The University of São Paulo (USP) has opened registration for a new batch of free, fully online courses, with 30 thousand vacancies distributed across six training programs focused on education, technology, marketing, data analysis, and leadership.
The goal is to serve interested individuals from any region of the country, eliminating the need for travel, with classes and materials accessible online.
The vacancies are divided into five courses with 5 seats each and a sixth course, also with 5 places, focused on developing management skills.
Registration deadlines vary depending on the course, and in some cases, places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis until all places are filled.
Free courses from USP in education, technology, marketing and management.
The set of courses brings together two main areas.
On one side, training programs linked to the application of artificial intelligence and analytical methods in professional contexts, such as software development, marketing, and data science.
On the other hand, there is content focused on educational practices and inclusion, in addition to a specific module for… leadership and decision making in work environments.
Although they are all advertised as online and free, the dynamics of the classes are not identical in all options.
Some courses have meetings on specific dates, while others remain open for a longer period within the registration platform and can be followed remotely according to the organization of each course.
Learning and neurodiversity course focused on pedagogical practices.
In the field of education, USP offers the course “Learning and neurodiversity”, recommended for teachers, pedagogical coordinators, educational psychologists, and undergraduate students.
In the university’s extension course system, completion appears among February 6, 2026 and March 13, 2026.
The proposal aims to discuss learning and inclusion practices considering neurodivergent profiles in the educational environment.
The registration information available on the channels linked to the offer indicates that registration for the advertised course takes place during the period of November 24, 2025 to February 2, 2026.
Prompt engineering and the use of AI in software programming.
Among the technology training programs, the course “Prompt engineering for software engineers” It appears as an introduction to the use of generative models in tasks such as code creation, review, and documentation.
On the institutional page for the course linked to Esalq/USP, the offering is listed. 5 thousand vacancies and workload of 8h, with a class expected to start between January 22, 2026 and March 5, 2026.
Online registration, according to the same page, is scheduled for… November 24, 2025 to January 15, 2026, with completion done via registration form in the Apolo/USP system.
Machine learning with Python applied to data analysis.
Another option within the technology track is the course “Introduction to machine learning with Python”, which introduces introductory machine learning concepts in the Python programming language, focusing on fundamentals and applications related to data analysis.
The offer is advertised as online and free, with 5 thousand vacancies and classes on specific dates at the beginning of 2026.
According to the schedule provided by MBA USP/Esalq, live classes are scheduled for the following days: February 3 and 10, 2026, during the night.
The registration interval is indicated between November 25, 2025 and February 2, 2026.
Digital marketing, generative AI, and consumer behavior.
USP also opened places for the course. “Fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence in marketing”, offered by FEA-USP as an extension activity.
The aim is to present definitions and practical uses of Generative AI in marketing, focusing on applications and basic concepts for students and professionals in the field.
In the Apollo system, online registration for this course appears to be open from October 23th, 2025 to December 8, 2026, or while vacancies are available, with selection based on order of registration.
Still within the marketing theme, the course “Fundamentals of marketing and consumer behavior” It is also offered by FEA-USP.
Registration takes place from October 22, 2025, at 12pm, until October 26, 2026, at 12pm with 5 thousand vacancies.
Leadership and management course adds 5 more places.
In addition to the five programs that offer a total of 25 places, USP is also publicizing the course… “High-performance leadership: people, strategy, and management”, also online and free, with 5 thousand seats.
In the activity system, the class appears with a period of January 14, 2026 to March 2, 2026.
The page for the mini-course linked to the USP/Esalq MBA program indicates a schedule with classes and an exam, totaling… 8h, and indicates that registrations are open between November 20, 2025 and January 13, 2026.
How to enroll in USP’s free online courses
Registration is done by official platform for courses and extension activities at USP, the Apollo system.
Some of the offerings also include specific pages for mini-courses that direct interested parties to the registration process.
In general, the procedure involves filling out the registration form with the requested information to generate identification in the system and monitor the status of the chosen course.
It is essential to respect the deadline indicated in each offer and to check if selection occurs in order of registration, since dates and rules vary according to the program.