Online IT training in Pakistan includes online IT courses in Pakistan, ranging from free lectures to live, instructor-led programmes. Additionally, both have a place. The question is which one gets you to a job or a client, and how much it costs in rupees.
This guide lists the live online IT courses Sherdil IT Academy has scheduled for late 2026, with start dates, class timings in Pakistan time, and fees taken from each course page. It also covers the free options worth knowing about and how to tell a useful online course from a weak one.
Upcoming live online IT courses (October to December 2026)
| Course | Starts | Class days and time (PKT) | Duration | Fee, lump sum | Installments |
| Alibaba Cloud Premium Batch | 23 Oct 2026 | Fri/Sat and Sun, 9 to 11 PM | About 1.5 months | PKR 100,000 | 2 x PKR 62,500 |
| Sherdil Certified DevOps Engineer, Batch 19 | 24 Oct 2026 | Sat and Sun, 7:30 to 9:30 PM | About 4 months | PKR 75,000 | 3 x PKR 30,000 |
| Professional Freelancing Launchpad | 14 Nov 2026 | Sat and Sun, 4 to 5:30 PM | 6 sessions | PKR 20,000 | Lump sum only |
| Ethical Hacking Professional | 14 Nov 2026 | Sat and Sun, 8 to 10 PM | About 4 months | PKR 100,000 | 4 x PKR 30,000 |
| Professional Diploma in Multi-Cloud Engineering | 18 Nov 2026 | Wed and Thu, 11 PM to 1 AM | About 6 months | PKR 200,000 | 7 x PKR 35,000 |
| AWS 3in1, Batch 64 | 5 Dec 2026 | Sat and Sun, 2 to 4 PM | About 4 months | PKR 75,000 | 3 x PKR 30,000 |
| Multicloud Premium Course, Batch 3 | 11 Dec 2026 | Fri/Sat and Sun, 9 to 11 PM | About 6 months | PKR 270,000 | 6 x PKR 50,000 |
Most batches run in the evening or on weekends, so they fit around a full-time job or university. Fees cover training only. Vendor exam fees, such as AWS or Alibaba Cloud certification exams, are paid separately to the vendor.
How to judge an online IT course before you pay
- Live or recorded? Recorded lectures are cheaper or free, but nobody checks your work. Live classes let you ask questions when you are stuck, which is where most self-learners drop out.
- Is there a lab? Cloud, DevOps, and security are learned by doing. Ask whether you get a practice environment, and on which days.
- Do you build something? A project you can show an employer or client is worth more than a completion certificate.
- Does it lead to a recognized certification? A course aligned with AWS, Google Cloud, or Alibaba Cloud exams gives you a credential employers already know.
- Do the timings work? Check the class time in Pakistan time against your job or classes before you enroll.
- What happens if you leave midway? Read the terms. Some programmes charge the full fee of the course you are in if you withdraw.
Cloud computing courses
AWS 3in1. Covers three AWS associate certifications in one course: Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, and Developer. Topics run from VPC networking, IAM, S3, and EC2 to load balancing, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudFormation, and AWS SDKs, ending with a final project and exam discussion. About 4 months, PKR 75,000 lump sum or 3 x PKR 30,000. AWS lab access is on weekends. A working knowledge of Linux, basic networking, and virtualisation helps.
Alibaba Cloud Premium Batch. A shorter, focused course on Alibaba Cloud: VPC design, ECS compute, OSS storage, RDS, RAM access control, and Cloud Monitor, with an optional security module. About 1.5 months with Muhammad Usman Khan, PKR 100,000 lump sum. Basic cloud concepts and general IT knowledge are recommended.
Multicloud Premium Course. AWS 3in1, Google Cloud and Alibaba Cloud in one six-month programme, taught on weekends by Muhammad Usman Khan. PKR 270,000 lump sum or 6 x PKR 50,000. Paying the lump sum adds two months of free part-time co-learning.
Professional Diploma in Multi-Cloud Engineering. The same three clouds (AWS, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud) over about six months, plus six months of self-learning access to Azure and DevOps. Classes are on Wednesday and Thursday from 11 PM to 1 AM, which suits people with day jobs or working in Gulf time zones. It includes lifetime LMS access on full payment, a mock exam account, lab access two days a week, and a completion certificate. PKR 200,000 lump sum or 7 x PKR 35,000.
If you are choosing between the two multi-cloud programmes, the main differences on the course pages are the class schedule, the instructor, the Azure and DevOps self-learning access in the Diploma, and the co-learning bonus in the Premium course. Ask the academy which fits your goals before you pay.
DevOps
Sherdil Certified DevOps Engineer. Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Ansible, with Kubernetes covered in depth: architecture, deployments, storage, networking, troubleshooting, an introduction to Amazon EKS, and guidance for the CKA and CKAD exams. Batch 19 starts on 24 October 2026 with Muhammad Saqib. About 4 months, PKR 75,000 lump sum or 3 x PKR 30,000. You need a laptop with at least 8 GB RAM that supports virtualisation.
Cyber security
Ethical Hacking Professional (EHP). An 11-module penetration testing course using Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, Nessus, OpenVAS, and Metasploit, from reconnaissance and exploitation to web application testing and report writing. Starts 14 November 2026. About 4 months, PKR 100,000 lump sum or 4 x PKR 30,000. It is for intermediate students and requires a Core i7 laptop with 12 GB RAM. Our guide to cybersecurity courses in Karachi compares it with CISA and cloud security options.
Freelancing
Professional Freelancing Launchpad. Six practical sessions: three on Upwork (profile setup, finding jobs and writing proposals, client communication and avoiding scams) and three on Fiverr (gig creation, gig SEO and pricing, handling orders and reviews). You finish with an optimized Upwork profile and at least one Fiverr gig draft. PKR 20,000. It pairs well with any technical course above if you plan to sell your skills online.
Free online IT courses in Pakistan
- DigiSkills.pk. The government’s free online training programme, run by the Virtual University and funded by Ignite. Learning is through recorded weekly content on an LMS; you can take up to two courses per batch, and you get an e-certificate on completion. Seats go fast: Batch 4 filled its 300,000 seats and closed registration on 23 July 2026. Watch digiskills.pk for the next window.
- NAVTTC. Lists free, NVQF-certified courses in its IT sector, including Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Network Administration and Data Science, delivered through partner institutes. Some batches are online, and some are on campus, and selection often includes an NTS test.
- Cisco Networking Academy. Free self-paced courses in networking, cybersecurity, and Python, with certificates of completion.
Free courses are a low-risk way to test whether you like a field. Their limits are the ones listed earlier: usually no live trainer, no supervised lab, and no project review. Many students start free, then move to a paid course once they know which direction they want.
Which online IT course fits you?
- New to IT and want a job in the cloud: AWS 3in1. It gives you three associate-level certifications and the most widely recognized cloud platform.
- Already know some Linux and want to work in deployment and automation: Sherdil Certified DevOps Engineer.
- Want to stand out with more than one cloud: Multicloud Premium Course or the Professional Diploma in Multi-Cloud Engineering.
- Want a short, focused course on one platform: Alibaba Cloud Premium Batch.
- Interested in security testing and comfortable with Linux: Ethical Hacking Professional.
- Want to earn from your skills on Upwork or Fiverr: Professional Freelancing Launchpad, on its own or alongside a technical course.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best online IT courses in Pakistan for 2026?
It depends on your goal. For cloud jobs, AWS 3-in-1 and multi-cloud programmes are strong choices. DevOps suits people who like automation and deployment. Ethical hacking suits those drawn to security. Pick a course with live classes, lab access, and a recognized certification at the end.
How much do online IT courses cost in Pakistan?
At Sherdil IT Academy, live online courses in late 2026 range from PKR 20,000 for the freelancing course to PKR 270,000 for the six-month Multicloud Premium Course. Most technical courses cost PKR 75,000 to PKR 100,000, with installment plans available.
Can I join these online courses from outside Karachi?
Yes. These batches run online, so you can join from any city in Pakistan or from abroad. Class times are listed in Pakistan time.
Are there free online IT courses with certificates in Pakistan?
Yes. DigiSkills.pk offers free courses with e-certificates, NAVTTC runs free certified courses through partner institutes, and Cisco Networking Academy has free self-paced courses. They are mostly recorded or self-paced.
Do online courses include the certification exam fee?
No. Course fees cover training. Exam fees for AWS, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, or other certifications are paid to the vendor when you book the exam.
Can I pay in installments?
Most courses offer monthly installments, listed in the table above. Paying the lump sum costs less overall.
Conclusion
A good online IT course gives you three things free material usually does not: a trainer to unblock you, a lab to practice in, and a deadline that keeps you moving. Decide on the direction first: cloud, DevOps, security, or freelancing, then pick the batch whose timing fits your week.
Next batches: Alibaba Cloud starts 23 October, and DevOps Engineer starts 24 October 2026. To reserve a seat or ask which course suits you, call +92 331 8367709, email training@sherdil.org, or apply online.