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USP Has Opened Registration for Dozens of Free Online Courses with Certificates, Covering Areas Such as Artificial Intelligence, Health, Education, and the Environment, with Active Opportunities Until February 2026.
The University of São Paulo (USP) has opened hundreds of spots in free and fully distance learning courses, with a certificate upon completion.
The offerings encompass different modalities — improvement, updating, and dissemination — and cover topics such as applied artificial intelligence, fighting misinformation, biosafety, health, and culture.
The calendar runs from October 2025 to February 2026, with short- and medium-term classes.
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Besides the volume of opportunities, the variety is noteworthy.
There are options for health professionals, educators, researchers, students, and those interested in expanding their knowledge in specific areas.
Commonly, the courses have been designed for online execution, allowing participation from any location, with no tuition or enrollment fees.
Improvement and Updating Courses
The improvement modality offers a continuous program aimed at graduates of the Faculty of Medicine.
The “FMUSP Alumni Update: Clinical and Professional Update for Graduates” will take place from November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026, aimed at improvement with a focus on clinical practices and professional development.
The activity occurs online and is free, with participation linked to USP.
In the updating axis, the university has planned brief tracks, concentrated over a few weeks, to provide applied content.
The following offerings are planned: “Environmental Education Art” between January 19 and 23, 2026; “Management, Regulation, and Evaluation in SUS Health” from February 2 to 6, 2026; “Mindfulness: Theory and Meditation Practices for Health Professionals and Related Fields” between January 7 and February 13, 2026; and “Food and Nutritional Security and Food Systems”, scheduled from October 15 to December 15, 2025.
All are free, conducted online, and linked to USP.
Dissemination Courses with Open Registrations
The dissemination category gathers the largest number of themes and dates, with short courses aimed at broadening knowledge and raising awareness of new topics.
Check the options organized by area:
Technology and Work
- Applied Artificial Intelligence in Health and Occupational Safety (SST) — November 5 to December 3, 2025
Communication and Society
- Fighting Fake News: If It’s Fake, It’s Not News — November 1 to 30, 2025
- Training Program to Combat Illegal Agricultural Input Markets — November 3, 2025 to January 23, 2026
Health and Well-Being
- Course on Alcohol Consumption Prevention in Primary Health Care — October 19 to December 19, 2025
- Biosafety in Clinical Environments at FORP — June 9 to December 31, 2025
Culture and Humanities
- The Italian Language in Films. — October 27 to November 12, 2025
- Centenary of Orlando Fals Borda — October 20 to 23, 2025
- Being Black and Indigenous: A Workshop on Reading Texts in English — October 18 to November 1, 2025
Science and Heritage
- Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Archaeology — October 22 to December 10, 2025
Economy and Society
- Financialization of Brazilian Territory: Dynamics, Limits, and Alternatives — October 22 to November 12, 2025
Environment and Sustainability
- Ecology of Urban Rivers — November 4 to 25, 2025
University Life and Extension
- Live USP! — January 2 to December 31, 2025
All courses are free, online, and accredited by the University of São Paulo (USP).
Who Can Participate in the Courses
The target audience varies according to the educational objective of each offer.
In general terms, improvement activities are aimed at graduated professionals seeking technical deepening.
Updating courses serve those who need to review concepts in a short time, and dissemination courses are intended for anyone interested, including those who do not work directly in the field.
In all cases, it is worth checking the course description, as some may require prior knowledge or specific training.
Selection criteria and number of spots may vary according to the promoting unit.
In certain classes, the order of registration defines the occupation of seats; in others, there is analysis of profile and documentation.
Detailed information is provided along with the presentation of each course in the university system.
Certificates and Validity of the Courses
Upon completing the workload and meeting the evaluation requirements, the participant receives a certificate issued by USP, identified with the corresponding modality.
This document serves as proof of participation and may count as complementary activity, professional updating, or improvement, according to the institution or employer’s policy.
The issuance, deadlines, and format of the certificate are usually described on each course page.
Highlighted Areas and Covered Content
The program includes fronts with strong current demand.
In technology and work, the course “Applied Artificial Intelligence in Health and Occupational Safety (SST)” addresses practical applications of AI in the workplace, a topic expanding in industrial and service sectors.
In the area of communication and society, “Fighting Fake News: If It’s Fake, It’s Not News” focuses on verification strategies and media education, a central topic for education, journalism, and public management professionals.
In the field of health, options include integrative practices, such as mindfulness, and training aimed at primary care, like alcohol consumption prevention.
There are also structuring themes of SUS, with content on management, regulation, and evaluation, as well as food and nutritional security topics, transversal to public policies and social projects.
Areas of culture and humanities also have space, with the offering “The Italian Language in Films.”, which explores the language in dialogue with cinema, and the cycle dedicated to the centenary of Orlando Fals Borda, a reference in action-research in Latin America.
In sciences and heritage, Raman spectroscopy applied to archaeology appears as a bridge between laboratory methods and historical investigation.
In environment and cities, the course on ecology of urban rivers discusses impacts, restoration, and planning of basins in metropolitan areas.
Organization, Duration, and Format
The start and end dates are set for each class and cover short windows, generally from one to four weeks in the updating and dissemination courses, in addition to the annual improvement program.
The organization follows the remote model, with synchronous and asynchronous activities according to pedagogical planning.
The participant must follow the schedule and complete evaluative tasks, when applicable, to ensure certification.
As the offerings are distributed over different months, those planning to participate in more than one course can plan the sequence based on their availability during that period.
Due to the free nature and online format, it is advisable to register early, as spots tend to fill quickly.
Workload and Requirements
Each course may require basic documentation, such as identification and proof of schooling, in addition to agreement with participation terms.
The workload and prerequisites vary; therefore, it is essential to consult the course description before registration.
If in doubt, the responsible units usually provide an email for contact or support form within the platform itself.
How to Register for USP’s Free Courses
Registrations are made at USP University of São Paulo, in a digital environment of the university.
To participate, the interested party needs to create an account, search for the course name, check dates, requirements, and spots, and confirm registration in the system.
When requested, they must attach documents and monitor the status until enrollment is granted.
Subsequently, access instructions to the virtual learning environment are sent by the course organization, which also informs procedures for certificate issuance after completion.
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