City of Medellín Offering Free English & Software Training

Ciuadelela Digital Medellín, an initiative of Sapiencia, Medellín’s Post-Secondary Education Agency, is opening its fourth session of the year with a free and 100% virtual offering of courses aimed at strengthening digital, bilingual, entrepreneurship, and communication skills. The call for applications will be open from August 4 to 15, 2025.

Anyone 15 years of age or older who lives in Medellín, has basic knowledge of digital tools, and has a computer, tablet, or cell phone with an internet connection can apply and access this training opportunity from the comfort of their home. The registration process is carried out through the website arrobamedellin.edu.co.

Applications can be made on the Ciudadela Digital Medellín website at arrobamedellin.edu. Photo credit: City of Medellín.

“With this call for applications, we seek to reach 8,000 beneficiaries and close gaps in access to knowledge. From the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, through Sapiencia, we want more citizens to be prepared for the challenges of the
Fourth Industrial Revolution and to take advantage of the real opportunities that the city offers in terms of employment and entrepreneurship,” said Sapiencia’s general director, Salomón Cruz Zirene.

Among the 15 courses offered, the following stand out: basic English for the tourism sector; Advanced Excel; Report Writing in Business and Organizational Contexts; Lean Startup; Video Game Design; Internet of Things (IoT) and Create Your Own Artificial Intelligence, among others.

“I invite you to be part of Medellín with all the courses, knowledge, meetings, and scholarships available in the city. It’s never too late to learn. Let’s not just say it’s too late to learn,” said Cristian “El Bicho” Álvarez, beneficiary of the Basic English for the Tourism Sector course. Registration will open from 12:00 p.m. on August 4 and
will close on August 15 at 4:00 p.m. Those interested should complete the online form and select their preferred option.

The courses will be held between August 20 and November 20, 2025, using a self-managed methodology through the Digital Citadel Medellín platform.

Photo credit: City of Medellín.