ISEL reinforces its commitment to pedagogical innovation and open access to knowledge by offering its first free online courses in the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) format. Promoted by the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL), this initiative is part of the PRODIGI: Rumo ao Futuro - Programa de Formação em PROgramação, Informação e Cidadania DIGItal, which aims to promote digital skills in the area of ​​education.

Launched between March and April 2025, ISEL MOOCs have seen significant uptake in a short space of time. The Database Fundamentals course, taught by Professor Nuno Leite (DEETC/ISEL), has already surpassed 400 registrants, while the Data Structures course, taught by Professor Cátia Vaz (DEETC/ISEL), has more than 200 participants. These numbers reflect the strong interest of the public and the relevance of the content offered.

Available on the NAU platform, these courses allow students to organize their learning path autonomously and flexibly, constituting an important contribution to the democratization of digital skills and the continued education of society.

Courses can be accessed at:

• https://www.nau.edu.pt/pt/curso/fundamentos-de-bases-de-dados/
• https://www.nau.edu.pt/pt/curso/estruturas-de-dados/