Portuguese 
Spanish 
University of Brasília Offers Thousands of Vacancies in Free Online Courses (EAD) in Public Health. Enroll Now!
The University of Brasília (UnB) is currently accepting applications for free courses, conducted fully online, with certification at the end. A total of 50,000 vacancies are offered in qualifications aimed at the public health sector.
These free courses are available through the platform of the Open University of the Unified Health System (UNA-SUS) and can be taken from anywhere in Brazil. There are two course options in Portuguese and one in Spanish, which expands access for different audiences.
The free online courses (EAD) are primarily aimed at health professionals and medical students but are also open to anyone interested in the topics covered. The course must be completed by the end of January 2025 to ensure certification.
-
Surprising opportunity in the railway sector: MRS offers a free course for assistant train driver and shunter in Juiz de Fora with a R$ 1,600 scholarship, specialized training, and the chance to join one of the largest railway operators in Brazil.
-
It’s official: IFMS opens spots in free courses on artificial intelligence, drones, and app creation, expanding technological education in 2026 and preparing students for areas with high professional demand and accelerated digital transformation.
-
Senai launches an unprecedented program with Petrobras and opens 2,000 spots in free courses with recognized certification, a monthly allowance of R$ 600, and training for industrial professions that continue hiring across the country.
-
Petrobras and SENAI open 480 spots in free technical courses with a scholarship of up to R$ 858, meal allowance, and training in Mechanics, Welding, Metallurgy, and Industrial Automation to meet the growing demand of the industry and the oil and gas sector.
UnB Courses
1. Surveillance and Control of Public Health Importance Vectors
This course has a workload of 45 hours and is aimed at professionals graduated in fields such as biological sciences, engineering, veterinary medicine, and animal science, who work in state or municipal health departments, focusing on vector prevention and control. However, due to the relevance of the topic, other health professionals may also participate.
- Format: online
- Level: Professional and Technological Education
- Modality: Professional Qualification
- Vacancies: 20,000
- Applications until: 12/22/2024
- Completion by: 01/22/2025
- Link for Registration
2. Medical Documents
With a workload of 60 hours, this course is focused on doctors and medical students working in various regions of Brazil. The course covers the handling and filling out of medical documents, essential for clinical practice.
- Format: online
- Level: Professional and Technological Education
- Modality: Professional Qualification
- Vacancies: 20,000
- Applications until: 12/22/2024
- Completion by: 01/22/2025
- Link for Registration
3. Surveillance and Control of Public Health Importance Vectors (in Spanish)
This course, offered in Spanish, has a duration of 36 hours and is aimed at professionals working in the areas of management and vector control, such as biologists, engineers, veterinarians, and other health specialists.
- Format: online
- Level: Professional and Technological Education
- Modality: Professional Qualification
- Vacancies: 10,000
- Applications until: 12/31/2024
- Completion by: 12/31/2024
- Link for Registration
With this initiative, the University of Brasília-UnB contributes to the continued education of health professionals, ensuring access to essential content for professional practice and public health, at no cost to the participants.
