In Pakistan ,accredited diplomas are recognized and approved by official educational bodies or regulatory authorities. These diplomas can be offered by government institutes, technical boards, and private institutions that are registered with the relevant accrediting agencies. Here’s an overview of accredited diplomas in Pakistan:
Types of Accredited Diplomas in Pakistan
1: Technical and Vocational Diplomas
Offered by: TEVTA, NAVTTC, PBTE, SBTE, and other provincial boards.
Fields include:
Electrical / ElectronicsCivil
Mechanical EngineeringIT
Computer Science
Fashion Design /
TextilePlumbing,
Welding, HVAC
- 2: Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD)Offered by: HEC-recognized universities
- Examples:
- PGD in HRM, Marketing, Supply Chain
- PGD in Computer Science
- PGD in EducationDiploma in Education / Teachinge.g., Diploma in Montessori Teaching, Diploma in Early
- 3: Diploma in Education / Teachinge.g.,
- Diploma in Montessori Teaching,
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education Offered by: Institutes affiliated with AIOU, PIEAS, University of Education, etc.
- Medical and Allied Health Diplomas
- Offered by: PMC / PNC-recognized institutions
- Examples:
- Diploma in NursingRadiology, Lab Technology, Dispenser Courses
- IT and Computer Diplomas
- From NAVTTC, PBTE, or certified private institutes (e.g., Aptech, Arena, etc.)
- Examples:
- DIT (Diploma in Information Technology)
- Web Development, Cyber Security, Digital MarketingOnline / Distance Learning DiplomasOffered by: AIOU, Virtual University, Preston, etc.Must be recognized by HEC to be valid.