TESDA encourages everyone to enroll in free online e-TESDA courses

March 22 ------ Filipinos are being encouraged to register and enroll in courses offered for free through the e-TESDA portal of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), also known as the TESDA Online Program so as to remain productive amid the mobility restrictions brought about by the community quarantine against coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

“We are enjoined to stay at home, as this is among the ways to prevent the spread of the virus. We encourage those with available time to make good use of this period, while Metro Manila is under community quarantine. I invite students and workers to try enrolling in our online classes. This is offered for free,” TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña explained.

The e-TESDA offers 68 online courses, available to all who want to acquire new skills in the convenience of their own homes by using their mobile phones and computers. The e-TESDA website can be accessed through the TESDA App, downloadable from Google Play and Apple Store. As of December 31, 2019, e-TESDA has recorded 1,408,195 registered users and 500,274 completers.

At the e-TESDA learning portal, students can access courses on Agriculture, Automotive, Electronics, Entrepreneurship, and Heating, Ventilation, Airconditioning, and Refrigeration. Enrollees can also gain access to learning materials on Human Health/Health Care, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Lifelong Learning Skills, Maritime, Social, Community Development and other services, Tourism, and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Course completers can go to any TESDA office closest to their area for assessment and certification.

Source: mb.com.ph