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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- 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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