MEC Launches Free Online Course for Teachers and Managers. 150 Thousand Spots! Sign Up and Train in Inclusive Practices!
The Ministry of Education (MEC), in collaboration with the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes), offers 150 thousand spots for the completely online (EAD) free extension course. Aimed at teachers and managers in basic education throughout Brazil, these courses seek to strengthen inclusive and anti-racist educational practices. Enrollments can be made on the websites of the 40 participating higher education institutions.
The free online course (EAD) aims to promote racial literacy and encourage pedagogical practices that respect and value ethnic-racial diversity. The training focuses on training for teachers and managers to work on fundamental topics such as Ethnic-Racial Relations (Erer) and Quilombola School Education (EEQ), aligned with the National Equity Policy (Pneerq) established by the MEC. Thus, participants will be able to apply knowledge that values cultures, traditions, and languages on various subjects.
How Are the MEC’s Free Online Courses Structured?
The training is divided into four modules covering the following topics:
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- Ethnic-Racial and Quilombola Overview in Brazil
- Cultures and Territorialities
- Anti-Racist Education in Practice
- Democratic Management for Diversity
With a workload of 120 hours, the free online course (EAD) offers a virtual learning environment from MEC (AVA) that facilitates access to classes, discussions, and quality educational materials. These activities foster critical reflection and the development of anti-racist pedagogical projects, providing comprehensive training for educators who wish to promote equity in their practices.
Who Can Enroll and What Are the Requirements?
Teachers and managers from public basic education across Brazil can enroll in the free online course (EAD) at no cost. Participation requires internet access for using the Capes AVA, where all study materials will be available. MEC’s training is open to anyone dedicated to an inclusive school environment and wishing to apply educational practices that combat racism.
What Is the Schedule for the Courses?
- Start of Classes : March 2025
- Modality : 100% EAD through Capes AVA
- Partnerships : Open University of Brazil (UAB) and Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ)
- Structure : 120 hours divided into four thematic modules
Registrations for the Free Course
Registrations for the 150 thousand spots from MEC are available until full enrollment, with classes scheduled to start in March 2025. Access the Capes Website or the portal of your chosen institution and take advantage of this opportunity to develop inclusive and transformative practices in education!

Excelente iniciativa! Parabéns aos meios de ensino que tornaram isso possível!
Posso me inscrever mesmo faltando 2 semestres para firmar em pedagogia ?