About ACHIEVE
The project, Advanced Cloud and High-performance computing Education for a Valiant Europe (ACHIEVE) is designed to enhance the quality of EU higher education in the domain of IT infrastructures and in particular HPC which is used to solve several complex questions in computational and data-intensive sciences.
ACHIEVE aims to implement a double-degree master’s program (ISCED Level 7, 120 ECTS) focusing on Cloud and Networking Infrastructure with specializations that align with the strategic development of advanced, green, and efficient HPC systems. Additionally, it includes a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This program will be collaboratively designed and delivered by eight higher education institutions from six different countries, in partnership with major industry associations and companies specializing in cloud computing and HPC, along with an innovative SME for educational program delivery, a non-profit association, and EIT Digital, a leader in advanced digital skills education in Europe.
ACHIEVE Consortium
Certificates
By completing our courses, you can earn two types of certificates if the following requirements are fulfilled:
- Cybersecurity Basics Certificate
You must complete the Foundations of Cyber Security course plus two other courses from theEntry Level modules, and one module on I&E. The modules should cover at least 30 learning hours, and all quizzes must be completed with a 100% success rate (retakes are possible). - Cybersecurity Advanced Certificate
You must complete three courses from the Advanced modules plus one module on I&E. The modules should cover at least 30 learning hours, and all quizzes must be completed with 100% success rate (retakes are possible).
Scholarships
The available scholarships are:
- Scholarships of Excellence (only available to EU applicants) – Full tuition fee waiver and monthly allowance (based on average living costs in the study country)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Half tuition fee waiver
You apply for scholarships during the application process in the application portal.
Please note that besides the scholarships offered by EIT Digital, our students may also be eligible for other scholarships, grants or financial aid offered by our partner universities. Check all of our Scholarships and Additional Financing Options.
ACHIEVE Courses
Courses Timetable
Entry Level modules (A)
• Foundations of Cyber Security 12h
• Introduction to Malware 12h
• Introduction to Network Security (UNITN) TBA
• Introduction to Access Control 1 (UR) TBA
• Introduction to Access Control 2 (UR) TBA
• Basic concepts of cryptography 6h
• Cyber Security for the Business User 12h
Advanced modules (B)
• Offensive Security: Applications and Systems 9h
• Information Hiding with Steganography 6h
• Ethical Hacking course on Web Application Security 12h
• Mathematical Foundation of Cryptocurrency 6h
• Privacy Enhancing Technologies 6h
• Quantum Communication and Post Quantum Cryptography 9h
Modules on I&E and Ethics (C)
• Introduction in Agile Project Management 9h
• Academic Ethics and Integrity in CS 12h
• Innovation Management and Digital Economy Principles 12h
• Business Development 1 TBA
• Business Development 2 TBA
