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In Partnership With OEG, FGV’s Free Online Courses Are For Areas Such As Administration, Law, Economics, Marketing, And Much More
The Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) has stood out in the educational landscape by offering a wide variety of free courses in partnership with Open Education Global (OEG). Currently, the institution is offering a total of 154 slots in free courses that are fully online. Since 2008, FGV has been part of the consortium of countries that provide free online content and educational materials, being the first Brazilian educational institution to do so.
FGV’s course offerings cover a range of areas of interest, opening up opportunities for people with different backgrounds and interests. Among the areas covered are Public Administration, Law, Economics and Finance, Education and Humanities, Strategy and Business, Management of Specific Sectors, Leadership and People, Marketing and Sales, International Relations, Technology, and Data Science.
Issuance of Certificates and Recognition of Free Online Courses
Those who complete FGV’s free online courses receive an additional benefit. To date, the Foundation has issued over 8.5 million certificates, providing recognition and appreciation to students who have invested in their educational advancement through the free courses offered. This incentive has been fundamental in motivating even more people to seek knowledge and professional qualification through this valuable partnership between FGV and OEG.
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FGV’s partnership with OEG has yielded an impressive mark of 16.5 million enrollments in its free online courses. This initiative has proven particularly relevant for low-income youth and the working youth, as 56% of the participants fall into these categories. Furthermore, the offering of free courses has received great approval, with 99% of students expressing satisfaction with the content provided by the institution.
Check Out The 10 Most Sought-After Free Online Courses On FGV’s Website
- How to Organize the Family Budget
- How to Make Investments 1
- How to Plan for Retirement
- How to Spend Consciously
- Quiz: Orthographic Rules Game – Recognizing Text and Context
- Fundamentals of International Relations
- How to Make Investments 2
- Participatory Teaching Project – Theory and Practice
- Introduction to Data Science
- Family Law
Registrations for FGV’s Free Online Courses
Registrations for FGV’s free online courses in partnership with OEG can be made on the institution’s website, quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, interested individuals can choose from a wide variety of courses in various areas of expertise, enabling access to knowledge in a democratic and open manner. Click here to see all options and enroll!
