Glossary of Terms

refer to post-secondary certificate and diploma courses officially recognized as non-degree programs aimed at preparing technicians, para-professionals and other categories of middle-level workers by providing them with with a broad range of general education, theoretical, scientific and technological studies, and related job skills training

Source: IRR of Open Distance Learning Act (RA 10650)

a person whose work involves knowledge and skills that are theoretical and/or abstract with significant depth, contributing to the technical solution of non-routine issues or contingency nature which are addressed on interpretations and adaptation and guidelines or procedure. The work mainly involves analysis of current practices and the development of new criteria and procedures
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are characterized by the ability to apply established and newly developed technology to solve broadly-defined problems, develop components, systems, services and processes. 

Source: TESDA Circular No. 063, s.2025; TESDA Circular No. 150 s. 2020, p4

refer to courses that offer learners the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge, skills, and attitude in their  area of expertise. These courses are designed to include laboratory units, which provide hands-on  experience and enable learners to apply their theoretical  knowledge in a practical setting.

Source: TESDA Circular No. 063, s.2025; TESDA Circular 040, s.2024

technological infrastructure and maintenance system of the course. It also includes the description of eLearning delivery modes, learning resources, and activities, assessment and grading system, student support. More importantly, it describes how learning resources and technology are utilized to support the learners as they undergo eLearning.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 104 s. 2019

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, and methods of organizations, in order to solve a problem or improve a pre-existing solution.
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refers to a program that involves the application of technology, conducted in the community by public and private TVI or by local government units, non-government organizations, and other government agencies. As a criterion, it is the minimum number of batches conducted by the TVI.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 090 s. 2018

refers to a work from an alternative workplace with the use of telecommunications and/or computer technologies.

Source: Republic Act No. 11165 or Telecommuting Act

is a process of selecting training providers for the scholarship availment.
Source: TESDA Circular No.55 s. 2016