Distance learning and certificate of completion courses are available on the Internet for those seeking professional training or learning new subjects. In addition to proving the classes, the certificate is also useful for discounting hours of supplementary activity, depending on the college you study. In the following list, the dnetc has separated six platforms on which you can study and obtain certificates without paying for the issue. Classes offer learning in a variety of areas, such as education, technology, digital marketing, management, and more.
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1. Virtual School (ev.org.br)
The Bradesco Foundation Virtual School is one of the most highly regarded free distance learning platforms in the country. The site offers more than 80 courses in Business, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Personal and Professional Development, Education and Pedagogy.
Bradesco Virtual School offers over 80 free courses Photo: Reproduction / Virtual School
A distinguishing feature of the Virtual School is that it offers study scripts, ie groupings of courses on related subjects, to provide the student with a broader training in specific subjects. Classes last an average of ten hours. Students who complete the course with at least 70% achievement are eligible to print the certificate. Depending on the faculty, the document may be used as proof of complementary activity.
2. Senai (eadsenaies.br)
SENAI reference in vocational courses Photo: Reproduction / SENAI
Famous for the vocational courses it offers in its face-to-face units, Senai (National Service for Industrial Learning) also has a distance education front. In partnership with SESI (Social Service Industry), the institution offers more than 15 free courses on topics such as finance, organizational communication and entrepreneurship. There are also professional initiation classes in Occupational Safety, Architectural Design and Information Technology.
The courses have an average duration of 12 hours, and some of them are self-instructional. This means that the contents are self-explanatory and there is no presence of chat, discussion boards or teachers. To issue the certificate, the student must make a final assessment and obtain a certain percentage of correct answers, which varies by course.
3. Getlio Vargas Foundation (www5.fgv.br/fgvonline/Cursos/Gratuito)
FGV courses focus on executive education Photo: Reproduction / FGV
With over 50 free courses, the Getlio Vargas Foundation website is aimed at people who want to learn about management, business strategy, marketing, finance and related fields. Classes are short and average, with a workload ranging from five to 15 hours.
For students who want to delve further into the subjects, FGV presents the bibliographical references that underlie the course. The Foundation does not issue diplomas for the free teaching modality, but a certificate of participation, which will be available for printing by participants who achieve the minimum mark in the final exam.
4. Rock Content University (university.rockcontent)
Rock Content University alternative for those who want to learn about free digital marketing Photo: Reproduction / Rock Content University
Specializing in digital marketing, Rock Content University offers six free courses for those who want to delve into this area. The classes, whose workload varies between one and five hours, have explanatory videos and complementary reading materials.
At the end of the course, the student passes a 60 multiple-choice quiz with a maximum duration of one and a half hours. To get certified, I need to get 70% of the questions right. Anyone who does not reach the minimum score can try as many times as necessary. The certificate is valid for one year and can be incorporated into LinkedIn.
5. Academic Ava (avaacademico.ufrb.edu.br)
Academic Ava stands out for the depth of the courses offered Photo: Reproduction / Academic AVA
Linked to the Federal University of Recncavo da Bahia (UFRB), the Ava Acadmico website opens the institution's external community and stands out for the depth of the courses offered. The purpose of the platform is to promote continuing education for those interested in improving their training in specific subjects.
InDesign for Beginners, Reading and Writing Academic Texts, and Performing Extraordinary Resources are among the courses offered by Ava Academic, which last from 20 to 68 hours. Access to the certificate granted to students with a grade equal to or higher than 70%.
6. iPed Courses (iped.br/cursos-gratis)
IPed Courses has wide range of free courses Photo: Playback / iPed Courses
The iPed Courses (Polytechnic Institute of Distance Learning) platform impresses with the variety of courses offered. Handicrafts, programming, gastronomy, music, photography, event organizing and math for public contests are just a few examples of topics the student can find on the site.
In the free mode, the courses are shorter and available for 30 days. After completing the lessons, students can issue the free digital certificate or apply for the printed special certificate. In the latter case, it is necessary to pay for the confection and shipping. The document contains the class schedule, the entity's CNPJ stamp and the signature of the responsible person, but is not recognized by the Ministry of Education.
