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Opportunity for Qualification in Public Health and Medical Documentation with Recognized Certification. Apply Now to Online Courses!
The University of Brasília (UnB) is open for applications for 50,000 spots in free online courses, offered through the UNA-SUS platform. The initiative is aimed at professionals and students who wish to qualify in strategic areas of public health. All courses are offered in Distance Learning (EaD) mode and include a certificate upon completion, which increases opportunities for those seeking professional improvement at no cost, according to the Hora Brasil website.
With a varied workload, the courses are divided into two options in Portuguese and one in Spanish, catering to distinct audiences, from health professionals to medical students. Classes can be accessed from anywhere in Brazil and around the world, and interested individuals have until the end of 2024 to enroll. See the details of each course and how to register.
Free Online Courses at UnB with Certificate
Vector Surveillance and Control of Public Health Importance
This course aims to train professionals who work in vector control, such as mosquitoes and other insects that transmit diseases, in the areas of management and outbreak prevention. The online course is especially relevant for public health professionals, such as biologists, veterinarians, engineers, and others working in Health Departments.
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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.
- Workload: 45 hours
- Target Audience: Graduates in biological sciences, engineering, veterinary medicine, and animal science. Although the focus is on professionals from State and Municipal Health Departments, other interested parties in the area can enroll.
- Format: Distance Learning
- Mode: Professional Qualification
- Applications: Until December 22, 2024
- Course Duration: From January 2, 2023, to January 22, 2025
- Spots: 20,000
APPLY NOW: Vector Surveillance and Control
Medical Documents
This course is aimed at doctors and medical students, addressing best practices in the issuance and management of medical documents. The qualification seeks to guide professionals to ensure that the documents are properly filled out and meet the required standards set by legislation and quality medical care.
- Workload: 60 hours
- Target Audience: Doctors and medical students across the national territory
- Format: Distance Learning
- Mode: Professional Qualification
- Applications: Until December 22, 2024
- Course Duration: From January 2, 2023, to January 22, 2025
- Spots: 20,000
APPLY NOW: Medical Documents
How to Enroll in Free Online Courses at UnB
To participate, interested individuals must access the UNA-SUS website, platform that hosts the online courses of UnB. On the portal, it is possible to fill out the application form and obtain more details about each course. Applications are open until the end of 2024, but spots are limited. Each course has specific start and end dates, so it is important for candidates to pay attention to the deadlines.
In addition to the knowledge acquired, all participants who complete the required activities will receive a certificate of completion, issued by the University of Brasília (UnB). This certificate can be used to enhance a resume, earn points in public exams, or for validation of professional qualification hours.
