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Vocational or Extracurricular Courses Are a Great Opportunity for Those Looking to Boost Their Resume.
However, many are paid, which makes it difficult for interested individuals without financial resources to access them. With that in mind, Click Petroleum and Gas has compiled five websites offering positions in courses that, besides being online, are completely free.
Currently, online courses are an excellent option, as they usually offer schedule flexibility, meaning individuals can study at their own pace. This is a great chance for those with a busy schedule or other responsibilities.
Today, it is possible to find courses on virtually any subject. Many are paid, but in this article, you will find five that are completely free. A great opportunity for those who want to enhance their resume without spending anything.
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Surprising opportunity in the railway sector: MRS offers a free course for assistant train driver and shunter in Juiz de Fora with a R$ 1,600 scholarship, specialized training, and the chance to join one of the largest railway operators in Brazil.
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It’s official: IFMS opens spots in free courses on artificial intelligence, drones, and app creation, expanding technological education in 2026 and preparing students for areas with high professional demand and accelerated digital transformation.
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Senai launches an unprecedented program with Petrobras and opens 2,000 spots in free courses with recognized certification, a monthly allowance of R$ 600, and training for industrial professions that continue hiring across the country.
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Petrobras and SENAI open 480 spots in free technical courses with a scholarship of up to R$ 858, meal allowance, and training in Mechanics, Welding, Metallurgy, and Industrial Automation to meet the growing demand of the industry and the oil and gas sector.
5 Websites with Completely Free Online Courses
Coursera
A well-known platform, Coursera has been gaining more and more followers in Brazil. Evidence of this is that, according to the company, there are currently over 2,690 specialties of courses.
The main focus of the courses is on areas such as marketing, design, entrepreneurship, history, and personal development.
On the platform, all classes are free, but if an individual is interested in receiving a certificate for the studied module, they must pay a fee that averages around US$29.
Today, the platform partners with giant companies and entities such as Google, University of São Paulo (USP), Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), and Stanford University in the United States.
Sesi
Another institution offering free courses is the Social Service of Industry (Sesi), considered one of the most reputable entities in Brazil when it comes to vocational education.
Today, Sesi is focused on the business area, and thus its courses encompass subjects like administration, mathematics, corporate communication, writing, and financial education. According to the entity, those who pass the courses receive a free certificate.
Prime Cursos
Managed by the Brazilian Association of Distance Education, Prime Cursos offers more than 20 areas with free courses. Among the subjects, administration, gastronomy, music, and foreign languages stand out.
The classes are presented in text and photos, and the materials are provided at no cost. On the other hand, to obtain the certificate after completing the course, it will be necessary to undergo an evaluation and pay a fee of R$ 49.90.
Veduca
Quite popular, Veduca offers courses covering topics such as human resource management, financial mathematics, Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), and scientific methodology. Additionally, there are opportunities for those interested in areas like sustainability and engineering.
If the opportunity is free, the same cannot be said about the certificate. This is because, to obtain the document, one must pass an exam and pay a fee of R$ 99.
Udemy
Finally, we have Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV), one of the most prestigious in the country, offering a wide variety of free online courses, covering topics such as Public Administration.
