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BLK and BPVP: free government job training in Indonesia and how to register on Skillhub

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Indonesia's government training centres (BLK, BPVP) run free National Vocational Training for SMA or SMK leavers aged 17+. How to register on Skillhub.

Summary

  • The Ministry of Manpower's National Vocational Training Programme is free and fully government-funded (Skillhub, read 7 October 2026).
  • Participants are Indonesian citizens aged at least 17, graduates of SMA, SMK, MA or equivalent, with a SIAPkerja account.
  • Courses last one to four months; those who pass the test receive a BNSP competence certificate.
  • You can check a training centre, including whether it operates and is accredited, in Skillhub's partner search.
  • Registration for Batch 6 was open until 14 October 2026, with the programme starting on 28 October 2026.
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  1. What are BLK and BPVP training centres?
  2. Is training at a BLK or BPVP free?
  3. Who can join the National Vocational Training Programme?
  4. How do you register for training on Skillhub?
  5. When is the next National Vocational Training intake?
  6. What do you get after the National Vocational Training ends?
  7. How can you check a training centre before registering?
  8. Does the Kartu Prakerja programme still exist in 2026?
  9. Which careers can this route lead to?
  10. Which routes to work abroad ask for this route?
  11. Where can you report a fee for government training?

What are BLK and BPVP training centres?

BLK (Balai Latihan Kerja) and BPVP (Balai Pelatihan Vokasi dan Produktivitas) are government job-training centres. BPVP units belong to the Ministry of Manpower, while BLKs are usually run by local governments (UPTD BLK) or communities (BLK Komunitas). Law 13/2003 as amended by Law 6/2023, Article 13, says job training is provided by government, private or company institutions. You can search these centres in Skillhub's Temukan Mitra (find a partner) feature.

Is training at a BLK or BPVP free?

The National Vocational Training Programme, registered through Skillhub, charges no fee and is fully funded by the Ministry of Manpower, according to the Skillhub FAQ read on 7 October 2026. Listed benefits include lunch, transport help, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan work-accident and death cover (JKK and JKM) during training, and a dormitory for some courses. If anyone asks for money to get you a training place, do not pay and report it.

Who can join the National Vocational Training Programme?

The National Vocational Training Programme is open to Indonesian citizens aged at least 17 who meet the administrative and course requirements and have a SIAPkerja account. It is meant for graduates of SMA, SMK, MA or equivalent. People with disabilities get priority, although some courses have technical requirements. Prepare your NIK, an active e-mail address, a phone number, your latest education details, any work history and an active bank account number.

How do you register for training on Skillhub?

You register on Skillhub yourself, online. Create a SIAPkerja account, complete your profile, take the self-assessment and job-match assessment, then choose a course on Skillhub within the schedule. A basic readiness test and an interview by the training centre follow. Results are announced in your SIAPkerja account, and those selected must re-register. You may choose up to three courses at one centre in the same batch.

When is the next National Vocational Training intake?

Skillhub showed this Batch 6 schedule (read 7 October 2026): participant registration 1 to 14 October 2026, readiness test deadline 14 October 2026 at 23:59, selection and interviews 15 to 21 October 2026, announcement 22 October 2026 and programme start 28 October 2026. Schedules can change, so always check Skillhub itself before you register.

What do you get after the National Vocational Training ends?

According to Skillhub, participants who finish receive a training certificate, and those who pass the test receive a BNSP competence certificate. They are different: a training certificate shows you attended, while a competence certificate shows you were assessed as competent. Check a competence certificate on the BNSP website with its blank or certificate number. Certificates help when you apply, but they do not guarantee a job.

How can you check a training centre before registering?

Look the centre up in Skillhub's Temukan Mitra feature, where you can filter by province, type (government, company, private), status (operating, not operating, new) and accreditation. For private training institutes (LPK), Law 13/2003 as amended by Law 6/2023, Article 14, requires a business licence from the regency or city government. A centre that does not appear, or shows as not operating, deserves questions.

Does the Kartu Prakerja programme still exist in 2026?

We could not confirm it from an official channel. When we checked on 8 October 2026, the official site prakerja.go.id could not be opened, and we found no official announcement of a 2026 Prakerja schedule. The free government training whose schedule is officially published now is the National Vocational Training on Skillhub. Do not trust Prakerja sign-up links sent by private message, and never give out a one-time code (OTP) or your account password.

Which careers can this route lead to?

85 careers on KarirAman list BLK and BPVP as an education or training route, grouped by field. The route is commonly asked for in these careers, but the exact requirements always follow the official vacancy.

Office and admin

E-commerce and creators

IT and data

Sales and marketing

Food, drink and retail

Hospitality and tourism

Logistics and transport

Manufacturing and technical

Construction and property

Mining and energy

Agriculture, livestock and fisheries

Security and services

Animal care

Creative and media

Beauty and care

Which routes to work abroad ask for this route?

11 legal routes to work abroad list BLK and BPVP as related education or training. Each route shows its status as of its last check.

Checklist before joining government training

  • You register yourself on Skillhub with your own SIAPkerja account.
  • The training centre appears in Skillhub's partner search and shows as operating.
  • Nobody asks for money for a place, registration or a pass.
  • You know the difference between a training certificate and a BNSP competence certificate.
  • You have rechecked the batch schedule on Skillhub itself.

Where can you report a fee for government training?

The National Vocational Training Programme charges no fee. Report any charge to the Ministry of Manpower's complaint service or to SP4N-LAPOR.

Frequently asked questions

Can bachelor's degree holders train at a BPVP?

The National Vocational Training Programme is meant for graduates of SMA, SMK, MA or equivalent. According to the Skillhub FAQ, D1 to S1 graduates are pointed to the National Apprenticeship Programme on MagangHub, but they can still take other Skillhub courses, such as short online courses.

Does training at a BLK or BPVP guarantee a job?

No. Training and certificates add proof of your skills, but whether you are hired still depends on the employer's selection. Be wary of anyone who promises a guaranteed placement after training in exchange for money.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

Sources

The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.

  1. Skillhub Kemnaker: Program Pelatihan Vokasi Nasional (FAQ dan jadwal) Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan (Skillhub) · accessed
  2. Skillhub Kemnaker: Temukan Mitra (daftar lembaga pelatihan) Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan (Skillhub) · accessed
  3. Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2023 tentang Penetapan Perppu 2/2022 tentang Cipta Kerja menjadi Undang-Undang (bagian ketenagakerjaan dan jaminan sosial) Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · UU 6/2023 · accessed
  4. BNSP: Sistem Verifikasi Sertifikat Kompetensi Kerja Elektronik Badan Nasional Sertifikasi Profesi · accessed
  5. Program Kartu Prakerja: situs resmi prakerja.go.id (pemeriksaan ketersediaan) Manajemen Pelaksana Program Kartu Prakerja · accessed
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KarirAman (2026). BLK and BPVP: free government job training in Indonesia and how to register on Skillhub. Updated 8 October 2026. https://kariraman.com/en/education/government-training-centres/

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  • : Added the Kartu Prakerja status as of 8 October 2026 and the education comparison row.