Short Course in Artificial Intelligence
The Short Course in Artificial Intelligence is a focused NCC Education short course delivered at Instituto Sapiência. It moves quickly from foundations to applied practice, so learners can bring real skills into the workplace in a short, defined timeframe.
Who this course is for
Working professionals, career changers and administrative staff who need to build workplace-ready skills fast in a specific area, without committing to a full diploma.
What you'll study
- What AI is (and isn't) today
- Machine-learning fundamentals
- Applied use-cases in business and public services
- Responsible AI: bias, ethics and safety
- Small applied project
Indicative module set. Exact unit list, order and options follow the NCC Education specification for this qualification.
Entry requirements
Open to all — no prior formal qualifications required. Basic English (CEFR A2+) recommended for course materials.
Duration & study mode
6–12 weeks, on-campus · online · hybrid.
Assessment
Coursework-led assessment through applied assignments, portfolio work and case studies. Internally marked at Instituto Sapiência and externally verified by NCC Education (UK). Where relevant, the awarding university sets and marks the final-year project.
Career outcomes
AI-aware analyst, product/ops roles that integrate AI, junior ML analyst with further study.
Progression
The full ladder ends at a UK Top-up Bachelor's degree (BSc / BEng) or, on the postgraduate route, at the MBA Top-up with a UK partner university.
Awarding body
Awarded by NCC Education. Instituto Sapiência is an NCC Education Accredited Satellite Centre.