Portuguese 
Spanish 
The Online Courses Include Training in Sustainable Tourism, Public Policies, and Spanish for Tourism Service. Selection Will Be Made by Electronic Lottery, and Participants Will Receive a Completion Certificate.
The Federal Institute of Southern Minas Gerais (IFSULDEMINAS) is open for enrollment in three free online courses in the tourism area, offering a total of 590 spots. The initiative targets residents of Minas Gerais, aiming to promote professional training in a strategic sector for regional development. The information was disclosed by the Varginha Digital portal on March 25 and confirmed by official notices from the institution.
Enrollment is open until April 7, 2025, and the selection process will be conducted by electronic lottery, allowing equal access to spots.
Three Courses for Professional Training in Tourism
The courses offered are:
-
Surprising opportunity in the railway sector: MRS offers a free course for assistant train driver and shunter in Juiz de Fora with a R$ 1,600 scholarship, specialized training, and the chance to join one of the largest railway operators in Brazil.
-
It’s official: IFMS opens spots in free courses on artificial intelligence, drones, and app creation, expanding technological education in 2026 and preparing students for areas with high professional demand and accelerated digital transformation.
-
Senai launches an unprecedented program with Petrobras and opens 2,000 spots in free courses with recognized certification, a monthly allowance of R$ 600, and training for industrial professions that continue hiring across the country.
-
Petrobras and SENAI open 480 spots in free technical courses with a scholarship of up to R$ 858, meal allowance, and training in Mechanics, Welding, Metallurgy, and Industrial Automation to meet the growing demand of the industry and the oil and gas sector.
- Sustainable Tourism: Practices for a Responsible Future
- 40 spots
- Trains professionals to implement sustainable actions in the tourism sector.
- Tourism Policy: Development, Management, and Implementation
- 300 spots
- Focuses on structuring public policies for tourism, targeting managers and those interested in public administration.
- Applied Spanish for Tourism Services
- 250 spots
- Develops basic skills in Spanish aimed at tourist service.
According to IFSULDEMINAS, all courses are conducted in Distance Education (EAD) mode, with specific workload and schedule that can be checked in the notices available on the institute’s website.
Who Can Participate and How to Enroll
The courses are open to individuals with:
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Minimum education: Completed Elementary School
- Residence: Any municipality in Minas Gerais
- Required documentation: Valid CPF and identification document
ENROLL IN THE IFSULMINAS COURSES
Registrations must be made exclusively online through the Unified System of Public Administration (SUAP) of IFSULDEMINAS. The Varginha Digital portal emphasizes that candidates should be aware of deadlines and correctly follow all the steps indicated in the notices.
Selection Will Be by Electronic Lottery
To ensure equality, the institute will adopt the selection by electronic lottery, as provided in the notices. This means that all registrants will have the same chances of obtaining a spot, regardless of the order of registration. The date of the lottery will be defined and published after the enrollment period ends.
The start of classes varies according to the course, but all will have groups formed in the first semester of 2025. The activities will be conducted by teachers from IFSULDEMINAS, supported by digital materials and interactive forums.
Certification Valid Throughout Brazil
Participants who complete the courses with minimum performance will receive a free completion certificate recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC). According to the institution, this certificate can be an important differentiator in a resume, especially for those working in customer service, hospitality, travel agencies, and events.
Furthermore, according to IFSULDEMINAS, the courses were planned focusing on the real demands of the market, and stand out for integrating practical knowledge with concepts of sustainability and bilingual service — two competencies valued in the tourism sector.
