IFRS Opened Enrollment for Various Free Online Courses Aimed at Programmers, Developers, and Other Technology Professionals, with Certification Upon Completion.
If you work in the Information Technology (IT) field or are considering qualifying for this market, the news is great: the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) is offering free online courses. Yes, that’s right! The classes are all remote, and the best part, at no cost. Want more? You can study at your own pace, from anywhere, and obtain a certificate at the end.
The courses are designed for those already working in the field who want to update their skills, but they are also perfect for beginners who wish to acquire new knowledge and enter the job market. With a variety of topics related to programming, databases, web design, and software development, the courses cover everything from basic concepts to more advanced tools. The goal is to qualify programmers, web designers, developers, and other professionals who want to enhance their skills in the world of technology.
To register, it is necessary to have a CPF or passport, an active email, and, of course, internet access. Registration is done directly in the IFRS virtual environment, where the student creates an account and chooses the course that best matches their interests. The learning is 100% self-directed, meaning no tutoring is required. You progress according to your availability and, in the end, if you meet all course requirements, you can issue your certificate on the platform itself.
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List of Courses at IFRS
Check out the list of free online courses currently available at IFRS:
- (IF) Database Administrator: learn to manage and optimize databases, essential for those working with large volumes of information.
- System Automation: understand how to automate processes and increase efficiency in IT systems.
- Database 1: Fundamentals: a basic course for those starting in the database field.
- Graphics Libraries in the Context of Digital Games: explore how graphic libraries are used in the creation of digital games.
- Computing: Fundamentals: essential concepts of computer science.
- (IF) Knowledge Discovery in Databases: Fundamentals: techniques to extract valuable information from large databases.
- Google Drive: learn to efficiently use Google’s cloud storage tool.
- Inkscape: a course on this vector graphic design software, ideal for designers.
- Programming Logic: Starting to Develop Your First Programs: ideal for those taking their first steps in the programming world.
- (IF) Programming Logic: Making Your Programs Smart: the next level of programming logic, to optimize your creations.
- Programming Logic: Multiple Values and Modules: advancing in programming logic, this course brings more complex modules.
Thus, IFRS also offers new courses aimed at web page development and interactivity, such as:
- CSS3: Styling Web Pages with Style: learn to use CSS3 to create modern and attractive web pages.
- HTML5: Fundamentals for Building Modern Web Pages: a web essential, HTML5 is fundamental for any web developer.
- JavaScript: Fundamentals for Interactive Web Development: understand how to use JavaScript to add interactivity and dynamism to your web pages.
How to Register?
It’s quite simple! To access the free online courses, you just need to visit the IFRS Moodle Virtual Learning Environment (AVEA). There, select the “Open and Free Online Courses” tab and then go to the “Computer Science” category. By clicking on the desired course, you will have access to details about the content, workload, modules, and deadline for completion.
With these courses, IFRS offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to update their skills, change fields, or simply learn more about technology. And the best part: in a completely accessible and free way.

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