Free Online Courses at the Federal Institute: IFTM Offers 300 Vacancies for EAD Specialization in Professional Education, Sign Up Now!
The Federal Institute of Triângulo Mineiro (IFTM) is offering an excellent opportunity for those looking to qualify in the area of Professional and Technological Education. There are 300 free vacancies open for the Specialization in Teaching for Professional and Technological Education (DocentEPT), available in the EAD (Distance Education) modality, as announced in the Notice 009/2024. This initiative is linked to the Ministry of Education (MEC) and offers opportunities at five in-person support centers in Minas Gerais, aiming to train professionals who want to deepen their knowledge in this area.
Professional Education: A Bridge to the Job Market
Professional education plays a fundamental role in preparing individuals for the job market, offering both practical and theoretical skills that meet industry demands. In an increasingly competitive economic landscape, professional qualification becomes an important differential, allowing workers to stand out in their respective areas. With this Specialization, IFTM seeks to prepare professionals for future challenges, strengthening the economy and providing a competitive edge in the market.
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Details About the EAD Specialization
The Specialization course in Teaching for Professional Education is aimed at graduates who wish to work in the area of technical and professional education. Technical and professional training is crucial to reducing unemployment, preparing students for growing sectors such as technology, health, and services. Investing in such qualification not only enhances individual skills but also contributes to economic development.
Distribution of Vacancies
The 300 vacancies are distributed across five in-person support centers:
- Araguari – 60 Vacancies
- Coromandel – 60 Vacancies
- Formiga – 60 Vacancies
- Ituiutaba – 60 Vacancies
- Uberaba – 60 Vacancies
The course has a total workload of 480 hours. Even if you live far from one of the centers, do not worry: the in-person activities are limited to up to two times per semester, according to the calendar established in the Notice, which facilitates the participation of professionals working in different locations.
Application and Selection Process
Applications are open until September 15, 2024, and the application fee is R$ 60.00, which can be paid through the Federal Institute’s website. There is also the possibility of requesting an exemption from the fee for candidates who meet the criteria specified in the notice, such as those who studied in public schools or were full scholarship holders.
The selection of candidates for the courses will be done in a single stage, based on the Curricular Analysis. This analysis will take into account the professional experience and academic background of each candidate, according to the criteria established in the application form. The ranking will be made in descending order, by support center, based on the score obtained in the curricular analysis.
Addresses of the Centers and Additional Information
The centers for the courses are located in different cities in Minas Gerais, each with its own contact information:
- Center Araguari
- Center Coromandel: Rua Sebastião Lopes Pereira, nº 264, Bairro São Domingos, Coromandel/MG. Email: [email protected]
- Center Formiga: Rua São Luiz Gonzaga, 327, Formiga/MG, CEP: 35577010. Phones: (37) 3329-1800 / (37) 3322-5528. Email: [email protected]
- Center Ituiutaba
- Center Uberaba: Av. Leopoldino de Oliveira, 5217-5225, Estados Unidos, Uberaba/MG. Phone: (34) 3322-3783. Email: [email protected]
Important Timeline
Check the important dates related to the application process:
- Publication of the Notice: 08/13/2024
- Application Period: 08/19/2024 to 09/15/2024
- Document Submission: 08/19/2024 to 09/15/2024
- Fee Exemption Request: 08/19/2024 to 08/30/2024
- Exemption Result: 09/04/2024
- Preliminary Result: 09/23/2024
- Appeal Deadline: 48 hours after the release of the preliminary result
- Final Result: 09/26/2024
- Enrollment – 1st Call: 09/26/2024 to 09/30/2024

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