Frequently Asked Questions
It is a continuing professional training, not conferring a degree, which aims to provide direct guidance for the job market. It is guaranteed and certified by DGERT (General Directorate of Employment and Labor Relations).
No. Professional Technical Courses are part of continuing education, do not lead to a degree and are certified by DGERT (General Directorate of Employment and Labor Relations). While Higher Professional Technical Courses are included in the National Qualifications Framework (QNQ) at level 5 and lead to the award of a higher professional technician diploma.
Each trainee is assigned to a respective class. They will have access to the session schedule according to the class they were assigned to. You will always be informed about the start date and class code as soon as registration is completed.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in at least one in-person class hour per month. However, this in-person class will not be available to be scheduled at any time, but will be offered within a specific schedule. We suggest that you pay attention to the dates and times available to take advantage of this option, ensuring that you can take advantage of this opportunity in an organized and planned manner.
If you are unable to start at this time, please contact our call center and secretariat immediately. We are available to help!
Replacement classes can be made, but are not guaranteed in all cases. They will occur according to the availability of the schedule and class taught, and of course, the specific circumstances of each situation. We recommend that you contact us to check the possibility of replacement classes,
The administrative headquarters are in the Porto district, face-to-face training is provided in the Porto and Lisbon districts.
Yes. Prepara Portugal's professional training courses are certified by DGERT - Directorate-General for Employment and Labor Relations, which enables and certifies their validity in Portuguese territory. The authorization to operate can be consulted through certificate No. 4963/2024.
Yes. All Prepara Portugal trainees will receive a training certification after completing the course.
Students must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment. Students must also be available to attend classes and have their own equipment with an internet connection to access the teaching support materials.
It is not mandatory. It is recommended that a high school grade equivalency be submitted, especially for immigrant graduates. This document can be submitted up until the end of the course and is responsible for converting the Brazilian high school grade scale to the Portuguese format, so that the graduate has a more complete record and guarantees eligibility for selection processes that require such a document.
For a faster process, we recommend that you enroll through our call center via WhatsApp or through an accredited business partner. You can also enroll at an official promotional stand of the school or in person at our headquarters, by scheduling a visit via WhatsApp or email. formacao@estudeemportugal.org
Identification document (Citizen Card, residence permit or Passport), Criminal record (if Brazilian, accompany with ID or driver's license), Proof of residence and Tax Identification Number.
Prices may vary according to each training course, depending on the type (Professional Technical Course or Workshops), you can consult our training offer clicking here or through direct communication with our customer service center via WhatsApp.
Payment methods may vary according to the currency used. Payments in Euros can be made in installments, check availability and necessary conditions. Alternatively, the student can pay in Reais, in up to 12 installments by credit card. In this case, the course will be billed by the company's registration in Brazil, applying the installment interest and taxes due.
According to AIMA, only professional courses lasting more than 1 year and certified by DGERT (Directorate-General for Employment and Labor Relations) are permitted under article 92. Professional courses taught at the Technical Professional Training Center - Prepara Portugal that last more than 1 year are eligible for a residence permit through the professional training offer. (enquadramento legal: Artigo 92.º e 97.º do REPSAE, conjugado com o Artigo 57.º e 58.º do Dec. Reg. n.º 84/07, de 5 de novembro, na sua atual redação. Portaria n.º 1563/2007, de 11 de Dezembro)
trainee?
No. It is the responsibility of the Portuguese state, which answers questions about the regularization of immigrants through AIMA. The student must be informed of the current legal procedures required for appointments and necessary documentation.