Start Your Professional Qualification in April 2025 with Online FIC Courses Offered by the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo!
The Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (Ifes), through its Center for Reference in Training and Distance Education (Cefor), is currently accepting applications to fill 660 spots in free courses for Initial and Continuing Training (FIC), entirely online.
The courses provide an excellent opportunity for those seeking qualification without the need for commuting, according to the website horabrasil.
Course Details and Prerequisites
The available courses are distributed among three areas, each with its specific support hubs:
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Become an occupational safety technician at Senar without spending 1 real: there are 560 free spots in a 1,200-hour EAD course with 20% in-person attendance, distributed across 22 locations in 8 states, with registrations open until May 26, 2026
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Study at UFSC without leaving home and without taking an exam: the university opens 30 free online courses with certificates, with spots for all of Brazil and training in public health, SUS, violence, and nutrition, with varying registration deadlines.
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Federal Institute offers 1,950 free technical course spots in Informatics, Electroelectronics, Construction, Mechanics, and other options to study at IFSP in-person or via distance learning.
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USP will have quotas for people with disabilities starting in 2028, adapts Fuvest, Provão Paulista, and Enem-USP from 2027 to the new São Paulo state law, and creates a working group to define rules for reserving spots and specialized support in undergraduate courses.
- Basic English: With a workload of 60 hours, it offers 250 spots. Support hubs: UAB Conceição da Barra (50 spots), UAB Iúna (50 spots), UAB Nova Venécia (50 spots), UAB Montanha (50 spots), UAB Vargem Alta (50 spots). Prerequisites: Completed Elementary Education and access to a computer with internet.
- School Secretary Assistant: With a duration of 180 hours, it provides 160 spots. Support hubs: UAB Conceição da Barra (40 spots), UAB Iúna (40 spots), UAB Nova Venécia (40 spots), UAB Montanha (40 spots). Prerequisites: Completed Elementary Education and access to a computer with internet.
- Administrative Assistant: Has a workload of 175 hours, with 250 spots. Support hubs: UAB Montanha (50 spots), UAB Aracruz (50 spots), UAB Conceição da Barra (50 spots), UAB Nova Venécia (50 spots), UAB Vargem Alta (50 spots). Prerequisites: Completed Elementary Education and access to a computer with internet.
Teaching Modality and Schedule
Classes begin in April 2025, being entirely online, with no in-person meetings.
However, there will be synchronous moments for assessments, with a schedule that will be announced during the opening class.
Candidates will be allocated to the chosen hubs according to their ranking but may be reassigned if there are remaining spots.
How to Enroll
Interested parties can register for the free distance courses until February 14, through the official page of Cefor.
To register, CLICK HERE
The selection of candidates will be carried out by electronic lottery, if the number of applicants exceeds the total number of available spots.
For more information, consult the Notice 01/2025 and its appendices. Take advantage of this unique opportunity offered by the Federal Institute to qualify in courses that enhance your skills and knowledge in an accessible and practical way.

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