{
  "id": 5315914,
  "title": "Virtual University Opens Registration for Free Online Courses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/virtual-university-opens-registration-for-free-online-courses",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:24:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/03/virtual-university-opens-registration-for-free-online-courses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Virtual University has begun accepting applications for a fresh cycle of complimentary online courses. These short courses encompass subjects such as artificial intelligence, programming, cybersecurity, data science, and other digital skills. According to the university's announcement, registration commenced on August 31, 2026 and will remain open until September 6, 2026. The live online classes are scheduled to start on September 9. Each course will span a duration of four to six weeks. All classes will be conducted online, enabling registered learners to participate from anywhere remotely.\n\nVirtual University has incorporated eight courses into this latest training batch. These courses concentrate on digital awareness, programming, online safety, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies. The Python Essentials-1 and JavaScript Essentials-1 courses introduce learners to commonly used programming languages. The cybersecurity and digital safety courses concentrate on fundamental online threats and the secure use of digital platforms. The university has also provided introductory courses in modern artificial intelligence and data science. For those interested in business skills, there is an option to enroll in Discovering Entrepreneurship.\n\nInterested learners can register via the official Virtual University NetAcad portal. All registration activities must be completed before the September 6 deadline. The university has emphasized that applicants should utilize its official portal for course information and registration. There is no registration fee mentioned in the announcement. For additional scholarship opportunities, readers are directed to visit EduNation.",
  "summary": "The Virtual University has opened registration for a new batch of free online courses. The short courses cover artificial intelligence, … Read More The post Virtual University Opens Registration for Free Online Courses appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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