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title: "Vocational Education and Training Routes in Indonesia"
description: "Vocational schools, D3 diplomas, BLK/BPVP centres, LPK, BNSP certification, degrees and language tests: the official routes into work in Indonesia."
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# Vocational education and training: official routes into work

Official school, training and certification routes into work, with their costs and warning signs.

## Which pages are in this section?

- [ **Bachelor's degree (S1) in Indonesia: when jobs require one and how to check a university** The S1 is Indonesia's academic bachelor's degree: how long it takes, when jobs need it, how to check a campus in PDDikti and BAN-PT, and KIP Kuliah aid. 99 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/bachelors-degree/)
- [ **BLK and BPVP: free government job training in Indonesia and how to register on Skillhub** Indonesia's government training centres (BLK, BPVP) run free National Vocational Training for SMA or SMK leavers aged 17+. How to register on Skillhub. 85 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/government-training-centres/)
- [ **BNSP competency certification in Indonesia: how to get one, check it and when you need it** A BNSP competence certificate is issued after passing a test at a licensed LSP. How to get one, free routes, how long it is valid and how to verify it. 110 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/bnsp-competency-certification/)
- [ **D3 vocational diploma in Indonesia: how it differs from a degree and how to check a campus** A D3 is a vocational diploma built for work: how long it takes, how it differs from a D4 and an S1 degree, which jobs need it and how to check a campus. 99 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/vocational-diploma/)
- [ **Education routes into work compared: SMK, D3, BLK, LPK, BNSP certification and S1** One table to choose a route into work: SMK, D3, BLK/BPVP, LPK, BNSP certification and S1, with length, entry requirements, provider type and who it suits. Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/compare/)
- [ **Language tests for working abroad: JFT-Basic, JLPT, EPS-TOPIK, IELTS, OET and telc** JFT-Basic and JLPT for Japan, EPS-TOPIK for Korea, IELTS or OET for the UK and telc for Germany: official providers, levels and how to check results. 16 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/language-tests-for-work-abroad/)
- [ **LPK training institutes in Indonesia: choosing a licensed one and spotting warning signs** Private LPK training institutes need a licence. How to check one on Skillhub, what a Japan sending LPK may do, which fees to question, and red flags. 29 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/private-training-institutes/)
- [ **Scholarships for Indonesians: LPDP, Chevening, Australia Awards, DAAD, MEXT and GKS** Key requirements and post-study duties of LPDP, Chevening, Australia Awards, DAAD, MEXT and GKS for Indonesian students, and how to spot scholarship scams. 20 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/scholarships/)
- [ **Vocational high school (SMK) in Indonesia: route to work, certificates and job centres** Indonesia's vocational high schools (SMK) train for specific jobs: choosing a major, earning a competence certificate and using a free job centre (BKK). 104 careers Updated 8 October 2026](https://kariraman.com/en/education/vocational-high-school/)