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The Oi Futuro Institute Initiative offers free courses for young people aged 13 and over, with online and in-person classes, covering game design, programming logic and game development.
Want to learn how to create your own game and prepare yourself for one of the fastest growing markets in the world? Instituto Oi Futuro has just opened registration for free programming and game development courses aimed at young people aged 13 and over. A initiative is part of the project Ship in Orbit, which aims to equip students with the skills they need to explore the vast and growing digital gaming market.
The gaming market is growing rapidly, with more than 100 million players in Brazil and generating around R$13 billion per year, according to data from the Newzoo Global Games Market Report 2023. With this scenario in mind, the Oi Futuro Institute, through the Nave program, seeks not only to train professionals qualified for this industry, but also to stimulate creativity and innovation among young people, expanding their career possibilities.
Unique opportunity for young game creators
Nave em Órbita offers a training path composed of free courses , ranging from game design to programming and visual and sound arts for games. The program is inspired by the 18 years of the Nave Program (Advanced Center in Education), which has already helped to educate hundreds of young people by integrating high school with professional training focused on technology and innovation.
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With the exponential growth of the gaming industry in Brazil, the project offers a path for young people to enter this promising market. Whether in person or online, Nave em Órbita offers accessible and introductory courses for any young person interested in exploring the world of game creation.
Qualification courses offered by Instituto Oi Futuro
See the list of free courses offered by Oi Future Institute in the Ship in Orbit project:
In person:
- Creating My First Digital Game : For young people aged 13 to 16, with a workload of 16 hours, divided into 4 in-person classes at Colégio Estadual José Leite Lopes, in the Andaraí neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro. The classes will take place on November 1, 8, 22 and 29, focusing on game design, programming, visual and sound art.
Online:
- Introduction to Game Design : Course with a 2-hour workload, available to young people aged 13 or over.
- Introduction to Programming Logic for Games : 2-hour online course, with content focused on the basic principles of programming logic applied to game development.
- Visual Arts for Games : 2-hour course on the main techniques and tools for creating the visual part of a game.
- Sound Arts for Games : 2-hour course that explores the use of sounds and soundtracks in the construction of digital games.
All online courses are self-instructional and will include certification for those who complete them. complete the entire training path.
How does the selection process work?
The courses offered by Instituto Oi Futuro have limited places, especially in the face-to-face format. To participate in the in-person course “Creating My First Digital Game”, candidates must be between 13 and 16 years old and be regularly enrolled in a public elementary or high school. Therefore, it is necessary to be available in the afternoon for in-person classes.
The online courses, which have a total workload of 8 hours, are open to any student aged 13 or over from anywhere in Brazil. Registration is free, and participants will be able to access the classes starting on November 22, with certification guaranteed at the end.
Where to sign up?
To register for free courses of the Ship in Orbit, interested parties should access the website of Oi Future Institute and fill out the registration form. The process is simple, and registrations can be made until the start of classes. Don't miss the chance to qualify in one of the most promising areas of the moment!
About the Oi Futuro Institute
The Oi Futuro Institute is a non-profit organization that is part of the social initiatives of Oi, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Brazil.. Since its foundation, the institute's mission has been to promote digital inclusion, education and social development through projects focused on innovation, culture and technology.
With programs such as Nave em Órbita and Programa Nave, the Oi Futuro Institute seeks to train young people and prepare them for the demands of the job market of the future, always with an eye on creativity, innovation and social responsibility. Through these projects, the institute has already impacted the lives of thousands of students and continues to promote opportunities for those who want to qualify and transform their future.
Sign up for courses and take advantage of this chance to learn from experts and stand out in a market full of possibilities!
