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AI Ethics Hackathon
The AI Ethics Hackathon is a weekend-long event focusing on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence development. Participants will explore responsible AI design…
Jul 20, 2025

AI Ethics for Developers
As AI systems become increasingly integrated into critical domains such as healthcare, finance, hiring, and criminal justice, the ethical implications of these technologies…
Aug 5, 2025

AI with Ethics - Hackathon
The AI Ethics Hackathon is a weekend-long event focusing on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence development. Participants will explore responsible AI design…
May 15, 2026

Academy Knowledge

Academy
Empowering through knowledge, experience, and innovation

Academy Knowledge

Academy Overview
Education designed for the real world

Academy Partnerships

Academy Partnerships
Building a stronger educational ecosystem through collaboration

Cloud Cost Optimization
As organizations continue to migrate workloads to the cloud, managing and optimizing costs has become a critical challenge. Many businesses find themselves facing unexpected…
Jul 15, 2025

Computer Club

Clubul Computer
community
programming
workshops
meetups
Building digital literacy and community through technology education
 
Course Resources
This page contains additional resources, references, and tools to support your learning journey in open source development.

Academy Courses

Courses
cybersecurity
open-source
linux
data-privacy
security-awareness
Enhance your skills with our expert-led training programs

Cyber Awareness
In today’s digital landscape, human error remains the leading cause of security breaches. This webinar focuses on building a security culture that reduces human risk through…
Sep 20, 2025
 
Cyberhygiene Essentials
cybersecurity
cyberhygiene
digital-security
privacy
security-awareness
Develop practical skills for maintaining digital security in your everyday life
 
Cyberhygiene Essentials Course Syllabus
Course Title: Cyberhygiene Essentials
Duration: 6 Weeks
Level: All Levels (No technical prerequisites)
Next Start Date: July 20th, 2025
Format Options: Instructor-Led…

Cyberhygiene Intensive Training
cyberhygiene
personal-security
digital-privacy
security-awareness

Hands-on 1-day workshop where participants implement practical cybersecurity measures directly on their own devices with expert guidance, leaving with configured security…
 
Cyberhygiene Resources
This page contains additional resources, references, and tools to support your learning journey in cyberhygiene and digital security.

Cybersecurity Essentials Training
cybersecurity
security-awareness
vulnerability-assessment

Intensive 2-day workshop providing practical introduction to essential cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques for professionals who need to quickly develop…

Cybersecurity Hackathon
The Cybersecurity Hackathon is a 48-hour challenge where participants work in teams to solve real-world cybersecurity problems. Open to security enthusiasts of all levels…
Jun 15, 2025

Cybersecurity Hackathon
The Cybersecurity Hackathon is a 48-hour challenge where participants work in teams to solve real-world cybersecurity problems. Open to security enthusiasts of all levels…
Jun 1, 2025
 
Cybersecurity Resources
This page contains additional resources, references, and tools to support your learning journey in cybersecurity.

Data Privacy Compliance Training
data-privacy
compliance
gdpr
regulatory-frameworks

Comprehensive 2-day workshop on data privacy regulations, compliance frameworks, and practical implementation strategies for privacy officers, compliance managers, and IT…
 
Data Protection and Privacy
data-privacy
gdpr
compliance
privacy-engineering
data-security
Master the technical and legal frameworks for safeguarding sensitive information
 
Data Protection and Privacy Course Syllabus
Course Title: Data Protection and Privacy
Duration: 6 Weeks
Level: All Levels (Beginner to Advanced)
Next Start Date: November 5th, 2025
Format Options: Instructor-Led…
 
Data Protection and Privacy Resources
This page contains additional resources, references, and tools to support your learning journey in data protection and privacy.

Digital Transformation Strategy
Digital transformation has moved beyond buzzword status to become an essential business imperative. However, many organizations struggle to develop and implement effective…
Oct 10, 2025

Educational Programs
education
hackathons
summer-school

Explore our educational programs including hackathons, summer schools, and specialized training events designed for hands-on learning and skill development.

Emacs Essentials
text-editors
productivity
programming
open-source

Learn the fundamentals of Emacs, a powerful and extensible text editor, in this practical hands-on session covering basic editing, customization, and productivity features.

Events
Welcome to our events listing page. Here you can browse all upcoming and past events organized by chen.ist. Use the filters to find events by category, date, or location.

Academy Events

Events
hackathon
workshop
conference
meetup
summer-school
Connect, learn, and innovate at our events

FreeBSD Basics
operating-systems
unix
system-administration
networking

Learn the fundamentals of FreeBSD, a reliable, high-performance Unix-like operating system known for its stability, security, and advanced networking capabilities.

Hackathons
hackathons
team-events
problem-solving

Participate in our hackathons where you can collaborate with peers, learn from mentors, and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems in cybersecurity, AI ethics…
 
Human Firewall: Security Awareness
security-awareness
social-engineering
phishing
security-culture
human-factors
Transform your organization's security posture by building a human-centered defense
 
Human Firewall: Security Awareness Course Syllabus
Course Title: Human Firewall: Security Awareness
Duration: 4 Weeks
Level: All Levels (No technical prerequisites)
Next Start Date: August 15th, 2025
Format Options: Instructo…

LaTeX for Academic Writing
latex
academic
writing
document-preparation

A practical introduction to LaTeX for creating professional academic papers, theses, and presentations with proper formatting and citations.

LibreOffice Calc Essentials
productivity
spreadsheets
data-analysis
open-source

Learn the essentials of LibreOffice Calc, a powerful and free spreadsheet application that provides a viable alternative to Microsoft Excel, with hands-on practice of key…

Linux Administration Fundamentals Training
linux
system-administration
command-line

Intensive 2-day workshop providing a comprehensive introduction to Linux system administration for IT professionals, with hands-on exercises covering command line, system…

Makers Workshop
The Makers Workshop is a full-day, hands-on event for hardware enthusiasts, bringing together makers, DIY experts, and hardware hackers to build projects and share…
Sep 5, 2025

Microlearning
open-source
linux
tools
productivity
text-editors

Focused 1-2 hour microlearning sessions for specific tools and technologies. Perfect for busy professionals who want to quickly learn a new skill or tool.

NixOS Introduction
linux
system-administration
declarative-systems
reproducible-builds

Learn the basics of NixOS, a unique Linux distribution with a declarative approach to system configuration, package management, and reproducible builds.

NixOS Security Jumpstart Training
nixos
system-security
secure-configuration
immutable-infrastructure

Intensive 2-day hands-on workshop for system administrators and security professionals to leverage NixOS for improved security, featuring reproducible configurations…
 
NixOS for Cybersecurity
nixos
linux
cybersecurity
infrastructure
system-hardening

A comprehensive course on using NixOS to build secure, reproducible environments for cybersecurity operations.

Alin Mechenici
May 15, 2025

Open Source Contribution Workshop
open-source
git
collaboration

Intensive 2-day hands-on workshop for developers to learn practical workflows, tools, and best practices for effective collaboration in open source projects, including Git…
 
Open Source Development
open-source
git
collaboration
development
Master the skills needed to contribute effectively to open source projects
 
Open Source Development Course Syllabus
Course Title: Open Source Development
Duration: 8 Weeks
Level: Intermediate
Next Start Date: November 1st, 2025
Format Options: Instructor-Led Online, Self-Paced, In-Person…

OpenBSD Security
security
operating-systems
unix
system-administration

Explore OpenBSD, a Unix-like operating system renowned for its security-first approach, proactive security measures, and focus on code correctness and documentation.

Org-mode Fundamentals
productivity
organization
note-taking
emacs

Learn the basics of Org-mode, a powerful plain text system for notes, planning, and project management within Emacs, featuring outlines, todo lists, scheduling, and much…
 
Practical Cybersecurity
cybersecurity
network-security
penetration-testing
cryptography
incident-response
Develop hands-on skills to protect systems and data in the digital age
 
Practical Cybersecurity Course Syllabus
Course Title: Practical Cybersecurity
Duration: 12 Weeks
Level: All Levels (Beginner to Advanced)
Next Start Date: October 15th, 2025
Format Options: Instructor-Led Online…

QubesOS Security Model
security
operating-systems
virtualization
privacy

Explore QubesOS, a security-focused operating system that uses virtualization to provide strong isolation between different activities and security domains on your computer.

SC-IM Spreadsheets in Terminal
spreadsheets
terminal
data-analysis
productivity

Learn SC-IM, a powerful spreadsheet program that runs in the terminal, offering a lightweight alternative to traditional spreadsheet applications.
 
Security Awareness Resources
This page contains additional resources, references, and tools to support your learning journey in security awareness and program development.

Security Awareness for Teams Training
security-awareness
social-engineering
security-culture
phishing-prevention

Intensive 1-day workshop that transforms team members into active defenders of your organization’s security, focusing on practical security awareness, threat recognition…

Space Hackathon
Join the largest annual global hackathon on October 5-6, 2025.
Oct 5, 2025

Space Hackathon
The Space Hackathon is a three-day event focusing on developing innovative solutions for space exploration, satellite technology, and Earth observation. Participants will…
Oct 10, 2025

SpaceApps Challenge

The SpaceApps Challenge is our premier space-focused hackathon where participants develop innovative solutions for space exploration, satellite technology, and Earth…

SpaceApps Challenge 2025
The world's largest global hackathon, engaging thousands of citizens each year across the globe to use NASA's open data to build innovative solutions to challenges we face…
Oct 4, 2025

SpaceApps Challenge Archive

A comprehensive archive of SpaceApps Challenge events organized across multiple locations since 2015, including winning projects and key achievements.

Summer School
summer-school
intensive-learning
technology-education

Join our intensive summer school programs to gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in fields like cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing, and more.

Summer School 2025
The Summer School 2025 is an intensive two-week program focused on cutting-edge technologies and practical skills development. Perfect for students and professionals looking…
Aug 1, 2025

Summer School 2025
The Summer School 2025 is an intensive two-week program focused on cutting-edge technologies and practical skills development. Perfect for students and professionals looking…
Jul 20, 2025

Summer School 2025
An intensive month-long program focusing on cybersecurity, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, with specialized tracks for each area.
Jul 20, 2025

Syncthing Essentials
file-synchronization
open-source
security
productivity

Learn how to set up and use Syncthing, an open-source, secure, and decentralized file synchronization tool to keep your files in sync across all your devices.

Tmux Terminal Multiplexer
terminal
productivity
workflow
tools

Learn to use Tmux, a powerful terminal multiplexer that allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window, enhancing productivity and workflow.

Trainings
cybersecurity
open-source
linux
data-privacy
security-awareness

Fast-track your technical skills with our intensive 1-2 day training workshops designed for busy professionals who need practical, hands-on learning in a condensed timeframe.

Typst Markup Language
document-preparation
typesetting
academic
open-source

Learn the basics of Typst, a modern markup-based typesetting system that offers a simpler syntax and faster compilation than LaTeX while producing beautiful documents.

Unix Command Line Introduction
unix
linux
command-line
shell

A practical introduction to the Unix command line interface for beginners, focused on essential commands and navigation.
 
Unix/Linux Administration Resources
This page contains additional resources, references, and tools to support your learning journey in Unix/Linux systems administration.
 
Unix/Linux Systems Administration
linux
unix
system-administration
server-management
automation
Master the essential skills for managing Unix and Linux environments
 
Unix/Linux Systems Administration Course Syllabus
Course Title: Unix/Linux Systems Administration
Duration: 10 Weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Next Start Date: September 10th, 2025
Format Options: Instructor-Led…

Online Webinars

Webinars
cybersecurity
cloud
ai-ml
development
business
Expert knowledge delivered directly to your screen

Webinars

Webinars
Welcome to our webinars listing page. Here you can browse all upcoming and past webinars hosted by chen.ist. Use the filters to find webinars by category, date, or presenter.
 
Week 1: Digital Threat Landscape
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
 
Week 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
 
Week 1: Introduction to Open Source
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
 
Week 1: Privacy Fundamentals and Legal Frameworks
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
 
Week 1: Security Awareness Fundamentals
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
 
Week 1: Unix/Linux Fundamentals
By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Zero Trust Security Architecture
In this comprehensive webinar, we’ll explore the principles and implementation strategies of Zero Trust security architecture. As traditional perimeter-based security models…
Jun 10, 2025
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