- TESDA
Free TESDA Online Courses with Certificates: Updated List (2026)
- Nico Vela
- 21 Oct 2026
Yes, Filipinos can take skills training with no tuition through the TESDA Online Program (TOP). TOP is the free online learning platform of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). After you finish a course, you may receive an electronic certificate of completion (e-certificate). That is different from a National Certificate (NC), which requires a separate competency assessment at an accredited assessment center.
This guide is for students, job seekers, OFWs, working professionals, and anyone who wants to build skills. SiteDecide is an independent educational information resource and is not affiliated with TESDA. Always check the official site: https://e-tesda.gov.ph.
If you want a training slot with an allowance, that is a TESDA scholarship, not TOP. The free TESDA face-to-face scholarship guide explains the difference and the official application page.
What is the TESDA Online Program?
TESDA describes TOP as a website with free online courses for technical education and skills development. TESDA calls these Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), meaning online courses open to many people. The program is meant to make TVET easier for Filipinos to reach, on their own time and in their own place.
Through TOP, you can:
- Study online with no tuition
- Learn at your own pace
- Open lessons when you have time
- Prepare for work or skills upgrading
You need an internet connection and a device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. TESDA also offers blended learning through the Multi-Regional TESDA Online Program (MRTOP) at some TESDA Technology Institutions. That training has both online and face-to-face parts.
Do TESDA online courses include certificates?
TOP completers may receive an e-certificate of completion, according to TESDA. That document is not automatically a National Certificate. How to download it from the official account, and how to check an NC or COC in the registry, is in How to Download and Verify a TESDA e-Certificate.
Keep these separate:
| Document | How you get it | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion / e-certificate | Finish the online course in TOP | You completed the online training |
| National Certificate (NC) | Pass TESDA competency assessment for a full qualification | Competence in all units of a qualification |
| Certificate of Competency (COC) | Pass assessment for one unit or a cluster (group) of units | Competence in only part of a qualification |
An NC or COC is issued after assessment at a TESDA-accredited assessment center, TESDA office, or TESDA TVET assessment center. There is an assessment fee, based on fees set by the TESDA Board. That fee is separate from free online enrollment.
If an employer requires an NC, complete the related TOP course when one exists, prepare, then apply for assessment. See TESDA’s Assessment and Certification FAQ, the application steps, and how to get a National Certificate after a TESDA online course.
Some courses in the catalog come from partners, including Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, IBM SkillsBuild, Khan Academy, HP LIFE, and the International Labour Organization. If a partner course title includes “certified,” finishing it in TOP is not a TESDA National Certificate, and it does not replace that partner’s own exam or credential. Read the course page on e-tesda.gov.ph before you enroll.
Who can enroll?
TESDA describes TOP as a program for Filipino citizens, including students, out-of-school youth, unemployed adults, local and overseas workers, and professionals who want training on their own schedule.
There is no tuition to access TOP courses. Some qualifications have their own entry requirements. Those rules are written in the Training Regulations, the official rules for each qualification. Read the course page before you enroll.
Can I study on a phone?
Yes. You can open e-tesda.gov.ph in a browser on an Android phone, iPhone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.
TESDA also provides a TESDA Online Program mobile app. The TOP website links to the mobile app, and TESDA has previously said the program can be accessed through Google Play and the App Store.
What you get from TOP
- Free online courses, with no tuition
- Self-paced study, even if you are far from a training center
- An e-certificate of completion when the finished course provides one
- The option to be assessed for an NC or COC if you want one
- Courses in agriculture, construction, ICT, tourism, health care, entrepreneurship, and more
A job is not guaranteed after the course. Skills and a certificate can help, but hiring still depends on the employer, your experience, and the jobs available where you are.
Updated list of free TESDA online courses
The list below comes from the official TOP course catalog at e-tesda.gov.ph/course as of 21 October 2026. It covers the public course sectors on the catalog. TESDA also lists internal training for its own employees; that is not included here.
Use the list to see what TESDA had published on that date. It is not a promise that every item includes an e-certificate, is still open, or leads to an NC.
How to read each group:
- A name such as Cookery NC II is a folder for a qualification or topic. The lines under it are the course modules published in that folder.
- A line with no modules under it is a course card in the catalog, not a folder with visible modules.
- NC in a folder name is the title of a TESDA qualification. Finishing the online modules is not automatically a National Certificate.
- Partner folders are included because they appear in the public catalog. They are not TESDA qualifications unless the course page says so.
The catalog changes, so check the official site before you enroll.
21st Century Skills
- Communication
- Participating in Workplace Communication
- Receiving and Responding to Workplace Communication
- Language Literacy
- English for Business and Entrepreneurship
- Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom
- English as a Medium of Instruction
- English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (eSTEM)
- English for Tourism Professionals
- Environmental Literacy
- Developing Awareness on Circular Economy Principles and Practices
- Exercising Sustainable Development in the Workplace
- Orienting Oneself To Environmentally Sustainable Work Standards
- Performing Solid Waste Management in the Workplace
- Digital Literacy
- Microsoft Digital Literacy
- Practicing Data Privacy in the Workplace
- Wi-Fi 101 and Digital Thumbprint Program
- Khan Academy
- TESDA Information Management
- HP LIFE
- HP LIFE Courses
- Job Ready Courses
- Impactful Writing Skills
- Self-Presentation
- Self-Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving & Innovation
- Professionalism
- Customer Centricity
Agriculture
- Agro-Entrepreneurship NC II
- Introduction to Agro-Entrepreneurship
- Assessing Market Opportunities
- Establishing the Farm Production Plan
- Handling Finances
- Marketing Farm Produce
- Aquaponic Food Production
- Introduction to Aquaponic Food Production
- Setting up Aquaponics Systems
- Maintaining Aquaponics Systems
- Organic Agriculture Production NC II
- Introduction to Organic Agriculture
- Formulating Organic Concoctions & Extracts
- Producing Organic Fertilizers
- Producing Organic Vegetables
- Raising Organic Chickens
- Agricultural Crops Production NC II
- Introduction to Agricultural Crops Production
- Performing Nursery Operations
- Planting Crops
- Caring and Maintaining Crops
- Performing Harvest and Postharvest Operations
- Fruit Growing
- Fruit Grower
- Agro-Entrepreneurship NC III
- Introduction to Agroentrepreneurship
- Engaging Agroenterprise (AE) Industry Stakeholders
- Ensuring Product Supply
- Implementing Financial Management
- Mobilizing Farmers Participation in Capacity Building Activities
- Conducting Collective Marketing
Automotive and Land Transport
- Automotive Servicing (Engine Repair) NC II
- Introduction to Automotive Servicing
- Performing Periodic Maintenance of the Automotive Engine
- Diagnosing and Repairing Engine Cooling and Lubricating System
- Diagnosing and Repairing Intake and Exhaust Systems
- Diagnosing and Overhauling Engine Mechanical Systems
Construction
- Plumbing NC II
- Introduction to Plumbing
- Preparing Estimation of Materials for Multiple Plumbing Units
- Performing Multiple Plumbing Units Installation and Assembly
- Performing Leak Testing
- Performing Plumbing Repair and Maintenance Work
- Photovoltaic Systems Installation NC II
- Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems Installation
- Performing Site Assessment
- Checking PV Components and Materials Compliance
- Installing Photovoltaic Systems
- Performing PV System Testing and Commissioning
- Technical Drafting NC II
- Introduction to Technical Drafting
- Drafting Architectural Layout and Details
- Preparing Computer-Aided Drawings
- Drafting Structural Layout and Details
- Drafting Electrical and Electronic Layout and Details
- Drafting Sanitary and Plumbing Layout and Details
- Drafting Mechanical Layout and Details
Electrical and Electronics
- Computer System Servicing NC II — modules, who should take it, and the assessment
- Introduction to Computer Systems Servicing
- Installing and Configuring Computer Systems
- Setting Up Computer Networks
- Setting Up Computer Servers
- Maintaining Computer Systems and Networks
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
- Introduction to Electrical Installation and Maintenance
- Performing Roughing-In Activities, Wiring and Cabling Works for Single-Phase Distribution, Power, Lighting and Auxiliary Systems
- Installing Electrical Protective Devices for Distribution, Power, Lightning Protection and Grounding Systems
- Installing Wiring Devices for Floor and Wall Mounted Outlets, Lighting Fixtures, Switches and Auxiliary Outlets
- Renewable/Alternative Energy
- Solar Night Light Assembly
Entrepreneurship
- Establishing & Operating Micro-Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- iSTAR Program (a TESDA initiative in partnership with Coca-Cola Philippines, according to the TOP course page)
- Building Business Mindset
- Planning the Business
- Managing Business Operation
- Ensuring Business Sustainability and Success
- Basic E-Commerce Using Social Media Under the iSTAR Program in Partnership With Coca-Cola Philippines
- Access to Business Coaching, Resources and Peer Mentoring
- OFW RISE (the folder is in the catalog; no published course cards were listed on 21 October 2026)
- Start and Improve Your Business
- Start and Improve Your Business
Gender and Development (GAD)
- Working in a Gender-Diverse Environment
- Conducting Gender Analysis, Mainstreaming, and Planning and Budgeting
Halal Awareness Program
- Developing Awareness on Halal Principles and Practices
Heating, Ventilating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Technology
- Refrigeration and Airconditioning Servicing (DOMRAC)
- Packaged Air Conditioner Unit Servicing
- Commercial Air-Conditioning Installation and Servicing NC III
- Installing Commercial Air-Conditioning Units
Human Health / Health Care
- Barangay Health Services NC II
- Introduction to Barangay Health Services
- Assisting Household to Identify Health Problems and Promote Health and Well-being
- Sharing Knowledge and Skills Among Members to Provide Information, Education and Communication and Household Teaching in Disease Prevention and Control
- Monitoring Health Status of Household Members Under Your Area of Service Coverage
- Safekeeping of Equipment, Medical Supplies and Materials in Health Station
- Maintaining Updated List/ Record of Health Activities
- Massage Therapy NC II
- Foundations of Massage Practice
- Fundamentals of Massage Therapy
- Performing Shiatsu
- Performing Swedish Massage
- Caregiving (Elderly) NC II
- Introduction to Caregiving
- Developing the Ability to Recognize Aging Process
- Participating in the Implementation and Monitoring of Client's Care Plan
- Performing Caring Skills
- Performing Specialty Care Procedures
- Assisting Client in Administering Prescribed Medication
- Contact Tracing NC II
- Introduction to Contact Tracing
- Conducting Case Investigation and Contact Identification
- Profiling Close Contacts
- Conducting Health Education Program
- Performing Data Recording and Reporting
- Conducting Monitoring and Surveillance
- Barangay Infectious Disease Management Services Level II
- Introduction to Barangay Infectious Disease Management
- Disseminating Preventive Measures in Infectious Disease Transmission and the Importance of Immunization
- Assisting in the Management of Infectious Disease in Different Settings
- Practicing COVID-19 Preventive Measures in the Workplace
- Practicing COVID-19 Preventive Measures in the Workplace
Information and Communication Technology
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Courses
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02 - English)
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01 - English)
- Content Creation (Social Media) Level III
- Introduction to Content Creation
- Creating Concepts for Social Media
- Translating Concepts into Multimedia Contents
- Propagating Content
- Digital Marketing Level III
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Designing a Digital Marketing Funnel
- Designing a Campaign Creative Brief
- Creating Content
- Optimizing Digital Marketing Campaign
- Conducting Data Analysis
- Google AI Educator Series
- Google AI Educator Series
- Microsoft AI and Cybersecurity Courses
- Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Course: Azure AI Fundamentals
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Course: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Visual Graphic Design NC III
- Introduction to Visual Graphic Design
- Developing Designs for a Logo
- Developing Designs for Print Media
- Developing Designs for User Experience
- Developing Designs for User Interface
- Developing Designs for Product Packaging
- Designing Booth and Product/Window Display
- IBM SkillsBuild
Language
- Using Familiar Everyday Expressions and Very Basic Phrases in Japanese (Japanese Language A1 Level)
- Using English Expressions Related to Areas of Most Immediate Relevance (English Language A2 Level)
Lifelong Learning Skills
- Personal Financial Management Courses
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting and Saving
- Debt Management
- Basics of Investing
- Fraud and Scam Prevention
- Financial Consumer Protection
- Digital Financial Literacy
- Personal Equity and Retirement Account
- The BSP's Role in the Economy
Maritime
- Ships' Catering
- Ships' Catering NC III (Updates)
Process Food and Beverages
- Food Processing NC II
- Introduction to Food Processing
- Processing Food by Drying and Dehydration
- Processing Food by Fermentation and Pickling
- Processing Food by Salting, Curing, and Smoking
- Processing Food by Sugar Concentration
- Processing Food by Thermal Application
Social, Community Development and Others
- Beauty Care (Nail Care) Services NC II
- Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NCII
- Domestic Work NC II
- Introduction to Domestic Service
- Cleaning Rooms and Kitchen
- Washing and Ironing Clothes and Linens
- Preparing Hot and Cold Meals
- Providing Food and Beverage Service
- Bookkeeping NC III
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Journalizing Transactions
- Posting Transactions
- Preparing Trial Balance
- Preparing Financial Reports
- Reviewing Internal Control System
- Early Childhood Care and Development Services NC III
- Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Development Services
- Managing Center Operations
- Conducting Assessment on Progress and Development of Children
- Implementing the Early Childhood Care and Development Curriculum
- Bookkeeping for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Financial Transactions NC II
- Introduction to Bookkeeping for Sangguniang Kabataan Financial Transactions
- Maintaining Records of Financial Transactions
- Handling Disbursement
- Processing Procurement, and Inventory of Supplies, Materials, and Equipment
Bookkeeping NC III and bookkeeping for SK are different courses. The first is for business records. The second is for Sangguniang Kabataan financial records. Bookkeeping NC III or bookkeeping for SK explains how to choose.
Tourism
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II
- Preparing Cakes
- Cookery NC II
- Fundamentals of Professional Cookery
- Preparing Stocks, Sauces, and Soup
- Preparing Egg, Vegetable and Farinaceous Dishes
- Preparing Seafood Dishes
- Preparing Poultry and Game Dishes
- Preparing Meat Dishes
- Preparing Sandwiches
- Preparing Salads and Salad Dressings
- Preparing Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres
- Preparing Desserts (Updated)
If you are choosing between Cookery NC II and Bread and Pastry Production NC II, the kitchen work guide compares them, including which modules TESDA has published online and why the NC still needs assessment.
- Food and Beverage Services NC II
- Introduction to Food and Beverage Services
- Providing Room Service
- Providing Table Service
- Front Office Services NC II
- Introduction to Front Office Services
- Providing Front Office Services
- Housekeeping NC II
- Providing Housekeeping Services
- Deal with Intoxicated Guests
- Providing Guest Room Services
- Providing Laundry Services to Guests
- Providing Public Area Services
- Providing Valet Services
TVET
- Trainers Methodology I
- Supervising Work-Based Learning
- Utilizing Electronic Media in Facilitating Training
- Maintaining Training Facilities
- Planning Training Session
- Conducting Competency Assessment
- Trainers Methodology II
- Developing Training Curriculum
TOP Courses with Accessibility Features
- Bread and Pastry Production NC II
- Preparing Cakes - TOP CAF
- Food Processing NC II
- Introduction to Food Processing - TOP CAF
- Processing Food by Drying and Dehydration - TOP CAF
- Processing Food by Sugar Concentration - TOP CAF
- Processing Food by Fermentation and Pickling - CAF
- Processing Food by Thermal Application - TOP CAF
- Processing Food by Salting, Curing, and Smoking - TOP CAF
International Labour Organization (ILO) Online Courses
- Job Readiness Courses (New)
- Module 1: Crafting Your Career
- Module 2: Your Guide to Job Readiness
- Module 3: Building Human Skills for Career Success
- STEM in TVET Workshop
- Learner-Centred STEM in TVET
How to enroll in the TESDA Online Program
You do not need to visit a training center to start TOP. Follow the official platform and TESDA’s How To guide.
- Go to the official site. Open https://e-tesda.gov.ph. Avoid unofficial pages that charge a fee to enroll in TOP.
- Create a free account. Register with an active email address. Account creation has no tuition.
- Verify your account. Check inbox, spam, or promotions for a confirmation message if the platform sends one.
- Log in. Use your registered login details.
- Choose a course. Read the course description, modules, and any requirements first.
- Enroll. Open the course page and follow the on-screen Enroll instructions.
- Study on your schedule. Open the learning materials when you have time.
Tip: Prepare a stable internet connection and an email account you actually check. Choose a course that matches your interests or work plans so you are more likely to finish.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TESDA Online Program really free?
Yes. TESDA says TOP is free, with no tuition to access the courses. The assessment fee is separate if you apply for an NC or COC.
Do I get an NC after finishing an online course?
Not automatically. You may receive an e-certificate after you finish a TOP course. An NC is for people who pass competency assessment for a qualification with a Training Regulation.
Do I need to visit a TESDA center to study online?
Not for the TOP lessons themselves. You do need to visit an accredited assessment center if you apply for NC or COC assessment.
Where should I enroll?
On the official TESDA Online Program site: https://e-tesda.gov.ph.
Official links
If you are ready to start, register on the official TOP site and choose a course that matches your goal. Recheck the catalog there before enrolling, because TESDA may add or change courses.
