Increase Your Qualification with Online (E-Learning) Specialization Courses in History, Sciences, Education, and Society
The Federal University of ABC (UFABC) has published Notice 14/2024, offering 210 spots for free lato sensu postgraduate courses in History, Sciences, Education, and Society, in a distance learning format. This specialization course offers a unique opportunity for public school teachers, focusing on professional training and the enhancement of teaching skills.
Course Objective and Workload
The objective of the specialization course is to train educators with degrees in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or exact sciences, deepening their knowledge in history, sciences, and their relationships with education and society. The postgraduate course will be entirely online (E-Learning), with a total workload of 360 hours. Activities include theoretical classes, discussion forums, and assessments throughout virtual meetings.
Available Spots and Offering Locations
A total of 210 spots are offered for free specialization courses, distributed among support hubs in São Paulo: Vila Cisper, São João Clímaco, Itapetininga, Cidade Tiradentes, and Boa Esperança. The spots are divided between open competition and affirmative actions for specific groups, such as black people, indigenous people, quilombolas, trans people, and people with disabilities.
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Selection Process for Free Courses
The selection process will be based on the time of teaching or school management experience. The classification will be made based on the analysis of supporting documents of work in public educational institutions. Additionally, there are reserved spots for candidates from affirmative actions, such as black people, indigenous people, trans people, and refugees, who must present self-declarations and additional documents at the time of application for the free courses.
Requirements for Application
Candidates for the free postgraduate courses must have a bachelor’s degree in teaching or in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or exact sciences. They must also demonstrate teaching or school management experience in public institutions and have internet access for distance activities. All requested documents must be digitized and submitted in PDF format during the application process.
Offered Free Courses
The course offered in the notice is the Specialization in History, Sciences, Education, and Society.
Selection Process Timeline
- Application Period: September 17 to October 21, 2024
- Publication of the General List of Applicants: by October 25, 2024
- Classification Result: November 19, 2024
- Filing of Appeals: November 21 to 22, 2024
- Final Result: November 29, 2024
- Online Enrollment: December 3 to 9, 2024
- Start of Classes: February 14, 2025
Applications
Applications for the postgraduate courses are free and can be made until October 21, 2024, on the Federal University UFABC website. Don’t miss this opportunity to specialize and expand your knowledge for the educational market. The issued certificate is recognized by the MEC and contributes to career advancement in teaching. Access the application link and secure your spot!

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