The Competency-Based Training (CBT) program is an approach to vocational education and training that places emphasis on what a person can do in the workplace as a result of completing a program of training. The training is based on curriculum development from the competency standards specified by the industry and the learning is modular/self-paced in its structure wherein the trainee is allowed to progress at his/her own pace. It allows for multiple entry and exit in the system. It also recognized both on-and off-the-job delivery modes. After successfully completing the program, the trainee is required to undergo competency assessment and acquire a National Certification.

Each training program consists of competencies that a person needs to achieve based on the given qualification in their chosen field of occupation. It describes the core, common and basic competencies required for the performance of a specific occupation. A value-adding feature of the CBT program approach is the integration of the basic computer literacy, work ethics and values development, entrepreneurship development, leadership and gender sensitivity training.

These programs are nationally promulgated to ensure that the trainees receive quality, relevant and employable skills, knowledge and attitude. Free Training Courses:

  • Automotive Servicing
  • Bartendering
  • Commercial Cooking
  • Consumer Electronics Servicing
  • Dressmaking
  • Fiberglass Craft
  • Food and Beverage Services
  • Food Processing
  • Housekeeping
  • Jewelry Making
  • Painting, Decorating and Finishing
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • Silkscreen Printing
  • Caregiving
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Finishing Course
  • Household Services

Entry Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years old;
  • Must be a high school graduate; and
  • Must pass the qualifying examination and interviews.

For more information, contact:

37 East Services Rd., South Superhighway, Taguig City
TESDA Hotline: 887-77-77, 817-40-76 to 82 loc. 278
Email: tesdawomen@yahoo.com
Web: www.tesda.gov.ph

For those in CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela), call TESDA at (02) 287-2187; Quezon City – (02) 435-6757 or 927-9091; Legaspi City, (052) 820-0354 / 481-0753, 245-5100.

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69 Responses
  1. roweLL says:

    Dear Sir/Ma’am,

    I want to know if you have free training for computer technician?and if there a schedule for NCII examination,’coz i want to take Com.Hardware Servicing NCII exam…???

  2. melissa says:

    gud eve!! sir/madam,

    i just wanna ask, is that possible to attend housekeeping training even if im not tall? or it is one of your company’s requirements?

    Thank you i hope you will reply..
    more power to you TESDA

  3. rhiza says:

    sir leo 27 yrs old na po q gusto q ko sana mag attend ng mga libreng seminar ng household and food processing, wala po bang age limit ang pag attend ng seminar ng mga nabanggit ko? kong wala po pls bigyan po ninyo q ng malalapit na lugar na pwede po q mag attend ng seminar… my location is 847 Quezon Blvd. Sta. Cruz, Manila…. THANK YOU

    • Leo says:

      @rhiza, walang age limit sa libreng seminar. tawag ka na lang directly sa TESDA para sa mga huling impormasyon.

  4. felisa says:

    heloo!!! gud eve.. how would i know the schedule for qualifying exam in tesda..? pls reply…

  5. rosanna arra says:

    im already a graduate of caregiving here in tesda thanks to them coz i learned new things…and im wondering if i can take a new training w/ a new course….
    my training b for massage?

  6. TERE says:

    IM INTERESTED YOUR FREE TRAINING SERVICE I WANT TO ASK AGE 29 QUALIFIED FOR HOUSEKEEPING B.S.TOURISM COURSE pls. reply iwant to training im willing to study about hotelier pls. reply.thanks.

  7. skiewitch says:

    hello…id like to ask…if you have an idea about the schedules of training for food and beverage services and housekeeping…and is it also possible to take two courses?…

    im a nursing grad and i have failed to pass my board exam twice…and i have decided to take a training for other possible opportunities abroad….youre really of great help…thank you so much….

  8. ana barretto says:

    Good day!

    I would like to attend the jewelry making seminar like the making of swarovski ring, earring necklace and bracelates. Is there a training for this?

    Please inform me the dates so we can attend if ever.

    Thank you so much.

  9. mavee says:

    hi good day.. i would like to know if there is an upcoming free training program for housekeeping this month of May?.. pls let me know thanks,,

  10. joy morales says:

    i am interested, how can i get the schedule for qualifying exam and interviews? is there trainings for men as well?

    pls do reply on my quiries.

    thank u

  11. Mina says:

    Good afternoon.

    May I please inquire, do TESDA also assist where to market the products? Am zero in business and will retire soon after 30 years in office. Am willing to learn the product, only worried where can I sell them. I wish there are already ready buyers or “bagsakan” areas available.

    Am also interested on PGMA’s scholarship free training as Call Center Representative. Can a 52 year old qualified? What about Medical Transcriptionist, if so-what are the requirements.

    Pls. advise asap.

    Best regards!

    • Leo says:

      @Mina, i think the training at TESDA is inclusive of marketing assistance and tips. RE: scholarship program, as far as i know, there’s no age limit, though it’s best to inquire from TESDA directly for more information and adivce.

  12. des says:

    i’m interested in any trainings that can give me an idea of how to open a business which needed a small capital.

  13. des says:

    i’m interested in soap and candle making,food processing,cooking puto and empanada or any related trainings that can give me an idea of how to open a business which needed a small capital.

  14. jesusa afan says:

    i’m ofw before for almost 15yrs. now i’m 52+ no work,though my son is working for us,w/my youngest son.he’s still in college.i want to have income also to help my son earnings.this global crisis we need to work cooperatively to survive.
    i want to learn food processing,so even at home i’ll have income.my place is in antipolo city.mayamot.hope if there’s a tesda training center near here is great for me not to travel far,save money too.
    pls.do reply to my queries.
    thank you very much.
    God bless & more power!

  15. maritess says:

    hello, meron po bang free training para sa data entry?

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