Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) Opened Slots for Free Online Courses and 100% Distance Learning! With Content on Engineering and Software Development, These Courses Can Boost Your Resume!
The Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), a reference in engineering education in Brazil, offers a variety of free online courses with a certification option.
These training programs, offered in partnership with the Coursera platform, cover areas such as software development and systems control, allowing professionals and students to expand their knowledge with flexibility and quality.
Available Courses
The free courses offered by ITA are:
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Become an expert in Industrial Automation at the Federal Institute: IFSP opens 280 spots in a technical course lasting up to 4 semesters, focused on robotics, Industry 4.0, and high-demand automated processes in the market.
Introduction to Control Systems
Explores the fundamentals and applications of control systems in modern society, highlighting the importance of feedback.
Control Using Frequency Response
Teaches how to obtain and use the frequency response of linear time-invariant (LTI) systems to design controllers that meet specific requirements.
Control in Discrete Time
Presents control techniques for linear time-invariant systems, addressing the implementation of digital controllers.
Control of Systems in the S-Plane
Equips students to sketch the Root Locus (RL) of closed-loop transfer functions, facilitating the analysis and design of control systems.
Agile Development with Design Patterns
Dives into object-oriented programming techniques, using design patterns in the context of agile development.
Agile Development with Advanced Java
Enriches the experience with advanced Java concepts, web application programming, and database access in the context of agile modeling.
Introduction to Modern Control
Teaches how to represent and analyze the dynamics of systems in state space, as well as design feedback and state observers.
Principles of Agile Software Development
Exposes techniques and principles of agile development, emphasizing frameworks like Scrum and methodologies like Extreme Programming (XP).
TDD – Test-Driven Software Development
Focused on practical activities, it allows for the application of test-driven development techniques in agile software design and development.
Object-Oriented Programming with Java
Covers the principles of object-oriented programming using the Java language, applying them effectively in agile software development.
Participation Modalities
Enrollment in the courses is simple and can be done in two ways:
Free Access to Content
By selecting the “audit mode” option on the Coursera platform, participants can access the course material at no cost.
Access with Certification
To obtain the certificate of completion, it is necessary to pay the corresponding fee.
If financial aid is needed, interested parties can request assistance directly on the course page, subject to availability.
Benefits of ITA’s Online Courses
Recognized Quality: the courses are developed by ITA professors, ensuring high-quality content.
Flexibility: being 100% online, participants can study at their own pace, adapting learning to their routine.
Relevant Content: the training covers current and essential topics for the job market, such as engineering, systems control, and software development.
How to Enroll
To enroll, follow the steps below:
- Access the Coursera platform and create a free account.
- Search for the courses offered by ITA.
- Select the desired course and choose the audit option for free access to the content.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your skills with ITA’s excellent courses.
Enroll now and invest in your professional development.
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