Virtual University Free AI and Cybersecurity Courses 2026 – Learn-A-Thon Registration

Virtual University of Pakistan (VU), together with Cisco Networking Academy, is offering free online courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity under its Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Learn-A-Thon 2026. The eight-week initiative is offered through the university’s Professional Development Center. The courses are fully online and self-paced, so learners can study from home at a time that suits them.

Virtual University Learn-A-Thon 2026 Details

Courses Offered

Cybersecurity Courses

• Introduction to Cybersecurity: A starting course on cybersecurity basics.
• Digital Safety & Security Awareness: A course on staying safe and secure online.

Artificial Intelligence Courses

• Introduction to Modern AI: An introduction to modern artificial intelligence.
• Prompt Like an Engineer: A course on writing effective prompts.
• Build Your Resume with AI: A course on using AI to build a resume.
• Find Insights with AI: A course on finding useful insights with AI.
• AI Power User Launchpad: A course for becoming a confident AI user.
• Core Generative AI Skills: A course on core generative AI skills.
• Optimizing Generative AI: A course on improving generative AI use.

Benefits and Certificates

• 100% free: Enrollment in the courses is completely free.
• Self-paced learning: Learners can complete the online courses at their own pace.
• Cisco digital badges: Learners receive Cisco digital badges after meeting course requirements.
• Certificates: Certificates are awarded after meeting course requirements.
• Useful skills: The courses build practical AI and cybersecurity skills for study and work.

Who Can Join

• Students: Open to students who want to learn AI and cybersecurity.
• Professionals: Open to professionals who want to upgrade their skills.
• No minimum age stated: The announcement specifies no minimum age requirement.
• No degree requirement stated: The announcement specifies no academic degree requirement.
• No prior experience stated: The announcement specifies no prior experience requirement.

How to Register

1. Visit the official Learn-A-Thon page at webinar.vu.edu.pk.
2. Choose the course or courses you want to join.
3. Register with a valid, active email address.
4. Complete the registration and start learning online at your own pace.

Conclusion

The Virtual University Learn-A-Thon 2026 is a good chance to learn AI and cybersecurity free of cost, with Cisco badges and certificates on completion. Since the courses are self-paced and online, students and professionals can fit them around their studies or work. Register through the official Learn-A-Thon page with a valid email address, and check the course requirements for each certificate. No registration deadline was stated in the announcement, so interested learners should register as soon as possible.

FAQs

What is the Virtual University Learn-A-Thon 2026? It is an eight-week initiative by Virtual University of Pakistan, with Cisco Networking Academy, offering nine free online courses in AI and cybersecurity through the VU Professional Development Center.

Are the courses really free? Yes, enrollment is 100% free.

Do I need a degree or prior experience? The announcement specifies no minimum age, academic degree or prior experience requirement.

Will I get a certificate? Yes, Cisco digital badges and certificates are awarded after meeting the course requirements.

Is there a registration deadline? No deadline was stated in the announcement.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.