The Free Courses Offered Are Diverse, Such as Tourism, Macramé, Makeup, Design, Operations, and More. Check It Out!
The Secretary of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Professional Education (Secti) of Espírito Santo is offering 9,030 vacancies in professional qualification courses, with 7,950 aimed at the general public, 990 exclusively for women, and 90 focused on courses in the tourism area. Classes will be in-person at 155 teaching centers spread across 40 municipalities in Espírito Santo, and taught by the Qualificar ES Program.
Selection Process for Available Free Courses and Vacancies
Candidates will be selected for the free courses based on the order of enrollment, priority neighborhood, and ranked in descending order, until the total number of vacancies for each course and shift is filled, as per the announcement. The list of selected candidates will be released on February 20.
Some available free courses in the program and cities:
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Take a free online course at USP with a certificate in Cybersecurity and learn about ransomware, phishing, hacker attacks, LGPD, Pentest, and SOC in a training with 8,000 open spots for beginners and technology professionals.
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Do a master’s degree at MEC! Applications are open for Master’s degrees at federal universities with dozens of free places in 2026; Portal Formação brings together courses with an interactive map, regional filters, and open selections at Unifesp, UFFS, and UnB.
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Become an expert in Industrial Automation at the Federal Institute: IFSP opens 280 spots in a technical course lasting up to 4 semesters, focused on robotics, Industry 4.0, and high-demand automated processes in the market.
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Take a course at Senac for free: 3,000 free spots in over 150 training programs include barbering, artificial intelligence, programming, and practical professions.
- Cities: Alegre, Anchieta, Boa Esperança, Cariacica, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Fundão, Guarapari, Itapemirim, Linhares, Mimoso do Sul, Santa Leopoldina, São Mateus, Serra, Vargem Alta, Vila Velha, Vitória, Alegre, Alfredo Chaves, Anchieta, Aracruz, Barra de São Francisco, João Neiva, Linhares, Marataízes, Mimoso do Sul, Muniz Freire, Pinheiros, Piúma, Presidente Kennedy, Santa Leopoldina, São Domingos do Norte, São Mateus, Serra, Vargem Alta, Viana, Vila Velha, Vitória;
- Courses: Administrative Assistant, Human Resources and Payroll Assistant, Homemade Cookies, Cake and Variations, Artistic Cakes, Bag Maker, Children’s Sewing, Elderly Caregiver, Caregiver for People with Disabilities, Child Caregiver, Eyebrow Design and Skin Care, Party Sweets, Makeup, Italian Pasta, Baking, Preparation for Savories, Pies and Doughs, Gel Nails, Kitchen Assistant, Stock and Storage Assistant, Human Resources and Payroll Assistant, Pharmacy Counter Attendant, Balloon Designer, Barber, Homemade Cookies, Artistic Cakes, Cakes and Variations;
The free courses offered cover a wide range of areas, from administration to technical skills, providing participants with the opportunity to acquire relevant knowledge for the current job market. Don’t miss this chance to qualify and enhance your opportunities in the job market!
How to Enroll in the Free Courses
Enrollment for the free courses can be done until February 9, on the program’s website CLICKING HERE. The candidate must be at least 16 years old by the date of enrollment, reside in the municipality where the course will be conducted, and be literate. The enrollment fee for the free courses is R$130, but candidates registered in CadÚnico or bone marrow donors can request a waiver of the fee.

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