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Open Enrollment for Free Specializations at IFMA in Distance Education Mode, with In-Person Poles in Maranhão, Spots Distributed in Five Cities, Meetings on Weekends and Training Focused on Environmental and Educational Technology Areas.
The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Maranhão has opened enrollment to fill 450 spots in two free specialization courses in distance education mode, with in-person support at poles in the interior of the state.
The selection, conducted by the Itapecuru Mirim Campus, includes the lato sensu graduate programs in Environmental Education and Information Technology in Education, with classes scheduled to start in 2026 and in-person meetings preferably on Saturdays and Sundays.
According to the official notice of the selection process, enrollment remains open from December 15, 2025, to January 19, 2026.
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Participation is free, and applications must be made exclusively online, through the IFMA selection process system.
Available Spots and In-Person Poles in Maranhão
The specialization in Environmental Education offers 250 spots, with 50 opportunities at each of the five in-person support poles.
The included poles are Anajatuba, Itapecuru Mirim, Pirapemas, Rosário, and Santa Rita.
The graduate program in Information Technology in Education has a total of 200 spots, also with 50 per pole.
In this course, the spots are distributed among Anajatuba, Itapecuru Mirim, Pirapemas, and Santa Rita.
In the official document, IFMA informs that part of the spots is reserved for affirmative actions and legal quotas.
There are provisions for percentages for people with disabilities, indigenous candidates, and self-declared black and brown candidates, in addition to the spots for general competition.
The detailed distribution by pole and by competition modality is included in the annexes of the notice.
Who Can Apply for IFMA Graduate Programs
IFMA establishes that both courses are aimed at candidates with a bachelor’s degree, whether in technology, bachelor’s, or teaching.
The degree must have been obtained from an accredited institution, with a course recognized by the Ministry of Education.
In the case of the specialization in Environmental Education, the notice describes the target audience as professionals from different fields of knowledge.
Examples include formations related to engineering, biology, geology, chemistry, geography, architecture, and law.
The text also anticipates the participation of other graduates interested in working in environmental issues and related areas.
For the graduate program in Information Technology in Education, the selection is open to graduates from various fields.
The notice indicates that the course caters to professionals who work or intend to work with information and communication technologies in the educational context.
This includes teaching, management, pedagogical coordination, and related functions.
How Classes and In-Person Meetings Work
Although the program is offered remotely, IFMA provides for mandatory in-person moments at the poles.
According to the notice, these meetings should preferably occur on Saturdays and Sundays.
They may also happen on another day of the week, depending on the availability of the in-person support pole.
The institution notes that in-person attendance is mandatory because these moments include evaluations required by distance education legislation.
Regular academic activities will be conducted in a virtual environment.
IFMA informs that it will use a Virtual Learning Environment based on Moodle.
Access will be granted through a username and password provided after enrollment.
The notice also provides for the presence of a tutor at each pole.
Additionally, there will be a tutor responsible for mediating the learning process with the subject teacher.
Duration of Courses and TCC Requirement
The specialization in Environmental Education is expected to last 18 months.
This period already includes the time allocated for preparing and presenting the Thesis.
The graduate program in Information Technology in Education is planned for 20 months.
Like in the other course, the schedule includes time reserved for the Thesis.
To obtain the specialist certificate, IFMA indicates that the student will need to successfully complete all subjects.
The successful completion and defense of the Thesis will also be required.
The document emphasizes that, after enrollment, the student will have the rights and privileges of a regular student at the institution.
Selection Timeline and Scheduled Dates
The schedule published in the notice foresees the announcement of the results of the approved applications on January 23, 2026.
Following that, there are expected verification steps for candidates opting for reserved spots with self-declaration.
The notice also sets deadlines for filing appeals.
The final selection results are expected to be announced on February 18, 2026.
The call for enrollment is expected to occur on February 19, 2026.
The enrollment period is scheduled from February 20 to 28, 2026.
The inaugural class is scheduled for March 2, 2026.
How to Enroll in Free IFMA Courses
There is no application fee. When filling out the electronic form, the candidate must choose only one pole.
It is also necessary to attach the required documentation in PDF format. The notice requires the link to the Currículo Lattes.
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