TESDA · Professional Certificate · Associate
TESDA 2D Animation NC III
Crydd Score 79
Demand Growing
Career Value Strong
Recognition Strong
TESDA 2D Animation NC III at a glance
- Provider
- TESDA
- Credential type
- Professional Certificate
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Level
- Associate
- Cost
- Around ₱800–₱1,200 assessment fee (training often subsidised)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time to earn
- 3–6 months
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- Competency assessment: portfolio production plus written test
- Prerequisites
- Animation NC II or equivalent skills recommended
What is TESDA 2D Animation NC III?
The higher-tier TESDA animation certificate, covering production-level 2D work: character animation, clean-up, compositing, and the studio pipeline. It is the credential for someone moving from foundations to employable production skill.
Skills it covers
- Character animation
- Clean-up and in-betweening
- Compositing
- Production pipeline
- Animation software
Is TESDA 2D Animation NC III worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 79Choose it if
You have the basics and want a production-ready credential for studio work, whether in animation outsourcing or games.
Consider alternatives if
You want 3D or engine-based work — a 3D package certification or Unity's art track is a more direct fit.
Why we say so
Production-level skills plus a real domestic industry make this a credible step toward paid creative work.
Market demand
Production animators with clean-up and compositing skills are the working core of the Philippines' animation studios, which continue to take on international outsourcing contracts.
Where TESDA 2D Animation NC III takes you
- 2D Animator
- Motion Designer
- Game Developer
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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