Introduction to the TecNM Virtual Platform
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP), welcomed the first generation of 2,815 students into the Tecnológico Nacional de México (TecNM) Virtual. These students will begin their higher education journey in engineering programs such as Business Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Computer Systems Engineering. The initiative is supported by 18 technology institutes across Mexico and over a thousand teachers.
Program Details and Offerings
- The TecNM Virtual platform offers flexible learning paths, digital inclusion, virtual mobility (national and international), and programs aligned with the country’s and industry 5.0 needs, according to Delgado Carrillo.
- In the schooling mode, TecNM provides 50 bachelor’s degrees, five Technological University Senior Programs, 17 specializations, 87 master’s degrees, and 32 doctoral programs linked to the Industrial, Automotive, Energy, and Aeronautical sectors, as stated by Ramón Jiménez López, TecNM’s General Director.
SEP’s Commitment to Education
Delgado Carrillo emphasized that this innovative project marks a turning point in Mexico’s technological education by providing access to high-quality professional training without geographical limitations. Accompanied by subsecretaries of Middle-Level and Higher Education, Delgado Carrillo highlighted that the TecNM Virtual opening responds to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s call for expanding educational coverage and ensuring more young people can access higher education.
TecNM Virtual’s Focus on Innovation and Humanism
With the new educational model, TecNM combines technological innovation with humanism, Delgado Carrillo explained. Students will experience flexible learning paths, digital inclusion, virtual mobility, and programs aligned with social needs, industry 5.0, and Plan México.
Ramón Jiménez López’s Perspective
Ramón Jiménez López, TecNM’s General Director, affirmed that this effort strengthens educational innovation through the Aula Virtual platform. This digital tool features intuitive navigation, interactive design, and academic support that helps students and teachers monitor their progress effectively.
TecNM’s Academic Offerings
As a decentralized entity of the SEP with technical, academic, and management autonomy, TecNM comprises 254 specialized institutes and training centers across Mexico’s 32 states. Its schooling mode curriculum includes 50 bachelor’s degrees, five Technological University Senior Programs, 17 specializations, 87 master’s degrees, and 32 doctoral programs linked to strategic sectors like industry, automotive, energy, and aeronautics.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who launched the TecNM Virtual platform? Mario Delgado Carrillo, Secretary of Public Education (SEP).
- How many students are part of the first generation of TecNM Virtual? 2,815 students.
- What subjects do the new students study? Business Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Computer Systems Engineering.
- What does the TecNM Virtual platform offer? Flexible learning paths, digital inclusion, virtual mobility, and programs aligned with social needs and industry 5.0.
- What is the role of Ramón Jiménez López in this initiative? He is the General Director of TecNM, who emphasized the Aula Virtual platform’s importance in strengthening educational innovation.
