TESDA · Professional Certificate · Foundational
TESDA Illustration NC II
Crydd Score 83
Demand Stable
Career Value Moderate
Recognition Strong
TESDA Illustration NC II at a glance
- Provider
- TESDA
- Credential type
- Professional Certificate
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- Around ₱600–₱1,000 assessment fee (training often subsidised)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time to earn
- 2–4 months
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- Competency assessment: portfolio demonstration plus written test
- Prerequisites
- None
What is TESDA Illustration NC II?
TESDA's illustration certificate, covering digital drawing, concept art, and composition. It feeds the freelance and studio illustration market — an area where Filipino artists are well represented on international platforms.
Skills it covers
- Digital illustration
- Concept art
- Colour and composition
- Illustration software
Is TESDA Illustration NC II worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 83Choose it if
You are a freelance or aspiring illustrator who wants a recognised local credential to anchor a portfolio.
Consider alternatives if
You want interactive or animation work — the animation NCs point more directly at those pipelines.
Why we say so
A low-cost, recognised credential that supports a portfolio-driven creative career with a strong freelance export market.
Market demand
Filipino illustrators are a visible presence on international freelance platforms, and the creative outsourcing sector provides steady demand for portfolio-backed illustration skills.
Where TESDA Illustration NC II takes you
- Illustrator
- Concept Artist
- Graphic Designer
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