Over 400 Free Online Courses With Certification: See How to Study for Free at IFRS in 2025

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Published on 12/07/2025 at 13:03

IFRS libera mais de 400 cursos online gratuitos com certificado — e qualquer pessoa pode se inscrever

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With options in areas such as technology, management, and health, the free online courses with certification from the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) are an excellent opportunity for cost-free training.

The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) is open for registration for over 400 free online courses with certification. The initiative, which has already surpassed 10 million enrollments since 2017, offers a wide range of training options in various fields of knowledge, with the flexibility of distance learning.

According to the institution’s announcement, the offering is part of the commitment of the Federal Education Network to provide quality knowledge throughout Brazil. The analysis of the courses and the enrollment process reveals a unique opportunity for those looking to qualify for the job market, at no cost and without a selection process.

What is the Initiative? An Opportunity for Training for Everyone

IFRS offers a total of 470 courses of short duration in the format of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). These courses are ideal for those seeking initial qualifications as well as for professionals looking to update their skills.

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Who Can Enroll and How Do the Courses Work?

One of the great advantages of the free online courses with certification from IFRS is their accessibility.

Who can participate: Anyone interested. There is no minimum educational requirement or selection process.
Requirements: Just have a valid CPF and an email account.
How they work: The courses are self-instructional, which means there are no tutors. Students can study at their own pace and schedule, according to their availability.

What Courses Are Available? From Technology to Management

The courses cover various fields, with workloads ranging from 20 to 200 hours. Among the areas covered are:

Computer Science
Management and Business
Education
Environment and Health
Languages
Tourism and Hospitality

For the second semester, seven new courses have been added to the platform, notably Treasury Assistant (200 hours) and training in Google tools, such as Google Sheets (60 hours) and Google Slides (40 hours), in addition to programming courses such as Node.js and React Native.

How to Secure Your Spot? The Step-by-Step Guide to Enrollment

The process to start studying is simple and straightforward.

Access the platforms: The courses are available at two addresses: moodle.ifrs.edu.br and aprendamais.mec.gov.br.
Choose the course: Browse the areas and select the training of your interest.
Create your account: Create an account using your CPF and email.
Start studying: After enrollment, access to the content is immediate.

Free Certificate and the Impact of Distance Education

Upon completing the course successfully, the student is entitled to issue a free digital certificate. The deadline for completing the courses and issuing certificates extends until January 31, 2026.

This initiative to offer free online courses with certification is an example of the power of distance education to democratize access to knowledge and strengthen professional development throughout Brazil.

Which of these courses interested you the most? Have you taken any course from IFRS? Share your experience in the comments!

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Over 400 Free Online Courses With Certification: See How to Study for Free at IFRS in 2025

With options in areas such as technology, management, and health, the free online courses with certification from the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) are an excellent opportunity for cost-free training.

What is the Initiative? An Opportunity for Training for Everyone

Who Can Enroll and How Do the Courses Work?

What Courses Are Available? From Technology to Management

How to Secure Your Spot? The Step-by-Step Guide to Enrollment

Free Certificate and the Impact of Distance Education

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