USP releases 25 online slots for free professional training courses in AI and prompt engineering

Registration is open for 25 places in free courses at USP (University of São Paulo) in the areas of AI, marketing, professional training, and prompt engineering.

The University of São Paulo (USP) opened 25 job openings online em free courses aimed at professional qualification in different areas, such as education, marketing, prompt engineering and artificial intelligence.

The opportunities are aimed at students and professionals from all over Brazil and will be offered by USP itself between January and March 2026.

The courses, which are entirely online, allow anyone with internet access to participate, broadening the reach of the initiative and explaining why the university decided to strengthen its involvement in open and digital programs. 

The program includes five distinct courses distributed between the “Luiz de Queiroz” Higher School of Agriculture and the Faculty of Economics, Administration, Accounting and Actuarial Science.

Each one provides 5 thousand vacancies and has its own registration deadlines and requirements, even though all courses are free and do not require completion of higher education. 

With the growing demand for artificial intelligenceFocusing on teacher qualification and professional development, the initiative seeks to democratize access to knowledge and offer training paths aligned with current market demands. 

Online job openings expand access to professional training. 

Os free USP courses They were structured in a completely remote format, which allows the content to be followed by students from any region of the country.

Therefore, all you need is a device with internet access and the availability to fulfill the scheduled workload. 

In addition, each training program has a specific schedule, target audience, and requirements.

Therefore, the university recommends that those interested carefully review the registration details before confirming their participation. 

Learning and Neurodiversity: comprehensive training for educators 

The programme Learning and Neurodiversity It is among the most sought after in the areas of Basic and Higher Education.

The training is aimed at teachers, pedagogical coordinators, school administrators, educational psychologists, counselors, monitors, tutors, undergraduate students, and educational support professionals.

The Higher School of AgricultureLuiz de Queiroz”It will promote training from February 6, 2026 to March 13, 2026 and will offer 5,000 online places.”

Even candidates who have not yet completed higher education can participate. 

The institution has already opened registrations, which can be made until February 2, 2026. 

Prompt Engineering: the new frontier of vocational training in technology. 

Among the most sought-after opportunities is the course of Prompt Engineering for Software Engineerswhich also provides 5 thousand free placesThe training covers: 

“Concepts and fundamentals of Prompt Engineering”; 

“Introduction to Large-Scale Language Models (LLMs) and their use in programming”; 

“Best practices for writing and refining prompts for code generation”; 

“Model-assisted code debugging and review strategies”; 

“Creation of automated technical documentation”; 

“Development of application prototypes”; 

“Integration between generative models and development environments”; 

“Limitations, risks, and best practices in the use of these tools in software development.” 

Classes will take place from 20/01/2026 a 03/03/2026, entirely digitally, also through the “Luiz de Queiroz” Higher School of Agriculture.

Registration remains open until 15/01/2026, without requiring a university degree. 

Artificial intelligence in marketing: focus on practical applications 

Another highlight among free USP courses is the Fundamentals of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Marketing, offered by the Faculty of Economics, Administration, Accounting and Actuarial Science.

The program offers 5 places for university students, postgraduate students, and executives who want to understand how generative models can support market strategies. 

Therefore, the vacancies will be filled in order of registration, and those interested have until 08/12/2026 to ensure participation. 

Marketing and Consumer Behavior: an update for professionals in the field. 

The programme Fundamentals of Marketing and Consumer Behavior provides more 5 job openings online For professionals and students interested in understanding consumer trends and market strategies. 

As registration is open to 26/10/2026You can also find all the details about the training at the same link. 

USP also opened 5 thousand vacancies in the course Introduction to Machine Learning with Python, also offered by the “Luiz de Queiroz” Higher School of Agriculture. 

The training takes place between 03/02/2026 e 10/03/2026It has no prerequisites and caters to both beginners and professionals seeking in-depth knowledge in data analysis, programming, and artificial intelligence.

Therefore, registration remains open until 27/01/2026. 

Another opportunity: High-Performance Leadership 

According to the InfoEducação portal, USP also has open enrollment for the course. High-Performance Leadershipalso free and online.

Thus, the initiative reinforces the institution’s commitment to expanding access to continuing education.