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CETAM Opens More Than 67 Thousand Spots in Free Online Courses, with Certification and Registration on a First-Come, First-Served Basis. The Trainings Cover Technology, Languages, Health, Design, and Professional Management.
The Center for Technological Education of Amazonas has opened 67,200 spots for free qualification courses in the distance learning modality, with selection by order of registration.
The notice 012/2025 provides for 42 short-term trainings, with digital certification and classes in the Virtual Teaching and Learning Environment (AVEA) of CETAM.
Registrations took place from October 20 to 22, prioritizing residents of Amazonas.
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Who Can Participate and What Is Required
People aged 14 years and older from the date of publication of the notice, as well as the minimum education required for each course, can register.
It is mandatory to have internet access on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer, as well as basic computer and navigation skills.
The process is aimed primarily at residents of the state of Amazonas, in line with CETAM’s institutional mission.
How Classes and Certification Will Be
All classes are self-instructional distance learning, meaning there is no fixed tutoring.
The student organizes their own pace, accesses content, performs activities, and fulfills the workload within the available period.
After completing with satisfactory results, they will have access to the digital certificate via AVEA.
The sending of the email with login and password to access the platform is scheduled between November 3 and 7, and the start of classes on November 10, with general closure on December 12.
Course Offering and Areas of Knowledge
The curriculum includes 42 options in different areas.
In technology and productivity, there are Basic Computer Science, Advanced Computer Science, Introduction to Programming Logic, Advanced Word, Fundamentals of Operating Systems, Digital Literacy, and Digital Application Development, along with Video – Recording, Editing, and Publishing and Photography Using Mobile Devices.
In the area of management and business, there are Logistics Basics, Accounting Basics, Purchasing and Materials Management Basics, Basic Administrative Routines, Customer Service Techniques, Personal and Professional Marketing, Interpersonal Relationships in the Workplace, Individual Micro-Entrepreneur in Practice, and Financial Guidance for Small Businesses.
The curriculum also includes training in quality and compliance, such as Quality Control Basics and Consumer Rights Basics; content in health and citizenship, such as First Aid, Basic Biosafety in Health, and Management in Vaccination Room; and offers aimed at education, including Assistive Technologies in Education, Teaching Knowledge in Professional and Technological Education (EPT), and Public Speaking and Effective Communication Techniques.
There are also Introduction to Graphic Design and Digital Technologies Applied to Tourism, as well as cross-cutting content such as Personal and Professional Development, Financial Calculations, Financial Education, Introduction to Statistics, and Statistics Applied to Management.
In the field of languages, candidates can find English, Spanish, and French for Public Service, as well as Brazilian Sign Language for Service.
According to the notice attachment, each course presents workload, realization period, and minimum education level required.
Regular Vacancies and Waiting List
Each course offers 1,600 regular spots and 4,800 reserve spots (waiting list). The total of regular spots reaches 67,200, evenly distributed among the 42 offers.
The waiting list is used for filling spots that do not confirm after document analysis or due to withdrawal, following the same chronological order of registration.
Deadlines, Steps, and Communication with the Candidate
The schedule provides for sequential steps and defined dates.
After the announcement of pre-registered candidates on October 23, CETAM will conduct document verification between October 29 and 31.
Then, the approved candidates will receive an email confirmation with access credentials to AVEA, between November 3 and 7.
Classes will begin on November 10 and end on December 12.
The guidance is to monitor the registered email and the CETAM website for updates and any operational communications.
Free Access in All Steps and Local Priority
The notice emphasizes that all steps are free, including registration, enrollment, conduct, and issuance of certificates.
Furthermore, it highlights the priority for residents of Amazonas, aligned with the objective of expanding opportunities for professional qualification in the state.
In situations of demand or operational adjustments, CETAM may increase or decrease spots per course, as provided in the document.
Necessary Structure and Best Practices for Using the Platform
To keep up with the activities, students need a stable connection and equipment capable of accessing AVEA.
It is recommended to check spam and secondary folders of the email to locate automatic messages from the registration system and the platform.
The submission of required documents must comply with the specified formats and sizes, under the candidate’s responsibility.
In case of doubts, institutional communication occurs through the official channels of CETAM.
What to Consider When Choosing a Course
Before registering, the candidate should check the specific prerequisites for each training, such as education and age, as well as verify the workload and the realization period.
For beginners in technology, options like Basic Computer Science and Digital Literacy tend to ease the adaptation to self-instructional distance learning.
Those looking to strengthen their customer service skills may opt for Customer Service Techniques, Interpersonal Relationships in the Workplace, or English for Public Service.
Meanwhile, those intending to start a business will find suitable content in Individual Micro-Entrepreneur in Practice and Financial Guidance for Small Businesses.
How to Enroll in CETAM Courses
Registration is done at the CETAM Registration Portal, by creating a profile with personal data and submitting digitized documents.
The candidate chooses only one course and, upon confirming registration, accepts the rules of the notice.
Spots are allocated based on the time of registration, up to the limits of each class and the waiting list.
The list of pre-registered candidates is scheduled for October 23, followed by document analysis from October 29 to 31 to verify the informed prerequisites.
With a variety of topics and the possibility of studying from home, which of these 42 trainings best fits your professional goals at this moment?
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