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Don’t Miss This Unique Opportunity! UFSCar Reopened Enrollment for Its Prestigious Course in School Management 100% Online and Totally Free!
The Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) is open for enrollment for one of the most relevant specialization courses in the country in the field of education: it’s a lato sensu postgraduate course in School Management, completely free and offered in the Distance Education (EaD) modality.
Directors and deputy directors of state and municipal public schools have until April 7, 2025, to secure one of the 170 available spots, as detailed in the official notice no. 110/2025, released by the General Secretariat of Distance Education (SEaD).
The course is part of the renowned Open University System of Brazil (UAB), an initiative by the federal government aimed at increasing access to quality training for professionals in basic education, with the support of public universities.
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Practical Training Focused on the Reality of School Management
With 390 hours of coursework spread over 18 months, the specialization offers solid and updated training, focusing on effective practices of leadership, planning, and educational management.
Classes are conducted in the Moodle virtual environment, an interactive platform that allows access to teaching materials, discussion forums, and assessment activities.
Even though it is EaD, the course requires two mandatory in-person meetings, which will take place at strategic hubs in the state of São Paulo.
To pass, students need to achieve a minimum average of 7.0 in each subject and maintain attendance of at least 75%.
Additionally, the Final Course Project (TCC), in the format of an academic article, must be developed throughout the training.
Distribution of Spots: Guaranteed Presence in Five São Paulo Hubs
According to the notice published by UFSCar, the 170 spots in the course are divided among five in-person hubs, all located in the state of São Paulo:
- Jaú – SP (Center): 34 spots
- São Paulo – SP (City A.E. Carvalho): 34 spots
- São Paulo – SP (Balneário São Francisco – Pedreira): 34 spots
- São Paulo – SP (Boa Esperança): 34 spots
- Peruíbe – SP (Center): 34 spots
This strategic distribution facilitates access for professionals from different regions to the training, even though the course primarily occurs online.
Who Can Participate?
According to UFSCar, only serving directors and deputy directors in state or municipal public schools can enroll.
It is also required that candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a recognized teaching program by the MEC.
The selection will be based on two main criteria: document analysis and order of registration. Therefore, those who submit the required documentation correctly and promptly will have a better chance of securing a spot.
Course Contributes to Raise the Quality of Public Education
Training qualified school managers is one of the most effective strategies to improve the indicators of public education in Brazil.
According to the 2023 School Census data, around 180,000 schools are active in the country, with most managed by professionals who accumulate administrative and pedagogical functions.
In this scenario, the UFSCar specialization stands out by offering practical and theoretical tools to enhance decision-making, resource use, and people management in schools.
Furthermore, the free training promotes equity in access to qualification, allowing public network professionals to expand their skills even without financial resources to invest in paid courses.
Initiative Stands Out Nationally Among Federal Universities
UFSCar is recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to educational inclusion.
Founded in 1968, the institution ranks among the top 20 federal universities in the country, according to national rankings such as RUF (Universitary Ranking Folha).
The offering of free postgraduate courses reinforces the university’s social role in democratizing knowledge. In 2024, UFSCar had already been highlighted with other specializations aimed at education, such as Literacy, Inclusive Education, and Pedagogical Coordination.
How to Enroll
Enrollment is open until April 7, 2025 and must be done exclusively online. To participate, interested individuals must fill out the form available on the official SEaD/UFSCar website, attaching the documents required by the notice.
Check the complete notice on the official UFSCar website:
Notice No. 110/2025 – Click to Access
This is a unique opportunity to transform your work in the school and gain nationally recognized training.
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