Training Course in Fundamentals of Information Security - for teachers

General Objectives of the Course

At the end of the Course, students must understand the concepts of Information Security and apply them, identifying the information assets to be protected. They will explore information security techniques, develop information policies and recognize the challenges of artificial intelligence.

Admission Requirements

Early childhood educators, basic, secondary and special education teachers.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

E-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Mandatory presence in 2/3 of the training contact hours; Application of what is determined in the Legal regime for Continuous Training of teachers, Decree-law nº 22/2014, of February 11th, combined with Order nº 4595/2015, of May 6th and with the “Regulation for Accreditation and Crediting of Actions of Continuous formation. The classification of each trainee will be carried out on a scale of 1 to 10 as indicated in Order no. 4595/2015, of May 6, respecting all legal provisions for continuous assessment. Final classification is assigned based on a scale of 1 to 10 points, where: 9 to 10 = Excellent; 8 to 8.9 = Very Good; 7 to 7.9 = Good; 5 to 6.9 = Fair; 1 to 4.9 values = Insufficient.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

In the Course, they will acquire essential skills, including valuing information as a critical asset, practical application of security concepts, classification and protection of critical information, data protection principles, knowledge of information security systems and consideration of the human component in security. The course prepares students to face the growing challenges in Information Security and effectively contributes to the protection of organizations' informational assets.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Fundamentals of Information Security - for teachers

Academic year
2023-2024

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 54 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 2.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Accreditations

Conselho Científico-Pedagógico de Formação Contínua: 2024-02-05 a 2027-02-05