136 candidates participated in the first pool this summer of 42 Porto, in what is the decisive test before entering school. The pool it is a intensive program that lasts for 26 daysand where candidates learn the basics of programming and the 42 teaching method.
The profile of the candidates for the 42nd Porto could not be more varied. They represent 11 nationalities and different age groups, with the youngest candidate being 17 years old and the oldest 58.
To access the course you must pass two online tests, complete the pool and be at least 18 years old.
This is already the tenth pool taking place in the city of Porto, which are added to the 16 in Lisbon. 42 Porto opened its doors two years ago, but the school has been present in Portugal since 2020, when 42 Lisbon was opened. Between the two, they already have more than 1,500 students, more than 55 thousand registered candidates and 11 kick-offs.
Founded in Paris in 2013, 42 is 100% free and does not require any prior knowledge – whether academic or professional – in the area of programming. It currently has more than 21,000 active students, spread across more than 50 countries.
It is also recognized as one of the best programming schools and one of the most innovative in the world – according to the WURI 2024 ranking, 42 surpasses the renowned universities of Harvard and Yale in terms of innovation.
Learning freedom is total. Without classrooms, timetables or teachers, students learn in a practical way, developing projects with peers in a teaching model that is more like a game.
If they have passed all the demanding application stages, students can begin their specialization. This is when they decide which areas they are most interested in exploring. The options are numerous and range from Artificial Intelligence to cybersecurity.
According to 42, the course takes between 16 and 20 months to complete – if the student dedicates around 40 hours per week to the program.
* News edited by Pedro Curvelo
Source: www.jornaldenegocios.pt
