A SoulCode Academy, Brazilian edtech dedicated to the democratization of digital education, just made 17 free courses available on YouTube. The courses cover areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship, games and technology, offering certificates to participants
The initiative is part of a partnership between YouTube, a SoulCode Academy, Unicesumar and Uniasselvi, that jointly make available a total of 32 free courses on the platform
According to theYouTube Impact Report Brazil (2023), 98% of users accessed the platform seeking learning. This new collaboration aims to expand access to quality education and foster personal and professional autonomy for millions of Brazilians
SoulCode was born with the purpose of transforming lives through digital education, and YouTube allows us to expand that impact, making knowledge more accessible and inclusive. With these courses, we want to empower talents and open doors for those who wish to grow in the digital market, highlightsCarmela Borst, CEO and co-founder of SoulCode Academy.
The growing interest in technical training in Brazil is evidenced bySchool Census 2023, that points to more than2,41 million enrollments in vocational courses. Furthermore, the reportFuture of Work, from the World Economic Forum, projects the creation of more than170 million new jobs by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. This demand reinforces the importance of agile and accessible training programs like those offered by SoulCode Academy and its partners