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Unmissable Opportunity! IFAC Opens 150 Slots for Free Online Specialization in Professional and Technological Education. 100% Online Course, No Tuition Fees, and Official Certification.
If you want to specialize in education without leaving home and without spending anything, this is the ideal opportunity!
The Federal Institute of Acre (IFAC) has just announced the opening of registrations for a Postgraduate Lato Sensu course in Distance Education (EaD), focusing on Professional and Technological Education (EPT).
This opportunity is part of the Open University of Brazil (UAB) Program and guarantees a completely free education, with no registration fees or tuition.
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How Does the Specialization Work?
The course will be offered 100% online, through the Moodle platform, without the need for in-person meetings.
Students will have synchronous and asynchronous classes, allowing flexibility for them to study at their own pace.
The total duration is 18 months, with a workload of 360 hours, and at the end, participants must present a Final Course Work (TCC) to obtain the certificate.
What Is the Course’s Objective?
The specialization aims to qualify professionals who already work or intend to enter the Professional and Technological Education.
In addition to enhancing pedagogical skills, the course also encourages research in the field of distance education, expanding teachers’ competencies to work in educational and technological institutions.
How Many Slots Are Available?
IFAC has made 150 slots available, distributed across five different centers in the state of Acre: Rio Branco, Cruzeiro do Sul, Tarauacá, Sena Madureira, and Xapuri. The slots are divided as follows:
- 70% for general competition;
- 5% reserved for people with disabilities (PCD);
- 25% allocated to self-declared Black, Brown, Indigenous, or Quilombola candidates, according to IFAC’s Affirmative Action Policy.
Who Can Apply?
To participate in the selection, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a higher education degree;
- Reside in the state of Acre;
- Register according to the rules of affirmative actions, if opting for this modality;
- Prove experience in Basic or Professional and Technological Education, if applicable.
How Will the Selection Process Work?
Candidates will be evaluated based on two main criteria:
- Correct submission of required documentation;
- Classification according to professional experience in basic education or EPT.
In case of a tie, the following tiebreaker factors will be considered:
- Longer time working in the educational field;
- Higher score in professional experience;
- Older candidate.
Why Is This Specialization Worth It?
If you want to enhance your knowledge in Professional and Technological Education, this is an excellent opportunity.
Having a postgraduate degree improves your chances of promotion in the job market and expands your professional possibilities.
Moreover, the EaD modality allows you to study from anywhere, balancing the specialization with other daily activities.
If you are an educator and want to boost your career, don’t miss this chance! Register and take a step forward in your professional qualification.
How to Enroll?
Registrations are open from March 12 to March 26, 2025, and must be conducted exclusively through the official IFAC website.
The process is completely free and requires the attachment of essential documents, such as ID, CPF, proof of residence, and graduation diploma.
To check all the details, access the complete notice at the link: https://editais.ifac.edu.br/edital/visualizacao/6567/.
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