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DemTech Academy · Online Learning Platform

Civic technology training
for Pakistan.

7 tracks. 50+ courses. Free and paid. English and Urdu. Practical, focused and designed around the real challenges that Pakistani NGO staff face every working day.

56+
Courses
7
Tracks
29
Free courses
3
Certificate levels
Level 1
DemTech Academy Certificate
Awarded on course completion. 70%+ on module quizzes. Instant issue. Free for free courses.
Level 2
DGF Verified Professional
Full track + 90-min proctored assessment. 80%+ required. Valid 2 years. Rs. 2,000 (waived for members).
Level 3
DGF Sector Specialist
Level 2 + portfolio submission reviewed by DGF panel. Highest credential. Issued annually.
Track All Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07
Price All Free only Paid
Level Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Track 01 DemTech Tool Certifications Master every tool in the DemTech platform. · 10 courses
DT-01
Getting Started: Your DemTech Workspace
Orientation to the platform.…
1.5h · Beginner · EN
Free Certificate
DT-02
Website and CMS: Managing Content
Update pages, publish reports, manage team, post jobs — no HTML required.…
2.0h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-03
Survey Platform: Design and Deploy Field Forms
Build surveys, skip logic, deploy offline, aggregate results.…
2.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-04
Grants Tracker: Managing Your Donor Portfolio
Set up grants, track expenditure, set deadline reminders, generate donor reports.…
1.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-05
Programme Tracker: Activities, Milestones, M&E
Log activities, track milestones, record beneficiaries, generate progress reports.…
2.0h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-06
Dashboard Builder: Public Data Visualisations
Add indicators, create charts, live ticker, embed maps, publish.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-07
Beneficiary Data: Registration, Deduplication, Ethics
Register beneficiaries, deduplication, consent, PDPA compliance.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-08
Complaints and Feedback: Accountable Intake
Set up intake, configure routing, track cases, generate accountability reports.…
1.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-09
Newsletter and Communications Manager
Subscriber lists, newsletter design, segmentation, scheduling, analytics.…
1.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DT-10
Advanced: Integrating Tools and Automating Reports
Connect survey platform to programme tracker, auto-populate donor reports.…
1.5h · Advanced · EN
Free Professional
Track 02 Data and Digital Literacy From Excel to databases to GIS. · 8 courses
DL-01
Data Literacy Fundamentals
What is data, types, spreadsheets vs databases, data quality, error spotting.…
2.0h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DL-02
Excel for NGOs
Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, data validation for NGOs.…
2.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DL-03
From Excel to Database: Making the Transition
Why databases beat spreadsheets. How to structure data for migration.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN
Free Certificate
DL-04
Data Visualisation for Advocacy
Charts, maps and dashboards for non-technical audiences.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DL-05
Introduction to GIS and Mapping
QGIS, Google My Maps, GPS data, district programme maps.…
3.0h · Intermediate · EN
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DL-06
Data Protection and Digital Security
PDPA compliance, protecting beneficiary data, secure communications.…
2.0h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
DL-07
Advanced Data Analysis for Programme Managers
Descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation, trend analysis, basic regression.…
3.0h · Advanced · EN
🔒 Register free to access Professional
DL-08
Open Data: Publishing, Licensing and API Basics
Creative Commons, preparing datasets for release, PakCivTech open data API.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN
Free Certificate
Track 03 M&E and Programme Management Logframes to impact evaluation. · 9 courses
ME-01
M&E Fundamentals
Monitoring vs evaluation, results chain, why M&E fails, building a simple M&E plan.…
2.0h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
ME-02
Designing a Logical Framework
What a logframe is, how to build one, derive indicators, common mistakes.…
2.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
ME-03
Indicators: SMART, CREAM and the Reference Sheet
Writing good indicators, baseline setting, disaggregation.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
ME-04
Survey Design: From Question to Questionnaire
Sampling methods, questionnaire design, bias avoidance, piloting.…
3.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
ME-05
Qualitative Research Methods
FGDs, KIIs, observation, participatory methods, analysing qualitative data.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
ME-06
Data Quality Assurance
Field supervision, back-checks, data cleaning, outlier detection.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
ME-07
Donor Reporting: Writing Reports That Get Read
How donors read reports, narrative vs data, executive summaries.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
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ME-08
Impact Evaluation: Introduction for Practitioners
What IE is, counterfactuals, before/after designs, Pakistan case studies.…
3.0h · Advanced · EN
🔒 Register free to access Professional
ME-09
Adaptive Management: Learning and Adjusting
Real-time monitoring, learning reviews, programme adaptation.…
2.0h · Advanced · EN
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Track 04 Humanitarian Standards SPHERE, CHS, Do No Harm, AAP. · 7 courses
HS-01
Humanitarian Principles
The four principles, what they mean in Pakistan, navigating pressures.…
1.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
HS-02
SPHERE Standards
The SPHERE Handbook, minimum standards by sector, applying them in Pakistan.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
HS-03
Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)
Nine commitments, what each means in practice, self-assessment.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
HS-04
Do No Harm and Conflict Sensitivity
Do No Harm framework, conflict analysis for Pakistan, conflict-sensitive design.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
HS-05
Accountability to Affected Populations
Feedback mechanisms, participation, information sharing, complaint handling.…
1.5h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
HS-06
Protection Mainstreaming
What it is and not, four elements, application by sector.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
HS-07
Child Protection in Programmes
Minimum standards, safeguarding policy design, Pakistan legal framework.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
Track 05 Sector Specialist Certifications Advanced sector-specific courses. · 8 courses
SS-01
Humanitarian Response Coordination
UN cluster system in Pakistan, 4W matrix, information management.…
4.0h · Advanced · EN
🔒 Register free to access Specialist
SS-02
Disability-Inclusive Programming
Washington Group in practice, inclusive needs assessment, CRPD requirements.…
4.0h · Advanced · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Specialist
SS-03
Education in Emergencies
INEE Minimum Standards, safe schools, PSS in education.…
3.5h · Advanced · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Specialist
SS-04
CHW Programme Design and Supervision
CHW selection, supportive supervision, performance management.…
4.0h · Advanced · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Specialist
SS-05
Child Protection Case Management
Case identification, risk assessment, case planning, inter-agency referral.…
4.0h · Advanced · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Specialist
SS-06
GBV Prevention and Response
GBV principles, safe referral pathways, survivor-centred approach.…
4.0h · Advanced · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Specialist
SS-07
Disaster Risk Reduction
Sendai framework, community-based DRR, risk mapping, NDMA structures.…
2.5h · Advanced · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Specialist
SS-08
Cash and Voucher Assistance
When to use CVA, market assessment, JazzCash/EasyPaisa systems.…
2.0h · Advanced · EN
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Track 06 NGO Leadership and Governance For directors, managers and boards. · 8 courses
LG-01
NGO Governance: Board Roles and Best Practice
Board purpose, roles vs management, composition, Pakistan legal requirements.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
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LG-02
Financial Management for CSO Leaders
Reading financials, budget monitoring, internal controls, audit preparation.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
LG-03
Fundraising and Donor Engagement
Pakistan donor landscape, proposal writing, concept notes, INGO restrictions.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
LG-04
Strategic Planning for Small NGOs
Why plans fail, practical 3-year planning, theory of change.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
LG-05
Communications and Advocacy
Communications strategy, social media, working with journalists.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN + UR
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LG-06
HR Management for NGOs
Job descriptions, recruitment, performance management, safeguarding.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
LG-07
Digital Security for Civil Society Leaders
Threat modelling, secure messaging, device security.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN + UR
Free Certificate
LG-08
Leading Through Crisis
Crisis communication, staff security, continuity planning.…
2.5h · Advanced · EN
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Track 07 AI and Advanced Technology Using AI responsibly in civil society. · 6 courses
AI-01
AI for NGOs: What It Is and How to Use It Safely
Demystifying AI, practical use cases, responsible use, Pakistan context.…
2.0h · Beginner · EN + UR
Free Certificate
AI-02
Using AI for Research and Report Writing
Writing briefs faster, prompt engineering for NGOs, Urdu workflows.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN + UR
🔒 Register free to access Certificate
AI-03
AI-Assisted Data Analysis
Clean data, identify patterns, generate visualisations using AI tools.…
2.5h · Intermediate · EN
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AI-04
Automating Repetitive Tasks
AI and no-code tools to automate reports, data entry, communications.…
2.0h · Intermediate · EN
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AI-05
Building Your Organisation Data Strategy
Data maturity assessment, setting priorities, designing a roadmap.…
2.0h · Advanced · EN
🔒 Register free to access Professional
AI-06
Ethical AI in Civil Society
Bias in data and models, privacy-preserving approaches, accountability.…
2.5h · Advanced · EN + UR
Free Certificate

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