Universidade do Setor de Petróleo e Gás

What Universidade do Setor de Petróleo e Gás does

UnIBP (Universidade do Setor de Petróleo e Gás) is the sectoral educational arm of IBP (Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis), Brazil's primary oil and gas industry association. Founded on September 24, 2017, it delivers continuing professional education and certification for Brazil's oil, gas, and energy workforce through six specialized schools: Energia, Exploração & Produção, Gás Natural, Midstream e Downstream, Negócios, and Tecnologia e Inovação. Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro (Avenida Almirante Barroso, 52, 26º andar), it serves technical specialists, engineers, women in energy, students, and corporate teams across all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District.

The institution operates a proprietary web-based learning management system (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem — AVA) supporting live broadcast, self-instructional, in-person, and hybrid delivery. Course content is developed and taught by active industry practitioners rather than academic professors, applying a sector-specific pedagogical methodology aligned with Brazilian regulatory standards (NR-13, ANP, INMETRO Portaria 62/2026 for SPIE certification, API, ASME, ABNT). IBP/UnIBP also functions as an INMETRO-accredited certification body (OCP/IBP) for SPIE internal auditors — a regulated capability few Brazilian entities hold.

UnIBP generates revenue through three principal streams: (1) open-enrollment individual courses priced from R$ 3,079.99 to R$ 15,800.00 plus a tiered IBP-member discount schedule (up to 40% for student associates), (2) customized InCompany corporate training delivered via direct email and WhatsApp sales motion, and (3) paid mentorship programs including the consolidated 'Elas na Energia' initiative. Distribution combines an e-commerce storefront (loja.unibp.com.br), direct enterprise sales, in-person delivery at IBP HQ or client sites, and partner-anchored immersive programs such as Innovation Journey with CESAR at Porto Digital, Recife. Free courses such as FluêncIA (with Microsoft Philanthropies) are offered to expand reach into student segments.

Name

Universidade do Setor de Petróleo e Gás

Legal name

Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás (IBP)

Website

https://unibp.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UnIBP is the sectoral university of IBP (Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás) delivering continuing professional education, certification, and corporate training for Brazil's oil, gas, and energy industry across six specialized schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Open Enrollment Courses: Individual professionals pay to enroll in scheduled courses delivered online (live broadcast or self-instructional) or in-person. Revenue is one-time per course, with seat-based pricing and discounts for IBP member companies, alumni, and students. Payment via credit card (up to 6x interest-free) or boleto bancário.
2. InCompany Corporate Training: Enterprises contract customized training programs tailored to their specific operational needs, team composition, and strategic objectives. Billed via enterprise invoicing (faturamento). Programs are built from scratch based on diagnostic analysis of skills gaps and business challenges.
3. Mentorship and Leadership Programs: Structured mentorship programs (e.g., 'Elas na Energia') targeting female leadership development, generating revenue through participant enrollment fees.
4. Free Courses with Microsoft Partnership: The FluêncIA AI course is offered entirely free of charge in partnership with Microsoft Philanthropies, expanding reach and brand presence without direct revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Universidade do Setor de Petróleo e Gás (UnIBP) is a training and continuing-education institution serving the Brazilian oil and gas industry. It provides structured courses, specializations, and corporate training across six specialized schools covering exploration & production, refining & petrochemicals, gas & energy, strategy & management, regulatory & compliance, and technology & digital transformation. Offerings are delivered via EAD (live and self-instructional formats), In-Company customized programs, and in-person classes taught by industry practitioners.

Product overview

UnIBP is a sectoral university created by IBP (Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis) offering a comprehensive educational platform for the oil, gas, and energy industry. The institution operates through six specialized schools (Energia, Exploração & Produção, Gás Natural, Midstream e Downstream, Negócios, and Tecnologia e Inovação), delivering courses via EAD (live and self-instructional), In-Company, and in-person programs. Key offerings include the 'Elas na Energia' female mentorship program, Innovation Journey immersive experience, AI-focused course tracks developed with partners Radix and CESAR School, and the Estudantil ecosystem connecting students with the industry. The portfolio serves professionals at all career stages through flexible learning modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EAD Courses (Live and Self-Instructional) Online distance-learning courses delivered via live virtual classes and self-instructional formats, spanning the six specialized schools (Exploration & Production, Refining & Petrochemicals, Gas & Energy, Strategy & Management, Regulatory & Compliance, Technology & Digital Transformation). Designed for oil and gas professionals seeking flexible continuing education.
• In-Company Training Programs Customized corporate training programs delivered to oil and gas companies (operators, service firms, regulators), tailored to the client's workforce development needs and delivered on-site or remotely. Targets enterprise HR/L&D and technical leadership teams.
• In-Person Courses Classroom-based training courses delivered in person, typically at UnIBP's Rio de Janeiro location, across the six specialized oil and gas domain schools. Designed for local and regional professionals preferring instructor-led face-to-face learning.
• Elas na Energia Mentorship Program Mentorship program designed to support and develop women working in or entering the energy sector, combining structured guidance, content, and community engagement.
• Innovation Journey Program Structured learning journey focused on innovation skills and methodologies for oil and gas professionals, designed to expose participants to contemporary innovation practices and emerging technologies.
• FluêncIA / AI Training Program Artificial intelligence training program (FluêncIA) offering AI literacy and applied AI skills for the oil and gas workforce, including a free introductory course (partnership with Microsoft).

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies investing in corporate training report up to 4x more return in productivity and efficiency (IBM Training Study 2022)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CESAR (Centro de Estudos e Sistemas Avançados do Recife)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESAR, described as Brazil's largest innovation and knowledge center, is a key strategic partner for technology and innovation programs. Joint programs include the 'Innovation Journey' (immersive two-day experience at Porto Digital), 'IA para Negócios na Indústria de Óleo e Gás' executive course, and the AI track developed with Radix. The partnership leverages CESAR's innovation ecosystem, startups, and research network.
• Radix Engenharia e SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadix co-developed the 'Inteligência Artificial aplicada à Indústria de Petróleo e Gás' learning track with UnIBP, consisting of five sequential courses. The first course in the track is 'Análise e Exploração de Dados Industriais,' focused on practical data science applications for asset integrity, operational reliability, and real-time decision support.
• Microsoft PhilanthropiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft Philanthropies partnered with UnIBP to offer the free 'FluêncIA – Inteligência Artificial Para Estudantes' course, using Microsoft Copilot as the primary AI tool. This partnership supports the democratization of AI education for students in Brazil.
• Appana ConsultoriacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAppana is the consulting firm responsible for conducting mentorship program cohorts. They designed and facilitated the 9th edition of the Female Leadership Mentorship program, contributing methodology, mentorship matching, and program delivery expertise.
• IBP (Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnIBP is the sectoral university created by IBP, Brazil's primary oil, gas, and biofuels industry association. IBP operates as the parent organization providing industry credibility, regulatory connections (INMETRO partnership for SPIE certification, ANP regulatory alignment), and sector-wide reach. IBP's CNPJ: 33.634.254/0001-10.
• INMETRO (Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINMETRO is the regulatory body whose Portarias (ordinances 62/2026, 537, 582) govern SPIE (Serviços Próprios de Inspeção de Equipamentos) certification. The IBP/UNIBP system is an INMETRO-accredited certification body (OCP/IBP) for SPIE programs, and UnIBP trains SPIE internal auditors aligned with INMETRO requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PetroSkills: Global oil and gas industry training provider offering courses in exploration, production, drilling, and processing. Directly comparable to UnIBP as a sector-specific professional education provider for O&G professionals, though operating at international rather than Brazil-focused scale.
• Mennta Energy Solutions: Energy-sector focused training company delivering courses in oil, gas, and power generation. Comparable to UnIBP's Escola de Energia and Escola de Gás Natural, with a similar mix of open enrollment and corporate training models.
• IHRDC: International oil and gas training and competency management provider with both open courses and InCompany programs. Directly comparable to UnIBP's six-school structure and corporate training offerings, with global instead of Brazilian geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Business: Global online learning platform with enterprise training solutions spanning technology, business, and professional development. Comparable as a competing channel for enterprise training budgets, though lacking UnIBP's sector-specific regulatory accreditation.
• Energy Institute: UK-based professional membership body offering energy sector training, certification, and continuing education. Comparable to UnIBP's professional certification pathway model, particularly for technical specialists seeking credentials.
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE): Global professional association offering O&G training, certifications, and competency programs. Comparable to UnIBP's IBP affiliation model, though SPE operates internationally and as a broader industry body rather than a dedicated Brazilian sectoral university.
• LinkedIn Learning: Mass-market professional development platform with enterprise offerings competing for the same corporate L&D budgets as UnIBP InCompany, though without Brazilian O&G regulatory specialization.
• edX for Business: Enterprise online learning platform with university-partnered content including engineering and professional certificates. Competes with UnIBP for enterprise training budgets and individual continuing education, particularly in technical and engineering domains.

Regional players

• SENAI (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial): Brazilian industrial training system delivering technical and vocational courses nationwide. Comparable as a Brazil-based professional training provider with similar national reach, though SENAI focuses on broader industrial trades rather than O&G-specific sectoral education.
• FGV Online (Fundação Getúlio Vargas): Leading Brazilian business and executive education institution offering professional courses and corporate training. Comparable as a Brazilian-based enterprise and professional education competitor, particularly for UnIBP's Escola de Negócios content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ibp_br
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCP3XflXfNFvGzNK5nqerNGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnIBP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unibp-oficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/unibp_oficial

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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