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Inmetro and Federal Institute of Fluminense Offer Free Technical Courses in Metrology, Biotechnology, and Cybersecurity. Learn How to Participate in the Selection Process and Discover the Infrastructure of the Campus in Duque de Caxias.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), in partnership with the Federal Institute of Fluminense (IFF), has opened registrations for the 2026 Selection Process for free technical courses. The selection covers three strategic areas: Metrology, Biotechnology, and Cybersecurity. Classes take place at the Inmetro Campus, located in Xerém, in the municipality of Duque de Caxias (RJ).
The initiative is aimed at students who are in the 2nd or 3rd year of high school, as well as candidates who have already completed this stage. The goal is to expand access to quality training in sectors that are constantly growing in Brazil.
Free Technical Courses Available at the Federal Institute
The vacancies offered by Inmetro and the Federal Institute are distributed among three free technical courses. Each option is designed to meet different student profiles and market demands:
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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.
- Technical Course in Metrology – in-person mode, afternoon shift
- Technical Course in Biotechnology – in-person mode, afternoon shift
- Technical Course in Cybersecurity – hybrid mode, with in-person meetings in the afternoon
This diversity of modalities allows candidates to choose the format that best fits their routine, without compromising the quality of education offered by the Federal Institute.
How to Register for the Selection Process?
Registrations are now open and will be accepted until October 2, 2025, and must be made exclusively through the website. The fee is R$ 30.00.
The selection process will take place on November 30, 2025 (Sunday), with the objective test scheduled from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The classes are expected to start in the first semester of 2026.
It is worth highlighting that the announcement provides for the reservation of vacancies for the quota system, ensuring more inclusion in access to free technical education.
Support Structure and Contacts for Candidates
For questions, candidates can contact via the emails atendimentoaocandidato@iff.edu.br or candidato.cabofrio@iff.edu.br.
Additionally, all detailed information, including the full announcement, schedule, and guidelines, is available on the registration portal.
Campus of Innovation and Metrology: A Reference in Technology and Research
The Inmetro Campus occupies an area of 2.5 million square meters at the foot of the Fluminense Mountains, in Xerém.
The space includes more than 50 laboratories equipped with cutting-edge technology, which not only serve students but also provide support to companies and researchers in the development of innovation projects.
Among the main highlights is the Division of Materials Metrology (Dimat), which has one of the most advanced centers of electronic microscopy in the country.
The structure is used for analyses ranging from the nanoscale to the macroscopic level, allowing for complete characterization of materials, identification of chemical, thermal, mechanical, electrical properties, and even wear testing.
This apparatus is essential for applied research related to the so-called 4th Industrial Revolution, in which the development of new materials and the application of advanced solutions directly impact the competitiveness of companies.
Support for Innovation and the National Industry
With resources from Finep (Fund for Innovation and Research of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations), which recently launched a R$ 10 million announcement for new projects, the campus reinforces its role as a strategic center for science and innovation in Brazil.
According to Oleksii Kusnetsov, head of Dimat, the work developed at Inmetro goes beyond training professionals: “All of this comes with excellence and metrological confidence added, a differential of the analyses conducted by Inmetro.
The metrological characterization of materials, especially those associated with innovative technical-scientific solutions, is our business, which we can offer to support innovation projects for the development of a product, process, and/or service, in different industrial and social sectors.”
He also adds that the team is available for industries, medical institutions, and society in general: “We are available for industry, medical staff, and society to carry out evaluations and research of new materials, models, and products, and in supporting companies in submitting proposals to Finep.”
