ISLAMABAD (Umar Hayat Khan): MicroCerts, Pakistan’s national digital skills certification platform and a subsidiary of AXI Systems (SOE), inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), a non-governmental, non-partisan think tank dedicated to strengthening Pakistan-China people-to-people ties, with a focus on youth, women, education, diplomacy, defense, energy, economy, and environment.

Under the partnership, PCI will provide expert academic review of four HSK-aligned Chinese language certification modules developed by MicroCerts, ahead of their nationwide rollout through the platform.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Imran Bhatti, Chief Executive Officer, MicroCerts, and Mr. Mustafa Hyder Sayed, Executive Director, Pakistan-China Institute, at a ceremony held at MicroCerts’ office in Islamabad.

MicroCerts has developed four Chinese language certification modules aligned with the HSK proficiency framework: HSK 1 (Foundation Mandarin), HSK 2 (Elementary Mandarin), HSK 3 (Intermediate Mandarin), and HSK 4 (Upper-Intermediate Mandarin). The modules are designed to provide Pakistani learners with structured, standards-aligned Mandarin language credentials and support their academic and professional aspirations.

The certifications are particularly aimed at students and scholarship aspirants preparing to study in China, as well as professionals seeking opportunities on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and in other China-related sectors.The collaboration with PCI will add an expert academic review layer to the certification modules, helping ensure that the content is relevant, rigorous, and aligned with the learning requirements associated with the HSK framework.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Tehzeeb Hussain Bercha on behalf of PCI, along with members of the MicroCerts team, including Sammar Amin, Program Manager; Somaiya Burhan, Manager Certifications; Kacho Muddassir, Brand & Marketing Specialist; Khwaja Ahmad, Operations and Growth Coordinator; Faisal Bukhari, Full Stack Developer; and Muqaddas Shaukat, Curriculum and Content Development Officer. The partnership represents a step toward expanding access to Chinese language learning and certification opportunities for Pakistani learners through a digital platform, while supporting the growing educational and professional links between Pakistan and China.