Uploading certificates in your TESDA Skills Passport profile, either automatically (if it’s a TESDA certificate) or manually (for certificates issued by other institutions), turns your paper credentials into a verified digital resume inside an official TESDA technical and vocational platform. Once uploaded, your certificates become visible to employers and can be matched with job openings directly in the app. It also allows TESDA to validate your records, making your skills easier to prove anytime, anywhere.
This also means that employers can scan your QR code, view your verified certificates, and match you to jobs. Whether you’re an OFW, returning OFW, out-of-school youth, or job seeker trying to start over, this is your shortcut to showing what you can actually do.
Uploading Certificates in Your TESDA Skills Passport Profile
The TESDA Skills Passport was created so that your skills in the Philippines don’t stay hidden. It’s a mobile app launched by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to help job seekers, workers, and even non-TESDA graduates create a digital profile.
The app:
- Adds your training and national certificates to your digital profile
- Makes your credentials viewable through a QR-enabled resume
- Helps employers verify your qualifications
- Connects your skills to job opportunities inside the app
- Organizes your active, completed, and expired certifications
- Safekeeps your TESDA National Certificates (NCs)
And yes — even if you are not a TESDA graduate, you can still use the app as long as you are registered with PhilSys.
Why Upload Your Certificate to the TESDA Skills Passport?
We’ve all been there. You apply for a job. The employer asks for certificates, you say yes… but you fumble all over your folders looking for it. Or worse — you can’t find it. By uploading it to your TESDA Skills Passport profile, you can benefit with:
- Faster job applications: No need to submit physical copies every time
- Verified credentials: TESDA-issued certificates can be authenticated in the system
- Better job matching: The app suggests work based on your uploaded skills
- Digital safekeeping: Your certificates are stored securely in one place
- Professional image: Employers see a complete, organized skills profile
- Accessible anywhere: OFWs and job seekers can share credentials instantly
If you worked hard for your technical training, upload it and let it work for you. Don’t leave it hidden in a folder or a desk drawer.
Who Should Upload Their Certificates?
This feature is especially helpful for:
- OFWs applying abroad
- Returning OFWs restarting in the Philippines
- Out-of-school youth entering technical jobs
- Skilled workers in agriculture, cookery, ICT, beauty care, entrepreneurship
- Anyone who completed technical or vocational training
Even if you are not a TESDA graduate, uploading your credentials strengthens your profile.
How to Upload Your Certificates in the TESDA Skills Passport App
To upload your certificates, you simply need to follow these steps:
Step 1. Log In to Your Account
Open the TESDA Skills Passport app on your Android or iOS device. Enter your login details.
If you haven’t registered yet, download it from:
- Google Play Store
- Apple App Store
Make sure your identity is verified through face and email verification.
Step 2. Tap “Skills Passport”
At the bottom center of the screen, tap the TESDA icon to open the Skills Passport section.
Here’s the good news: If your TESDA National Certificates are already verified, they may automatically appear. The app syncs verified NCs and completed TESDA training. If you see them there — then, you don’t need to upload anything.
Step 3. Add Certificates from Outside TESDA
If your certificate does not appear, don’t panic.
To upload external or additional credentials:
- Look for the “Other” option inside Skills Passport
- Tap the plus (+) sign
- Fill in the details:
- Title of certificate
- Issuing organization
- Issuance date
- Expiration date (if applicable)
- Credential ID (optional)
- Credential URL (optional)
- Upload your certificate file (JPG, JPEG, or PNG accepted)
- Tap Save
That’s it. Your certificate is now part of your digital profile.
What Happens After You Upload?
Here’s what happens then.
1. Your Profile Becomes a Digital Resume
The app can generate a QR code containing your credentials. Employers can scan it and instantly view your skills. No photocopies. No long explanations. Just proof.
2. Employers Can Verify Your Certificate
TESDA uses secure systems to maintain the integrity of uploaded data. When you upload through the app, employers can see verified records — especially for TESDA-issued NCs. This matters when competing for jobs locally or overseas.
3. Job Matching Based on Your Skills
Because the TESDA Skills Passport app also doubles as a job marketplace, your uploaded certificates can also help the system match you with:
- Local employment
- Freelance opportunities
- Partner job portals integrated into the app
If you don’t upload your credentials, you limit your visibility.
4. Track Active and Expired Certificates
Inside the app, you can monitor:
- Active certifications
- Expired credentials
- Completed trainings
This helps you know when it’s time to renew.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are list of common questions and concerns about uploading certificates in your TESDA Skills Passport profile:
1. Do I need to upload my TESDA National Certificate (NC)?
Not always. If your identity is verified (face and email verification), your TESDA-issued NCs may automatically appear in the Skills Passport section. If they don’t show, you can manually upload them.
2. Can I upload certificates that are not from TESDA?
Yes. You can add training certificates, micro-credentials, and even results from national examinations earned outside TESDA. Just go to “Other” and tap the plus (+) sign to upload.
3. What file format is accepted?
The app accepts JPG, JPEG, or PNG files. Make sure the photo is clear and readable before uploading.
4. Is uploading a certificate required to apply for jobs?
No, but it helps a lot. Employers can better assess and verify your skills if your certificates are uploaded.
5. Can I edit or update certificate details later?
Yes. You can manage and update your certificate information inside your profile if needed.
6. What if my certificate has expired?
The app allows you to track active, expired, and completed certifications so you know when it’s time to renew.
The TESDA Skills Passport was built to connect skills to jobs in the Philippines. There are millions of unemployed and underemployed Filipinos — often not because jobs don’t exist, but because skills and opportunities don’t meet. Uploading your certificates is a small step; but it can open doors. If you’ve worked hard for your training, show it. Log in. Tap Skills Passport. Upload. Save. It takes only a few minutes, but it can help you stand out when applying for jobs. Who knows? Maybe your next opportunity might just be one scan away.