The University of Brasília’s free course in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) expands teacher training for inclusive education through an online model with recognized certification and national reach, offering extensive hours and a focus on pedagogical practices geared towards diverse school contexts.
The University of Brasília (UnB) has opened registration for a free, distance learning course aimed at training education professionals in the use of Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) in school settings.
The training offers 500 vacanciesHas 180 hour workload and provides certificate issuance for those who complete all activities within the deadline set by the institution.
Baptized Professional Development Course in Language(s) for Communication, Translation and Interpretation Practices in Inclusive Educational ContextsThe program was presented as a qualification initiative to strengthen linguistic and pedagogical skills related to Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) in daily school life.
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The proposal is aimed at educators across the country, since the remote format eliminates the need for physical presence in Brasília.
According to the announced model, registrations will remain open as long as there are vacancies available, with places being filled on a first-come, first-served basis, without a traditional selection process.
Full completion of the activities is a requirement for certification.
Training in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) and the challenges of inclusive education.
The demand for training in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) frequently arises in schools that serve deaf students and in networks that expand inclusion policies.
In practice, the challenge often involves more than just learning isolated signs.
It requires understanding communication contexts, adapting teaching routines, and creating strategies to ensure access to content.
In this context, the professional development course advertised by UnB was presented as a training program that combines language fundamentals with practices geared towards the educational environment.
The proposed structure includes communication dimensions, in addition to topics related to translation and interpretation in school settings.
By relying on the distance learning format, the initiative also targets teachers and other professionals who already work in the classroom and need to reconcile continuing education with their work routine.
Flexible working hours are highlighted as one of the key features of the model.
180-hour online course with recognized certification.
With 180hThe training was framed as long-term improvement.
In practice, this means a more extensive study load than quick workshops and introductory courses, requiring participation and submission of assignments throughout the process.
The training was advertised as entirely online, bringing together theoretical and practical content focused on communication in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) within an inclusive educational context.
The idea is for the participant to advance both in the linguistic dimension and in the understanding of school situations in which Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) appears as a means of access, mediation, and participation.
To receive the certificate, the student must complete all the assigned tasks in their entirety.
The stated deadline for completion and certification is until December 31, 2025, date indicated as the deadline for closing activities and validating the completion.
Target audience for the Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) course at UnB (University of Brasília).
The target audience for the course includes teachers and education professionals This course is for those who work or intend to work with deaf students, as well as educators interested in deepening their knowledge of Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) and inclusive pedagogical practices.
The focus is not limited to a single educational level, as the promotional text emphasizes its application in educational contexts.
All in all, they are 500 vacancies announced.
The registration process was presented as a simplified procedure, without conventional tests or selection processes, which tends to speed up the process when there is high demand.
Another point highlighted is the national scope.
Because it is a distance learning course, it was advertised as accessible to participants from any region of the country, provided they are able to follow the activities in the virtual environment used by the university.
How to enroll in the free Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) course at UnB (University of Brasília)
Registration is done online, within the Public page for extension courses and events at UnB (University of Brasília).in the SIGAA environment, where job offers are listed along with registration periods and the number of available positions.
Generally, participants locate the course by title, register in the system, and monitor their enrollment confirmation within the virtual environment, respecting the limit of 500 places and the completion deadline. December 31, 2025.
