Opportunity for Those Seeking Free Distance Technical Training in Ceará. IFCE Opened 495 Vacancies in Ten Campuses, with Courses in Various Areas and Selection Made Only by School Records.
The Federal Institute of Ceará (IFCE) opened 495 free vacancies for subsequent technical courses in the distance education (EaD) modality.
The selection is carried out without exams, only through analysis of school records, and classes are expected to begin in the 2026.1 semester.
Positions Distributed in 10 IFCE Campuses
The opportunities are available at the campuses of Baturité (40 vacancies), Cedro (25), Fortaleza (75), Guaramiranga (40), Maranguape (120), Paracuru (35), Quixadá (40), Sobral (40), Tabuleiro do Norte (40), and Tianguá (40).
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Applicants who have completed high school can apply.
The announcement also guarantees reservation of vacancies for graduates of public schools, black, brown, indigenous, people with disabilities, and quilombolas, according to the institute’s quota regulations.
Free Technical Courses Oriented to the Market
The vacancies cover training in Administration, Events, Environment, Computer Science for the Internet, Restaurant and Bar, and School Secretary.
The set was structured to meet the demands of the regional market and provide professional qualification for those seeking quick and free technical training.
All courses are subsequent, meaning they are intended for those who have already completed high school and wish to enhance skills for insertion or re-insertion into the job market.
Distance Education with Face-to-Face Moments
The classes take place in the Virtual Learning Environment (AVA), in addition to complementary platforms defined by each coordination.
The model combines synchronous (live) and asynchronous (flexible) activities, with mandatory face-to-face moments at the enrollment campus.
According to IFCE, the workload consists of 80% remote teaching and 20% face-to-face meetings, aimed at assessments, practices, and academic guidance.
Selection Process and Schedule
The classification will be done by analysis of school records, according to the criteria described in the announcement.
After the enrollment period, IFCE will publish the approved and rejected registrations, followed by the preliminary classification in November.
The final result is scheduled for December 10, with subsequent calling of the approved candidates for pre-registration and self-identification (for quota holders).
Monitoring must be done exclusively on the official portal of the institution.
Campuses Highlighted in Offers
The Fortaleza campus has 75 vacancies in courses in Events and Environment.
Maranguape has the highest number of opportunities, with 120 vacancies available.
Each unit follows the same pedagogical structure and calendar for the start of classes in the first semester of 2026, ensuring standardization in teaching and workload among the campuses.
What to Consider Before Applying
It is essential for the applicant to check if they meet the requirements of each course and if they have availability for the required face-to-face meetings.
Those competing for the reserved vacancies must gather documents proving income, education, and self-declaration, when applicable.
IFCE reinforces that all courses are entirely free, with no application fee, tuition, or registration fee.
How to Enroll in IFCE Courses
Registrations must be made between October 13 and 29, online, through the official IFCE system.
To participate, it is necessary to fill out the available form and attach the required documentation in announcement no. 22/2025 from the Rectory (DI/PROEN).
It is recommended that interested individuals carefully read the announcement before submitting information and follow all stages of the process, including the publication of results on the institutional portal.
Given the different options offered, which IFCE technical EaD course best fits your professional qualification plans for 2026?

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