Learning a new skill has no expiration date. Whether matanda na tayo o graduate na, there are still chances to learn a new ability or to hone our hidden skills. Sa trabaho, minsan, kailangan nating ng mag-aral para mas malaki ang chance na magkatrabaho. Good news for us Filipinos we have TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.)

TESDA and TESDA-Accredited schools or centers have been known to give technical courses that have been helping Filipinos acquire skills and eventually jobs too. Pero hindi lahat malapit sa isang TESDA center or may time para mag-aral doon. However, you can achieve new skills by getting a TESDA Online Course!

Yes, you heard me right. You can enroll at a TESDA Online course and study when you have free time or if you are up for it. Some courses are free too. With only the internet and a gadget, you will definitely gain a new skill that will give you a better chance of getting a job or add it in your skills resume.

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Honestly, these TESDA Online Courses are not only for those who want a job but can be for those who want to learn or kaya trip lang. For example, sa mga hindi marunong mag-luto may Cookery dito, sa gustong mag-tanim para sa kanilang garden may Fruit Grower course. Also, for those who want to travel, these courses may be of good help especially those under Tourism; you may get free accommodation in exchange for those skills. O diba, Bongga!

How do you enroll at a TESDA Online Course? What are the TESDA Online Courses Offered? When can I start? Well, read the rest of the article and you will know!

TESDA Online Courses

Here are the Available Courses in the TESDA Online Program according to the TESDA Website as of October 2019:

Agriculture

Fruit Grower

For those who have green-thumb or would like to have their own garden or farm, learn how to prepare your site, monitor and harvest what you have planted. You can also use the fruits or vegetables you have grown for your own consumption or to earn additional income.

Automotive

Diesel Engine Tune-Up

A section of Automotive Servicing NC I, this course will help you with engine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Automotive Battery Servicing

Learn how to remove, replace, charge the batteries of an automotive. This is also included in Automotive Servicing NC II.

Automotive NC II

Electronics

Computer Systems Servicing NC II

You must have a Certificate of Competency for the following to proceed to an Assessment Center:

Computer Systems Installation and Configuration
Computer Networks Set-up
Computer Servers Set-up
Computer Systems and Networks Maintenance and Repairs

Entrepreneurship

Star Online Training Program

Developed with Coca-Cola PH, this TESDA Online course will teach you how to start a business. It will also teach you the right branding and pricing of products.

Managing Your Personal Finances

This course will teach you how to manage your money well to make you financially stable and independent. You will know how to make your income better and make you save money. This is made with Consuelo Foundation.

Start and Improve Your Business

A four program course made with the International Labour Organization helping start and improve businesses. The package includes Generate, Start, Improve and Expand your Business.

Human Health or Health Care

Massage Therapy NC II

Fun fact: One job Jon and I had while traveling abroad was being a Massage Therapists. After learning this TESDA Online Course, you can proceed to an accredited TESDA Assessment Center to get a National Qualification.

Foundations of Massage Practice
Fundamentals of Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage
Shiatsu Massage

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

Packaged Air Conditioner Unit Servicing

A part of the RAC Servicing NC II Course, learn how to install, troubleshoot and maintain Air-con units.

Information and Communication Technology

ICT Courses

Basic Computer Operation
For those who don’t know how to use a PC yet, start learning here.
SMART Android Mobile Apps Development for Beginners
SMART Technopreneurship 101
Develop skills in making business online.
Web Development using HTML5 and CSS3
This online course is good for people who want to learn basics on front-end web developing and creating web applications.

Microsoft Online Courses

TESDA Online Courses developed with Microsoft Corporation

C# Fundamentals for Beginners

For those who want to learn basic programming and know this language.

Software Development Fundamentals
Learn the basic concepts of software development.

Udemy Courses

Android 4.0 Programming in Java
This course teaches you how to make an Android Application from scratch.

Lifelong Learning Skills

How to Build Confidence in Your Abilities

This TESDA Online Course will help you in your personal development so you can have self-confidence.

Job Interview Skills Training Course

Do you want to land the job you want? This will help you in your future interviews as you will give you pointers as well as common questions you can practice with.

Skills to Succeed Academy

A course developed with Accenture helping you starting from choosing a great career to progressing in your job.

Maritime

Ships’ Catering NC III

For those who want to take the NC III, this will teach you about preparing nutritious meals on a ship.

Social, Community Development and Other Services

Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NC II

Learn how to do services such as Manicure and Pedicure, Hand and Foot Spa. After this course, go to a TESDA Accredited Assessment center to get a certificate to be used for your future employment as a Nail Technician or Manicurist.

TVET

Learn how to conduct a Technical-Vocational Education and Training so that you could be a future trainer, facilitator or an assessor. This TESDA Online course will include the following:

Trainers Methodology
Deliver Training Sessions
- Conduct Competency Assessment
- TVET Program Registration

Tourism

The following Skills will be needed for those who want to be in the Tourism Industry particularly working at Hotels and Restaurants. Those with NC II may proceed to an Accredited TESDA Assessment Center so they can get their National Certificate.

Bread and Pastry Production NC II

Part of this is Preparing Cakes where you will learn different kinds of cakes as well as its ingredients, preparation, and decoration. With this, you can also make your own Cake business.

Cookery NC II

Be able to make Hot or Cold Meals as well as Desserts for various customers or guests. This skill can also be used at home for your family. The following are what you may learn at this course:

Meat Dishes
Poultry and Game
Seafood Dishes
Egg, Vegetable, and Farinaceous Dishes
Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
Appetizers
Salads and Dressings
Sandwiches
Desserts

Food and Beverage Services NC II

While cookery is about the preparation of food, Food and Beverage Service is how to serve them to customers. This is from meeting the guests, serving their orders and prepare for the next ones. This will be great for restaurants or bars.

Food and Beverage Service
Table Service
Room Service

Housekeeping NC II

Housekeeping is learning how to prepare rooms, clean areas, handle guests and do laundry. After getting a National Certificate, you may work at a Hotel or a Cruise ship.

Housekeeping
Guest Room Services
Valet Services
Laundry Services
Public Area Services
Dealing with Intoxicated Guests

Front Office Services NC II

Learn how to be an effective Front Office Staff like reservation, accommodation, audits and financial activities.

21st Century Skills

Environmental Literacy

Learn how to save the environment and teach environmental awareness at your work.

Workplace Communication

This TESDA Online Course will help you with basic workplace communication like responding to emails or personally, effective communication, and many more.

There is a lot you can choose from. However, you need to register first before you can enroll in a TESDA Online Course.

Register in TESDA Online Program

1. Go to this website.
Click “Not yet registered? Click here.”

2. Enter your details.
Those with a red asterisk should be filled up.

2. Review what you have typed and click “Create my new account.”

3. Check your email for account confirmation.
You need to click the link to verify it.
It will say “Your registration has been confirmed.”
Click Continue.

4. You will be having a tour of the Website.

Enrolling for a TESDA Online course

1. After logging in. In the Navigation Bar, Click “Courses.”

2. Click the course you are interested to learn and click “Enroll Me”
There will be TESDA online courses that you need to have an assessment at TESDA
Assessment Centers to have an NC II qualification.

There are some that you don’t need to go to an Assessment Center.

3. Start studying the subject in the courses.

My Story: Initially, I was supposed to learn Basic Computer Operations. However, the link to the course was broken. So I got the Environment Literacy Unit I.
4. Each course will be different.
However, some will have Pretests, Lessons, and Quizzes.
It feels like an online classroom but you have your own pace.

5. After finishing the course. You will get a Certificate of Completion.

6. For those who want a National Certificate, you may contact a TESDA Accredited Assessment Centers.

Perks of getting a TESDA Online Course

It is FREE! Wala kang perang maga-gastos. You just need to apply online and invest your time learning.
Learn a course at home, abroad or while traveling. As long as you have internet, you can get access to a lot of courses.
Do it at your own pace at your own time. Kung gusto mong mag-aral sa gabi or once a week, then go!
Acquire additional skill. This skill may be useful at home, at work or eventually if you want to travel abroad and exchange your skills for a free stay!
You have a certificate of completion when you are done.
Go to a TESDA Accredited Center and get your National Certification.

TESDA is really helpful and accessible. Not only can we get additional skills but there are courses who can make us better persons as well. And the best newsis: it is FREE! Ang daming online course na need mo mag-invest ng pera, pero dito online lang. Enrolment is also easy! You don’t need additional requirements such as past report cards or PSA Birth Certificates. I hope you can enroll as this will truly help you long-term!

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