Alliances Education
MEC Accreditation and Education Marketing for those who teach
MEC accreditation turns your free course into a postgraduate or extension program, with a certificate from a partner HEI accredited by MEC. In addition, we do education marketing for universities, colleges, schools, technical courses, prep courses and public-exam preparation courses.
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HEI accredited by MEC
Partner HEIUnicive · Cidade Verde University Center
Partners
Institutions that walk with Alliances
Understand
What is MEC accreditation?
MEC accreditation is the market name for a partnership in which a free course is offered under the seal of a Higher Education Institution accredited by Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC). Thus, the course becomes a lato sensu postgraduate or a university extension program. For this reason, the certificate is issued by the HEI, not by the course creator.
| Criterion | Free course | With MEC accreditation |
|---|---|---|
| Who issues the certificate | The creator or the platform | The partner HEI accredited by MEC |
| Type of program | Free course | Lato sensu postgraduate or university extension |
| Perceived value | Depends only on the course brand | Backed by the seal of a higher education institution |
| Use of the certificate | No academic framework | Acceptance follows each exam notice or employer rules |
| Structure | Own platform | LMS, registrar and issuance by the HEI, supported by Alliances |
Our flagship
MEC Accreditation: your free course becomes a postgraduate or extension program with an official certificate
Through partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) accredited by Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC), Alliances takes your course to Lato Sensu Postgraduate or University Extension level. We handle the paperwork, the LMS infrastructure, certificate issuance and marketing, so you can focus on teaching and selling.
Curriculum analysis
Our pedagogical team reviews and adapts your course structure to the applicable requirements.
LMS infrastructure
Your content is integrated into the Virtual Learning Environment.
Accreditation with a partner HEI
The course is linked to a partner HEI accredited by MEC.
Official certificates
Students finish and receive a Postgraduate or Extension certificate issued by the HEI.
Programs, course hours and conditions follow MEC regulations and the partner HEI rules. The service page is in Portuguese.
Partner HEI
Unicive: the academic partner behind your MEC accreditation
Cidade Verde University Center (Unicive) has over 20 years of history and was re-accredited with the top grade by MEC. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, master's, vocational and free courses in distance, blended and on-campus formats, with campuses in Brazil and abroad.
Figures reported by the institution itself. The official registration can be checked in e-MEC.
20+years of history
5top grade from MEC
160k+graduates
90%faculty with master's or doctorate
Who it is for
MEC accreditation: for those who teach and want official recognition
1
Course creators and info-product sellers
Those who sell knowledge online and want out of the free-course price war.
2
Mentors and experts
Professionals who train students and need a certificate with market weight.
3
Free-course schools
Institutions that want to raise their offer and ticket.
4
Training companies
Corporate programs that gain value with HEI certification.
Benefits
What MEC accreditation changes for your education business
1
Higher perceived value
A course with an HEI certificate is worth more to students and supports a better price.
2
Real differentiation
Instead of one more free course, you deliver recognized academic training.
3
Students stay longer
Postgraduate programs keep students in your product line, mentoring and courses.
4
Marketing included
A high-conversion landing page and education digital marketing consulting to sell the new offer.
Education marketing
Marketing for those who need full classes and enrollments
Besides MEC accreditation, we cover the whole acquisition and enrollment cycle, with strategy by segment, paid media, content, funnel and data. See also our Marketing and Sales page.
What we do
From the first ad to enrollment
After MEC accreditation, you still need to sell. For this reason, education marketing covers every step, from the first ad to enrollment.
- Strategy and positioning of the institution or course
- Paid traffic on Google and Meta, focused on enrollments
- SEO and educational content: blog, videos and FAQ
- High-conversion websites and landing pages
- Enrollment funnel, CRM and WhatsApp and email automation
- Social media and video
- Data dashboards with cost per enrollment and student source
- Presence in search and AI answers (GEO)
How we work
A funnel designed for enrollments
The same funnel serves those who already have MEC accreditation and those who are about to get it.
Diagnosis
We understand the institution, the audience, the courses and current numbers.
Strategy
We define positioning, channels, goals and budget by segment.
Acquisition
Campaigns, content and landing pages that bring qualified candidates.
Conversion
Service, automation and follow-up through enrollment.
Results
Dashboards and an optimization routine to lower cost per student.
FAQ
Questions about MEC Accreditation
What is MEC accreditation?
It is the partnership between your course and an HEI accredited by MEC. The course becomes a lato sensu postgraduate or extension program, and the certificate is issued by the partner institution.
How long does it take to accredit my course?
It depends on the course review and the process with the partner HEI. In the first conversation we give an estimate for your case.
How many hours must my course have?
With MEC accreditation, lato sensu postgraduate programs require at least 360 hours, according to CNE/CES Resolution 1/2018. Extension programs follow the partner HEI rules. We evaluate your course in the curriculum analysis.
Can my previous students receive the certificate?
It depends on how the course fits and on the partner HEI rules. We analyze each case in the first conversation.
Can I keep my own price?
Yes. With MEC accreditation, the price of your offer remains your decision. We help position the value of the new certification.
Who issues the certificate?
The partner Higher Education Institution, accredited by MEC. You can check the HEI registration in e-MEC.
How do I request a proposal?
To request a MEC accreditation proposal, use the button on the page or message us on WhatsApp. An Alliances specialist will get back to you with the next steps.
Last updated: November 2026.
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