What Is Estratégia Concursos?
Estratégia Concursos is the largest online prep platform for Brazilian concursos públicos. With courses covering virtually every civil service exam at municipal, state, and federal levels, it has become the go-to choice for serious concurseiros across the country.
Founded by professors who saw the potential of online education, Estratégia built its reputation on comprehensive PDF materials and one of the largest question banks in the market.
Key Features
Video Lessons
Estratégia offers video lessons for every subject of every major concurso. Classes are structured to follow the edital (exam announcement), ensuring you study exactly what will be tested. Professors explain concepts methodically, with a focus on theory and application.
PDF Materials
This is arguably Estratégia's biggest differentiator. Their PDFs are extensive, detailed study guides that go far beyond simple slides. Many candidates prefer studying from these PDFs rather than watching videos, as they offer deeper coverage and can be highlighted, annotated, and reviewed offline.
Question Bank (Banco de Questões)
Estratégia's question bank is one of the largest in Brazil, with tens of thousands of commented questions. You can filter by:
- Exam board (CESPE/CEBRASPE, FCC, FGV, CESGRANRIO, VUNESP, and more)
- Subject and specific topic
- Difficulty level
- Year of the exam
- Specific concurso
Courses by Edital
When a new edital is published, Estratégia quickly launches a dedicated course covering all required subjects with the specific focus of that exam board. This means you're studying exactly what you need.
Strengths
- Broadest catalog: If a concurso exists, Estratégia probably has a course for it
- PDF quality: Among the best written study materials in the market
- Question bank: Massive, well-organized, and commented
- Edital tracking: Fast response to new concurso announcements
- Coverage: All levels (nível médio, superior) and all areas (fiscal, juridical, police, banking)
Limitations
- Passive learning risk: Reading PDFs and watching videos without active recall leads to poor retention
- Volume can overwhelm: The sheer amount of material can feel intimidating for beginners
- No built-in spaced repetition: No flashcard or spaced repetition system to ensure long-term memorization
- Video quality varies: With many professors, teaching style and production quality can differ
How to Maximize Estratégia with Spaced Repetition
Estratégia gives you excellent content, but content alone doesn't guarantee passing. The missing piece is active retention. Here's how to combine Estratégia with Mayinab:
The Estratégia + Mayinab Method
- Read the PDF or watch the video -- absorb the theory from Estratégia
- Create 5-10 flashcards per lesson -- extract key concepts, definitions, and rules
- Solve questions in the bank -- apply the knowledge
- Turn mistakes into flashcards -- every wrong answer becomes a learning opportunity
- Review with SM-2 daily -- Mayinab schedules reviews at optimal intervals
Flashcard Examples from Estratégia Content
When studying a Estratégia PDF on Constitutional Law:
- Front: "What are the fundamental objectives of the Federal Republic of Brazil (Art. 3, CF/88)?"
- Back: "I - Build a free, just, and solidary society; II - Guarantee national development; III - Eradicate poverty and reduce social inequalities; IV - Promote the well-being of all without prejudice."
When studying Administrative Law:
- Front: "What are the five principles of Public Administration (LIMPE)?"
- Back: "Legalidade, Impessoalidade, Moralidade, Publicidade, Eficiência (Art. 37, caput, CF/88)."
Who Should Use Estratégia Concursos?
- Yes: Candidates who want the broadest course catalog and best PDFs
- Yes: Self-disciplined learners who can manage large amounts of material
- Yes: Anyone who needs a massive question bank for practice
- Consider alternatives: Beginners who may feel overwhelmed by the volume
- Consider alternatives: Those who prefer live classes (try Gran Cursos)
🍵 Verdict
Estratégia Concursos is the most comprehensive online prep platform in Brazil. Its PDFs, question bank, and breadth of courses are unmatched. But watching videos and reading PDFs alone won't guarantee approval -- you need active retention. Combine Estratégia's excellent content with Mayinab's SM-2 spaced repetition to learn AND remember. Create flashcards from PDFs, turn wrong answers into cards, and review daily. That's the winning combination.