About Us
Established by Kasb e Kamal—a national platform where skills are benchmarked, certified, and recognized globally.
The Pakistan Center of Excellence, established by Kasb e Kamal, is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to transform Pakistan's skills ecosystem from training-focused to credibility-driven.
We are building a national platform where skills are benchmarked, certified, and recognized globally—enabling Pakistani talent to compete and succeed in international labor markets.
We provide vocational education and structured apprenticeship-style pathways. Our programmes include City & Guilds certification—an internationally recognized benchmark for skills and quality, so your qualifications are trusted at home and abroad.
Vocational education & apprenticeships | City & Guilds — more informationGuided by experienced global education leaders.
Mandy Smith (Board)
Executive Leader, City & Guilds
Mandy Smith is a senior executive at City & Guilds with more than 20 years of experience across skills, education, and workforce development. She leads strategic engagement across global markets, building partnerships with governments, employers, and institutions to strengthen employability pathways through industry-aligned qualifications.
Dr Tony Degazon (Member)
Regional Director (MENA & Europe), City & Guilds and ILM
Dr Tony Degazon is a globally recognized TVET expert and Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe at City & Guilds and ILM. With over two decades of leadership, he supports skills policy, competency-based qualifications, and employer-led training systems that connect education to labor market demand.
Dr Amir Saadati (Member)
Executive Director, GEMS Middle East | PhD, Imperial College London
Dr Amir Saadati is an internationally recognized strategist in education, workforce development, and cross-border policy. He leads GEMS Middle East's regional education network, shaping practical learning ecosystems and global partnerships across the Middle East and South Asia.
To position Pakistan as a globally trusted source of certified, skilled talent.
To deliver internationally accredited training, certification, and workforce pathways aligned with global industry demand.
Ready to join the movement?
Explore our programs or apply for the next batch and take the next step toward a certified career.