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IFPE Offers 550 Slots for Free Distance Specializations in Management, Distance Education, and Science Teaching. The Courses Are Distributed Across Several Locations in the State and Include Curriculum Analysis.
Have you thought about boosting your resume with a quality specialization, without paying anything and without leaving your home?
The Federal Institute of Pernambuco (IFPE) has just opened a selection process for free distance lato sensu postgraduate courses.
With applications starting in November, this is an opportunity for those looking to qualify with a course certified by the Ministry of Education (MEC) and boost their career.
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Offered in partnership with the Open University of Brazil (UAB) program from MEC, the specializations include three courses:
Management in Professional and Technological Education, Distance Education in Professional and Technological Education, and Science Teaching “Science is 10!”.
In total, there are 550 slots available in various cities in Pernambuco and Santana do Ipanema, in Alagoas.
According to information from the notice published by IFPE, the courses cover different professional profiles and aim to develop specific skills for work in educational institutions and strategic roles.
Who Can Apply for the Specializations
Each specialization has specific criteria for application, as outlined in the notice:
- Management in Professional and Technological Education (EPT)
Targeted at graduates in any field, preferably those who are already working or wish to work in public educational management roles, such as pedagogical coordination, teaching supervision, and school administration.
This specialization offers 200 slots. The complete notice can be accessed here.
- Distance Education in Professional and Technological Education
Also aimed at graduates in any field, this specialization focuses on professionals who already work or have an interest in working in Professional and Technological Education in the EaD format.
There are 200 slots available, with details in the notice accessible at this link.
- Science Teaching “Science is 10!”
Directed at teachers with qualifications recognized by MEC, who are already teaching in the areas of Natural Sciences in Basic Education.
This specialization offers 150 slots, and the complete notice is available here.
Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria
The selection process will be conducted in a simplified manner, based on curriculum analysis.
The criteria include the academic background of candidates, professional experience, participation in academic events, and volunteer activities.
IFPE emphasizes that this format facilitates access for interested candidates and allows for a fair selection tailored to the profile of each course.
To participate, candidates must submit the required documentation and fill out the application form within the stipulated deadline, as specified in the notice.
The application fee is R$ 50, but there is a possibility of exemption for members of the Unified Registry (CadÚnico) and low-income families.
Distribution of Slots and Teaching Locations
The slots are distributed across centers in several cities in Pernambuco: Águas Belas, Carpina, Gravatá, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Palmares, Pesqueira, Sertânia, Surubim, and Santa Cruz do Capibaribe. In addition to these municipalities, the center in Santana do Ipanema, in Alagoas, will also offer slots, allowing professionals in the region to expand their qualification and professional opportunities.
According to IFPE, the offering of EaD courses in varied centers promotes the decentralization of education and facilitates students’ access to a public and quality education, meeting both the demands of the labor market and the qualification needs of professionals.
Application Period and How to Secure a Fee Exemption at IFPE
Applications for the free specializations at IFPE begin on November 1 and run until November 25.
To secure the fee exemption, candidates enrolled in CadÚnico must request it between November 1 and 8, through the official IFPE website.
Access the portal at this link to apply and check more details about the process.
How to Ask Questions and Find More Information at IFPE
To clarify any questions about the courses and the selection process, interested individuals can contact via email selecoes@ead.ifpe.edu.br.
The complete schedule of activities, as well as detailed information about the evaluation criteria and required documentation, is available in the specific notices for each specialization.
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a specialization recognized by MEC that can open new doors for your career! The slots are limited, and the application deadline will not be extended.
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Tem que estar filiado no PT ou PSOL ou não precisa?
Você precisa seguir o edital e no mesmo não fala nada sobre isso. Deveria fazer a leitura antes de falar besteira.
Ótima oportunidade!