OFWs who run a business, or hope to grow one back home, can now build their marketing skills without leaving their jobs abroad. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and THAMES have partnered to offer “Implement Marketing Strategies for Creatives,” a fully online micro-credentialing course for OFW families.
According to a post by OWWA, the course runs under the OWWA Kasanayan at Kabuhayan Center (OKKC) and is open to qualified OFWs and their dependents. Interested applicants can pre-register through this LINK.
What Participants Can Expect
The training covers current marketing strategies that participants can apply to their businesses, creative work, or future career plans. Classes are held entirely online, so OFWs in Singapore and other countries can attend from where they are while their family members join from home.
Class Schedules
Two sessions are available:
- November 23, 2026: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- December 7, 2026: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Who Can Join
The program is designed for OFW households that already have a business. OFW applicants must meet all of these requirements:
- Currently working abroad (onsite) or a returning OFW now based in the Philippines
- Has an existing business
- Nominates and registers one (1) dependent who will also attend the training
Dependents Must Register on Their Own
Naming your dependent in your own form is not enough. The family member you nominate needs to complete a separate registration for the application to move forward.
Mark the Deadline
Pre-registration is open until November 18, 2026. That leaves only a few days, so OFWs are encouraged to coordinate with their chosen dependent early. This way, both forms can be submitted on time.
What Pre-Registering Does and Doesn’t Mean
OWWA stated that pre-registration only measures interest and identifies possible participants. It does not guarantee:
- Admission or selection into the course
- Any allowance
- Financial assistance
All applicants will go through eligibility validation and must meet other course requirements. Those who qualify will be contacted separately with details on schedules, final registration, and documentary requirements.
By pre-registering, applicants also agree to the collection and processing of their personal information for official program purposes, in line with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Learning Together as a Family
Many OFWs build a business to secure their family’s future. This course gives you and a loved one a chance to learn side by side so you can market that business with more confidence, whether you’re still working abroad or already home for good.