Institution-Based Training is the primary mode of technical-vocational education and training delivery under TESDA, carried out by registered and accredited schools, colleges, universities with TVET components, and stand-alone training centers across the Philippines. These institutions offer a structured learning environment where students undergo competency-based curricula aligned with TESDA’s Training Regulations (TR), equipping them with the technical skills, knowledge, and attitudes required by industry. Programs range from short-term certificate courses to longer diploma programs spanning a wide array of sectors.
To ensure quality and consistency, all TVET institutions delivering this mode of training must comply with TESDA’s registration and accreditation requirements, which cover trainer qualifications, facilities and equipment standards, and curriculum alignment with national competency frameworks. Graduates are eligible to undergo TESDA’s National Competency Assessment to earn National Certificates (NC I–IV) or Certificates of Competency (COC), providing them with industry-recognized credentials that enhance their employability both locally and abroad. Institution-Based Training remains the backbone of the country’s TVET delivery system, serving hundreds of thousands of learners each year.