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Enhance Your Skills with the UFPB’s Public Management Specialization! Free Online Course (EAD) with 150 Spots. Sign Up!
Want a certificate recognized by MEC to boost your resume? The Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) has published the announcement for the free specialization course in public management, offered online (EAD). There are 150 spots available across five teaching hubs in the state of Paraíba, with classes scheduled to start in February 2025.
This lato sensu specialization, part of the Open University of Brazil (UAB) system and financed by CAPES and certified by MEC, provides free and high-quality education. It is a unique opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their skills in public administration. Applications will open on December 11, 2024.
What Is the Objective of the Free Course and How Does It Work?
The free online course (EAD) primarily focuses on training public, social, and private managers, preparing them to face challenges in public administration with innovation, collaborative practices, and a results-oriented approach.
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With a duration of 18 months and a workload of 360 hours, the training will be conducted in theoretical and practical modules. Students will participate in forums, seminars, and online activities, in addition to developing research projects relevant to the field of public management. At the end, those who pass will receive a certificate recognized by MEC, which will open doors to the job market.
What Are the Hubs and Distribution of Spots?
The 150 spots for the free online course (EAD) are divided among the following hubs:
- João Pessoa: 40 spots
- Campina Grande: 35 spots
- Conde: 25 spots
- Duas Estradas: 25 spots
- Cuité de Mamanguape: 25 spots
Half of the spots are reserved for statutory public servants in active service. The remainder is allocated to other professionals and candidates from affirmative actions, such as blacks, indigenous people, quilombolas, persons with disabilities, and traditional communities.
How Does the Selection Process Work?
Secure a certificate from MEC! The selection process for the free online course (EAD) will take place in two stages: curricular analysis and evaluation of the research project. The selection will consider criteria such as academic background, professional experience, and the quality of the submitted project.
Candidates enrolled in affirmative actions must provide supporting documents, such as an ethnic-racial self-declaration or medical report. Final scores will be calculated based on the curricular analysis (50%) and the research project (50%).
Who Can Enroll in the Course and Secure a Certificate from MEC?
The specialization is aimed at professionals with a degree recognized by MEC. Access to the internet, basic computer skills, and availability to carry out the proposed activities are required.
Selection Process Schedule
- Start of Applications: 12/11/2024
- End of Applications: 01/12/2025
- Preliminary Result: 01/20/2025
- Enrollment (1st Call): 02/04/2025 to 02/05/2025
- Start of Classes: 02/10/2025
Prepare to Enroll and Secure a Certificate from MEC!
Secure a certificate recognized by MEC! Applications for the Public Management Specialization Course at the Federal University-UFPB will open on December 11, 2024, and can be made on the university’s official website (access here). The application fee is R$ 50.00, with the possibility of waiver for candidates who meet the criteria of the announcement. Don’t miss this chance to obtain free and nationally recognized qualification. Mark your calendar and prepare to transform your career! ANNOUNCEMENT
