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Are You Passionate About Technology and Want to Secure a Successful Career? Read and Discover an Unmissable Opportunity for You!
A program is offering 5,500 free vacancies in courses in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, in collaboration with Google Cloud. Enrollment opens this Monday (15) and runs until August 5.
High Demand for IT Professionals
Brasscom, the Association of Information Technology and Communication Companies (TIC) and Digital Technologies, estimates that by 2025 Brazil will need more than 500,000 new professionals in the IT field.
In light of this growing need, Qualifica SP – New Employment arises as a direct response to train qualified labor connected with market demands.
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Course Details
The program offers two online courses, each lasting one and a half months. The courses are conducted in partnership with Google Cloud and the Technology Support Foundation (FAT).
Residents of the state of São Paulo over 18 years old can participate. Candidates must take qualifying tests after completing the registration, and the summons will occur via email.
- Cloud Computing Fundamentals – Google Cloud: With 3,000 vacancies, this course is aimed at students with little or no knowledge of cloud computing. The workload is 64 hours, divided into four modules, covering everything from basic cloud concepts to big data and machine learning. Additionally, it includes eight hours dedicated to the development of socio-emotional skills.
- Artificial Intelligence – Google Cloud: With 2,500 vacancies, this course provides a comprehensive overview of generative artificial intelligence. It comprises 50 hours of coursework, divided into three modules, covering everything from the fundamentals of large language models to principles of responsibility. The course includes 12 hours of tutoring and eight hours of socio-emotional skills.
Certification and Job Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the courses will receive the ‘skills badge’ from Google Cloud, a valuable recognition in the IT market. These badges will be issued after evaluations applied at the end of each module of the courses.
Students who obtain the necessary badges and have at least 75% attendance in classes will be invited to participate in the ‘Job Fair – Opportunities Fair’. This virtual event, scheduled for November, will showcase internship and job offers promoted by Google Cloud and partner companies.
The Importance of SDE
The Secretariat of Economic Development (SDE) of the Government of the State of São Paulo plays a vital role in reindustrialization and attracting investments, focusing on job creation, income, and regional development.
Additionally, the SDE promotes professional training programs and initiatives to foster entrepreneurship, including microcredit lines from the Bank of the People.
Enrollment Open for Qualifica
Interested individuals must register through the official program website, www.qualificasp.sp.gov.br, by August 5. In August, a new offering of courses will open an additional 2,500 vacancies, further expanding training opportunities.
Don’t miss this chance to qualify in one of the most promising areas of the job market. With the partnership of Google Cloud, the courses offered by Qualifica SP – New Employment ensure high-quality training connected to the current demands of the technology sector.
