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Applications Open for 25,000 Slots in Free Courses at USP in the Fields of AI, Marketing, Professional Training, and Prompt Engineering.
The University of São Paulo (USP) has opened 25,000 online slots in free courses aimed at professional training in various fields, such as education, marketing, prompt engineering, and artificial intelligence.
The opportunities are intended for students and professionals from all over Brazil and will be offered by USP itself between January and March 2026.
The courses, which are entirely distance learning, allow anyone with internet access to participate, which expands the reach of the initiative and explains why the university decided to strengthen its engagement in open and digital programs.
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The offer includes five distinct training programs distributed among the “Luiz de Queiroz” School of Agriculture and the School of Economics, Administration, Accounting, and Actuarial Science.
Each offers 5,000 slots and has its own application deadlines and requirements, although all courses are free and do not require a college degree.
With the growing demand for artificial intelligence, teacher training, and professional updates, the initiative seeks to democratize access to knowledge and offer improvement tracks aligned with current market demands.
Online Slots Expand Access to Professional Training
The USP free courses have been structured in a fully remote format, allowing content to be accessed by students from any region of the country.
Thus, all that is needed is a device with internet access and availability to fulfill the scheduled workload.
Moreover, each training program has specific schedules, target audiences, and requirements.
Therefore, the university recommends that interested parties carefully consult the details of the applications before confirming participation.
Learning and Neurodiversity: Broad Training for Educators
The course Learning and Neurodiversity is among the most sought after in the Basic and Higher Education sectors.
This training caters to teachers, pedagogical coordinators, school administrators, psychopedagogists, counselors, monitors, tutors, undergraduate students, and educational support professionals.
The “Luiz de Queiroz” School of Agriculture will conduct the training from 02/06/2026 to 03/13/2026 and will offer 5,000 online slots.
Even candidates who have not yet completed their college degree can participate.
The institution has already opened applications, which can be made until 02/02/2026.
Prompt Engineering: New Frontier of Professional Training in Technology
Among the most competitive opportunities is the course Prompt Engineering for Software Engineers, which also offers 5,000 free slots. The training covers:
“Concepts and Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering”;
“Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) and Their Use in Programming”;
“Best Practices for Writing and Refining Prompts for Code Generation”;
“Debugging Strategies and Code Review Assisted by Generative Models”;
“Creation of Automated Technical Documentation”;
“Development of Application Prototypes”;
“Integration between Generative Models and Development Environments”;
“Limitations, Risks, and Best Practices in Using These Tools in Software Development.”
Classes will take place from 01/20/2026 to 03/03/2026, entirely digitally, also through the “Luiz de Queiroz” School of Agriculture.
Applications remain open until 01/15/2026, without requiring a college degree.
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: Focus on Practical Applications
Another highlight among the USP free courses is Fundamentals of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Marketing, offered by the School of Economics, Administration, Accounting, and Actuarial Science.
The training offers 5,000 slots for undergraduates, post-graduates, and executives who wish to understand how generative models can support market strategies.
The filling of slots will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and interested parties have until 12/08/2026 to secure their participation.
Marketing and Consumer Behavior: Update for Professionals in the Field
The course Fundamentals of Marketing and Consumer Behavior offers more than 5,000 online slots for professionals and students interested in understanding consumption trends and market strategies.
The applications are open until 10/26/2026, where you can also check all the details of the training.
Machine Learning with Python: Gateway to Data Analysis and AI
USP has also opened 5,000 slots in the course Introduction to Machine Learning with Python, also offered by the “Luiz de Queiroz” School of Agriculture.
The training takes place between 02/03/2026 and 03/10/2026, with no prerequisites, and serves both beginners and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in data analysis, programming, and artificial intelligence.
Thus, applications remain open until 01/27/2026.
Another Opportunity: High-Performance Leadership
According to the InfoEducação portal, USP is also accepting applications for the course High-Performance Leadership, which is also free and online.
Thus, the initiative reinforces the institution’s commitment to expanding access to continuing education.
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