What you can apply for
The STI × TESDA AI Bootcamp page lists two programs. You apply for only one. The page says you may apply for another after you finish a course.
Level II is Data Collection and Annotation, under Data Science–Artificial Intelligence. It covers collecting data, labeling it for machine learning, and using tools for model training.
Level III is AI Prompting for Automation. It covers writing prompts and building workflows. The page names ChatGPT, CoPilot and Gemini, and says no coding skills are needed.
Who may apply
The page says anyone may apply, including students, second-degree applicants, out-of-school youth, professionals and OFWs, if they meet the criteria.
The eligibility section says Filipino citizens ages 18 and above, at least Grade 10 or ALS completers, with basic English and computer skills, and physically and mentally fit. The birthday field on the same form says you must be 16 or older. Confirm the age rule with the campus before you travel.
What free covers
The page says the program is free for approved TESDA scholars. Allowances come after they complete the program. Completers also get a chance at Microsoft Azure, CompTIA and Pearson certifications.
A chance is not a guaranteed certificate. The page does not promise a job. This form is also separate from TESDA’s report of nearly 45,000 identified AI and data beneficiaries. Those figures are not a count of open seats here.
How the training runs
Training is blended. The page says 120 hours of hands-on work happen at your preferred STI College campus. The remaining hours are online, live or self-paced. It does not state a total week count on the page checked for this article.
Schedules vary by campus. Most face-to-face classes are after work or on weekends. The school contacts you after enrollment is confirmed.
The form lists a government ID, barangay clearance, PSA birth certificate, PSA marriage certificate, school records or an ALS certificate, and ID photos. Ask the campus which items apply to you. You submit them in person.
What to do next
- Open the STI application page and choose one track and one campus.
- Treat free tuition as real only after TESDA scholar approval.
- Ask the campus about the age rule, open slots and which documents you need.
- Keep your current work schedule until the school confirms the class times.
- Apply on the STI page. Do not pay a third party who offers a slot.
Put this into practice
Before you apply for any AI training, check what it asks from you and what you get back.
Sources & further reading
Source note. The linked sources support the news in this article. The explanations and suggested next steps are from Pinoy AI Works.
