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IFC Opens 160 Free Spots for EJA Teacher Training with 100-Hour Online Course and Certification, and Registration Deadline is Approaching.
EJA teachers and college students who work or intend to work in Adult Education can now compete for one of the 160 free spots offered by the Federal Institute of Santa Catarina (IFC). The training will be entirely online, with a workload of 100 hours starting on March 9, 2026.
The course is offered by the Campus Camboriú and will take place on the Moodle platform, with activities planned until July 2026. Registration will remain open until February 24.
Who Can Participate?
The selection includes professionals and future educators who already have ties to the education sector. Those who can register include:
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- Teachers from municipal, state, and federal networks
- Graduates from courses recognized by the MEC
- Education students with an active institutional link
In other words, both those who are already in the classroom and those who are in training can participate in the selection process.
What Will Be Studied Over the 100 Hours of Training?
The goal of the training is to deepen pedagogical practices focused on Adult Education (EJA), a modality that requires specific methodologies and a differentiated approach.
The course will be offered online, via Moodle, allowing flexibility in schedules. The total workload will be:
- 100 hours
- Start on March 9, 2026
- Expected completion in July 2026
The inaugural class will take place on March 9, officially marking the beginning of activities.
Official Calendar Already Has Defined Dates
The schedule for the selection process has already been released. Here are the dates:
- Registration: 02/05/2026 to 02/24/2026
- Partial Disclosure: 02/25/2026
- Appeal Period: 02/26/2026
- Appeal Result: 02/27/2026
- Final Result: 02/27/2026
- Inaugural Class: 03/09/2026
- Expected Conclusion: July 2026
The registration period is short. Those who wait until the last minute may miss the opportunity.
Is There a Certificate?
Yes, and the course is part of the Continuing Education for Adult Education Teachers, offered by a federally recognized institution.
With a total workload of 100 hours, the certification may count points in functional progressions, selection processes, and contests, depending on the rules of each educational network.
How to Apply?
To participate in the selection, interested individuals should access the official IFC portal and fill out the registration form within the deadline.
The training is free, online, and has limited spots. Those who work in EJA know how much constant updating makes a difference in pedagogical practice and professional growth.
Registration Link: https://sig.ifc.edu.br/sigaa/public/processo_seletivo/
Have you invested in continuing education this year or are you still waiting for the ideal opportunity? Let us know in the comments.
