Undeniably, the scope of employment and demands is getting wider these days. It is no longer limited to those have acquired their degrees or to those who are considered as working professionals. The employment competition in local and global scene is becoming more intense; in the same way that skilled workers are becoming more in demand today.
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The demand for skilled employees, both locally and abroad, is still on an all-time high. But these opportunities require specialized skills and learning these skills comes with a cost – may it be time or money.
The question is, are you equipped?
Applying for training, seminars, and vocational courses aren’t cheap and usually requires a lot of our time. Fortunately, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is offering free online courses for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), out-of-school youths, unemployed adults, students, and even workers and professionals who want to acquire new skills. Good news for Pinoys! The
Good news for Pinoys! The Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA) has launched its latest free service – a NO TUITION FEE TRAINING, which will make it more accessible for Filipino Citizens to develop their technical and vocational skills with the help of the internet. All you need is your convenient time and a stable Internet connection.
This program is open to all Filipino aspirants who may vary from professionals, laborers, unemployed, out of school youths, students, and even those who work overseas (OFWs) who want to learn or have their skills upgraded.
It will allow students/aspirants to work and study on their chosen course at their most convenient time, and in their most comfortable space, as long as they have a stable internet connection on hand.
However, the student/aspirant won’t be eligible to get a training certificate even after completing the online course, unless he will take and pass the assessment test offered at the respective TESDA Assessment Center.
List of TESDA Online Courses that has no Tuition Fee:
As of November 2015, TESDA offers the following courses for free:
Tourism
- Food and Beverage Servicing
- Housekeeping
- Cookery
- Bread and Pastry Production
Trainers Methodology I
Trainers Methodology II
Health, Social and Other Community Development Services
- Massage Therapy
- Beauty Care (Nail Care)
Maritime
Electronics
Information Technology
- Basic Computer Operation
- Web Development using HTML5 and CSS3
- Animation (3D DIGITAL)
- Microsoft Online Courses
- Game Development
- Software Development Fundamentals
- C# Fundamentals for Beginners
- Udacity – Google Courses
- SMART Android Mobile Apps Development for Beginners
- SMART Technopreneurship 101
Agriculture
Automotive
- Diesel Engine Tune Up
- Automotive Battery Servicing
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition
Entrepreneurship
- STAR Online Training Program
- Managing Your Personal Finances
List of All TESDA Courses Offered in Training Centers
- Digital Animation Courses
- Automotive Courses
- Business and Management Courses
- Driving Courses
- Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary, and Food Management Courses
- Advance Eskrima
- Language Courses
- Agriculture and Fishery Courses
- Aircraft and Aviation Courses
- Barangay Health Services NC II
- Barangay Health Services NC II – Mobile Training Program
- Barangay Secretarial Services
- Basic Cad/Cam
- Basic Eskrima
- Basic Supervisory Course
- Cosmetology and Beauty Care Courses
- Biomedical Equipment Services NC II
- Biomedical Equipment Servicing NC II
- Bookkeeping NC III
- Bookkeeping NC III – Mobile Training Program
- Brackish Water Fishpond Operator
- Electronics and Electrical Courses
- Caregiver Courses
- Catfish Induced Spawning
- Certificate Course in Advanced Interior Design
- Certificate Course in Basic Interior Design
- Certificate in Environmental Management
- Certificate in Holistic Treatment
- Certificate in Manufacturing Technology
- Certificate in Practical Nursing
- Certificate in Spa Management
- Certificate in Special Education
- Certificate in Telecommunications and Broadband Technology
- Certificate Program in Film Making
- Certificate Program in Performing Arts – Acting
- Client Services
- Computer Related and Software Development Courses
- Building Construction and Welding Courses
- Call Center and Contact Center Services Courses
- Crewing and Manning Services
- Casino Dealing
- Dealing Baccarat
- Dealing Blackjack
- Dealing Craps
- Dealing Roulette’s
- Dental Technology Courses
- Diploma in Civil Technology
- Diploma in Film and Creative Media Arts
- Diploma in Performing Arts – Acting
- Diploma in Production Technology
- Diploma Program in Film Making
- Draft Architectural Layout & Details (Leading to Technical Drafting)
- Draft Structural Layout & Details (Leading to Technical Drafting)
- Drafting Technology Course
- Dressmaking NC II
- Dressmaking NC II – Mobile Training Program
- Electronic and Electrical Courses
- Entrepreneurship and Management Courses
- Health Care and Medical Related Courses
- Heavy Equipment Operation Courses
- Household Services and Housekeeping Courses
- Industrial and Manufacturing Courses
- Intermediate Eskrima
- Local Guiding Services NC II
- Meat Cutting
- Meat Cutting Course
- Meat Processing
- Mechanical Drafting NC I
- Microcontroller Programming and Application Technician
- Microfinance Technology NC II
- MillWright (Level 1)
- Office Information System
- On-Line Web Marketing
- Ophthalmic Lens Services NC II
- Passenger Service Agent
- Payroll Specialist Course
- Performing Arts (Song) NC II
- Photography NC II
- Prepare Computer-Aided Drawings Leading to Technical Drafting NC II
- Preparing Computer-Aided Drawings Leading to Technical Drafting NC II
- Pre-press Operation
- Professional Caregiver NC II
- Project Management with ITIL Framework
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Ramp and Operations Agent
- Reflexology
- Reinforced Steel Bar (RSB) Installation NC II
- Reinforced Steel Bar Installation NC II
- Rice Machinery Operations NC II
- Rigging NC I
- Rubber Production NC II
- Scaffold Erection NC II
- Scaffold Erection NC II – Mobile Training Program
- Security Awareness Course GSAC
- Security Investigation Course
- Security Services NC I
- Security Services NC I – Mobile Training Program
- Security Services NC II
- Security Services NC II – Mobile Training Program
- Software Developers – JAVA
- Software Developers – Microsoft.Net
- Solar Panel Installation & Maintenance
- STADD Pro
- Sterilization Supply Technician
- Tailoring NC II
- Tailoring NC II – Mobile Training Program
- Technical Drafting NC II
- Technical Drafting NC II – Mobile Training Program
- TEFL International TESOL Course
- Telecom OSP Installation (Fiber Optic Cable) NC II
- Tile Setting NC II
- Tile Setting NC II – Mobile Training Program
- Tour Guiding Services NC II
- Tourism Management NC II
- Tourism Promotion Services NC II
- Tourism Promotion Services NC II – Mobile Training Program
- Trainer Qualification Courses
- Travel Services NC II
Know Your Courses
Each course category has a training regulation (TR) manual which serves as the basis for competency assessment and certification, registration and delivery of training programs, and development of curriculum and assessment instruments.
The TRs consists of four sections: the definition of qualification, competency standards, training standards, and national assessment and certification arrangements.
Definition of qualification refers to the competencies that describe the different functions of the qualification; it’s comprised of “units of competencies” that a trainee must achieve in order to be qualified. Competency standards provide the specifications of competencies needed for effective work performance. Training standards, on the other hand, lists information and requirements such as curriculum design, training delivery, entry requirements, equipment and facilities, and the like.
Each course category has “courseware” or subcategories that a trainee has to study in order to complete the qualification for a course category. The courseware is where the modules are found.
Tourism
The course categories under Tourism are 1) Food and Beverage Servicing NC II, 2) Housekeeping NC II, 3) Cookery NC II, and 4) Bread and Pastry Production NC II.
Food and Beverage Servicing NC II
The courseware under this course category are:
- Waiter Servicing (7 modules)
- Room Attendant Servicing (5 modules)
- Bus Boy Servicing (4 modules)
Housekeeping NC II
The courseware under this course category are:
- Provide Housekeeping Services to Guests (2 modules)
- Guest Room Attendant Servicing (9 modules)
- Valet Servicing (1 module)
- Public Area Attendant Servicing (4 modules)
- Laundry Servicing (1 module)
Cookery NC II
The courseware under this course category are:
- Preparing Sandwiches (4 modules)
- Preparing Egg Dishes (2 modules)
- Preparing Vegetable Dishes (3 modules)
- Preparing Starch Dishes (3 modules)
- Preparing Salads and Salad Dressing (5 modules)
- Preparing Appetizers (1 module)
- Preparing Desserts (4 modules)
- Preparing Stocks, Soups, and Sauces (4 modules)
- Preparing Poultry and Game Dishes (4 modules)
- Preparing Seafood Dishes (5 modules)
- Preparing Meat Dishes (4 modules)
Bread and Pastry Production NC II
The courseware under this course category are:
- Preparing Cakes (under development)
- Preparing Bakery Product (under development)
- Preparing Petits Fours (under development)
- Preparing Pastry Products (under development)
Trainers Methodology I
Note that the prerequisite in taking this course is a National Certificate (NC) of any qualification.
The courseware under this course category are:
- Plan Training Session (6 modules)
- Facilitate Learning Session (1 module)
- Utilize Electronic Media in Facilitating Training (4 modules)
- Conduct Competency Assessment (3 modules)
These are only 4 of the 6 courseware needed to complete the qualification. TESDA is still in the process of developing the other courseware, but you can enrol in a face-to-face training in any TESDA Accredited Technical Vocational Institutes if you’re interested.
Trainers Methodology II
Note that the prerequisite in taking this course is a National Certificate (NC) of Trainers Methodology I. There are 6 courseware required for the qualification, but TESDA is currently in the process of developing these. However, if you’re interested, you can enrol in face-to-face training in any TESDA Accredited Technical Vocational Institutes.
Health, Social and other Community Development Services
The course categories under Health, Social and other Community Development Services are 1) Massage Therapy NC II, and 2) Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NC II.
Massage Therapy NC II
The courseware under this course category are:
- Swedish Massage (5 modules)
- Thai Massage (2 modules)
- Shiatsu Massage (2 modules)
Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NC II
This course has 7 modules covering plain manicure, hand spa, plain pedicure, and foot spa.
Maritime
This course category only has one courseware, Ships’ Catering NC III (Ships’ Cook), that consist of 2 modules.
Electronics
Like Maritime, this course only has one courseware, Solar Night Light Assembly, which has 4 modules.
Information Technology
The course categories under Information Technology are 1) Basic Computer Operation, 2) Web Development using HTML5 and CSS3, 3) Animation (3D DIGITAL), 4) Microsoft Online Courses, 5) Udacity – Google Courses, 6) SMART Android Mobile Apps Development for Beginners, and 7) SMART Technopreneurship 101.
Basic Computer Operation
This course only has one courseware, Intel Easy Steps (Facebook App).
Web Development using HTML5 and CSS3
This course only has one courseware, Web Development Using HTML 5.
Animation (3D DIGITAL)
The courseware under this course category are:
- Use an Authoring Tool to Create an Interactive Sequence
- Produce Key Drawing for Animation
- Create 3D Digital Animation
Microsoft Online Courses
The courseware under this course category are:
- Game Development
- Game Production Basics
- Developing 2D Games with HTML5
- Developing 2D & 3D Games with Unity
- Software Development Fundamentals
- C# Fundamentals for Beginners
Udacity – Google Courses
The courseware under this course category are:
- Android Development for Beginners
- UX Design for Mobile Developers
SMART Android Mobile Apps Development for Beginners
This course only has one courseware, Mobile Application Development using the Android Platform.
SMART Technopreneurship 101
The courseware under this course category are:
- Introduction to Technology Entrepreneurship
- The Start of an Entrepreneurial Journey
- The Business Model
- Product Development
- Customer Validation
Agriculture
This course category only has one courseware, Fruit Grower, which consists of 2 modules.
Automotive
The course categories under Automotive are 1) Diesel Engine Tune Up, and 2) Automotive Battery Servicing.
Diesel Engine Tune Up
This course has 4 modules covering basics and installation of diesel engines.
Automotive Battery Servicing
This course has 4 modules covering basics of automotive battery, testing and removing the automotive battery, and servicing.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition
This course category only has one courseware, Packaged Air Conditioner Unit Servicing, which consists of 1 module.
Entrepreneurship
The course categories under Entrepreneurship are 1) STAR Online Training Program, and 2) Managing Your Personal Finances.
STAR Online Training Program
This course has 4 modules covering planning and managing a business.
Managing Your Personal Finances
This course has one module covering finance management.
5 Reasons to Enroll on a Free Course Online
In case you’re having doubts, we’ve listed why you should enroll now!
- It’s free! First and foremost, these are courses that aim to equip you with new, practical skills that you can actually use. If you already have a day job, you can take on side gigs and apply the competencies you’ve acquired. If you’re a student, you can work part-time.
- It’s an investment. Learning new things is always an investment. The good thing here is: you only invest your most convenient time.
- Own pace, own place. You have complete autonomy on the number of hours you spend on the course, and your environment. If you’re most productive in the morning, then you can take on the modules in the morning.
- Extra income! You acquire skills for free. Your convenient time is your only investment. You learn at your own pace, in your own comfortable place. And you can earn with skills you’ll learn. We really don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t enroll!
- You can earn while traveling! Finishing courses in Game Development and Information Technology gives you an opportunity for remote work. This means that you only need certain equipment—like your laptop or smartphone—to work. There are many sites online that are looking for freelance employees with skills in Game Development and Information Technology.
We know we only said we’ll give you five reasons, but here’s a bonus:
- You can start a business! Finishing courses like Cookery, Electronics, Beauty Care, and Massage Therapy equips you with skills that have business potential. You can start your own nail salon, or massage lounge! What are you waiting for?
The tuition fee is free (libre) for online TESDA Courses. To enroll, the aspiring students should register an account through http://e-tesda.gov.ph then follow the instruction for the enrollment. Prepare for a valid email as it will be used during the registration or enrollment process.
For inquiries and other concern, send an email to [email protected] or call +632 – 3837839. Applicants may also visit TESDA Schools near their place.
8 Steps to Enroll in this Online Program
If you are interested to enroll in any registered online course, first you have to make and register an account with TESDA. Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to TESDA online program website e-tesda.gov.ph. At the upper most portion of the website you will find login link (you are not login). Go to that link.
Step 2: Start creating your account. Fill out the needed information in the given form. Then click create an account. A message will be sent to your given email address to activate your account.
Step 3: Once you have your TESDA account you can now enroll to your chosen course. Login to your account. You will be redirected to TESDA online program homepage where you will see the list of courses.
Step 4: Click the course you want to take.
Step 5: Courses are divided into modules. Choose link of the module you want to study.
Step 6: At the lower left tab you will read ‘Enroll me in this course.’
Step 7: Confirm your enrollment by choosing ‘YES’ in the popup window.
Step 8: Congratulations you are now enrolled to your chosen online program.
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Certificates of Completion
As per TESDA News, “Learners, after undergoing online activities and passing the quizzes, may download Certificates of Completion as proof that they finished the online course. Training completers may go to any TESDA office closest to their area for assessment and certification once the enhanced community quarantine has been lifted should they wish to be certified as skilled learners. They can make use of the Certificate from TOP as a passport for National Competency Assessment.”