Community-Based Training (CBT) is a TESDA training delivery modality designed to bring free technical-vocational education and training directly to the doorstep of communities — particularly those in geographically isolated, depressed, and disadvantaged areas where access to formal TVET institutions is limited. By conducting training programs within barangays, community halls, and local government facilities, CBT eliminates the barriers of distance and transportation costs, making skills development more inclusive and accessible to grassroots learners including out-of-school youth, unemployed adults, and members of marginalized groups.
Courses offered under CBT are selected based on the livelihood needs and economic opportunities present in the local community, ensuring that training outcomes are relevant and immediately applicable. Programs are delivered by TESDA-accredited trainers or community training facilitators, and completers may be assessed for National Certificates or Certificates of Competency upon finishing their courses. As a demand-driven and community-responsive initiative, CBT plays a vital role in expanding the reach of TESDA’s mandate — ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in the country’s pursuit of a skilled and competitive national workforce.