How to Apply for Free DICT VA Services Level III Training in NCR
If becoming a virtual assistant has been on your mind, you may be looking for a place to learn and gain experience. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has opened applications for free VA Services Level III Training for qualified residents of the National Capital Region.
DICT, in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation and BELART, has opened 75 scholarship slots for Virtual Assistant (VA) Services Level III training. The program will run in three batches, use a hybrid training format, and include on-the-job training (OJT) with industry partners.
What will you learn?
Virtual Assistant work can involve communicating with clients, using office applications, managing calendars and emails, and organizing projects with digital tools. These are among the skills covered by TESDA’s VA Services Level III competency standard.
The training is free, but submitting an application does not guarantee a slot or a job. Applicants will go through screening and selection.
Who may apply?
You should:
- Be an NCR resident aged 18 or older.
- Have access to a laptop or desktop computer and stable internet.
- Be willing to complete the training and OJT.
- Be interested in working in the digital economy.
- Have a TESDA BSRS registration, or complete and verify it as instructed during screening.
The announcement gives preference to applicants from priority sectors, including women, solo parents, out-of-school youth, persons with disabilities, and overseas Filipino workers. Other qualified NCR residents may also apply.
How to apply
- Complete the application form, or scan the QR code on the DICT poster.
- Take the English and typing tests and complete or verify your TESDA BSRS registration.
- If you pass the tests, watch for an email explaining the next assessment stage, including the virtual interview.
- If selected, follow the organizers’ instructions for endorsement to training and document submission.
Use an active email address and check your spam or junk folder regularly. Applicants who pass the English and typing tests will receive their next instructions by email.
Documents to prepare if selected
The poster lists the following for selected participants. Follow the organizers’ instructions on when to submit them:
- Updated résumé
- High school or college diploma
- Form 137 or 138, for high school graduates
- Transcript of records, for college graduates
- PSA/NSO birth certificate
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Valid government-issued ID with three specimen signatures
- Passport-size, 1×1, and 2×2 ID photos
- TESDA BSRS registration and enrollment forms
- One long brown envelope and one long white folder
Documentary requirements should be printed on A4-size paper, according to the poster.
Dates and contact details
Scheduled training start: October 14, 2026
Training format: Hybrid
Inquiries: digitaljobsph@dict.gov.ph
If this opportunity fits your plans, review the qualifications and submit your application during the screening period.
Disclaimer: This independent article shares information from the announcement and poster. This page is not affiliated with DICT, TESDA, Aboitiz Foundation, or BELART and does not process applications. Contact the organizers for official updates.
