Mandatory 40-hour training per worker
Article 131 of the Portuguese Labour Code requires every company to provide 40 hours of certified professional training per worker each year. We help your company comply with no gaps.
Article 131 of the Portuguese Labour Code establishes that every employer must provide each worker with a minimum of 40 hours of certified continuous professional training per year. This is a legal obligation applying to all companies with employees, regardless of size or sector.
The training must be certified by a recognised entity in order to have legal value. Formação 40 Horas, a DGERT-certified entity, issues certificates registered in SIGO, accepted as proof of compliance in inspections by the Authority for Working Conditions (ACT). The catalogue brings together over 90 modules by sector and role, in e-learning, in-person and blended formats.
Failure to comply with the training duty is a serious administrative offence, subject to a fine whose amount depends on company size and degree of fault. Organising annual training in a structured way protects the company legally and strengthens team skills. With offices in Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro and Beja, we respond to proposal requests in under 24 working hours. Call 210 317 300.
Frequently asked questions
How many mandatory training hours does the law require?
Article 131 of the Labour Code sets a minimum of 40 hours of certified continuous training per worker each year. For admissions during the year the figure may be proportional to the length of the contract, but the annual duty remains for permanent employees.
Which companies does mandatory training apply to?
It applies to all companies with employees, regardless of size or sector. Each worker is entitled to, and the company must provide, the 40 annual hours of certified training.
What happens if a company does not meet the 40 hours?
Non-compliance is a serious administrative offence, subject to a fine whose amount varies with company size and degree of fault. Holding legally valid certificates with SIGO registration is essential to prove compliance before ACT.
Does mandatory training have to be DGERT-certified?
To have legal value, the training must be certified by a recognised entity. Formação 40 Horas is a DGERT-certified entity, so the certificates it issues prove compliance with the 40 hours in ACT inspections.
Can I meet the 40 hours online?
Yes. The e-learning format lets you meet the 40 hours with scheduling flexibility and no travel, which is practical for dispersed teams. In-person and blended formats are also available.