skill-up

Freelance Excellence Program

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Skill-Up Program is designed by IU-CORE to provide an opportunity to develop freelancing skills through hands-on training. This program offers comprehensive, practical courses in high-demand fields, equipping students with the essential knowledge and expertise to succeed in today’s competitive job market or pursue entrepreneurial ventures.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Students will gain industry-ready skills in their chosen field, enabling them to pursue freelance work, internships, or entry-level positions.
The program will encourage a culture of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, contributing to the student’s professional development.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Currently enrolled students (1st Semester to 6th semester) in Karachi
Alumni at Iqra University (representing any discipline and campus in Karachi)

COURSES OFFERED 1^st COHORT

Mobile App Development:
Learn to build cross-platform mobile applications using modern frameworks and technologies, with a focus on both Android and iOS platforms.
Video Editing, Animation, and Vlogging:
Dive into video content creation by learning video editing software, basic animation techniques, and strategies for creating compelling vlogs for platforms like YouTube.
Website Development:
Gain expertise in web development, from designing front-end interfaces to developing dynamic back-end functionalities using popular programming languages and frameworks.

PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE

Program duration	8 weeks
Batch size	40 per course*
Delivery mode	Face-to-face – EDC campus
Assessment	Each student will be assessed through project work and assignments at the end of the course. A final project presentation or a live demonstration of their work will be part of the assessment.
Certification	Upon successful completion of the course and final project, students will receive a certification from IU CORE, which will serve as an official acknowledgment of their expertise in the respective field.
MENTOR	Mr. Asif Siddiqui (Senior art director & Entrepreneur) for Video Editing, Animation & Vlogging Mr. Raja M. Fareed (Lead Mobile Application Developer, Intellexal Solutions) for Mobile App Development Mr. Shahab Uddin (Founder & CEO, SAAQiTech Software House) for Web Development.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete your registration via Google Form.
Receive your confirmation offer via email.
Collect essential documents from IU Core on the 1st Floor, EDC Campus.
Submit your fees at Askari Bank conveniently, located within the campus.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

Program Duration: 8 weeks
Day: Saturday
Timings: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

TEAM

Umair Ahmed Khan

Head of Program, SkillUp
Iqra University, karachi

Ali Hassan

Program Coordinator, SkillUp
Iqra University, karachi

REGISTRATION FOR SKILL-UP WAITLIST

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/qnrkksYXDfoGkKyN8