Video summary

Actualizar datos en SENA SOFIA PLUS

Main summary

Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas / concepts

  • The video explains how to update profile information on the SENA Sofía Plus portal.
  • It covers two main areas where users can update data:
    1. Person registration → Contact and Basic Data
    2. Documents, Studies, and Work Experience (some parts are optional, while others may be required depending on the procedure)

Step-by-step methodology

1) Access the portal

  • Search in Google for “sena Sofía”.
  • Open the result: oferta.1 senasofía plus dot edu dot com.
  • On the Sofía Plus (SENA educational offer portal) page:
    • Close the pop-up/ad using the “x”.
    • Scroll down and select “Login”.

2) Log in

  • Select the option based on your type of ID document, such as:
    • National ID card
    • Identity card
    • Foreign ID card
    • PEP (Temporary Protection Permit)
  • Enter your ID number.
  • Enter the password.
  • Click “Login”.
  • After logging in, access as an “apprentice/Aprendiz” (or use an available username depending on the account situation).

3) Go to “Person registration”

  • Locate the section labeled “person registration”.
  • The video indicates there are multiple fields to complete; it begins with Contact.

4) Update Contact information

In Contact, enter emergency/guardian details for a family member/guardian, including:

  • Contact name
  • Phone number
  • Relationship (e.g., brother, father, mother, wife, husband, etc.)
  • Company (if applicable)
  • Time (not mandatory per the video)
  • Date of birth

Then:

  • Click “Save”.

5) Update Basic Data

  • The basic data section may require re-entering the password.
  • Identity fields may already be filled and deactivated, such as:
    • Document type and number
    • Issue date
    • Country/issuing details
    • Names and surnames (first and second)
    • Date of birth
  • Update email if the original is no longer valid:
    • Enter a new email and ensure the system accepts it (e.g., if it’s already registered).
  • Other fields may be pre-filled or editable, including:
    • Marital status (not mandatory)
    • Socioeconomic stratum (pre-filled)
    • Blood type (modifiable)
    • Gender (pre-filled)
    • Military service card (if applicable)
    • EPS (health insurance provider) and its relation to residence

Update address and phone

  • Select country (example shown: Colombia).
  • Enter department, municipality, zone, and neighborhood (if needed).
  • Enter the residence address if it does not appear automatically.
  • Enter phone numbers:
    • Cell/primary
    • Optionally a landline or alternative phone
  • Click “Update”.
  • Confirm the system message indicates the data updated correctly.

6) (Optional / for procedures) Update Documents

  • Go to the Documents section.
  • For procedures, documents are often required, such as:
    • Identity document (depending on the case)
  • The video mentions document types that may include:
    • Commitment format (if applicable)
    • Apprentice-related documents, such as:
      • High school diploma
      • Graduation certificate
      • Saber 11 test certificate
      • Primary education certificate
      • Certificates for grades 7th, 8th, 9th
      • Health system affiliation document (sometimes requested)
  • When loaded, relevant items appear under Studies.

7) (Optional / for completeness) Update Studies

Studies can be edited across categories:

  • Basic education

    • Not mandatory, but optional for accuracy.
    • Fields include:
      • Institution name
      • Last grade completed
      • Whether the person graduated
      • Graduation date (and note: if it says “without institution control,” it may not be included)

  • Secondary education

    • Similar process:
      • Institution information
      • Academic level (academic/middle/technical)
      • Title awarded
      • Graduation status and grade
      • Last year completion and its date
      • ICFES score (if applicable)
    • If an institution is found, it can be added; otherwise it may not save.

  • Higher education

    • Includes searching/adding institution and degree data.
    • If an institution is found, it is added.
    • May include additional degree examples (e.g., specialization).

  • Other degrees

    • Search institution and specify:
      • Degree awarded
      • Degree type (seminar/workshop/diploma, etc.)
      • Start and end dates (useful; not mandatory)

Then:

  • Click save after entering study details.

8) Update Work Experience (optional but important)

In Work experience, enter:

  • Company name
  • Position
  • Job description / functions
  • Company phone number
  • Start date
  • Whether currently working there (Yes/No)

Then:

  • Click to save.

The video emphasizes that while this may not always be mandatory, it is essential when you need to update data on the platform.

Key lesson / takeaway

  • For a typical profile refresh, the most important updates are Contact and Basic Data—especially email and phone/address.
  • Documents and Studies are mainly important for specific procedures and for ensuring your records are complete.
  • Work experience improves completeness and may be required depending on the update or procedure.

Speakers / sources featured

  • No specific named speaker is identified in the subtitles.
  • Source/tool referenced: the SENA Sofía Plus web portal, including sections such as: Login, Person registration, Contact, Basic data, Documents, Studies, and Work experience.

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