What ETC Brasil | Educational Technology Consulting does

ETC Brasil Soluções em Tecnologia Educacional LTDA is a Rio de Janeiro-based educational technology consulting company founded in 2007 that operates as the official educational distributor and Authorized Training Center (ATC) homologator for Autodesk in Brazil, alongside official partnerships with Toon Boom, Unity, and AI CERTs. The company does not develop proprietary core software but curates, distributes, and supports third-party software platforms through a network of ATCs spanning universities (SENAC, SENAI Ceará, ESPM, FAAP, Belas Artes, Anhembi Morumbi), technical schools, animation studios (Copa Studio, Mauricio de Sousa Produções, Birdo, Split Studio), and corporate training buyers. Its customer base is Brazil-only, and the firm maintains LGPD-compliant data handling under Brazilian jurisdiction as a private limited liability company.

ETC Brasil's business model rests on three revenue streams: software licensing distribution margins (Autodesk, Toon Boom), professional training and certification exam administration (Autodesk ACU/ACP/ACI, Microsoft Office Specialist, Cisco CCST, Adobe Professional, Digital Literacy IC3, Critical Career Skills, Tinkercad), and ATC network management services including the bundle of 25 Autodesk licenses per ATC plus instructor credentialing support. The company operates two proprietary teaching platforms—SMART C3 and ETC ACADEMY—for course delivery and certification preparation, with content marketing across LinkedIn, Instagram, and a blog focused on BIM methodology, animation certification, and credentialing trends. Recent product expansion has emphasized Autodesk BIM Certification, AI+ Ethics credentialing, and Toon Boom educational licensing activation.

ETC Brasil remains a 12-employee bootstrapped entity with no disclosed external funding, no acquisition activity, and no public revenue reporting. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, ATC partnerships operate on annual subscription cadences, and strategic direction is increasingly oriented toward vertical methodology credentialing (BIM, AI literacy) layered on top of the foundational Autodesk/Toon Boom vendor relationships.

Name

ETC Brasil | Educational Technology Consulting

Legal name

ETC Brasil Soluções em Tecnologia Educacional LTDA

Website

https://etcbrasil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ETC Brasil is a Rio de Janeiro-based educational technology consulting company founded in 2007, serving as the official ATC homologator for Autodesk and Toon Boom in Brazil and distributing authorized training and certification programs to universities, technical schools, and animation studios.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Technology Training & Certification

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE)

Keywords

• Educational technology consulting
• Autodesk authorized training
• Software certification programs
• Animation training services
• Professional certification pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing Distribution: ETC Brasil acts as the official educational distributor for Autodesk and Toon Boom in Brazil, facilitating software licensing agreements between software vendors and educational institutions. Revenue comes from distribution margins and partnership fees.
2. Professional Training and Certification Services: The company delivers training programs, certification preparation courses, and instructor credentialing services for Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI), ACU, ACP, and other certifications. Revenue generated through course fees and certification exam administration.
3. ATC Network Management: As the ATC homologator in Brazil, ETC Brasil supports and manages the network of Authorized Training Centers, providing them with curriculum, software licenses (25 Autodesk licenses per ATC), accreditation, and ongoing operational support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ETC Brasil is the official educational distributor and ATC (Authorized Training Center) homologator for Autodesk in Brazil, recruiting and supporting a network of ATCs across the country. The company delivers authorized training and certification programs for Autodesk, Toon Boom, Unity, AI CERTs, Adobe, Cisco, and Microsoft platforms, while also offering proprietary teaching platforms (SMART C3 and ETC ACADEMY) for content delivery and certification preparation.

Product overview

ETC Brasil operates as an educational technology consulting company offering a portfolio of authorized training programs and certification services across major software platforms. The core offerings include Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) programs covering design/engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Inventor, 3ds Max, Maya, Civil 3D); Toon Boom animation software training (Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Producer) with Center of Excellence designation; and third-party certification programs including Microsoft Office Specialist, Cisco, Adobe Professional, and AI CERTs. The company also provides proprietary teaching platforms (SMART C3, ETC ACADEMY) and professional certifications such as Critical Career Skills and Digital Literacy (IC3). The portfolio connects educational institutions with international software vendors through authorized training partnerships, enabling certification pathways that validate both technical software proficiency and broader professional competencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autodesk Training & Certification Authorized training and certification programs covering Autodesk software including AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Inventor, 3ds Max, Maya, and Civil 3D, with pathways to Autodesk Certified User (ACU), Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP), and Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) credentials. Designed for educational institutions, training centers, and corporate learners seeking industry-recognized credentials.
• Toon Boom Training & Certification Authorized training center services for Toon Boom animation software including Harmony, Storyboard Pro, and Producer. Includes educational licensing with Home Use rights, Center of Excellence (COE) designation for post-secondary institutions, and Authorized Training Center (ATC) accreditation for schools offering beginner-to-advanced animation curricula.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Worldwide-recognized certification program validating proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, preparing students to demonstrate job-ready Microsoft Office skills with official credentials recognized by employers.
• Cisco Certification Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certification program composed of exams validating practical skills and essential knowledge for technology professionals entering the IT workforce.
• Adobe Professional Certification Internationally recognized credential demonstrating mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software for design and media professionals, validating proficiency across Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other Creative Cloud applications.
• AI CERTs Structured and validated certification pathways for technical and non-technical professionals to demonstrate competence in the AI era, including AI+ Ethics, AI for Business, and other AI-focused credentials that complement the company's software training portfolio.
• Unity Training Training programs on the Unity development platform for creating interactive 2D, 3D, VR, and AR experiences, serving as a bridge between education and the professional game and immersive technology market.
• Critical Career Skills (CCS) Certification Certification program measuring essential competencies required for success in the modern workplace, evaluating knowledge of Generative AI and Professional Communication.
• Digital Literacy (IC3) Certification Practically recognized certification validating essential digital skills for studying, working, and communicating in the digital age, helping students demonstrate foundational technology competencies.
• Tinkercad Certification Autodesk-recognized certification validating competencies in 3D design, electronics, and programming for Fundamental and Medium education level students.
• SMART C3 Proprietary teaching platform offered by ETC Brasil for managing and delivering educational content and training programs to individual learners and smaller institutions.
• ETC ACADEMY Proprietary educational platform developed by ETC Brasil for delivering training courses, certification preparation programs, and ongoing professional development for students and institutions.
• Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) Program Program enabling educational institutions in Brazil to become official Autodesk Authorized Training Centers (ATCs), receiving 25 Autodesk software licenses, official curriculum materials, accreditation, and the right to offer internationally recognized certifications through the Autodesk Learning Partner (ALP) community.

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationETC Brasil is the official educational distributor and ATC (Authorized Training Center) homologator for Autodesk in Brazil. They manage the network of ATCs across the country, facilitate software licensing agreements, and support instructor certification (ACI). Institutions can become ATCs with 25 Autodesk licenses, official curriculum, and accreditation through ETC Brasil.
• Toon Boom AnimationcoreTechnology or IntegrationETC Brasil is the official partner of Toon Boom in Brazil, connecting Brazilian schools and studios with Toon Boom's global licensing, support, and educational resources. They help institutions adopt Harmony and Storyboard Pro through proper licensing, implementation support, and institutional partnerships.
• Split AcademiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSplit Academia (part of Instituto de Inovação Split / Split Studio) offers animation courses using Toon Boom software. They are an authorized Toon Boom training provider that trains students in market-relevant workflows.
• Copa StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopa Studio is a major Brazilian animation studio that produced 'Irmão do Jorel' (Cartoon Network). They partnered with Baluarte to create Estúdio Escola, an animation school focused on social inclusion. They are a reference client and industry partner for ETC Brasil's Toon Boom initiatives.
• BaluarteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization with two decades of experience in social projects, Baluarte partnered with Copa Studio to found Estúdio Escola, an animation school for youth aged 16-24 that is free and accessible.
• AI CERTscoreTechnology or IntegrationETC Brasil offers AI CERTs certification programs (AI+ Ethics, AI for Business, etc.) that provide structured pathways for technical and non-technical professionals to demonstrate competence in the AI era. These certifications complement the company's software training offerings.
• UnitycoreTechnology or IntegrationUnity is a powerful development platform for 2D, 3D, VR, and AR experiences. ETC Brasil offers Unity training and education support as part of their software education portfolio.
• Colmaker (ATC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColmaker is an Authorized Training Center (ATC) that provides specialized training for WorldSkills competitors. They contributed training for SENAI Ceará students preparing for WorldSkills Brasil 2025 using Autodesk software.
• SENACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSENAC is an ATC (Authorized Training Center) offering Autodesk software courses and certifications. They are featured as a customer partner using Autodesk solutions for professional education.
• SENAI CearáminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSENAI Ceará is an ATC that coordinates a team of technical specialists and trains competitors for WorldSkills. They receive training support from partners like Colmaker for Autodesk software certification.
• Deskgraphics (ATC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeskgraphics is an ATC that has been transforming lives through Autodesk training for over 30 years. Founded in 1991-1992, managed by Ronaldo Chaves (co-founder), they offer professional certification programs.
• Axiom (ATC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxiom is an ATC specialized in BIM training and services, supporting the adoption of BIM methodology in professional education.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SENAC (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial): SENAC is both a customer and a parallel vocational training network that delivers its own certification programs across Brazil. It is comparable as a Brazilian vocational training operator with overlapping Autodesk/technology certification offerings and competes for the same institutional learner base.
• AI CERTs: AI CERTs is the certification body whose programs ETC Brasil distributes in Brazil. It is comparable as the certification standard-setter and could choose to onboard additional distribution partners, reducing ETC Brasil's exclusivity upside on its newest growth line.
• Certiport (Pearson): Certiport operates as the global authorized certification delivery partner for Autodesk, Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and other vendors, running Authorized Testing Centers and certifying instructors. This is the most direct functional peer: same vendor-certification distribution model, just at global scale rather than Brazil-only.

Regional players

• Platzi: Platzi is the leading Spanish-language online professional education platform serving Latin America with technology and design courses. It competes for the same Brazilian learner and institutional budget with self-paced online delivery, contrasting ETC Brasil's ATC/in-person model.
• Alura: Alura is a major Brazilian online technology education platform (part of PM3/Caelum ecosystem) covering software, programming, and design. It overlaps with ETC Brasil's individual-student and SMB training segment for software skills.
• Descomplica: Descomplica is a major Brazilian online education platform originally focused on K-12 and expanding into professional certification. It competes for Brazilian institutional and individual training budgets and represents a more tech-enabled alternative to ATC-based delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy Business: Udemy Business delivers enterprise-scale software and design training subscriptions, competing with ETC Brasil's SMART C3/ETC ACADEMY offerings for corporate training budgets in Brazil and Latin America.
• Autodesk: Autodesk is the global software vendor whose ATC homologator role ETC Brasil occupies in Brazil. It is comparable as the upstream platform provider and increasingly competes via direct online certification and free learning paths that could disintermediate ETC Brasil.
• Coursera: Coursera partners with universities and vendors to deliver professional certifications globally, including Autodesk and AI credentials. It overlaps with ETC Brasil's individual-learner certification segment and increasingly the corporate upskilling segment.
• Toon Boom Animation: Toon Boom is the upstream animation software vendor ETC Brasil officially distributes and trains in Brazil. It is comparable as the content owner and could bypass ETC Brasil with direct Brazilian licensing and learning operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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