Urząd Pracy (PUP) pays for courses and the final exam for those who are registered. It is the most common way to obtain courses such as the forklift operator course with the UDT exam.
Step by step
How long does it take?
Go to the official websitepraca.gov.pl
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What are they going to ask for?
Two ways to take the course through PUP
| Form | How it works | Who chooses the course |
|---|---|---|
| Skierowanie | referral to a course from the PUP list | the PUP |
| bon na kształcenie ustawiczne | This applies to whichever course you find | you, up to the value of an average salary |
Everything you need to know
Who can apply?
Those who are registered PUP as unemployed (bezrobotny) or as job seekers (poszukujący pracy).
The scholarship during the course is only for those who are registered as unemployed.
Training grant during the course
With 150 hours or more of coursework per month, the stipend is 120% of the unemployment insurance benefit. With fewer hours, it is proportional, with a minimum of 20%.
The scholarship amount is updated annually on June 1st. Please confirm this in your PUP.
Forklift operator with state-issued exam. UDT
It is one of the most requested courses at PUP. It ends with a state-level exam UDT, and the student PUP also pays the exam fee.
Everyone PUP has their own list and budget: ask if there's a class in your city.
Clinic receptionist course
There is no official free national course. It is a non-regulated course, without any recognized profession.
The honest way to do it for free is the bon do PUP, by choosing a course at Baza Usług Rozwojowych.
Quick tips
Showing that an interested employerhelps to approve the application.
Ask aboutclass dates; they depend on the budget.
Never pay fora serious selection process; it doesn't charge a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The doctor PUP pays for the course and the exam for those who are referred.
Is there an age limit?
No. The 2025 law removed the age limit for the bonus.
Do I receive money during the course?
Those who are registered as unemployed receive the training grant.
Where do I register?
Visit PUP your city's website or online at praca.gov.pl.