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The Opportunity You Were Waiting For: Centec Offers Free Professional Courses with Certification for Gaming, Beauty, Industry Enthusiasts, and Much More. Secure Your Professional Qualification!
The search for qualification has never been so accessible! The Centro de Ensino Tecnológico Institute (Centec), in partnership with the Secretary of Science, Technology, and Higher Education (Secitece), announces a golden opportunity for those in Ceará. There are 1,854 spots in online and in-person professional courses in the areas of gaming, mobile phone maintenance, industry, beauty, and much more! The initiative promises to open new horizons for those who wish to stand out in the job market at no cost. What are you waiting for? Secure your spot now!
In this scenario of constant technological and professional evolution, being prepared is essential. From gaming and mobile phone maintenance courses to specializations in negotiation and sales, there are options for all tastes and needs. Additionally, the online modality comes as a bonus, ensuring that distance is not an obstacle to learning.
Qualification Without Borders: In-Person and Online – EAD
The diversity of courses extends across 61 classes, with 43 in-person and 18 online. This initiative facilitates access to quality education, reflecting a commitment to the socioeconomic development of Ceará. With classes in eight neighborhoods of Fortaleza and other cities, the project aims to reach a broad audience, opening doors for young people from 16 years old and without age limit, as long as they meet the minimum educational requirements of each course.
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This inclusive approach is a reflection of Centec’s and Secitece’s commitment to democratizing knowledge. The courses, which range from 20 to 160 hours, serve as a bridge to the future, promising not only to teach technical skills but also to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of participants. In the end, each approved student takes home not only a certificate but also a new perspective on life.
The Variety of Available Courses is Impressive, Covering Areas from Information Technology to Administrative and Technical Skills. Here is a Sample of What You Can Expect:
In-Person:
- Computer Basics: 40h – 11 spots (CVT Acaraú), 15 spots (CVT Amontada), 20 spots (CVT Campos Sales)
- Excellence in Customer Service: 40h – 25 spots (CVT Acaraú), 30 spots (CVT Limoeiro do Norte)
- Social Media for Business: 60h – 20 spots (CVT Aracoiaba)
- Administrative Assistant Techniques: 40h – 20 spots (CVT Brejo Santo), 30 spots (CVT Granja), 25 spots (CVT Viçosa do Ceará)
- Mobile Phone Maintenance: 160h – 30 spots (CVT Fortaleza, itinerant courses)
- Sewing Machine Maintenance Mechanic: 132h – 25 spots (CVT Fortaleza, itinerant courses)
- Negotiation and Sales Techniques: 120h – 25 spots (CVT Fortaleza, itinerant courses), 40h – 25 spots (CVT Fortim)
- Brazilian Sign Language (Libras): 120h – 25 spots (CVT Fortaleza, itinerant courses)
- Hygiene and Safety at Work: 132h – 25 spots (CVT Fortaleza, itinerant courses)
- Maintenance and Installation Mechanic of Climate Control and Refrigeration Equipment: 132h – 25 spots (CVT Fortaleza, itinerant courses)
- and much more!
Online:
- Administrative Assistant Techniques: 40h – 50 spots (various shifts)
- Entrepreneurship Basics: 40h – 50 spots (various shifts)
- NR 10: Safety in Electrical Installations and Services: 60h – 50 spots
- Digital Tools: 40h – 20 spots (various shifts)
- Excel and Google Sheets Basics: 40h – 50 spots
- Negotiation and Sales Techniques: 40h – 50 spots
- Game Technology for Innovation: 20h – 40 spots
- Character Creation for Games: 20h – 40 spots
- and much more!
How to Register:
For in-person courses, interested individuals should visit the Vocational Technological Centers (CVTs) in the offering municipalities. For the online EAD courses, the entry point is the Centec Academy platform. It’s that simple! Access the institution’s platform, HERE, and discover a world of possibilities at your fingertips. Don’t wait until tomorrow for the qualification you can start today.
