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Free Online Libras Course Opens Registrations for Students from All Over Brazil Interested in Learning Brazilian Sign Language at No Cost. Training Offered by Federal Institute Includes Basic and Intermediate Levels, Free Certificate, and Flexible Deadline for Completing Activities.
The Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul (IFMS) has opened registrations for free and fully online Brazilian Sign Language courses, with basic and intermediate classes scheduled for the first semester of 2026.
The training is offered by the institution’s open courses platform, with remote access from any region of the country.
As it is a distance course, IFMS allows students and interested parties to start their studies without commuting and with flexible hours, following a self-instructional model.
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Nevertheless, completion depends on fulfilling the proposed activities and the deadlines defined on the platform itself, which gathers the certification rules.
IFMS Libras Courses: Basic and Intermediate Levels
The offering is organized into two classes: one for those seeking their first contact with Libras and another aimed at those who already have some familiarity and want to advance.
The division by levels seeks to cater to different profiles, with content that evolves from introductory elements to broader topics of use and comprehension.
At the basic level, the expectation is to present the foundations of communication in Libras, with signs and initial structures that help build a repertoire for everyday situations.
The intermediate level, on the other hand, increases complexity by addressing uses in various contexts and requiring more attention to linguistic and non-verbal aspects, such as facial expressions.
How Online Libras Classes Work
Activities take place entirely in the virtual environment of IFMS, allowing each participant to organize their study routine according to their availability.
This way, those who work or study at alternative times can progress through the modules without relying on in-person meetings or commuting to a campus.
Although the course is flexible, IFMS sets a final deadline for completing activities and, thus, gaining access to the certificate once the requirements are met.
In the 2026.1 edition, the platform indicates June 30, 2026, as the deadline for completion for the classes opened during this period.
Basic Libras Course Content
In the Basic Libras modality, the proposal is to build initial vocabulary and essential notions for simple communication, emphasizing common terms and signs used in everyday interactions.
Throughout the units, the content includes manual alphabet, numbers, fingerspelling, and greetings, as well as verbs and signs related to familiar and school contexts.
Another point of the basic level is to consolidate the recognition of patterns and practice, so the student not only memorizes isolated signs but also understands how they appear in real contexts.
This way, the track aims to provide security for basic dialogues and for the understanding of short sentences, within the introductory scope.
What Is Taught in the Intermediate Libras Course
In the Intermediate Libras, IFMS broadens the repertoire with themes that require greater mastery of signs and more sensitivity to variations in use.
At this stage, content related to specific social contexts, such as travel and sports, as well as grammatical topics like pronouns, adverbs, and idiomatic expressions, is included.
Aspects of the structure of the language also come into play, including morphological elements and the importance of facial expression in building meaning, something central to Libras and often underestimated by beginners.
IFMS recommends that students complete the basic level before starting the intermediate level, although the platform treats the course as open to the public.
Course Workload and Certificate
The 2026.1 Libras classes at IFMS have a 40-hour workload, according to the description available on the open courses platform.
The certificate is free and is generally made available at the end of the course for those who complete the activities and achieve the performance required by the rules of the virtual environment.
In publications that report on the opening of classes, there is guidance that registrations remain available for a limited time within the semester, while the completion of content follows the final date already defined.
To avoid missing deadlines, the practical recommendation is not to leave units for the last week, as delays may prevent the issuance of the certificate.
Who Can Take the Free Libras Course
As classes are online, anyone residing in Brazil can register and start studying, regardless of education level, age, or place of residence, as long as they can access the platform.
This broadens the reach of the training, especially for those looking to improve communication in work environments, schools, public services, or customer service.
Learning Libras also responds to inclusion demands, facilitating interaction between hearing individuals and deaf people in everyday situations, such as guidance, requests for information, and support.
In the educational context, the course can support students and professionals interested in expanding their communicational repertoire, although it does not replace specific training for professional practice.
How to Register
Registration is done on the IFMS Open Courses platform, where interested individuals must create an account and then find the Basic Libras – Class 2026.1 or Intermediate Libras – Class 2026.1 using the search field.
After confirming enrollment in the chosen course, the student can start activities in the virtual environment, observing registration deadlines and the completion deadline indicated by the institution.
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