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Peru's Defensoría del Pueblo Offers Free Quechua Courses
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Peru's Defensoría del Pueblo Offers Free Quechua Courses

From La República · () Spanish

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  • The Defensoría del Pueblo is offering four free virtual courses in Quechua, an officially recognized indigenous language.
  • The courses cover basic computing, entrepreneurship, social media for sales, and personnel management.
  • Registration is open until July 2, with the Defensoría contacting applicants to provide class access.

The Defensoría del Pueblo in Peru has launched an initiative to promote the use of indigenous languages by offering free virtual courses in Quechua. This program, named "Cursokuna Runasimipi – Karu Yachay Ñam," aims to provide accessible education in Quechua, an officially recognized native tongue.

Participants can choose from four distinct modules: basic computing skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; entrepreneurship, covering branding, personal finance, and digital sales; social media marketing for sales, focusing on advertising, persuasive content, and employability; and personnel management, addressing motivation, safe work environments, and well-being.

Individuals interested in these free courses can register through a provided link until July 2. The Defensoría del Pueblo will then contact each applicant to facilitate access to the virtual classes, encouraging broader participation in preserving and utilizing Peru's rich linguistic heritage.

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