In Brazil, the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) professionals is expected to grow by 150% in 2025, according to a survey by the Brazilian Software Companies Association (ABES). In this context, Qualifica SP, a program of the Secretariat of Economic Development (SDE), has one million open spots in the free course "AI for Everyone," offered to literate residents of the state of São Paulo, with no minimum or maximum age requirements.
The qualification is offered in partnership with StartSe in an online asynchronous format, allowing the student to complete it whenever and wherever they want. The learning journey is divided into four modules, and the course has a total of four hours and can be completed in up to three months.
Interested parties must register by March 31st on the website:www.qualificasp.sp.gov.brAfter registration, the start is immediate. In the end, students will receive a certificate issued by StartSe.
Successful partnerships
In 2024, Qualifica SP had already established other partnerships for AI courses with Google Cloud; and cloud computing with Microsoft, providing free training for those seeking knowledge in new technologies.
It was the case of Guilherme Camargo, 22 years old. Resident of the city of Piedade, in the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba, he has a degree in Information Technology (IT) and participated in one of the AI courses through the program. "AI is very popular nowadays. My main motivation for taking the course was professional growth, and I believe that, in the future, with this qualification, it will also be possible to further improve my salary," says the former student.
The young man also explains that he has observed a growing demand for professionals with expertise in AI in the market. According to him, the idea is to specialize more and more so that he can meet the needs of companies seeking skilled labor. "More and more, AI is being integrated into the market. Several companies are already implementing requirements regarding this," he emphasizes.
Yasmin Alves Nascimento, 25 years old, had a similar motivation. A resident of Jacareí, in the Paraíba Valley, she is also an IT professional and, like Guilherme, is attentive to new technological trends. Through Qualifica SP, the young person completed courses in AI and cloud computing.
"In terms of technical knowledge, both courses are extremely relevant to the IT market. I had the opportunity to work on real projects, using platforms employed by the industry, such as Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Cloud computing and artificial intelligence are at the heart of digital transformation in companies; most of them already use these technologies. Now, I have an intermediate level of knowledge that allows me to delve even deeper and, in the future, seize opportunities in the field," he explains.
