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How to Enroll in a Course in TESDA Online Program

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The TESDA Online Program (TOP) is one of the most recent initiatives of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in an effort to bring technical-vocational education closer to the Filipinos.  The program is hosted in a free web app and mobile app and was created with the intention of making the training more easily accessible. 

Also Read: Full List of Courses under TESDA Online Program

The TESDA Online Program was launched to help Filipinos upskill themselves online. If you are looking to enjoy the benefits of this program, you first need to register an account then enroll in a course.

To help you enroll in any of the free TOP courses, this detailed guide has everything you need—from the requirements to the procedures on how to enroll in a free course offered via the TESDA Online Program (TOP) platforms. 

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What is TESDA Online Program (TOP)

The TESDA Online Program (TOP) or eTESDA is a free web-based facility for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) launched by TESDA to help make technical-vocational education and training (TVET) more accessible “through the use of information and communication technologies.” The program made TESDA’s service delivery more efficient and effective, allowing the agency to contribute its share in the development of technical-vocational education and human resources in the country. According to the agency, TOP or eTESDA was especially “designed for students, out-of-school youths, unemployed adults, local and overseas workers, and professionals who would like to take TESDA courses at their own pace, in their own time, and at the comfort of their desktops or laptop computers.”

Because the free courses are available and accessible online 24/7, it allows the programs to reach a broader audience or wider range of users minus the hefty costs. The platforms were also designed with special accessibility features in some courses, which enhances the learning experience of busy Filipino learners and allow them to learn more and further improve their skills and employability. 

What are the Courses Offered under the TESDA Online Program (TOP)

Some of the TOP Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) available via the TOP web app (https://e-tesda.gov.ph/) or the TOP mobile app (available on Google Play Store and App Store) include:

  • Participating in Workplace Communication
  • Receiving and Responding to Workplace Communication
  • Orienting Oneself to Environmentally Sustainable Work Standards
  • Exercising Sustainable Development in the Workplace
  • Agro-Entrepreneurship NC II
  • Aquaponic Food Production
  • Organic Agriculture Production NC II
  • eLearning for Agriculture and Fisheries
  • Fruit Grower
  • Agricultural Crops Production NC II
  • Appreciation Course on Flexible Learning
  • Automotive Battery Servicing
  • Diesel Engine Tune up
  • Plumbing NC II
  • Computer System Servicing NC II
  • Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
  • Solar Night Light Assembly
  • Entrepreneurship – Managing Your Personal Finances
  • Entrepreneurship – Start and Improve Your Business
  • iSTAR Program
  • OFW Rise
  • Free Courses Relevant to COVID-19 Management
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Condition
  • Barangay Health Services NC II
  • Massage Theraphy NC II
  • Contact Tracing Level II
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • SMART ICT Courses
  • Microsoft Online Courses
  • Udemy Courses
  • Wifi 101 and Digital Thumbprint Program
  • Microsoft Digital Literacy
  • Web Development using HTML5 and CSS3
  • Lifelong Learning Skills
  • Getting Your Business Online
  • Harnessing Social Media to Expand Your Business
  • Skills to Succeed Academy
  • Digital Tools for Jobseekers
  • Ships’ Catering NC III
  • National TVET Trainers Academy
  • Performing Solid Waste Management in the Workplace
  • Practicing COVID-19 Preventive Measures in the Workplace
  • Food Processing NC II
  • Beauty Care Services (Nail Care) NC II
  • Bread and Pastry Production NC II
  • Cookery NC II
  • Food and Beverages Servicing NC II
  • Front Office Services NC II
  • Housekeeping NC II
  • Using Educational Technology in the English Language
  • English as a Medium of Instruction
  • English for Science, Technology, and Mathematics (eSTEM)
  • English for Tourism Professionals
  • International Labour Organization (ILO) Online Courses

Benefits of Enrolling in TESDA Online Courses 

Enrolling for courses via the TESDA Online Program (TOP) or eTESDA offers the following benefits:

  • Zero tuition fees
  • Free skill upgrade on your chosen field
  • Improved technical-vocational skills and employability
  • Flexible 24/7 access to TESDA courses online
  • Mobile access to TESDA modules
  • Convenient skill upgrade from anywhere, anytime
  • PWD-friendly course formats
  • Opportunities to acquire an eCertificate for course completion
  • Opportunities to get TESDA-certified on specific fields of studies
  • Opportunities to upgrade skills despite busy schedules
  • Multiple modes of delivery for TVET programs through Blended Learning.
  • Improved quality of TVET learnings through standardized delivery and content
  • Highly skills-oriented and adjustable courses that depends on the learner’s pace

Who Can Enroll for TESDA Online Program

TESDA training program courses are created for everyone, including: 

  • Employed
  • Unemployed
  • OFW
  • Professional
  • Undergraduate, or 
  • Any Filipino who wants to learn new skills to achieve success in life

TESDA Online Program Requirements

To enroll in courses offered by TESDA via the TESDA Online Program, you will need the following:

How to Enroll for TESDA Online Program Courses and Training

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to enroll for the TESDA Online Program Courses and Training

Step 1: Before you can enroll in a TOP course, you need to ensure that you have created an account on the TOP website. To register, simply follow these steps: 

  • On the TESDA Online Program website click on the Login link and you will be taken to the login page. 
  • On the “Is this your first time here?” column, click “New Account” hyperlink.
  • Fill out the form, fields marked with asterisk (*) are mandatory. Make sure you provide all the required information to proceed. 
  • After filling out the form, click “Create my new account.”
  • After creating your account, a message containing a link to activate your account will be sent to you via email. You just need to click on the link and your account will be activated.

Step 2: Log in to the TOP website using your registered username and password.

Step 3: Once logged in, you will be redirected to the TOP front page where the list of available courses is displayed. Click on the link of the course that you want to enroll in.

Step 4: Next, click on the module title of the module  you wish to take.

Step 5: Click on the “Enroll me in this course” link found on the left side of the navigation pane, under the administration panel.

Step 6: A message box will appear asking if you really want to enroll in the module. Click the “Yes” button to proceed.

Step 7: Attend your Online Course and Training at your own pace until you complete the entire course. 

Step 8: Once the course is completed, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by TESDA to prove that you have indeed finished the online course you have chosen.

Step 9: Claim your TESDA Training Certificate.

Step 10: Take and pass the face-to-face assessment at any TESDA accredited center to get your official National Certification (NC) which you can use when you apply for a job or when you level up your skills and education.

Important Reminders

For those who are enrolling in courses under the TESDA Online Program, here are some things you’d want to remember: 

  • TESDA Online Program (TOP) is TESDA’s version of ICT-integrated techVoc teaching and learning.
  • It was developed in 2011, with the goal of expanding access to TVET through the Internet and eTESDA centers.
  • Enrollees who complete the courses will be given an e-Certificate of Completion. 
  • Only those who enrolled and completed the courses for full qualifications can undergo competency assessment and receive a National Certificate.
  • Assessment for national certification cannot be done online (yet). 
  • On-site demonstration of competencies is required to prove proficiency and earn National Certificates (NC) for a qualification and Certificate of Competency (COC) for one or cluster of competencies.

Video: How to Enroll in TESDA Online Program Courses

To learn more about how to enroll in and access the programs on the TESDA Online Program platforms for free, you may watch this video posted by TVET Trainer. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For your reference, here are some common questions and answers about how to enroll in TOP courses online:

1. Can I enroll in multiple TESDA Online Program courses?

Yes, but not concurrently. You need to complete the course you enroll in before you enroll in another one. 

2. How much tuition fees do I need to pay to enroll in any of the courses offered under the TOP?

As the TESDA Online Program (TOP) was created to help deliver TESDA services and improve the Filipino workforce, the agency has pulled all the stops and ensured that the Tech-Voc courses offered under the program are given for free. There is no need to pay any tuition fee to access the courses.

3. Can I get a certificate of training and a national certificate after completing the free online course via the TOP?

You will get a Certificate of Completion (COC) after completing the online course and satisfying all the requirements. However, if you are interested in getting the National Certification (NC), you will need to schedule a face-to-face assessment at any TESDA-accredited assessment center or venue.

4. Can I still retrieve my eTESDA account after I lose my password?

Yes. You can still retrieve and use your eTESDA account if you reset your password by following the steps below:

Step 1: From the eTESDA login page (https://e-tesda.gov.ph/login/index.php), click “Forgotten your username or password.”

Step 2: Enter your username or email address, then click “Search.”

Step 3: A notification will tell you to check your email for the password reset link. Click “Continue.”

Step 4: Click the password reset link sent to you via email.

Step 5: Set a new password and click “Save Changes.”

5. Who do I reach out to when I encounter technical problems during the enrollment process? 

For technical problems, you may contact TESDA at:

Email: tesdaonlineprogram@tesda.gov.ph

Tel. No.: (+632) 893-8297

You may also contact or visit the TESDA Office near you.

Summary

The TESDA Online Program (TOP) is a government initiated program that offers free technical-vocational courses online via a web app or a mobile app. Through this program, anyone who are interested may upgrade their techvoc skills at their own pace and time without worrying about hefty fees.

If you are interested, then you will need to follow the procedures for registering and enrolling for a TOP course, as listed above.

TESDA BSRS Guide: Biometric-Enabled Scholarship Registration System

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In a bid to institute integrity and improve its overall efficiency the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has automated its systems and processes with the new TESDA Biometric-Enabled Scholarship Registration System (BSRS)—an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) web-based system meant to prevent errors and manipulation caused by human intervention within the organization.

Also Read: How to Register in TESDA Online Program (eTESDA Registration)

According to TESDA, the BSRS is also equipped with facial recognition biometric technology, and will only improve as they continue to fulfill its quest to address equity and access while improving the agency’s digitization in preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With this article, you can learn more about the BSRS as well as all its features and the different processes that can be done via this web-based TESDA platform.

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What is TESDA BSRS?

BSRS stands for the Biometric-Enabled Scholarship Registration Management System. It is an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) web-based system that acts as a control measure to regulate the incidence of fraudulent scholarship claims, validate the scholars’ actual attendance, monitor the students’ training progress, manage schedules, and facilitate individual or collective communication by instituting facial recognition biometric technology into the scholarship registration and attendance reporting system.

Not only does it automate and improve the organization’s efficiency, but the BSRS also prevents errors and manipulation caused by human intervention through minimized central encoding. It will also save time and effort for the TESDA Technology Institutions (TTIs) and Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs), as well as the would-be and existing scholars while also reforming and safeguarding the system.

TESDA BSRS Features

The TESDA BSRS also includes features like: 

  • Biometrics and Attendance

BSRS introduced a facial recognition biometric technology into the scholarship registration and attendance system in order to design and implement a web-based attendance system for its users.

  • Risk Management Module

BSRS also features a risk management framework to assists the organization in aligning its objectives with its major system processes. It features a three-dimensional perspective that considers risks at three levels: strategic, operational, and support processes in proactive risk management, involving:

  • planning

  • organization

  • control 

  • focus 

  • Approval System

The BSRS also features an approval system that enables TESDA officials to capture, verify, and evaluate the following request types:

  • Registration

  • Risk Evaluation

  • Submission of Documents

  • Enrollment

  • Learner’s Change Requests

With the embedded approval system, TESDA may formally approve work processed involving submission of reports, documents, enrollment, registration, or any other process that need of approvals from different levels.

  • BSRS Notification

The TESDA BSRS system also features a BSRS Notification. It comes in the form of a Notification icon located at the right top of the Dashboard. The Notification feature provides the user with reminders, communication within the organization, or other timely information from the system by simply tapping on the notification icon to open and view the details of the notification.

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In order to use the TESDA BSRS, users—whether it’s the trainers, the students, the TTIs, or the TVIs—must first learn more about the processes involved in the accessing, registration, and enrollment systems via the BSRS.

How to Access BSRS

The TESDA BSRS can be accessed using any personal computer (PC), regardless of operating system. For those who are using Mac- or Linux-based devices or mobile devices like smartphones, they may access the system to its full potential using a modern browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

BSRS Registration Procedure

To start using the TESDA BSRS system, users would need to register for an account. To register, you may simply follow the steps below:

For New Scholars/Applicants or Existing Scholars Without an Account

Step 1: On the browser’s address bar, type https://bsrs.tesda.gov.ph.

Step 2: Once you reach the BSRS homepage, choose between New Scholar/Applicant or Existing Scholar Registration (for existing scholar without an account) to register.

Step 3: Completely fill out all the necessary fields.

  •  For New Scholar Applicant, 

  • Key in your name, email address, mobile number, and nominated password, then click “Create Account.”

  • For Existing Scholar (without a BSRS account)

  • Key in the Scholar ULI, last name, and Date of Birth, then click “Submit.”

Step 4: You will see a message telling you to check your verify your email address.

Step 5: Check your email and click the verification link from TESDA to finish creating your account. Once done, you will be redirected to your TESDA account. 

Step 6: Once logged in, complete your TESDA Profile with the following information for the 9-step registration.

  • Personal Information – You will be required to key in your basic personal information including your permanent mailing address, then click Continue.

  • Profile – On the next tab, you will be asked to provide additional personal information.

  • Biometrics – Once done with the profile tab, you will need to capture a live photo from your device. Click “Take Biometrics” to start capturing. Once you captured your headshot, select the for the system’s identification and verification. Once your headshot is approved, click “Continue” to proceed to the next tab.

  • Educational Attainment – Tick the box that matches the option that applies to you, then click “Continue.”

  • Classification – Upon reaching this tab, you will be asked about the socio-economic class of your household. Answer by ticking the box with the option that applies to you, then click “Continue” to proceed.

  • Disability Information – On this tab, you will be asked for your disability information. Tick the box with the option that applies to whatever restriction or abilities you have, then click “Continue.”

  • Supporting Documents – You will need to upload authentic documents for the assessment of your application. 

To do so, you need to follow these steps:

  • Choose your preferred Document Type from the drop-down menu. You may provide any of the following:
    • UMID

    • Transcript of Records

    • Birth Certificate

    • Diploma

    • Others

  • Provide a Document Title, and click Choose File.

  • This will open a dialog box that allows you to search your device for the document you need, then click Upload. 

  • The documents uploaded shall appear on the Uploaded Documents section. You may check that you uploaded the correct document by clicking on the eye icon. Click Continue once you confirmed the document.

  • Program Selection – In this section, you can check the programs you can enroll in, which can be filtered by Qualification or Location. Click Skip and proceed to the next tab.

  • Privacy Disclaimer – Tick the checkbox to agree with TESDA’s Privacy Disclaimer and confirm the truthfulness of the information you have provided.

Note: The system is equipped with an EMS so it saves your current changes or progress in the logged profile automatically in the event of disconnection to network or an inadvertent browser closure. 

For those with an Existing BSRS Account

Step 1: On your browser, visit the BSRS website by keying in https://bsrs.tesda.gov.ph on the address bar.

Step 2: Key in your nominated email address and password, then click “Sign in.”

Step 3: Once logged in, key in the OTP sent to you via email, then click “Verify.”

Step 4: Tick the checkbox to agree to the Data Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy of the website, then click “Submit.” 

Step 5: You will be directed to your profile and you can start navigating the BSRS.

How to Enroll in a Program in BSRS

Once you have a BSRS account registered, you may enroll to a program via the Scholar Dashboard by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the TESDA BSRS website or open https://bsrs.tesda.gov.ph.

Step 2: Login using your nominated email address and password then click “Sign in.”.

Step 3: Key in the OTP sent to your email, then click “Verify.”

Step 4: Upon login, in the dashboard, select the third tab “Enrollment Information.”

Step 5: Click “Enroll to a Program” button.

Step 6: Use the filter to search for your desired program.

Step 7: Choose desired program to view details.

Step 8: Click “Register Now” and a dialog box will appear asking you to either proceed with the enrollment or update your profile. Choose “Proceed to Enrollment” to continue with the enrollment procedures.

Step 9: Wait for confirmation.

Step 10: Open “Enrolled Programs” to view enrolled program and wait for enrollment to be confirmed by a school admin.

Video: How to Apply for a Program in BSRS

If you need more help about how to apply for a TESDA Program in BSRS, then you may watch this video below:

Summary  

The TESDA BSRS may seem like a good starting point for TESDA’s digitization efforts, but it needs to be more well-known, before more people can learn how to use it properly. That said, it is still best to explore its potentials so TESDA scholars and applicants are encouraged to head onto the TESDA BSRS website for a quick look.

Contact Information

If you have more questions or concerns regarding the TESDA BSRS, feel free to reach out to TESDA via the following contact information: 

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Office Address: Bldg 8, TESDA Gate 2 TESDA Complex East Service Rd. South Superhighway, Taguig, Metro Manila
Email Address: contactcenter@tesda.gov.ph
Telephone Number: 8887-7777
SMS Hotline: 0917-479-4370 (text only)
Website: https://www.tesda.gov.ph/, https://e-tesda.gov.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TESDAOfficial 

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