Globe, TM users get free data access to Tesda online courses

PHYSICAL distancing protocols won’t stop Globe and TM subscribers to still sharpen their technical skills or learn more online while staying at home without worrying about data connectivity cost.

The Ayala-led telco firm and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) have partnered to give all Globe and TM subscribers free data access to the Tesda Online Program (TOP) at www.e-tesda.gov.ph.

With this ongoing offering, they can visit the site anytime they want using their Globe- or Tm-powered mobile device even without load and without incurring any data charges.

TOP is an open educational resource aimed at making technical vocational education and training more accessible to Filipinos and broaden their chances of employment or sources of livelihood.

It offers free online courses such as Computer Systems Servicing NC II, Food Processing NC II, Bread and Pastry NC II, Housekeeping NC II and other courses from industies such as automotive, agriculture, entrepreneurship and healthcare, among others.

“We are glad to have this opportunity of serving more Filipinos in line with our guiding principle, ‘Tesda Abot Lahat’. Now, our services can reach even our kababayans who have no access to the Internet or mobile data. Indeed, this is a very special milestone,” said Tesda Secretary Isidro Lapeña.

Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoli Crisanto noted that over 80 million Globe and TM subscribers can get equal opportunity to further better themselves by making Tesda’s online courses more accessible through free data.

“With the uncertainties that we are facing, we need to be prepared to take on new challenges, making it important to continuously learn and explore new ways of doing things. By making Tesda’s online courses more accessible through free data, our Globe and TM customers will have another opportunity to improve their skills,” she said.