Entrepreneurship Is Offered For Free at e-TESDA -- Learn How To Start-Up A Business At No Cost

by: DAVE CALPITO

Quite a few people nowadays are interested in putting up their business. If you are among those who are mulling to start-up a business, then you have to know the right way to do so. 

One way of doing this is to enroll in a program or a short course that aims to teach anyone the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship.

Luckily, TESDA is currently offering an online course on Entrepreneurship.

STAR Online Training Program

This training program, under the Entrepreneurship course of e-TESDA or TESDA Online Program, covers lessons on how to put up a business. The course includes proper branding of products as well as strategies in sustaining profit of a physical store set-up.

What is great is that the modules being used are written in Filipino, which is good to accommodate numerous learners across the country.

It is interesting to note as well that this program was developed in partnership with giant firm Coca-Cola Philippines.

Managing Your Personal Finances

The TOP is also offering a course that teaches learners to make sound financial decisions with an aim to become a financially independent person. It also covers strategies for improving spending habits and income, saving, and getting out of debts.

This is likewise a self-paced material, thanks to the help of the Consuelo Foundation. 

Start and Improve Your Business

Another course dubbed Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme was developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO). This covers lessons on starting and improving small businesses.

How to Enroll

The process is simple. Follow these steps:

Step 1: You have to sign-up for an account through e-tesda.gov.ph

Step 2: Fill out the form.

Step 3: Verify your account via your e-mail. Check your SPAM folder as the verification email usually appears there.

Step 4: Enroll your desired course (Entrepreneurship).

It's that easy. So, if you wish to learn the basics of Entrepreneurship/starting up a business, then grab this opportunity.

Again, THERE IS NO TUITION. YES, IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE. Plus, you will get a Certificate of Completion after finishing the course.