What free courses does Chile offer and what requirements do they ask for

What free courses does Chile offer, in what formats and what requirements they usually ask for.

The offer changes throughout the year. Here are the most common types of courses and the requirements they usually ask for.

Several areastrades and digital
Onlineor in-person
By call for applicationsset dates

Step by step

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Check the current offerOn sence.gob.cl, Personas section.
2
Filter by region and formatChoose what you can meet.
3
Read the requirementsAge, employment status or other criteria.
4
Apply within the deadlineApplications have a closing date.

How long it takes

Noticewhen the call is published
Applicationlimited deadline
Selectionbased on available places and requirements
Startdepending on the course

GO TO OFFICIAL SITEsence.gob.cl

Never pay or give your bank passwords to register.

What you'll need

RUT or identity card
ClaveÚnica
Information from the Social Registry of Households, if the program uses it

Formats

FormatAdvantageBest for
Onlineflexible schedulefor working people
In-personguided practicetrades
Hybridthe best of bothpeople looking for balance

Everything you need to know

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Most frequent areas

Among the most common courses are digital tools, administration, customer service, entrepreneurship and technical trades. Availability varies by region and time of year.

If you don't find what you're looking for, check again in a few weeks: new calls open throughout the year.

2

Requirements they usually ask for

In general, RUT, residence in Chile and ClaveÚnica are required. Some programs prioritize people based on their employment status or their registration in the Social Registry of Households.

Each course's fact sheet indicates exactly what is needed. Read it before applying so you don't waste time.

3

Courses for people who already work

If you already have a job, online courses and those with flexible schedules are the easiest to fit in. Some companies also train their workers with SENCE support.

Ask at your workplace if this option exists: it can be a way to train yourself without changing your schedule.

4

How to read a call

The call indicates who the program is aimed at, the requirements, application dates and the number of places available. Read it before preparing your information.

If something is unclear, look for the frequently asked questions section of the program on the official website.

5

If you don't meet a requirement

Not all programs have the same requirements. If you don't meet the requirements for one course, check other open calls: there may be options that better fit your situation.

It's also worth looking at courses from other public or municipal institutions in your region.

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Summary

Check the current offer, choose the format you can meet, confirm the requirements and apply within the deadline.

With these steps, you choose better and avoid wasting time on courses you can't access.

Quick tips

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Check your regionsome courses are local

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Write down the datesof each job opening

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Never payofficial registration doesn't charge

Frequently asked questions

Are there courses for people over 60 years old?

Some programs have no age limit. Check the requirements of each course.

Can I take a course outside my region?

Online courses yes. In-person ones depend on whether you can attend the location.

What is the Social Registry of Households?

It is a state register with information about households. Some programs use it to prioritize applicants.

Are there English courses?

It depends on the current offer. Check the open calls.

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