Islamabad: The Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has recently completed a specialized training program for officials from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), aimed at enhancing their proficiency in using the iPAS platform for project management. The four-day event, focused on the PC-III module, was held at the National Academy of Higher Education from September 3 to September 6, 2024.

According to Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives, the training was meticulously organized to equip Project Directors and other HEC officials with the skills necessary for effective project management, monitoring, and evaluation using the iPAS system. The session saw the participation of 146 HEC members, including Project Directors and officers from Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, as well as from various universities across the country.

The iPAS project team conducted the hands-on training, ensuring that each participant was well-versed in the functionalities and applications of the iPAS platform specific to their roles within the educational sector. This initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline project management processes within HEC and its associated institutions, thereby fostering greater efficiency and accountability.