Short Course in Cyber Security
The Short Course in Cyber Security 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
- Threats, vulnerabilities and the attack surface
- Authentication, identity and access management
- Everyday secure practice for teams
- Incident basics and reporting
- Applied case study
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
Security analyst, SOC analyst, junior penetration tester, network security engineer, IT risk analyst.
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.