficiency, expanding capabilities beyond traditional engineering, developing complex software without programming skills, and staying competitive in the evolving job market.
PEC’s initiative comes as global generative AI markets are projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2032. By 2030, 40% of tasks are expected to be automated, with AI contributing $4.4 trillion annually to global productivity. By 2028, 70% of companies are likely to adopt AI models to maintain competitiveness.
Participants will learn to:
- Solve complex problems using AI for data analysis and simulations.
- Generate creative designs and innovative solutions.
- Access AI-powered insights across multiple disciplines.
- Develop advanced engineering software without coding.
PEC Chairman emphasized that this initiative aligns with the council’s commitment to fostering technological advancements in Pakistan’s engineering sector. It aims to prepare engineers for a future increasingly influenced by AI, empowering them to lead in a rapidly transforming global industry.