Brazil Expands Free Technology Courses in Public Sector to Boost Digital Skills
Brazil's public sector is launching thousands of free technology courses online and in-person, enhancing digital skills and employability for youth and adults in the Federal District and Campina Grande.
- • Federal District offers 1,000 free online technology course slots for ages 12+ from July 20 to December 31.
- • Courses cover 24 topics including AI, digital marketing, software development, and game creation with accessibility support.
- • Campina Grande opens 300 free in-person course slots starting July 13 for individuals aged 16+ covering various tech subjects.
- • Both initiatives promote digital inclusion and workforce qualification through government-sponsored programs.
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The Brazilian public sector is significantly expanding access to free technology courses aimed at improving digital skills and employability. In the Federal District, the Secretaria de Estado de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação do Distrito Federal (SECTI-DF) is offering 1,000 free online slots through its High Tech Course program. Open to participants aged 12 and above, courses run from July 20 to December 31 and cover 24 in-demand areas including Software Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Game Development, and Digital Transformation. Accessibility is prioritized with resources such as sign language interpretation and captioning.
Meanwhile, in Campina Grande, the Secretaria de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (SECTI) launched 300 in-person free technology course slots for those aged 16 and older, starting July 13. Topics include Computer Maintenance, Digital Games, Graphic Design, Python, Information Security, and Power BI. Registration is completed online, with WhatsApp support available for inquiries.
These initiatives underscore efforts by local governments to enhance digital inclusion and prepare youth and adults for evolving job markets through accessible technology education. The Federal District’s program emphasizes remote learning and broad accessibility, while Campina Grande focuses on direct, in-person training.
According to SECTI-DF, “The High Tech Course provides training in technology and innovation with accessibility features to ensure inclusive participation.” Campina Grande officials highlight that these courses strengthen qualifications and promote opportunities through education and innovation.
Together, these programs exemplify Brazil’s commitment to leveraging public resources to develop technological skills across diverse populations, supporting workforce readiness in a digital era.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Number of available slots
Sources report different numbers of available slots for courses
bigpb.com.br
"300 new slots in free technology courses"
g1.globo.com
"1,000 slots available for free training program"
Why this matters: One source mentions 300 new slots in Campina Grande, while the other states there are 1,000 slots available in the Distrito Federal. This discrepancy affects understanding of the scale of the training opportunities being offered.