Digital Learning & Skills Enrichment Initiative
(DLSEI) is a flagship program of the Higher
Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan,
implemented in partnership with Coursera.
The initiative aims to equip students and
faculty of Pakistani universities with in-
demand digital and professional skills
aligned with global workforce requirements.
DLSEI addresses the skills gap in higher
education by providing access to
internationally recognized online courses
that bridge academic learning with practical,
market-relevant competencies.
Year 2 of the DLSEI project will commence in
March 2026. The one-year program will be
divided into two cohorts, each spanning six
months. A total of 30,000 Coursera licenses
will be distributed to students and faculty
members of HEIs for a duration of 6 months
under Cohort 3.
Cohort 4 will begin immediately after the
conclusion of Cohort 3 and will also run for
six months. An additional 30,000 students
and faculty members will be facilitated
under Cohort 2.