IFRN Opened Enrollment for Free Distance Specialization Aimed at Professional and Technological Education, with 330 Spots Distributed Across Six Campuses in RN and Connected In-Person Meetings. Enrollment Runs Until October 12, 2025.
The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN) has opened selection for the lato sensu postgraduate program Distance Education in Professional and Technological Education (EPT), with 330 spots distributed across six campuses in the state.
Registrations will occur exclusively online and will end on October 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Activities will be conducted in the EaD modality, with connected in-person synchronous meetings, according to federal regulations for distance education.
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Spots and Campuses Offered in RN
The course will be offered by Natal–East Campus, in partnership with Open University of Brazil (UAB).
The spots are equally distributed among the campuses João Câmara, Luís Gomes, Mossoró, Natal–Tirol, Parelhas, and São Gonçalo do Amarante, with 55 spots per campus, totaling 330.
The official selection page details the offerings by location and confirms the institutional link.
Who Can Register
Graduates of courses recognized by MEC from any field of study may participate.
The announcement indicates preference for teachers from Basic Education working in Elementary and High School in state and municipal networks.
This prioritization is outlined in the target audience section of the document.
How the Training Will Be
Although the course is distance-based, the specialization provides for connected in-person moments, with synchronous classes and activities mediated by information and communication technologies.
The pedagogical design follows Decree No. 9,057/2017, which regulates EaD in the country.
The organization of the meetings, according to the academic planning, will be the responsibility of the course coordination, with prior notice to students.
Selection Process and Reservation of Spots
The selection will be based on curriculum analysis, with publication of preliminary results and the possibility of appeal, as per the official schedule.
The announcement establishes reservation of spots per campus: at least 20% for self-declared Black, Brown, or Indigenous candidates, 2% for quilombolas, and 5% for people with disabilities (PwD), in addition to open competition.
The heteroidentification procedures are described in the document, with specific deadlines for results disclosure and appeal submissions.
Key Dates in the Schedule
The registration period is from September 26 (2 PM) to October 12, 2025 (11:59 PM).
The request for fee exemption can be made until October 5, with exemption results announced on October 7.
The payment of the registration fee must occur by October 13.
The final result of the selection is expected on November 12, followed by online pre-registration from November 14 to 24.
The deadlines are included in Annex I – Selection Process Schedule.
Registration Fee and Exemption
Although public and without monthly fees, the selection has a registration fee of R$ 80, with the possibility of exemption for candidates registered with CadÚnico and from low-income backgrounds, as per Decree No. 11,016/2022.
The announcement details the steps to request the exemption, the criteria for approval, and the dates for results disclosure.
In case of denial, the registration is only confirmed after payment of the fee within the established deadline.
Required Documentation
At the time of registration, the candidate must attach an identity document and CPF to the form, as well as a transcript and undergraduate diploma.
For scoring in the curriculum analysis, it is necessary to send proofs outlined in the announcement.
Applicants for the reserved spots need to present specific documentation.
In the case of PPI and quilombolas, there is a heteroidentification procedure with defined guidelines and deadlines.
All files must comply with the formats and size limits indicated in the announcement.
Results, Enrollment, and Filling of Spots
The preliminary result of the curriculum analysis precedes the appeal phase.
After the publication of the final result on November 12, those classified within the number of spots must carry out online pre-registration in the informed period and send all required documentation for approval.
Any remaining spots may lead to new calls, according to the rules of the announcement and the IFRN calendar.
Focus on Continuous Teacher Training
The specialization focuses on continuous training of professionals who work directly in Basic Education, especially in the final years and in High School, emphasizing Professional and Technological Education.
The proposal aims to strengthen skills for planning, mediation, and evaluation in virtual learning environments, as well as integrate EPT practices into the school context.
Preference guides the classification but does not prevent the registration of graduates from other areas, provided they meet the formal requirements.
How to Register
The application is exclusively online, via the Candidate Portal of IFRN.
It is necessary to create an account in the system, fill out the registration form, attach the required documents, and submit.
Those applying for exemption must make the request within the specified period.
After registration, it is essential to monitor the status in the system and, if there is no exemption, pay the fee within the deadline to validate participation.
The official schedule indicates registrations until October 12, 2025. The final result will be announced on November 12, and pre-registration will take place from November 14 to 24.

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