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USP Expands Access to Education with Free Online Courses in Strategic Areas, Offering Thousands of Places, Different Deadlines for Enrollment, and Programs Focused on Technology, Marketing, Inclusive Education, and Leadership, Available to Interested Individuals Nationwide.
The University of São Paulo (USP) has opened registration for a new round of free, fully online courses, with 30,000 places distributed across six programs focused on education, technology, marketing, data analysis, and leadership.
The aim is to cater to individuals from any region of the country, without the need for travel, with classes and materials accessible via the internet.
The available spots are divided into five courses with 5,000 places each and a sixth course, also with 5,000 spots, focused on developing management skills.
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The enrollment deadlines vary depending on the program, and in some cases, registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis until spots run out.
Free Courses from USP in Education, Technology, Marketing, and Management
The set of courses features two main fronts.
On one hand, programs related to the application of artificial intelligence and analysis methods in professional contexts such as software development, marketing, and data science.
On the other, content aimed at educational practices and inclusion, as well as a specific module for leadership and decision-making in workplace environments.
Although all are advertised as online and free, the dynamics of the classes are not identical across all options.
Some have meetings on specific dates, while others remain open for a longer period within the registration platform and can be followed remotely according to the organization of each course.
Learning and Neurodiversity Course Focused on Pedagogical Practices
In the field of education, USP offers the course “Learning and Neurodiversity”, aimed at teachers, pedagogical coordinators, psychopedagogists, and undergraduate students.
In the university’s extension courses system, the course runs from February 6, 2026 to March 13, 2026.
The aim is to discuss learning and inclusion practices considering neurodivergent profiles in the educational environment.
The enrollment information available through the associated channels indicates that registration for the advertised class occurs from November 24, 2025 to February 2, 2026.
Prompt Engineering and the Use of AI in Software Programming
Among the technology programs, the course “Prompt Engineering for Software Engineers” stands out as an introduction to the use of generative models in tasks such as writing, reviewing, and documenting code.
On the course’s institutional page linked to Esalq/USP, it lists 5,000 places and a workload of 8 hours, with a class scheduled between January 22, 2026 and March 5, 2026.
Online registration, according to the same page, is scheduled from November 24, 2025 to January 15, 2026, with enrollment conducted via a registration form in the Apolo/USP system.
Machine Learning with Python Applied to Data Analysis
Another option in the technology track is the course “Introduction to Machine Learning with Python”, which presents initial concepts of machine learning in Python language, focusing on fundamentals and applications related to data analysis.
The offering is advertised as online and free, with 5,000 places and classes scheduled for specific dates in early 2026.
According to the schedule provided by the MBA USP/Esalq, live classes are held on February 3 and 10, 2026, in the evening.
The enrollment period is indicated as November 25, 2025 to February 2, 2026.
Digital Marketing, Generative AI, and Consumer Behavior
USP has also opened spots for the course “Fundamentals of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Marketing”, offered by FEA-USP as an extension activity.
The goal is to present definitions and practical uses of generative AI in marketing, focusing on applications and basic concepts for students and professionals in the field.
In the Apolo system, online registration for this course is open from October 23, 2025 until December 8, 2026, or until spots are filled, with selection on a first-come, first-served basis.
Still in the marketing field, the course “Fundamentals of Marketing and Consumer Behavior” is also offered by FEA-USP.
Registration occurs from October 22, 2025 at 12 p.m. until October 26, 2026 at 12 p.m., with 5,000 places.
Leadership and Management Course Adds Another 5,000 Spots
In addition to the five programs totaling 25,000 spots, USP also announces the course “High-Performance Leadership: People, Strategy, and Management”, which is also online and free, with 5,000 places.
In the activity system, the class is scheduled from January 14, 2026 to March 2, 2026.
The page for the minicourse linked to the MBA USP/Esalq indicates a curriculum with classes and a test, totaling 8 hours, and states that enrollment is open from November 20, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
How to Enroll in USP’s Free Online Courses
Enrollment is done through the official platform for courses and extension activities by USP, the Apolo system.
For some offerings, there are also specific pages for minicourses that direct interested individuals to registration.
Generally, the procedure involves filling out the registration form with the requested information to generate identification in the system and track the status of the chosen course.
It is essential to adhere to the deadline indicated for each offering and check if selection occurs on a first-come, first-served basis, as the dates and rules vary according to the program.
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