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The formations include areas such as systems control, Java programming, agile methods, and TDD. Optional certificates are available for a fee. The initiative aims to expand access to quality technical education in Brazil.
The Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) is making 10 free online courses available in areas related to technology, engineering, and software development. The formations are offered through the Coursera platform and are accessible to anyone interested, without the need for a selection process. This information was disclosed by MSN Notícias and confirmed by CNN Brasil and the ITA portal on Coursera.
The trainings include technical content aimed at students, engineering professionals, programmers, and those interested in agile methodologies, making it an excellent opportunity to enhance the resume with the endorsement of one of the most respected institutions in the country.
Complete List of Courses Offered for Free by ITA
The free courses offered by ITA through Coursera are:
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- Introduction to Systems Control
- Control Using Frequency Response
- Discrete-Time Control
- Control of Systems in the s-Plane
- Agile Development with Design Patterns (Java)
- Advanced Agile Development with Java
- Principles of Agile Software Development
- TDD – Test-Driven Software Development
- Object-Oriented Programming with Java
- Introduction to Modern Control
According to the Coursera portal, these courses were developed by ITA instructors and can be taken at the student’s own pace. Most are intermediate level, but there are introductory contents aimed at those who wish to enter the technology field.
Certificate of Completion and Access to Platform
Although the courses are free, the certificate of completion is optional and is only issued upon payment. According to CNN Brasil, the current cost for issuing the international certificate is US$ 29, which is approximately R$ 179 at the current exchange rate.
Interested individuals should visit the official Coursera website (coursera.org), search for the ITA institution, and choose the desired course. After enrolling, access to the content is granted immediately. All materials, videos, and exercises are available for free.
