In Brazil, the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) professionals is expected to grow by 150% in 2025, according to research by the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES). In this context, Qualifica SP, a program by the Secretary of Economic Development (SDE), has one million open spots in the free course “AI For All,” offered to residents of the state of São Paulo who are literate, with no minimum or maximum age requirement.
The qualification is offered in partnership with StartSe in an online, asynchronous format, allowing students to complete it whenever and wherever they want. The learning journey is divided into four modules, and the course totals four hours, which can be completed within up to three months.
Interested individuals must register by March 31 on the website: www.qualificasp.sp.gov.br. After registration, the start is immediate. Upon completion, 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 qualifications for those seeking knowledge in new technologies.
This was the case for Guilherme Camargo, 22 years old. A resident of Piedade, in the Metropolitan Region of Sorocaba, he holds 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, I can further improve my salary,” says the former student.
The young man also explains that he has noticed a growing demand for professionals with AI expertise in the market. According to him, the idea is to specialize further to meet the needs of companies seeking skilled labor. “AI is increasingly integrated into the market. Many companies are already implementing requirements related to it,” he adds.
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, keeps up with new technological trends. Through Qualifica SP, she took 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 market, such as Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Cloud computing and artificial intelligence are at the core of digital transformation for companies, most of which already use these technologies. Now, I have intermediate-level knowledge that allows me to delve deeper and, in the future, secure opportunities in this field,” she explains.
