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Enrollments Open! Secure Your Spot in the Free Specialization Courses Offered by the Federal Institute-IFRJ.
The Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) has just launched Public Notice No. 49/2024, offering 350 spots for free online specialization courses (EAD) starting in 2025. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking continued education and professional specialization with ease of study.
The available free courses cover strategic areas such as education, technology, and scientific dissemination. Each course has reserved spots for broad competition, individuals with disabilities (PcD), and self-declared Black, Indigenous, or Quilombola (NIQ) individuals, reinforcing the commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Objective and Structure of the Free Courses
With a duration of 18 months, extendable by an additional six, the free specialization courses aim to train professionals to face the challenges of the current market. The online format (EAD) provides the necessary flexibility to balance studies with daily routines.
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Activities include classes, forums, and the development of a Final Course Project (TCC). Mastery of digital tools will be essential for success in the program, as all content will be delivered through virtual platforms.
Available Spots and Locations
There are 350 specialization spots distributed across different campuses:
- Eng. Paulo de Frontin :
- Teaching for Professional and Technological Education: 100 spots
- Project and Business Management in IT: 100 spots
- Mesquita : Scientific Dissemination: 50 spots
- Nilópolis : Educational Technologies and EAD: 50 spots
- São João de Meriti : Applied Informatics in Education: 50 spots
The reserved spots include 5% for PcD and 25% for NIQ, ensuring broad accessibility.
Selection Process and Evaluation
The selection process will be divided into four stages: documentation analysis, resume review, letter of intent, and verification of reserved spots, if applicable.
- Resume Review : Evaluation of academic and professional experiences.
- Letter of Intent : Text detailing the candidate’s motivations and their perspective on the course.
Criteria for tie-breaking include higher scores on the letter of intent, age, and resume analysis.
Who Can Participate and How to Enroll?
Individuals with a completed higher education degree who meet the specific requirements of each course can participate in the free specialization courses. Access to the internet and basic equipment for online classes (EAD) is required.
Enrollments will take place from October 24 to November 24, 2024 and must be made through the website (access here). The enrollment fee is R$ 80.00, but there is a possibility of exemption for certain profiles.
Sign Up Now!
Don’t miss the chance to qualify at one of the most renowned institutions in Brazil. Access the full public notice and secure your enrollment through the website IDECAN. Invest in your future with a nationally recognized certificate. PUBLIC NOTICE
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