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Home   >  Master's & postgraduate courses  >  Education  >  Microcredential in Cybersecurity Risk Prevention
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    Funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities within the framework of the Microcreds Plan. Financing applied to residents in Spain between 25 and 64 years old.

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This grant and UPC School discounts cannot be combined.

Presentation

Edition
1st
Credits
3 ECTS (18 teaching hours)
Type
Microcredential
Delivery method
Live online
Language of instruction
Spanish
Fee
€450 €135(Funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities within the framework of the Microcreds Plan. Financing applied to residents in Spain between 25 and 64 years old.)
Notes payment of enrolment fee and 0,7% campaign
Registration open until the beginning of the programme or until end of vacancies.
Dates
Start date: 05/03/2026
End date: 16/04/2026
Class schedule
Thursday: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Why this programme?
In an increasingly digital work environment, this training provides essential skills for any professional who uses digital tools in their job. Similar to occupational risk prevention courses, it offers the basic knowledge everyone should be aware of to minimize the risks associated with cyber threats, especially in companies with a medium to high level of digitalization.

This microcredential in Cybersecurity Risk Prevention equips participants to adopt safe habits in the daily use of digital devices and services. Upon completion, they will be able to identify common threats (such as phishing or malware), protect credentials and sensitive information, use tools like VPNs or password managers, and actively contribute to a culture of digital security within their organization.

It is aimed at professionals without prior technical training, especially those working in SMEs, start-ups, or public administrations, who need to incorporate good cybersecurity practices into their daily activities.
Promoted by:
«Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan - Funded by the European Union - Next Generation EU». Component 21, investment 6, C21.I06.P02.S04.S05. PROVISIONAL.SI01.
Aims
  • Identify the main cybersecurity risks in the workplace.
  • Apply best practices to protect information and digital credentials.
  • Use basic security tools such as VPNs, encryption, and password managers.
  • Recognize social engineering attempts and other cyber threats.
  • Contribute to protecting both personal and company digital reputation.
Who is it for?
It is intended for staff who work with electronic devices (computers, tablets, mobile phones, etc.) but do not have specific training in digital technologies or cybersecurity.

Training Content

  • Introduction. Introduction to cybersecurity. Digital awareness. Attacks/Services/Security mechanisms.
  • Confidentiality. What is encryption? Encryption types and applications. Example use Bitlocker. Example VPN usage.
  • Authentication. Our identity on the Internet. Passwords. How to create robust passwords. Good practices. Password managers and care needs to be taken. Digital certificates. Principles of operation. Importance and legal implications. What is a certification authority? Good use of digital certificates. Integrity and availability:Hash functions and what they serve for. The importance for software installation and digital signature. The importance of redundancy and data in the cloud. Backups.
  • Malware attacks. Adware. Spyware. Ransomware... Different types and how to protect us. Antivirus and EDRs.
  • Social engineering and BEC. Phishing and other Internet scams. The intelligence of things that can watch us, spy and even hurt us.
  • Personal and brand reputation. Fakenews. How to manage your personal image on social networks. How to protect yourself.
Degree
Microcredential. Europass digital credential in Cybersecurity Risk Prevention issued by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.

Learning methodology

The teaching methodology of the programme facilitates the student's learning and the achievement of the necessary competences.

The course sessions will be online and live.


Learning tools
Participatory lectures
A presentation of the conceptual foundations of the content to be taught, promoting interaction with the students to guide them in their learning of the different contents and the development of the established competences.
Solving exercises
Solutions are worked on by practising routines, applying formulas and algorithms, and procedures are followed for transforming the available information and interpreting the results.
Case studies
Real or hypothetical situations are presented in which the students, in a completely participatory and practical way, examine the situation, consider the various hypotheses and share their own conclusions.
Problem-based learning (PBL)
An active learning methodology that enables the student to be involved from the beginning, and to acquire knowledge and skills by considering and resolving complex problems and situations.
Flipped classroom
The contents are prepared prior to the face-to-face lessons. Practical sessions take place in the classroom, which enable understanding and application of concepts to real cases and the expansion of knowledge with more technical and specialised details.
Assessment criteria
Attendance
At least 80% attendance of teaching hours is required.
Solving exercises, questionnaires or exams
Individual tests aimed at assessing the degree of learning and the acquisition of competences.
Completion and presentation of the final project
Individual or group projects in which the contents taught in the programme are applied. The project can be based on real cases and include the identification of a problem, the design of the solution, its implementation or a business plan. The project will be presented and defended in public.
Virtual campus
The students on this microcredential will have access to the My_ Tech_Space virtual campus - an effective platform for work and communication between the programme's students, lecturers, directors and coordinators. My_Tech_Space provides the documentation for each training session before it starts, and enables students to work as a team, consult lecturers, check notes, etc.

Teaching team

Academic management
  • Pegueroles Vallés, Josep
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    PhD in Telecommunications Engineering (UPC). Currently, he teaches at ETSETB, where he is full professor of the Telematics Engineering department. He develops his research within the framework of the Information Security Group: security protocols in communications networks, digital forensic analysis and response to cyber security incidents. Specialization by COIT and Telecos.cat in IT expert. Principal Investigator of various technological transfer and research projects at the national and international level.
Teaching staff
  • Pegueroles Vallés, Josep
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    View profile in futur.upc / View profile in Linkedin
    PhD in Telecommunications Engineering (UPC). Currently, he teaches at ETSETB, where he is full professor of the Telematics Engineering department. He develops his research within the framework of the Information Security Group: security protocols in communications networks, digital forensic analysis and response to cyber security incidents. Specialization by COIT and Telecos.cat in IT expert. Principal Investigator of various technological transfer and research projects at the national and international level.
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