ConsulNet Corporation

What ConsulNet Corporation does

ConsulNet Corporation is a privately-held IT training company headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan, founded in 2018. It delivers hands-on technology training through an on-campus bootcamp format requiring 6-8 weekly hours of in-class instruction plus 6-8 hours of home assignments. The portfolio comprises three flagship branded programs — CodeGirls Bootcamp (a women-only coding bootcamp that has graduated over 800 participants since 2018 with approximately 200 placed in tech roles), the S.E.E.D Program (a 12-16 week hands-on program co-developed with KPSIAJ), and the TechLab Program (sponsored by Engro Foundation and WeConnect) — alongside 13 technology-specific certification tracks spanning Web Development, WordPress, Cybersecurity (with SecureBeans), Node.js, React.js, MERN Stack, PHP, Flutter, Python/Django, TypeScript, UI/UX Design, Salesforce, and Software Quality Assurance. The training model is explicitly designed to bridge the gap between academic education and industry-ready practical skills.

The business model is primarily sponsorship-driven and subsidized rather than fee-driven. Direct learner revenue is minimal: CodeGirls charges a Rs. 1,500 enrollment fee with Rs. 1,000 refundable upon meeting attendance and assessment thresholds, making the effective cost roughly Rs. 500 per learner. Other certification programs are priced below market rates with limited sponsorship spots. The bulk of operating capacity is funded through corporate and NGO partnerships — Engro Foundation, WeConnect, KPSIAJ, United Global Initiative, and WomenInTechPK — plus general donations. Employer partnerships with Genetech Solutions (parent/affiliate entity per shared copyright notice; Founder/COO Shamim Rajani is also CodeGirls Founder), 10Pearls, Contour Software, SecureBeans, and Tafsol Technologies function as a placement channel rather than a paying customer base.

Operationally, ConsulNet is a small team (only five named individuals across content, marketing, and founder roles) running programs out of a single Karachi campus with stated plans to introduce online and hybrid delivery. The company holds the National ICT Merit Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility Category and targets primarily women, youth, beginners, and tech aspirants seeking employment in Pakistan's IT industry.

Name

ConsulNet Corporation

Legal name

ConsulNet Corporation

Website

https://consulnet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ConsulNet Corporation is a Karachi-based, privately-held IT training company that runs on-campus coding bootcamps and professional certification tracks for youth, women, and career changers in Pakistan. Its flagship programs — CodeGirls, S.E.E.D, and TechLab — are primarily funded by corporate and NGO sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training & Technology Bootcamps

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud, DevOps & Software Engineering Certifications (EDAAANAH), Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), IT Support & End-User Computing (Helpdesk, Desktop, M365/Google Workspace) (EDABAFAN)

Keywords

• Technology bootcamps
• IT certification training
• Women in tech education
• Web development courses
• Cybersecurity training

Headquarters

HQ city

KArachi, Sindh

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from subsidized course fees for technology certification programs. Fee structure is subsidized compared to market rates with limited sponsorship spots available for financially eligible students.
2. CodeGirls Enrollment Fee: Rs. 1,500 enrollment fee with Rs. 1,000 refundable upon maintaining 80%+ attendance and clearing assessments. Program is otherwise entirely community-sponsored.
3. Corporate Sponsorships & Donations: Funding from partners including Engro Foundation, WeConnect, United Global Initiative, and WomenInTechPK, as well as general program donations (Make a Donation page referenced)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ConsulNet Corporation delivers hands-on IT bootcamps and professional technology certification courses, with its flagship being CodeCamp — an on-campus intensive coding boot camp covering modern web development, mobile, and cybersecurity stacks. The portfolio includes the women-only CodeGirls Bootcamp (since 2018, 800+ graduates), the youth-focused TechLab and S.E.E.D programs, plus 13+ certification tracks in Web Development, WordPress, Cybersecurity, Node.js, React.js, MERN, PHP, Flutter, Python/Django, TypeScript, UI/UX, Salesforce, and SQA. Programs emphasize project-based, industry-practitioner-led training and graduate placement with top Pakistani tech employers.

Product overview

ConsulNet Corporation is an IT training and education company offering a portfolio of vocational tech training programs and professional certifications. The core offering is CodeCamp, an intensive on-campus boot camp providing hands-on training on the latest technology frameworks and tools. The portfolio includes three branded programs: CodeGirls Bootcamp (an exclusively women-only coding program), TechLab Program (youth training sponsored by Engro Foundation and WeConnect), and S.E.E.D Program (12-16 week skill enhancement initiative in partnership with KPSIAJ). Additionally, the company offers 13 technology-specific certification tracks covering Web Development, WordPress, Cybersecurity, Node.js, React.js, MERN Stack, PHP, Flutter, Python/Django, TypeScript, UI/UX Design, Salesforce, and Software Quality Assurance. Programs are delivered on-campus with 6-8 hours weekly of classroom instruction plus 6-8 hours of home assignments, designed to bridge the gap between industry demands and academic preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CodeGirls: An exclusively women-only coding bootcamp by ConsulNet Corporation focused on improving gender parity in Pakistan's tech industry through coding and business skills training.
• TechLab Program
• S.E.E.D Program

Products and services

• CodeCamp Intensive on-campus coding boot camp offering hands-on training on the latest technology frameworks and tools to prepare students for tech careers.
• CodeGirls Bootcamp Exclusively women-only coding bootcamp teaching coding and business skills, community-funded, with one-on-one mentorship and an enrollment fee structure (Rs. 1,500 with Rs. 1,000 refundable for 80%+ attendance and cleared assessments).
• TechLab Program Youth-focused technology training program sponsored by Engro Foundation and WeConnect, designed to help young people develop technical skills for tech careers.
• S.E.E.D Program (Skill Enhancement & Educational Development) 12 to 16-week hands-on training initiative called Skill Enhancement & Educational Development, designed for youth ready to launch a career in tech; developed in collaboration with KPSIAJ.
• Web Development Certification Front-end development training covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and Python with 2 hands-on projects.
• WordPress Development Certification Training on installing WordPress and developing responsive websites using the Divi theme.
• Cybersecurity Training (Cyber Security Foundation Program) Cyber Security Foundation Program developed in partnership with SecureBeans, covering fundamental security concepts and practices.
• Node.js Development Certification Program designed to build fast, scalable, and efficient web applications using the Node.js runtime environment.
• React.js Development Certification Training on building web applications using the React.js JavaScript library for creating user interface components.
• Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Certification Training on software testing and quality assurance tools and processes for both web and mobile applications.
• PHP Development Certification Server-side programming training using the PHP language for web development.
• Flutter Development Certification Cross-platform application development training for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and more using the Flutter framework.
• Python/Django Web Development Certification Training on the Python programming language powering web applications, data science, and automation using the Django framework.
• TypeScript for JavaScript Developers Certification Training on TypeScript to help JavaScript developers maintain clean, bug-free code as projects grow.
• UI/UX Design Certification Training on creating intuitive and effortless user experiences through great design practices.
• Salesforce Associate Training CRM training for cloud computing careers using the Salesforce platform for customer relationship management.
• MERN Stack Certification Full-stack web development training covering MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js; prerequisites include frontend development skills (HTML, CSS, JS, JQuery).
• Basic IT Course Entry-level digital skills course covering Windows Explorer, security basics, and fundamental computer operations for people stepping up to gain digital skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 women graduated through CodeGirls program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KPSIAJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPSIAJ ( Karachi Port Sulphur Jobbers Association) and ConsulNet Corporation collaborated to launch the S.E.E.D (Skill Enhancement & Educational Development) program - a 12 to 16-week hands-on training initiative designed for youth ready to launch a career in tech.
• Engro FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEngro Foundation sponsors the TechLab program offered by ConsulNet Corporation, supporting tech education initiatives for young people.
• WeConnectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWeConnect partners with ConsulNet to sponsor the TechLab program, contributing to tech education and youth empowerment.
• United Global InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Global Initiative partners with ConsulNet for the CodeGirls bootcamp, supporting women-only coding education to improve gender parity in Pakistan's tech industry. Program started in 2018.
• WomenInTechPKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomenInTechPK partners with CodeGirls by ConsulNet to improve gender parity in Pakistan's tech industry through mentorship and community support.
• SecureBeanscoreTechnology or IntegrationSecureBeans partnered with ConsulNet to launch the Cyber Security Foundation Program, providing cybersecurity training curriculum and expertise.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for CodeGirls TechFest 2022 event. Dr. Shaukat Wasi (Associate Dean - MAJU Computing Faculty) provided opening remarks.
• Genetech SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenetech Solutions is the parent company powering ConsulNet Corporation's website and operations. Actively hires graduates from ConsulNet programs. Shamim Rajani is Founder of CodeGirls and COO of Genetech Solutions.
• 10PearlsminorOthers10Pearls is listed as one of the top companies where CodeGirls graduates have been placed, representing employment pipeline relationship.
• Contour SoftwareminorOthersContour Software is listed as an employer partner where CodeGirls graduates have been placed, representing recruitment pipeline relationship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PIAIC (Presidential Initiative for AI & Computing): Pakistan government-backed initiative offering free AI, cloud, and web development training with industry-aligned curricula and job placement support. Comparable in mission, target segment (Pakistani youth seeking tech careers), curriculum depth, and placement-driven outcomes.
• Flatiron School: US-based immersive coding bootcamp covering software engineering, cybersecurity, and data science with strong career services and employer hiring network. Comparable in bootcamp format, full-stack curriculum, and outcomes-based placement positioning.
• Corvit Systems: Pakistan-based IT training provider offering vendor certifications, networking, and software development courses. Directly comparable in offering mix (vendor-aligned IT certifications, hands-on training) and geography.
• General Assembly: Global coding bootcamp offering immersive full-time and part-time courses in web development, data, and design with employer hiring partnerships. Directly comparable in bootcamp model, curriculum focus on modern dev stacks, and outcomes-driven placement claims.
• Aptech Pakistan: Long-established global IT training brand with strong presence in Pakistan, offering professional certifications in software development, networking, and digital marketing. Comparable target customer and curriculum breadth, though with a more commercial pricing model.
• Saylani Mass IT Training (SMIT): One of the largest free IT training programs in Pakistan, offering short-term technology courses to youth with a similar mission of producing job-ready talent and similar subsidized/sponsored revenue model. Directly comparable in geography, customer segment, and CSR-driven business model.

Regional players

• Masai School: India-based outcome-focused coding bootcamp with an income-share agreement model and intensive full-stack curriculum. Comparable in model of training underserved youth for tech careers with employer pipeline, though operating in India rather than Pakistan.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certificates, bootcamp-style specializations, and university-credentialed programs. Competes for the same learners seeking affordable, job-oriented tech credentials and offers a much broader catalog.
• NAVTTC: Pakistan's National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, a federal body overseeing technical education and certifications nationwide. Provides the broader vocational and technical training ecosystem in which ConsulNet operates, including certification frameworks and TVET standards.

Others

• Women Who Code: Global non-profit focused on gender parity in tech through networking, learning circles, and mentorship. Closely comparable to ConsulNet's CodeGirls mission and ecosystem partners (WomenInTechPK, UGI), serving as an adjacent enablement community in the same women-in-tech niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consulnetcorporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/consulnetcorporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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