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UFC Offers Free Online Course in Artificial Intelligence Training with 220 Slots and Monthly Scholarship of R$ 1,800 for the Top Ranked.
The Federal University of Ceará (UFC) is offering an unmissable opportunity for those looking to qualify in the technology sector: a free online course in Artificial Intelligence training, with 220 slots available for graduates and undergraduate students from related fields such as computing and engineering. The program, which will last five months, is conducted under the Programs and Projects of National Interest in Information and Communication Technologies (PPIs) of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI).
In addition to the free training, the top 50 participants will have the chance to advance to phase II, a technological residency that offers a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,800 for up to 10 months, with exclusive dedication of 40 hours a week.
Free Online Course at UFC Focused on Artificial Intelligence Training
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The free online course at UFC will have a total workload of 360 hours and will take place from September 23, 2025, to February 13, 2026. The training is aimed at preparing professionals for the job market, offering updated content and practical application in various branches of Artificial Intelligence.
The modules cover:
- Programming for Data Science (60h)
- Fundamentals of Data Mining and Data Science (60h)
- Statistics Applied to Business (30h)
- Machine Learning (60h)
- Advanced Topics in Machine Learning (30h)
- Natural Language Processing (45h)
- Image Processing and Computer Vision (45h)
- Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business (30h)
Monthly Scholarship of R$ 1,800 in Phase II
At the end of the first stage, the top 50 ranked candidates, based on the overall average of the subjects, will be invited to phase II of the program. This stage will be in the format of a technological residency, requiring exclusive dedication and offering a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,800 for up to 10 months.
The focus will be on the development of projects and practical AI applications, increasing contact with real market problems.
Who Can Enroll in the Free Online Course
Graduates or undergraduates in courses recognized by the MEC in the fields of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and related fields can participate. It is necessary to have a registered curriculum on the Lattes Platform and meet the requirements of the announcement.
Enrollment for the free online course at UFC is open until August 22, 2025 and must be done through the official form specified in the announcement. The selection process will be 100% online, including a multiple-choice exam, curriculum analysis, and appeal stages.
Access the enrollment form here
Phases and Schedule of the Selection Process
- By 08/22/2025 – Online Enrollment
- 08/27/2025 – Multiple Choice Exam
- 09/01/2025 – Disclosure of the final exam result and start of curriculum analysis
- 09/16/2025 – Final selection result
- 09/17 to 09/22/2025 – Enrollment
- 09/23/2025 – Start of Classes
- 02/13/2026 – End of the First Phase
- 02/23 to 03/20/2026 – Indication of the approved for Phase II
Why Take a Free Online Course in Artificial Intelligence Training
The job market for professionals specialized in Artificial Intelligence is rapidly growing in Brazil and worldwide, with demand in sectors such as industry, agribusiness, finance, health, commerce, and technology. By taking a free online course at UFC, participants will have access to quality training, with recognized certification and the possibility of experiencing real projects during the technological residency.
In addition to technical learning, the possibility of receiving a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,800 in phase II is an extra incentive for those seeking to improve and enter this market competitively.
And you, are you ready to seize this opportunity and qualify in one of the most promising fields today with the free online course at UFC in Artificial Intelligence?
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