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USP Opens Registrations For Free Online Courses In Education, Technology, Marketing And Data, With Thousands Of Open Positions For Participants From All Over Brazil, Without Degree Requirement And With Different Deadlines According To The Chosen Training.
The University of São Paulo (USP) is open for registrations for free and 100% online courses, focused on areas such as education, technology, marketing, and data analysis, with remote access for participants from any region of the country.
In total, there are 25 thousand positions available in five trainings with 5 thousand places each, in addition to the announcement of a sixth free course in leadership, also with 5 thousand additional positions.
As the activities are conducted remotely, participation basically depends on internet access and availability to attend online classes and content.
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In several cases, there is no requirement for a bachelor’s degree, but some courses do specify target audience and their own participation criteria.
Free Courses From USP In Education, Technology And Data
Among the options with open registrations is the course Learning and Neurodiversity, aimed mainly at teachers in Basic and Higher Education, as well as pedagogical coordination and school management.
The target audience also includes educational support professionals, such as psychopedagogists, counselors, monitors, tutors, and inclusion aides.
Licentiate and pedagogy students are also among the eligible profiles.
The training is offered by the Higher School of Agriculture “Luiz de Queiroz” (Esalq/USP).
The course is scheduled to take place from 02/06/2026 to 03/13/2026.
USP reports an offering of 5 thousand positions, with the possibility of enrollment for individuals who have not yet completed higher education.
Another course focusing on technology is Prompt Engineering for Software Engineers, also linked to Esalq/USP.
The aim is to discuss the use of generative models in software development, from command formulation to practices of review, documentation, and risk analysis.
The published syllabus features topics such as “Concepts and Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering” and the use of language models in programming.
The informed edition is planned from 01/22/2026 to 03/05/2026, with 5 thousand positions.
To enroll, graduation completion is not required.
In the data area, USP is also receiving registrations for Introduction to Machine Learning with Python.
The course is also offered by Esalq/USP.
The aim is to introduce fundamentals of machine learning and applications with Python, aimed at students and professionals interested in data analysis and decision-making support.
The course is scheduled to take place from 02/03/2026 to 03/10/2026.
There are 5 thousand available positions, and the description indicates that there are no prerequisites, which broadens access to beginners.
Free Marketing Courses Offered By USP
The School of Economics, Business Administration, Accounting And Actuarial (FEA-USP) is responsible for courses in the marketing area.
One of them is Fundamentals of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Marketing.
The training is aimed at undergraduate, graduate students, and executives, as well as professionals interested in the use of AI applied to marketing.
Enrollment is done on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are 5 thousand positions, with a deadline until 12/08/2026, or until the limit of registrants is reached.
Another course from FEA-USP is Fundamentals of Marketing and Consumer Behavior.
The training is also free and fully online.
There are 5 thousand positions, aimed at professionals interested in marketing and consumer behavior.
Registrations remain open until 10/26/2026.
The content offering period is provided from 11/01/2025 to 12/25/2026.
As with the other options, the remote format allows participation from interested individuals from any state in the country.
Free High-Performance Leadership Course
In addition to the five trainings totaling 25 thousand positions, USP also announces registrations for the course High-Performance Leadership: People, Strategy, And Management.
The training is presented as free and 100% online.
The announced edition indicates 5 thousand positions, with implementation scheduled between 01/14/2026 and 03/02/2026.
As in other diffusion and extension courses, the approval criteria usually involve minimum participation and evaluative activities, according to the specific rules of the program.
How To Enroll In USP’s Free And Online Courses
Enrollment is done through the official USP pages, usually through the Apolo platform or the responsible unit portals.
Deadlines vary according to the chosen course.
In Learning and Neurodiversity, the registration deadline is 02/02/2026. For Prompt Engineering for Software Engineers, the registrations close on 01/15/2026.
For the course Introduction to Machine Learning with Python, the deadline is 01/27/2026. In Fundamentals of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Marketing, the announced limit is 12/08/2026.
In Fundamentals of Marketing and Consumer Behavior, registrations are open until 10/26/2026.
For High-Performance Leadership, registrations are open for the class starting in January 2026.
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