TESDA to offer OFW assessment in Dubai

April 02, 2025

As part of its initiative to support and ensure the professional growth and global competitiveness of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is once again set to conduct its Overseas Assessment Program (OAP) this year.

TESDA will bring its services to OFWs in Dubai, UAE, from May 31 to June 2, targeting to assess 255 OFWs in various qualifications such as Caregiving NC Il, Massage Therapy NC II, Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II and III, and Photovoltaic Systems Installation NC II.

The assessment will take place at the Power Technical Training Center (PTTC), a TESDA-accredited assessment center in the Al Satwa district of Dubai.

TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez said the program is a key initiative that supports the OFWs and emphasized that this initiative not only boosts OFWs' professional growth but also strengthens the global reputation of Filipino workers. He urged stakeholders to support and promote the program to benefit more OFWs.

"Our Overseas Assessment Program is a testament to our commitment to empowering Filipino workers abroad. By providing them with internationally recognized certifications, we help ensure that their skills are validated, recognized, and competitive in the global job market,” he stated.

Interested OFWs in the area will need to accomplish the online application form at  https://bit.ly/2025_TESDA_OAP_Dubai. Applicant-candidates will also need to submit their accomplished Application Form and Self-Assessment Guide (SAG), along with the required ID pictures (passport size, colored and white background).

The electronic copies of the Application Form and Self-Assessment Guide (SAG) for the identified qualifications can be downloaded from https://bit.ly/TESDA_Prep_Assessment.

The OAP is being carried out in collaboration with the Migrant Workers Office of the Department of Migrant Workers.

Since the OAP was first implemented in 2014, a total of 7,784 OFWs across eight countries in Asia and the Middle East have been assessed. Of these, 6,671 were certified and awarded TESDA National Certificates and Certificates of Competency.

The 2025 OAP is an initiative that supports OFWs in securing competitive job opportunities, both locally and internationally. Through this program, TESDA aims to recognize and validate the skills acquired by Filipino workers through their experience and prior training.