A Week of Coding and Digital Skills: Tec de Monterrey Students at 42Barcelona

In November, our students from Tec de Monterrey took part in a coding and digital skills immersion at 42Barcelona by Fundació Telefònica, one of the most innovative learning spaces in the city. The campus forms part of an initiative backed by Telefónica Foundation, the Generalitat of Catalonia, and Barcelona City Council, created to meet the growing demand for digital talent and prepare learners for new technology-driven careers.

Barcelona ranks as the fourth most innovative city in Europe and twenty-first in the world according to the Innovation Cities Index 2021. It is also a leading hub for technological entrepreneurship, recognised for three consecutive years as the third most attractive European city for launching a startup. This context makes the 42 model highly relevant for students developing skills that match current industry needs.

Throughout the week, the Tec de Monterrey students worked through intensive, hands-on tasks focused on core programming concepts. Using 42Barcelona’s peer-to-peer, project-based learning system, they explored Python, Linux, and other essential tools used in modern software development. These experiences encouraged students to think independently, test ideas, and collaborate effectively, while steadily progressing through increasingly complex challenges.