Urząd Pracy (PUP) pays for courses and final exams for registered individuals. It's the most common way to take courses like forklift operation with UDT exam.
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What they will ask for
Two ways to get a course through PUP
| Method | How it works | Who chooses the course |
|---|---|---|
| Skierowanie | referral to a course from PUP's list | PUP |
| bon na kształcenie ustawiczne | voucher for any course you find | you, up to the average salary amount |
Everything you need to know
Who can apply
Anyone registered with PUP as unemployed (bezrobotny) or as a job seeker (poszukujący pracy).
The training allowance during the course is only for those registered as unemployed.
Training allowance during the course
With 150 hours of course or more per month, the allowance is 120% of unemployment insurance. With fewer hours, it's proportional, with a minimum of 20%.
The allowance amount is updated every year on June 1st. Confirm with your PUP.
Forklift operator with state UDT exam
It's one of the most requested courses at PUP. It ends with a state UDT exam, and PUP also covers the exam fee.
Each PUP has its own list and budget: ask if there's a class in your city.
Clinic receptionist course
There is no official free national course. It's a non-regulated course without a protected profession title.
The honest way to take it for free is through PUP's voucher, choosing a course from Baza Usług Rozwojowych.
Quick tips
Show an interested employerhelps to approve your application
Ask about datesclasses depend on the budget
Never paya legitimate selection process doesn't charge fees
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The PUP pays for the course and exam for those who are referred.
Is there an age limit?
No. The 2025 law removed the age limit from the voucher.
Do I receive money during the course?
Those registered as unemployed receive a training allowance.
Where do I register?
At the PUP in your city or online at praca.gov.pl.