10 TESDA Online Courses To Help You Start a Business

During the coronavirus pandemic, we're all feeling a little under the weather. The government and the world are trying to figure out how to best fight the virus and come up with plans to keep us safe. We've all been stuck at home.

But that doesn't mean we have to stop creating. And while it's easy to feel helpless during a pandemic, you don't have to feel like a prisoner. You can create art, craft jewelry, or start a business and turn it into a side hustle that you can keep doing even after the coronavirus pandemic is over.

If you’re interested in starting a business, there are many classes that you can take to get started, including some online classes that will allow you to gain real world experience in your field of interest. You just need a computer, an idea, and a desire to learn – and you might soon find yourself employed at a job that you never imagined would be yours.

There’s a lot of courses and training opportunities that TESDA offers. With a little effort and dedication, you can find something that will help you grow your business and reach your goals. Here are 10 great courses to start your business. Sign up today!

1. Start and Improve Your Business

This is a must-have coursefor anyone wanting to launch a successful new business or to take a current business to the next level. Whether you’re just starting to work with your first client or you want to grow your business, this course will help you create a business plan that works.

This course was designed by experts in the field of entrepreneurship, including industry professionals, and provides a simple, step-by-step process for developing and implementing a business plan that will help you achieve your goals. By the end of this course you will have a solid understanding of the different types of businesses that are available to you and how you can make each one successful.

2. SMART Technopreneurship 101

Technology is an increasingly valuable asset in the world of business, and entrepreneurs must learn how to incorporate it into their business plans. This course will show you how to start a technology-based business, how to market it effectively, and how to do a business pitch for your idea.

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to start a technology-based business. Regardless of your current level of experience, you will learn how to start a business that is profitable, scalable and repeatable. You will learn:

• The role of technology in the business process
• The value proposition and how to create it
• A complete business plan including a market analysis
• How to evaluate and select a product or service to build a technology-based business around
• How to develop a marketing plan that is focused on the technology component
• How to make a pitch for your technology-based business idea

3. SMART Android Mobile Apps Development for Beginners

If you want to start developing mobile apps, this is a great course for you. You'll learn how to develop apps from an Android developer, and how to take your skills and make them better, whether you're a beginner or intermediate developer.

Always wanted to know more about programming, but don't know where to start? We've got you covered! For beginners, this course will teach you the basic concepts and steps involved in developing mobile applications. It's a great way to get started with mobile app development, and it won't cost you a cent. For more advanced users, this course will help you take your existing skills and apply them to creating new, exciting and useful apps. It’s easy to enroll in the course, all you need to do is create an account on e-tesda.gov.ph and type the SWAD code in the search bar. You’ll then be directed to the course.

4. Fundamentals of Professional Cookery

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to make the most popular foods in the Philippines such as banana bread, ube pandesal, milk tea, and more! By the end of the program you'll have a head start on your way to creating your own signature recipe, so get started now!

As a chef, you'll learn a wide variety of culinary techniques, including baking, knife skills, and making appetizers. There are even recipes that will allow you to enjoy the dishes made by some of the best Filipino chefs.

You'll also learn how to make the most popular Filipino desserts, including ice cream, brownies, pies, cakes and cookies. It will teach you how to prepare a meal without any of the hassle or stress of the traditional cookware and utensils. This is a course that you’ll never want to leave behind!

5. Fruit Grower (Agriculture)

This course is for those who have already started their plantito adventure and are looking for something more challenging. It’ll show you how to grow fruit-bearing plants and how to harvest the fruit that they bear.

Learn how to take care of your plants, and how to ensure they give you the best fruits possible. You will also learn how to grow vegetables and herbs in pots and how to prepare them for consumption.

You will be able to enjoy your plants in a beautiful garden, where you can sit and relax under a shade tree, or at your dining table, as you enjoy your fruits, vegetables and herbs. You will be able to make your own juices, jams, jellies and chutneys and preserve your fruits. You will also be able to create a range of tasty dishes using your fresh ingredients.

6. Introduction to Computer Systems Servicing

This is a basic course in computer technology. You'll learn about the fundamental components of a computer, how they communicate, and how they're connected to different types of input/output devices.

You'll also learn how to troubleshoot common problems. Topics include:

• Introduction to Computer Systems
• The Computer Hardware
• The Operating System
• Computer Memory
• The CPU Input and Output Devices
• The Basic Components of a Computer
• Troubleshooting Common Problems 

7. Web Development Using HTML5 and CSS3

Coding is an important and highly sought-after skill. In this course you’ll learn about this evolving technology so that you can begin to develop your career by learning how to code.

 This course is perfect for those who want to become a web developer, but are not sure where to start. You’ll begin with the basics of HTML and CSS, which will give you the foundation you need to move forward with this exciting new field.

By the end of this course you’ll know how to use HTML and CSS to create professional looking websites.  You’ll also learn how to make them responsive, so that they look great on any device, be it a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

This course also includes information on Javascript and jQuery, so that you can take advantage of some of the most innovative web technologies currently available.  At the end of this course you’ll have the skills and confidence you need to build your first website.

8. Participating in Workplace Communication

In this course you'll learn how to use all the electronic media available for a work related environment as well as how to participate and communicate in an office environment. You'll also learn how to complete various kinds of work-related documents.

9. How to Build Confidence in your Abilities

This course is designed to help you get unstuck and start making big changes in your life. It focuses on how to change the way you think about your life and what you're capable of achieving so that you finally get that push you need to get started.

The course is structured around a series of exercises and activities designed to get you moving, thinking differently, and changing the way you feel about yourself and your life.

10. Managing your Personal Finances

There are many ways to make sound financial decisions. This course teaches you how to spend, save, invest, set financial goals, and manage debt.

This course is designed to help you succeed in your business by giving you the tools you need to make smart business decisions that will help you achieve your financial goals.