requalification

[/ˌriːkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: requalifications / requalificações
requalificação
1. The process of acquiring new qualifications or skills, or regaining previous qualifications after a period of absence or change
The requalification program helped displaced workers transition to new careers.
O programa de requalificação ajudou trabalhadores deslocados a transitarem para novas carreiras.
2. Professional training or education aimed at updating or improving existing skills for employment purposes
Many teachers underwent requalification to teach in digital classrooms.
Muitos professores se submeteram a requalificação para ensinar em salas de aula digitais.
3. The action of qualifying again or restoring a previous qualification status
The athlete's requalification for the Olympic Games required rigorous testing.
A requalificação do atleta para os Jogos Olímpicos exigiu testes rigorosos.
In Brazil, requalificação is particularly important in discussions about labor market shifts, technological disruption, and government-sponsored worker training programs. It reflects the broader cultural emphasis on continuous learning and adaptation in the modern workforce. The term gained prominence especially during economic transitions and the rise of remote work.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reskillingretrainingupskillingprofessional developmentskill upgrading
Antonyms / Antônimos
disqualificationdeskilling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
requalificação
Standard term used in employment and education contexts
São Paulo
requalificação profissional
More formal usage in business and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
requalificação
Commonly used in social programs and worker assistance initiatives
Portugal
requalificação
Used similarly to Brazil, particularly in EU employment programs

Related Words

qualificationtrainingcertificationcredentialingcompetencyprofessional developmentworkforce development

Related Idioms & Phrases

upskill for the future
bridge the skills gap
career transition program
professional reinvention
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