The Specialization Course in Public Management, offered in a distance learning format, is an initiative of the Open University of Brazil (UAB) as part of the National Program for Training in Public Administration (PNAP). The PNAP, along with other initiatives aimed at strengthening state capacities in Brazil, is impacted by three key factors: the decentralization of public policies toward subnational administrations; the emphasis on qualifications as a criterion for progression and career development within Public Administration; and the expansion of distance education as a tool for these qualifications, supported by advancements in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

Program Name: Specialization Course in Public Management

Format: Distance Learning

Target Audience: Professionals working in Public Administration at all levels and branches of government, in the non-state public sector, and in other related fields

Available Spots: 150 (UAB/CAPES Call No. 25/2023)

Admission Method: Selection process (50% of the spots are reserved for municipal, state, or federal public servants from agencies or entities within the direct or indirect Public Administration)

Program Duration: 18 months