Home to J-PAL LAC’s office in Brazil, Insper Learning Institution (Insper) in São Paulo is known for its strong academic programs, including a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) and a rich set of online and in-person course offerings through its Executive Education program.
In collaboration with ADEPT and J-PAL LAC, Insper will offer courses from the MicroMasters in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) in a “flipped classroom” format starting in October 2025. In this model, students watch the online lectures independently and attend weekly in-person sessions taught by Insper faculty. These sessions focus on applying course concepts through practical exercises and examples tailored to the Brazilian context.
As with all DEDP MicroMasters learners, Insper students who complete the online coursework and pass a final proctored exam will receive course certificates from MITx. Upon successful completion of five courses (three core and two electives), they will earn the DEDP MicroMasters credential. Students who also meet Insper-specific requirements– such as participation in the weekly in-person “flipped classroom” sessions– will receive a separate credential and course credit from Insper.
Courses will be offered through Insper’s Executive Education platform and therefore be available to MPP students, who may take DEDP x Insper courses as electives; professionals enrolled in Insper’s Executive Education programs; and in a specialization-level graduate program.
Leveraging the expertise of Insper faculty, the rigor of DEDP MicroMasters coursework, and Insper’s digital learning infrastructure, this innovative model aims to build a strong pipeline of locally trained policy professionals in Brazil.