What is Capacity Development Training Course?
The Capacity Development Training Course also called CDT Course is a training conducted by the Philippine Railways Institute to update and strengthen the competencies of the railway personnel on new laws, regulations, and technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED PARTICIPATION)
Current employees of existing railway lines such as LRT1, LRT2, MRT3, or PNR, who have received a Certificate of Competency from PRI and have rendered at least 3 years of service.
Endorsed by the railway operator management through an official letter.
(OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION)
Current employees of existing railway lines such as LRT1, LRT2, MRT3, or PNR, who have received a Certificate of Competency from PRI and have rendered at least 2 years of service.
Endorsed by the railway operator management through an official letter.
Individuals not qualified under Qualification 1 or 2 but interested in working on existing or future railway lines.
MODULES & TRAINING SCHEDULE
April 27-29, 2026
June 9-11, 2026
For selected Railway Operators Only
TRAINING FEES
(DOTr Department Order 2024-018)
*Instructions on the payment of fees related to the Capacity Development Training Course will be communicated to all successful/qualified applicants.
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
IMPORTANT NOTICE IN APPLYING:
By proceeding with the application, you voluntarily grant your consent to the collection, processing, maintenance and use of the data and information you provide (including photos), in accordance with Republic Act (R.A. 10173), otherwise known as the "Data Privacy Act of 2012". You understand that the Philippine Railways Institute may continue to access, process, and share this information internally, solely for purposes relevant to the evaluation, processing and acceptance of your application.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the training program. Due to limited slots, applicants will be selected based on the Institute's internal evaluation procedures. If selected, further instructions will be sent via email—so please ensure that your email address is accurate and up to date.
Thank you!
