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In Chile, the State's free courses are concentrated in SENCE programs, the National Capacity Building and Employment Service. There are trades, digital tools and management courses, online and in person.
The information is shared between several official sites, and so many people don't know where to start. This guide brings together the essentials: where to look, what you need and how to increase your landing possibilities.
How it works
No costfor those who study
Single Keyto Postulate
Online or in personaccording to the course
Certifiedin many courses
Where to look
SENCEtraining programs
Single keyaccess to procedures
National Employment Grantjob offers
ChileValuecertification of offices
Tu correoavisos del programa
callsfor postulation
Who can register?
Everything you need to know
Why is it difficult to find these courses?
Programs change during the year and each one has its own locks and requirements. Furthermore, the information is shared between several sites in the State.
The key is to always follow the official sources and frequently review the Personas del SENCE section.
What types of courses are there?
There are courses to learn a trade, improve digital skills, manage a business or prepare for a new job. Some are short and others last for several weeks.
The form for each course indicates duration, modality and requirements. Léela before postulating to choose something that you can finish.
Certificarse en un oficio
If you know a job but don't have a document to believe it, ChileValora works with the certification of labor skills, an official recognition of what you know how to do.
It's a good alternative for those who learn while working and want to show their experience to new employers.
After the course
Once you've finished the course, update your CV and look for opportunities on the Bolsa Nacional de Empleo, the public portal for job offers.
Mentioning the course and what you learned in your postulations helps you stand out compared to other candidates.
Online and in-person courses
Online courses are held on a platform, with recorded classes and activities that you can progress on your schedule. The on-site employees are taught at a headquarters, with an instructor and a fixed schedule.
Choose according to your routine: if you work, the online mode may be easier to follow.
How to protect yourself from scams
SENCE program courses have no cost. Be wary of pages or messages that cover your bank details.
Always write the official address in your browser, instead of following social media links.
Quick summary
Activate your ClaveÚnica, review the programs at sence.gob.cl, choose a course according to your objective and postulate within the scope. Afterwards, complete the assistance and keep your certificate.
The top guides explain each step in more detail.