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UFPR Is Offering 14 Free Online Courses in Various Areas. The Free Online Courses Have a Duration of Up to 9 Hours and Can Be Taken at Any Time.
The Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) is open for applications for 14 free online courses with certificate of completion. Opportunities are being offered in different areas such as health, education, technology, management, among others. The training courses are in the format of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and open micro-learnings.
List of Free Online Courses Offered by UFPR
The free online courses have a duration of up to 9 hours and can be taken at any time and from anywhere. The free online courses are available through a virtual platform called UFPR Aberta and can be taken by anyone.
This is a great opportunity to stay updated or learn a new skill and enhance your resume. The free online courses are as follows:
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Surprising opportunity in the railway sector: MRS offers a free course for assistant train driver and shunter in Juiz de Fora with a R$ 1,600 scholarship, specialized training, and the chance to join one of the largest railway operators in Brazil.
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It’s official: IFMS opens spots in free courses on artificial intelligence, drones, and app creation, expanding technological education in 2026 and preparing students for areas with high professional demand and accelerated digital transformation.
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Senai launches an unprecedented program with Petrobras and opens 2,000 spots in free courses with recognized certification, a monthly allowance of R$ 600, and training for industrial professions that continue hiring across the country.
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Petrobras and SENAI open 480 spots in free technical courses with a scholarship of up to R$ 858, meal allowance, and training in Mechanics, Welding, Metallurgy, and Industrial Automation to meet the growing demand of the industry and the oil and gas sector.
- Continuity of Care in Hospital Discharge;
- Introduction to Web Application Development – IDWEB;
- Health Education in Science Teaching;
- Accessibility in Teaching Practices;
- Introduction to Green Roofs;
- Fall TIPS Program for Preventing Hospital Falls;
- Strengthening Long-Term Care Institutions for the Elderly (ILPI): Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic;
- H5P: Producing Interactive Videos – Open;
- Practical Concepts in Open Education;
- Care for the Elderly: Introductory Aspects;
- Lean Management in Construction;
- Lean Management in Construction/Class B;
- Monitoring COVID-19 in the Learning Environment;
- Training for Teaching Astronomy in Elementary Education.
These types of free online courses provide opportunities for professionals and greater career possibilities. Some positions require specific knowledge on a subject, facilitating the hiring of professionals who have completed specialized courses.
Thus, you stand out among candidates with only a degree. Among the advantages are the development of reasoning, increased productivity, greater satisfaction at work, visibility in the job market, and much more.
Registrations for UFPR’s Free Online Courses Take Place Online
Those interested in participating in UFPR’s free online courses must register on the website. A message will be sent to the candidate’s email and it will be necessary to confirm the registration by accessing the link sent in the message.
After that, it is necessary to click on the name of the desired course, listed above, and confirm the enrollment. Once the registration for the course has been completed, you can start studying. The interested party may enroll in as many of UFPR’s free online courses as desired. More information can be obtained through the provided website.
Get to Know the UFPR Aberta Platform Better
The UFPR Aberta is the initiative of the Federal University of Paraná to provide the academic community and the general public access to educational and instructional material in the format of open online courses, the MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course).
In UFPR Aberta, students find, in addition to the open free online courses, initiatives such as extension courses, training opportunities for educators, and the chance to participate in instructional events. UFPR Aberta also offers full support and assistance to users.
Technology-mediated education provides various possibilities for training to society, increasing access to quality educational and instructional material. UFPR hopes that, with UFPR Aberta, these opportunities multiply.
It is worth noting that, in November of this year, UFPR Aberta also offered several other free online courses, which are:
- Fall TIPS Program for Preventing Hospital Falls;
- Care for the Elderly: Introductory Aspects;
- Training for Teaching Astronomy in Elementary Education;
- Monitoring COVID-19 in the Learning Environment;
- Continuity of Care in Hospital Discharge;
- Health Education in Science Teaching.
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