Free courses in São Paulo open 1,000 spots in 50 in-person and online programs.

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Published on 22/04/2026 at 17:41

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The free courses in São Paulo offered by CULTSP PRO total 1,000 places in 50 in-person and online trainings, with enrollment open from April 22 to May 4 for people over 16 in 19 cities of the state

Enrollment for the free courses in São Paulo offered by the state government through the CULTSP PRO initiative opens this Wednesday (22), with one thousand places available in 19 cities. Interested individuals can register until May 4 for 50 courses in both in-person and online formats, provided they are over 16 years old.

The places are distributed among different sectors of the cultural production chain, with 775 in-person opportunities and 225 online. The trainings will take place in the capital, Greater São Paulo, and in cities in the regions of Barretos, Campinas, Registro, Ribeirão Preto, Santos, São José do Rio Preto, São José dos Campos, and Sorocaba.

Enrollment for free courses in São Paulo

The free courses in São Paulo have been organized to cater to audiences from different cultural and creative areas. The qualifications are also inclusive, and candidates must indicate their needs on the enrollment form.

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Training for youth and cultural professionals

The Secretary of Culture, Economy, and Creative Industries of the State of São Paulo, Marília Marton, stated that the project aims to invest in technical training. The goal is to enable youth and cultural professionals to occupy qualified job positions.

According to the initiative, the offering of free courses in São Paulo also aims to promote the growth of the cultural sector. Professional training is presented as one of the paths to strengthen this production chain.

How the CULTSP PRO program works

CULTSP PRO is a professional qualification program from the Secretary of Culture, Economy, and Creative Industries, managed by the Institute of Development and Management (IDG). In addition to the courses, the program offers complementary actions such as lectures, masterclasses, and seminars.

The training covers areas such as performing arts, music production, scenography, curation, museum management, audiovisual, games, graphic design, photography, gastronomy, sustainable fashion, and cultural entrepreneurship. With this structure, the free courses in São Paulo become part of a broader action for qualification in culture and the creative economy.

Free courses in São Paulo open 1,000 spots in 50 in-person and online programs.

The free courses in São Paulo offered by CULTSP PRO total 1,000 places in 50 in-person and online trainings, with enrollment open from April 22 to May 4 for people over 16 in 19 cities of the state

Enrollment for free courses in São Paulo

Training for youth and cultural professionals

How the CULTSP PRO program works

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