Do you want to take an online course without spending anything for it? MEC and Secom have opportunities for courses in the area of ​​communication without the need for proof, with the right to a certificate and 100% free

Secom-PR and MEC offer free online communication courses, focused on topics such as digital citizenship and combating misinformation. Registration is done via the AVAMEC platform, with a certificate at the end.

The Social Communication Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic (Secom-PR), in partnership with the the Ministry of Education (MEC): and other civil society organizations, opened vacancies for free courses focused on media education. These courses are an excellent opportunity for teachers, educators and interested parties to train in critical reading of the media and other essential topics.

Available Courses

The courses are part of the Media Education Collection and cover topics such as digital citizenship, online safety, protecting children and adolescents, combating misinformation, promoting human rights and strengthening democracy. Here are the courses currently available:

• Complementary Media Education Activities – Produced by Redes Cordiais.
• Digital Citizen – Produced by Safernet Brasil.
• Media Education for Adolescents and Young People – Produced by Safernet Brasil.
• Media Education in Practice – Produced by Instituto Palavra Aberta.
• Educating for Good Choices Online – Produced by Safernet Brasil.
• Fake Hurts: Investigate Misinformation – Produced by Instituto Vero.

These courses were developed to train teachers and educators on topics of great relevance to today's society, providing tools and knowledge to deal with the media in a critical and informed way.

How to Register?

To enroll in any of these courses, follow the steps below:

1. Access the AVAMEC platform.
2. Log in using your gov.br login and password.
3. Choose the course you want through this link.

Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate validated by the proposing organizations.

Additional Course Details

MEC courses vary in duration and workload, offering flexibility so that participants can adapt their studies to their routine. Additionally, all courses are accessible online, allowing students to learn from anywhere with an internet connection.

• Complementary Media Education Activities: It focuses on complementing the training of educators with practical and reflective activities about media and communication.
• Digital Citizen: Teaches about the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the digital environment, promoting a safer and more ethical internet.
• Media Education for Adolescents and Young People: Aimed at educators who work with teenagers, addressing issues specific to this age group.
• Media Education in Practice: Offers strategies and methodologies to integrate media education into everyday school life.
• Educating for Good Choices Online: It emphasizes the importance of making informed and safe choices in the digital environment.
• Fake Hurts: Investigate Misinformation: Empowers participants to identify and combat misinformation, promoting a culture of verification and critical thinking.

Do you believe that media education can help combat misinformation and strengthen democracy? Leave your opinion in the comments!