Top 26 TESDA Courses to Study for Work Abroad (Online and Face-to-Face)

Learning knows no age limit. Anyone interested in acquiring new skills and gaining knowledge can always do so, depending on their perseverance and commitment.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has responded to the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. How? By developing an online platform for its courses, Filipinos will continue to avail themselves of their programs and services. Wherever you are, as long as you have an Internet connection, you can gain new skills for work abroad.

There is a great demand for skilled workers abroad, such as in Hong Kong, Dubai, Qatar, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, among others. Fortunately, TESDA offers technical-vocational courses that can qualify you to apply for an in-demand position in other countries.


Here is the list of the in-demand skills and work abroad, which you can avail whether face-to-face or online:


Agricultural Cops Production NC I, NC II, NC III (Face-to-Face and Online).

This course aims to provide the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed for agricultural operations. You will learn the proper use of farm equipment and farming techniques. Training Duration: 336 hours.

Automotive Servicing NC I, NC II, NC III, NC IV (Face-to-Face and Online).

You will learn basic engine servicing, reinstallation, and removal of diesel and gas engine components. Training duration: 469 hours.

Barbering NC II (Face-to-Face).

You will be acquainted with skills and knowledge of hairdressing in accordance with industry standards. Training duration: 656 hours.


Bartending NC II and Barista NC II (Face-to-Face).

Lessons include cleaning bar areas and preparing and mixing alcoholic drinks in accordance with industry standards. Training duration: 286 hours.

Beauty Care NC II and NC III (Face-to-Face and Online).

It aims to enhance a beautician's skills, knowledge, and attitude in accordance with industry standards. Training duration: 200+ hours

Bread and Pastry Production NC II (Face-to-Face and Online).

Lessons include the preparation and presentation of desserts. Training duration: 141 hours.

Caregiving NC II (Face-to-Face and Online). To provide knowledge and skills on giving quality care to infants and elderly citizens and support them with their basic needs, such as bathing and changing clothes. Training duration: 786 hours.

Carpentry NC II and NC III (Face-to-Face).

Lessons include performing tasks related to layout reference lines, installing and removing wooden works, preparing wooden stairs, constructing ceilings and wall frames, and installing roof support and panels. Training duration: 301 hours.

CNC Lathe Machine Operation NC II and NC III (Face-to-Face).

To provide students with knowledge and skills in drawing and manufacturing complex parts. The student can program and operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe machine at the end of the training. Training duration: 234 hours.



Construction Lift Passenger Material Elevator Operation NC II (Face-to-Face).

Designed to develop skills, knowledge, and attitude to work in the construction lift passenger and material elevator industry. Training duration: 140 hours.

Food and Beverage Services NC II, NC III, and NC IV(Face-to-Face and Online).

Provides an overview of the duties and responsibilities of food and beverage service professionals. Training duration: 356 hours.

Gas Metal Arc Welding NC I, NC II, and NC III (Face-to-Face).

It aims to enhance the skills in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and provides core competencies in welding processes. Training duration: 400 hours.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding NC II and NC IV (Face-to-Face).

Lessons include core competencies in welding carbon steel plates and pipes. Training duration: 268 hours.

Gas Welding NC I and NC II (Face-to-Face).

It aims to provide core competencies in welding steel plates, titanium steel tubes, and gas welding. Training duration: 312 hours.



Hairdressing NC II and NC III (Face-to-Face).

It aims to improve the knowledge and skills of a hairdresser in accordance with industry standards. Training duration: 656 hours.

Health Care Services NC II (Face-to-Face and Online).

Designed for individuals who want to venture into health care services. Training duration: 656 hours.

Housekeeping NC II, NC III, and NC IV (Face-to-Face and Online).

It aims to enhance the ability to handle guests' clothes, cleaning, and valet services. Training duration: 600 hours.

Jewelry Making NC II and NC III (Face-to-Face).

Lessons cover basic measurement, calculations, polishing, and metal fabrication. Training duration: 800 hours


Machining NC I, NC II, and NC III (Face-to-Face).

This course covers the skills necessary to set up and mill a workpiece of drawing specifications, such as turning and indexing and setting up and grinding a workpiece. It also includes removing warp and polishing components of a machine. Training duration: 307 hours.

Pattern Making NC II (Face-to-Face).

To help improve a student's skills, knowledge, and attitude per dressmaking industry regulations. Training duration: 240 hours.


Pipe Fitting NC II (Face-to-Face).

The course covers the basic and standard competencies required for performing pipe fitting tasks. Training duration: 202 hours.

Plant Maintenance NC II (Face-to-Face).

This course covers various competencies necessary for performing maintenance operations. Training duration: 358 hours.

Plastic Machine Operation NC II and NC III (Face-to-Face).

This course covers the importance of preparing molds for composite materials, assembly of materials for production, and monitoring and finishing finished products. Training duration: 148 hours.




Plumbing NC I, NC II, and NC III (Face-to-Face and Online).

In this course, you will learn basic plumbing knowledge, such as preparing plumbing layouts, making connections, and minor construction works. Training duration: 202 hours.

Press Machine Operation NC I (Face-to-Face).

This course aims to enhance the knowledge and skills to perform basic and pre-production activities on mechanical press. Training duration: 294 hours.

Process Inspection NC II and NC III (Face-to-Face and Online).

To provide the students with knowledge and skills in performing tasks in manufacturing facilities, such as assembly, stamping, and metal finishing, and inspecting processes, such as identifying and measuring equipment, performing procedures, and setting up and operating specialized equipment for measuring parameters. Training duration: 98 hours.

Other TESDA Courses to Consider:

• TESDA Language Training
• TESDA Food Processing Training
• TESDA Training Courses for Women
• TESDA Carpentry NC II
• TESDA Caregiving 

How to Enroll in a TESDA Course for a Face-to-Face Training

• Go to the nearest TESDA Accredited Training Centers. You may visit this page for the list of TESDA Administered Schools in the Philippines.
• Inquire about the availability of your preferred course.
• You will then be given the list of requirements for your enrollment.
• After submitting the needed documents, a TESDA staff will contact you to inform you about the program.
  
  

How to Enroll in a TESDA Course for an Online Training

• Make sure you create an account on the TOP website to enroll in a course.
• Login to the website using your registered username and password.
• After logging in, you will be directed to the TOP dashboard, where you can find the list of available courses.
• Click the link of the course that you want to enroll in.
• Click the module link you wish to take and the Enroll Me button.
• After clicking the button, you will be redirected to the lessons inside the module.
• You may take the tour to be guided inside the system accordingly.
• If you accidentally enrolled in a course, click the gear icon at the right corner of the course title and click Unenroll me in this course.

How to Create an Online Account in E-TESDA

• Go to the TOP website at https://e-tesda.gov.ph/.
• On its homepage, click the Login button in the menu's upper right corner.
• Click the New Account You will be redirected to an online form—fields with an (i) are mandatory. Fill in the needed information and then click Create Account.
• After creating an account, a message will be sent to your registered email address. It contains a link that you need to activate your account. Just click the link, and your account will be activated.

List of TESDA-Administered Schools in the Philippines. Visit this page.