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Free Technology Courses Offered by IFSP in EAD Format Expand Access to Professional Qualification, with Thousands of Spots Distributed Among Training in Linux, Programming, and Web Development; Simplified Selection Prioritizes Order of Registration and Waives Exam, Opening a Fast Track for Online Technical Training.
The Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), through the Barretos Campus, has opened registrations for free extension courses in distance learning format, with 4,500 spots distributed among nine programs in the technology field, according to the Announcement No. 13/2026.
In total, each course offers 500 spots, with a simplified selection process and no exam requirement, making classification dependent on the timing of registration submission and meeting the prerequisite of basic computer knowledge, as informed by the campus.
Published at the end of February, the announcement refers to the first semester of 2026 and anticipates the start of activities on March 30, 2026, within the calendar released by the unit, which centralizes communications and documents on its institutional website.
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EAD Technology Courses Focused on Practice
Among the courses offered, there are tracks focused on operating systems and basic Linux environment administration, along with modules aimed at web development with popular libraries and frameworks, all planned for remote monitoring in EAD format.
In the Linux area, the campus lists three levels of training, with the course of Basic Linux Commands with Ubuntu (40 hours), followed by Intermediate Linux Commands (40 hours) and Advanced Linux Commands (40 hours).
For those seeking web development, the selection includes Web Developer – jQuery Library (40 hours), Web Developer – Bootstrap Framework (40 hours), and Web Developer – Materialize Framework (40 hours), bringing together common approaches in building interfaces and components.
Furthermore, the announcement provides for training that advances to programming fundamentals and code organization, such as JavaScript: Concepts and Libraries (36 hours) and Object-Oriented Programming with Java (56 hours), with defined workload for each offering.
The list also includes an option for productivity and data manipulation, with Calc Spreadsheet (24 hours), focused on the use of the LibreOffice spreadsheet application, in a format that typically meets the needs of students and professionals from different fields.
Who Can Participate and What Are the Requirements
Unlike traditional academic selections, the process described by the campus is directed towards extension courses, which broadens the potential audience and allows participation from individuals outside IFSP, as long as they meet the minimum requirement of computer knowledge.
According to the official publication from the Barretos Campus, the central requirement is to have basic computer knowledge, a condition presented as sufficient to navigate the virtual environment and the activities proposed throughout the disclosed workload.
Another point mentioned is the vacancy reservation policy, with provisions for serving candidates PPIQ (self-declared Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Quilombola people) and PCD (people with disabilities), as described in the reservation section of the campus announcement.
To compete in these modalities, the announcement indicates the need for documentation verification, which usually involves declarations required in the regulation itself and, in the case of disability, the presentation of a report, following the standard applied in public educational calls.
Selection Without Exam and Classification Criteria
The classification mechanism announced by IFSP Barretos waives tests and interviews, adopting as a rule the order of registration submission, with the calling of the first candidates who meet the requirements set for each course.
This means that, instead of a score, the priority becomes the accurate and prompt submission in the form, which tends to accelerate the filling of spots in courses with high demand, especially in topics such as Linux, Java, and web development.
A preliminary list of classified candidates is also scheduled for March 23, 2026, with an appeal period on March 24 and 25, 2026, according to the schedule published on the campus website.
After this stage, the final result is scheduled for March 26, 2026, according to the calendar of the simplified selection process, allowing participants to follow the progress without relying on individual communication via telephone.
Deadlines, Free of Charge, and Announcement Details
In the institutional announcement, IFSP emphasizes that there is no fee for registration or enrollment, maintaining the offer free for EAD extension courses, in line with the proposal for open and short-duration training.
Registrations are available from February 27 to March 20, 2026, during which the candidate must complete the submission of data in the electronic form and, when applicable, attach or present the documentation requested in the announcement.
Although the mode is distance learning, the campus is responsible for the process and official communications, and advises candidates to follow updates on the IFSP Barretos website to check for any amendments, convocations, and publications.
The announcement of the schedule with dates for the preliminary list, appeals, final result, and start of classes helps to organize the planning of interested parties, especially for those who intend to balance their study routine with work or other obligations.
How to Register for the IFSP EAD Course
To participate, the candidate must access the IFSP Barretos Campus website and locate the news of Announcement No. 13/2026, where the electronic registration form and access to official documents are available, respecting the deadline of 02/27/2026 to 03/20/2026.
