The National Learning Service (Spanish: Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje) (SENA) is a Colombian public institution focused in the development of programs of professional formation. It's a government initiative to develop education in Colombia and foment employment.

The National Apprenticeship Service (SENA) is responsible for fulfilling its role for the State to invest in the social and technical development of Colombian workers, providing and running free Comprehensive Training for the incorporation and development of people in productive activities that contribute to the social, economic and technological development.

The National Apprenticeship Service-SENA, was established on 21st June 1957 as a result of a joint initiative of organized workers, businessmen and the Colombian Catholic church with the support of the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Since then, it remains a legal public national establishment, with its own equity and patrimony and administrative autonomy, being part of the Social Protection Ministry.

SENA provides free comprehensive training. It has nationwide presence and has an extensive infrastructure of laboratories and workshops to benefit technological companies at all levels. It continuously explore labor market trends and renews its offer of training in consultation with the manufacturing sector.