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Free Online Course from UFU in Partnership with MEC Addresses Critical Use of Media and Topics Related to Diversity and Child Protection.
Teachers and education professionals throughout Brazil now have a new opportunity for free online training and distance education. The Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MEC), the Social Communication Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic (Secom), and the University of Brasília (UnB), has opened applications for the Media Education Course.
There will be 7,560 slots available for training in Media Education, with a start date set for June 2, 2025, and an end date of January 31, 2026. The course is 100% online, with a workload of 225 hours, and aims to contribute to the strengthening of more critical, inclusive, and conscious educational practices in the country.
Free Training for Teachers and Education Professionals
The course is aimed at practicing teachers and other professionals linked to education and related areas. The goal is to promote critical training on the consumption and production of information in the media environment, empowering educators to deal with the challenges of the digital age.
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The slots are divided as follows:
- 5,400 slots for basic education teachers who work directly in the classroom;
- 2,160 slots reserved for professionals linked to other areas of education or related activities.
The training seeks to expand participants’ ability to guide children and adolescents in the critical reading of media, as well as promote ethical and responsible communication practices inside and outside the school environment.
Content Covers Child Protection, Ethics, and Diversity
Among the topics covered in the free Media Education course are:
- The importance of media education in protecting children and adolescents;
- Care related to the media exposure of educators;
- Discussions on racism, aporophobia (aversion to poor people), and climate change.
The educational material, made available in various languages, reflects the organizers’ concern to serve a diverse educational community, respecting different cultural and linguistic contexts.
This approach reinforces the need for educators prepared for the challenges of the 21st century, where communication occurs on multiple platforms and students are exposed to an increasing volume of information of different natures.
Requirements to Participate in Media Education Training
To enroll, interested parties must meet certain prerequisites established by the organizers:
- Be a basic education teacher or a professional linked to related areas;
- Have a completed degree or an official link with an educational institution;
- Make at least 8 hours per week available for online activities;
- Have regular access to the internet and digital devices to attend classes and complete virtual assessments.
The application period remains open until May 12, 2025, and must be done directly through the official website of the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). After registration, selected candidates will receive a confirmation email with instructions on accessing the virtual learning environment.
Second Edition of the Program Expands Access to Continuing Education
The course is part of the second edition of the UFU Human Rights and Diversity Education Program. In the first edition, over 5,400 education professionals from all regions of Brazil were certified.
In this new phase, in addition to the main training, participants will have lifetime access to the pedagogical materials developed in the project, encouraging the practice of continued education even after the course ends.
This strategy aims to strengthen the educator’s role as a mediator of reliable information and a promoter of values of respect for diversity and human rights.
Free Training is a Strategic Step for the Future of Education
The offering of free training courses, such as Media Education, reinforces the commitment of public institutions like UFU, MEC, and UnB to expand access to knowledge and quality training.
The development of skills related to the ethical and critical use of media is essential in the current educational context, where media literacy has become an indispensable component for citizenship education.
Qualified educators will have more tools to guide students in analyzing information, combating fake news, and promoting a culture of respectful dialogue based on verifiable data.
Registration and Certification
After the selection process, approved candidates will receive all necessary information to start the course in June. Certification will be granted to those who successfully complete the mandatory activities and assessments proposed throughout the training.
The certificate, issued by the Federal University of Uberlândia, is nationally valid and can be used as proof of professional development, adding points in selection processes, public competitions, and career advancements, depending on local regulations.
Moreover, lifetime access to the pedagogical content will allow participants to revisit topics and stay updated in response to the rapid changes in the dynamics of social and digital communication.
Access the official website here and complete your registration
Free Media Education Course: Investment in the Future of Brazilian Education
Initiatives like this represent a fundamental investment in strengthening the Brazilian educational system. By offering qualified, accessible training focused on contemporary reality, UFU and MEC encourage the construction of more critical, democratic, and inclusive school environments.
The free Media Education course contributes to preparing teachers capable of training attentive, analytical students who are aware of their role in the digital society.
Education professionals interested in participating must register by May 12, 2025, on the website of the Federal University of Uberlândia.
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