Security and Defence Intensive Course - Madeira

. To promote in-depth knowledge of the main security and defence aspects at national and international levels;

. Promote training for a culture of Security and Defense, from a strategic perspective, to enable auditors with a fuller and more effective civic awareness;

. To enhance civil society's awareness of Security and Defense issues to contribute to a more sustained political decision;

• Develop analytical and critical skills that enhance:
  

• Active participation in the production of security through the involvement of citizens;
  

• The development of scientific and/or professional skills.​

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CISEDE has a modular format, with three modules in its plan, the first two lasting three mornings or afternoons and the third lasting five mornings or afternoons and subordinated to the following themes: 

• "The General Framework for Security and Defense" 
• "National Defense Policy" 
• "Regional Reality in the field of Security and Defense". 
  
  

Each CISEDE module comprises conferences and debates on topics related to the security mentioned above and defence issues. 1st Module Program 2nd Module Program 3rd Module Program

1st Module Program​
2nd Module Program
3rd Module Program​​

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CISEDE is primarily intended for the universe of Portuguese citizens residing in the Autonomous Regions and who meet the general selection criteria. There is only one course per year, alternately between the Autonomous Region of the Azores and the Autonomous Region of Madeira.​​​

General criteria

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The period for submitting individual applications to attend CISEDE usually occurs in September and October of each year.

Individual

National and foreign citizens, managers, senior or middle management of the State and Civil Society structures, or other citizens whose academic or professional qualifications guarantee sufficient qualification for their attendance can apply for the course.

Citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP) and other foreign citizens who meet the admission requirements can also apply for the course.

Individual applications are formalized, within the defined application period, by completing the electronic form available on this website and submitting the following documents:

• Curriculum synthesis / Curriculum Vitae must be in Portuguese (maximum 1 A4 page);
  
• Copy of certificate(s) of qualifications;
  
• Passport photography, current and in colour.

Institutional

The IDN annually invites central, regional or local administration bodies, the Armed Forces, the Security Forces and Services, and entities representing civil society to designate employees to attend its courses.

Institutional applications are made by designating the entities with places allocated in each course edition.

Institutional applications are formalized, within the defined application period, by completing the electronic form available on this website and submitting the following documents:

• Nomination letter by the competent body according to the defined vacancy;
  
• ​Curriculum summary / Curriculum Vitae must be in Portuguese (maximum 1 A4 page);
  
• Copy of certificate(s) of qualifications;
  
• Passport photography, current and in colour.
  
  

In designating the holder of the institutional vacancy, it is up to the respective entities to ensure that the candidate meets the requirements established for admission to the Course.

Applications will not be accepted if:

• Are not adequately instructed (ex: lack of documents);​
• Do not meet the admission criteria.
  
  

The presentation of any required documentation after the stipulated deadline also determines the non-acceptance of the application.

Individual applications are considered by a Selection Committee appointed by the IDN Director.​

Candidates will be informed about their admission to the course by email.​​

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National Defence Institute
Planning Core
Calçada das Necessidades, nº 5 - 1399-017 Lisbon

Tel. 211544700 / 46 / 48
Email: idn.planeamento@defesa.pt

Course Director:

Army Colonel Carlos Coutinho Rodrigues
Email: carlos.rodrigues@defesa.pt​

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