Ir para o conteúdo principal

Contemporary Security and Defense Themes Course


Portal do IDN \ Home \ Education \ Courses Catalogue \ Short Term Programmes \ Contemporary Security and Defense Topics Course

​​​​​​​​​​​The National Defense Institute (IDN) will hold, between 8 September 2022 and 15 December 2022, I Course on Contemporary Security and Defense Themes, a short course offered online and in a post-graduate schedule work.

The course aims to contribute to updating knowledge and discussion of significant issues and contemporary debates in security and defense matters. From the systematization proposed by academics and specialists of a set of topics with current relevance, it is intended to map the significant international trends and their expression in the Portuguese case. 

The course is aimed at senior and middle management in the structures of the State and civil society and all those interested in following contemporary debates in the fields of national and international security and defense. 

The period for submitting applications to attend the II Course on Contemporary Security and Defense Themes runs from 1 June to 31 August 2022. 

For the frequency of the course, single fee payment is due for the admitted auditors of 100 Euros, with former IDN course auditors having a 50% discount.



Promote the updating of knowledge on major issues and contemporary debates in the areas of security and defense;

Develop analytical capabilities that enhance, by raising awareness of new concepts and methodologies, a more current approach to security and defence issues;

Promote the formation of a strategic culture of Security and Defense, in order to enhance the development of scientific and/or professional skills;

Promote study and scientific research in the fields of Security and Defence, as well as in related areas.

​​

​The Contemporary Security and Defense Themes Course lasts 26 hours, organized in 13 weekly sessions of 2h each, consisting of conferences followed by a debate.​​

​​The course is aimed at senior and intermediate staff of state and civil society structures, including civil administration, diplomatic career, armed and security staff, businessmen, executives, university professors, journalists or university students, as well as all those to whom they are interested in following contemporary debates on national and international security and defence.​​


Be a holder of a bachelor's or higher degree, without prejudice to the admission of candidates whose professional profile is admitted to provide sufficient qualification guarantees for their attendance;

Performance of functions for which the objectives of the course are considered of high interest or professional or academic career that ensure the dissemination of a strategic culture of security and defense.

​​


Applications are formalized within the application period defined in each year, by completing the electronic form available on this website and by submission of the following documents:

- Curriculum synthesis compulsorily in Portuguese;
- Copy of certificate(s) of qualifications;
- Photography type pass, current, and color.

Applications will not be accepted that:
- Are not properly instructed (e.g. lack of documents);
- Do not meet the admission criteria

Applications are assessed by a Selection Committee appointed by the Director of idn.

Applicants will be informed of their admission to the course attendance by email.

​​


National Defense Institute

Planning Core

Calçada das Necessidades, No. 5 - 1399-017 Lisbon

Telf. 211 544 746 / 211 548 244


Course Coordinator:

Colonel Carlos Alberto Borges da Fonseca​

​​

Share
Content