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IFSULDEMINAS offers 1,000 free spots for the online course “Unraveling Cryptocurrencies,” with 100 hours, certification, and classes starting on October 6.
The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Southern Minas (IFSULDEMINAS), Machado Campus, has opened 1,000 spots for the extension course “Unraveling Cryptocurrencies: A Beginner’s Guide”, completely distance learning and free of charge.
Enrollment runs until September 30, 2025, and the final selection results will be announced on October 1. Classes will take place from 10/6 to 12/7/2025.
The goal is to train those who still have no experience with bitcoin, blockchain, and ethereum, allowing for a more secure and critical interaction with the digital ecosystem. This initiative is part of the FIC Courses portfolio of the campus.
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To obtain the extension certificate, students need to complete the activities and achieve a minimum of 60% performance. The document will be made available within 30 days after the course ends.
Enrollment, Deadlines, and How to Secure Your Spot
Enrollment is open from 9/4 to 9/30/2025 and must be done through the SUAP system of IFSULDEMINAS. The selection criteria is order of registration, up to a limit of 1,000 spots. Excedents make up the waiting list.
As mentioned earlier, the announcement of the selected candidates is scheduled for October 1, 2025, on the official website of Campus Machado. Candidates who are not selected in the initial call may be summoned later, according to cancellations.
The classes are scheduled to occur from October 6 to December 7, 2025, in the Moodle Virtual Environment of the campus. The free course has 100 hours of workload.
According to the announcement published by the Institute, those who do not confirm their enrollment on the platform or do not start the first subject may be replaced by candidates from the waiting list, according to the announcement.
ENROLLMENTS HERE: https://suap.ifsuldeminas.edu.br/
Content of the Free Cryptocurrency Course: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum, and Security
The program is structured into five modules: Online Familiarization; Fundamentals (what cryptocurrencies and blockchain are); Ecosystem (bitcoin, ethereum, and others); Hands-on (first wallet and first purchase); and Risks and Security (best practices and next steps).
The pathway was designed for absolute beginners, avoiding jargon and prioritizing supervised practice. The student learns to navigate the environment, understand public and private keys, fees, and custody.
In addition to the technical foundations, the course highlights security criteria, precautions against fraud, and risk management when interacting with crypto assets. The focus is on conscious use, without investment recommendations.
The modular design allows for step-by-step learning monitoring, with evaluative activities that contribute to the minimum 60% performance required for the certificate.
Requirements and Target Audience
The course is open to the general community. Minimum requirements: be 16 years or older, CPF, valid email, and access to the internet. No prior knowledge is necessary.
The proposal is to train beginners capable of understanding concepts and making informed decisions when interacting with crypto assets.
The wide dissemination of the campus reinforces its inclusive profile, emphasizing free access and a focus on digital literacy related to cryptocurrencies.
Do you think that public courses on bitcoin and crypto should teach practical purchase and use or focus only on concepts and risks? Leave your comment.
