The Federal Government Is Open Enrollment for Free Online Programming Courses; The Qualifica Mais Program Has 6,069 Open Positions
More than 6,000 spots are open for free programming courses through the federal government. The Qualifica Mais project, from the Ministries of Education (MEC) and Economy, is offering courses in the area of Information and Communication Technologies. The courses last 200 hours and will be conducted in a distance education format.
Free and Online Programming Courses
In the first phase of the Qualifica Mais project, 6,069 spots will be offered for free in the following information and communication technology courses, with an approximate duration of 200 hours.
The distance education courses offered are:
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Institute calls for 100% free and online courses in IT and computing with over 35 options, free certificate, and workloads of up to 200 hours after research reveals that 98% of companies face difficulty hiring qualified professionals.
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Senac and Senai offer courses with scholarships of up to R$ 1,500 in areas such as sales, cashier operator, electrical, welding, CNC lathe, construction, telemarketing, and reception.
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100% Free Online Mechanics Course with a R$ 1,400 Scholarship at the Federal Institute: In partnership with XCMG, IF calls for those interested in a technical course that includes a signed employment contract under an apprenticeship regime.
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Petrobras will pay for you to take a course: in partnership with Senai, there are 2,000 free spots with assistance of up to R$ 858 per month and a certificate recognized by the MEC in industrial areas with high demand in Brazil until 2026.
- Web Programmers;
- System Programmers;
- Mobile Equipment Programmers.
Prerequisites to Enroll in the Qualifica Mais Program
Priority is given to young workers under 29 years old. To enroll, interested parties must reside in one of the 11 cities offering the courses or in several major cities and have completed high school. The free programming courses will cover content aimed at developing skills for the job market to assist students in entering and integrating into the formal labor market.
These free courses are offered in a virtual learning environment at the Paula Souza Center, with intermediate teachers to support the development of the activities and clarify participants’ questions. After completing the programming activities, the young person will receive a certificate of completion.
How to Enroll
Depending on the vacancy situation, candidates who meet the prerequisites will receive an email confirming their enrollment directly at the admissions agency.
Stages:
- Enrollment Period – until April 25;
- Send emails to other interested parties starting April 29;
- Prerequisite and Confirmation – starting April 15;
- Classes Start on May 24.
To access the enrollment form for the free programming courses, CLICK HERE. If you have issues with your enrollment or pre-registration, please send an email to empregamais@economia.gov.br. Good luck!
iFood Opens 120 Scholarships for Free Programming Courses
The company iFood along with Cubos Academy have opened enrollment for free programming courses; 120 scholarships are being offered.
iFood and Cubos Academy have opened 120 scholarships for free programming courses. From May 31, 2021, to November 19, 2021, these courses will be conducted entirely online. The objective of the program is to train people who cannot utilize technology to understand software programming.
The training will start from the beginning, meaning you do not need any programming knowledge, and a complete course will be provided to train you as a software developer. Candidates will learn about HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, Logic, Database, SQL, NODE.JS, React, and GIT.
To be eligible to participate, it is essential that the candidate’s family per capita income is equal to or less than 1.5 minimum wages. The classes will also have the following distribution criteria: At least 50% women; At least 50% black individuals; At least 30% iFood partners; and At least 15% residents of Salvador/Bahia. The courses will also prioritize transgender individuals, people with disabilities, and candidates who are currently attending or have completed high school in public schools.
To access the full article and see how to apply, just click here.

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