IFSC Offers Free Courses in Automation, Education, and Food. Registrations Open Until 11/21.
Those interested in specializing in strategic knowledge areas such as automation, education, and technology can find a unique opportunity at the Federal Institute of Santa Catarina (IFSC).
IFSC has announced the opening of registrations for five free specialization courses, distributed in different fields of operation.
With limited vacancies and specific selection processes, these courses promise to attract a wide variety of professionals.
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IFSC Opens Registrations for Free Specialization Courses
The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Santa Catarina (IFSC) has made available five specialization courses at no cost, aimed at professionals with degrees in various fields.
Registrations started on November 1, 2024, and candidates must strictly follow the instructions in each announcement to participate.
The deadline for registration is November 21, 2024, and the announcements are available on the official IFSC website.
Available Courses and Announcements
Specialization in Research and Pedagogical Practice – Gaspar Campus
Targeted at education professionals, this course aims to qualify educators with advanced teaching techniques.
According to announcement 11/DEING/2025-1, published on October 30, 2024, classes will take place at the Gaspar campus and will focus on innovative pedagogical practices. Check the full announcement for all details.
Active Learning and Its Methodologies – Araranguá Campus
This course, offered in a distance learning format (EaD) with in-person meetings, is ideal for educators who wish to apply active methodologies in the classroom.
The total workload is 435 hours, including the final course project (TCC), and synchronous activities will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Enrollment for this specialization must be done according to announcement 12/DEING/2025-1. Access the announcement here.
Industrial Automation – Lages Campus
The in-person industrial automation course has a duration of 18 months and a total workload of 420 hours, with night classes on Fridays and daytime classes on Saturdays.
Aimed at engineers and technologists with backgrounds in automation-related fields, this course promises to train professionals for a constantly growing market.
Registrations can be made until November 21, 2024, and announcement 13/DEING/2025-1 is available for consultation. See the full announcement.
Quality and Analysis of Food and Beverages – São Miguel do Oeste Campus
This specialization is offered in the EaD format, with bimonthly in-person meetings, and is aimed at graduates interested in areas such as food safety and beverage quality.
The course has an interdisciplinary approach, integrating practical and theoretical knowledge. Announcement 14/DEING/2025-1, published on October 30, outlines the rules for registration and requirements. Access the announcement.
Alcoholic Beverage Technology – Urupema Campus
This specialization is ideal for professionals in the chemical, biological, and food sciences who wish to delve deeper into the production and analysis of alcoholic beverages.
The course includes practical in-person activities and is intended for food engineers, chemists, and other professionals in the field. Announcement 15/DEING/2025-1 details the registration process. Consult the full announcement.
Who Can Enroll?
IFSC’s specializations are aimed at degree-holders in courses recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC), in the specific areas indicated in each announcement.
Although some courses prioritize candidates with experience in the field, the only mandatory prerequisite is to have a valid higher education degree.
Deadline and Documentation
Interested parties should be aware of the final registration deadline: November 21, 2024.
The required documentation varies by course but generally includes diplomas, academic transcripts, proof of experience in the field, and other documents detailed in the announcements.
The submission of documentation must be done via the links indicated in each announcement.
How to Register
For all courses, candidates must follow three key steps: a detailed reading of the announcement, filling out the registration form available on the official IFSC website, and submitting the required documents by the final deadline of November 21, 2024.
Registrations are free but require strict compliance with the criteria set forth in each announcement.
Stay alert to the deadline and take advantage of this opportunity!
The offering of free specializations in strategic areas is an initiative aimed at further training professionals, aligning academic knowledge with market demands.
IFSC offers robust training, and the registration deadline is an opportunity that could make a difference in many careers.
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