Business today operates in a hybrid environment where technical, human, organizational, and physical dimensions are increasingly interconnected. The value of this offer lies precisely in bringing those perspectives together, helping participants read complexity and make more informed decisions.
Nanodegree VŠEM in Corporate Security and Leadership provides professionals and students with a targeted and interdisciplinary education in critical areas of communication, cybersecurity, mental hygiene, and corporate risk assessment.
- Designed for individuals seeking advanced applied skills without the time commitment of a full degree.
- This program blends psychology, strategy, and digital security into a cohesive learning experience.
Program Highlights
The Nanodegree VŠEM is designed for professionals seeking focused, high-impact education in a flexible format. The program combines academic expertise with real-world application and international accessibility
- Compact, practice-oriented weekend courses
Efficiently structured modules delivered in an intensive weekend format, allowing participants to balance study with professional commitments.
- Expert instructors from academia and the private sector
Courses are led by experienced lecturers and industry professionals who bring both theoretical insight and hands-on expertise.
- Networking across business, IT, and security sectors
Participants gain valuable connections with peers and professionals from diverse industries, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Certificate of Completion from VŠEM
Upon successful completion, participants receive an official certificate issued by VŠEM.
- Courses conducted entirely in English
The program is fully delivered in English, creating an international learning environment suitable for both Czech and international participants.
Course Offer
Below is an overview of courses included in the Nanodegree VŠEM Program. All courses are delivered in person at VŠEM in Prague, providing direct interaction with lecturers and a strong practical focus.
CORPORATE SECURITY THEORY AND PRACTICE
- Explore the fundamentals of corporate security, including physical security, threat assessment, and security policy planning.
- Learn how to evaluate and mitigate risks in private-sector environments.
- Lecturer: Sean Regan - ex US Army and security expert
- Duration: 11 hours
- October 17-18, 2026
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PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT FOR CORPORATE REALM
- This course covers psychological profiling, psychometric testing, and trait analysis tools tailored for hiring, leadership development, and team optimization.
- Lecturer: Simon Weissenberger, Ph.D. - Psychologist and Researcher
- Duration: 8 hours
- December 5-6, 2026
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PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HYGIENE FOR HIGH STRESS ENVIRONMENTS
- Gain insights into stress management, workplace well-being, and psychological resilience.
- The sessions are grounded in applied psychology and focus on tools for personal and organizational mental hygiene.
- Lecturer: Mgr. Kateřina Schönová - Psychotherapist
- Duration: 8 hours
- October 24, 2026
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VERTICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION
- This workshop introduces the concept of vertical development: the expansion of our worldview and meaning making capacities.
- Understanding vertical development will give you a powerful meta-skill for navigating the human dimension of security work.
- Lecturer: Ing. Roman Chudoba, MSc. - OD Consultant and transformational Coach
- Duration: 8 hours
- November 21-22, 2026
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NLP AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION IN THE SECURITY CONTEXT
- Delve into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques for influence, negotiation, and internal communication.
- Participants will learn how to model effective communication strategies and decode non-verbal cues.
- Lecturer: Harold (Bill) Neal, Ed.D. - ex Military Intelligence, diplomatic experience
- Duration: 8 hours
- November 7-8, 2026
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INTRODUCING ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE SPECIAL TOPIC COMMUNICATION AND DISINFORMATION
- Understand the mechanisms of modern disinformation campaigns, narrative framing, and media manipulation.
- Learn strategies to counter misinformation and protect your organization’s communication integrity.
- Lecturer: Mauro Ruggiero, Ph.D. - Economic Intelligence, diplomatic experience, journalism
- Duration: 8 hours
- October 10-11, 2026
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CYBERSECURITY INTENSIVE FOR THE CORPORATE SETTING
- A hybrid course offering both foundational and advanced insights into the cybersecurity landscape.
- Covers threat detection, response planning, and cyber hygiene practices for organizations.
- Ideal for managers and non-technical professionals seeking fluency in cybersecurity frameworks.
- Lecturer: Emmanuel Riondino - Hybrid Warfare and Cognitive Warfare expert
- Duration: 8 hours
- November 14-15, 2026
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Meet the Lecturers
All seminars are delivered by experienced industry professionals and academic experts.
Ing. Roman Chudoba, MSc.
EMCC Master Practitioner coach, facilitator, and consultant specializing in leadership, strategic thinking, and the development of individuals, teams, and organizations. He has been working in the field of people development for more than 20 years and combines dialogic practice with action learning to support meaningful and lasting change.
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Harold (Bill) Neal, Ed.D.
Former diplomat and government security advisor. Transitioning to academia, he is a university professor with current focus in business, communication and negotiation and mediation. Bill maintains international business interests, as well as a private consultancy practice in the security field.
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Sean Regan
Security expert and consultant for private and government entities. Sean has decades of experience in government contracting and providing security services and has various certifications from the US Army related to signal intelligence and military intelligence.
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Emmanuel Riondino
IT Project Manager and Cybersecurity Specialist with a security background; after ten years in the Italian Army, he worked as an international relations consultant focused on security and geopolitical dynamics across EMEA, East Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans; he now leads complex strategic public sector initiatives, steering multidisciplinary teams and delivering resilient end-to-end solutions for his clients.
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Mauro Ruggiero, Ph.D.
Journalist, author and lecturer. He works for the Italian government in the field of international relations. He holds two university degrees in the humanities, a Ph.D. in Philosophy, and a second level Master’s degree in Intelligence and Emerging Technologies.
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Mgr. Kateřina Schönová
Psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in systemic family therapy. Drawing on her experience in therapeutic and diagnostic work with both adults and children, as well as her private psychotherapy practice, she helps people better understand stress, emotions, relationships, and patterns of behavior.
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Simone Weissenberger, Ph.D.
Psychologist and coach and researcher with international experience working both with clients and in the research space. His expertise is in ADHD, consciousness and working to get individuals to a higher state of functioning in difficult and high stress environments.
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How to Apply
The application process is fully online and takes only a few minutes to complete.
- Submit your application here
- Early application is recommended due to limited capacity (each course opens with a minimum of five registered participants).
- Detailed organizational information will be sent after successful registration.
- Tuition fees are payable upon receipt of an invoice issued by VŠEM.
- If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the Program Director.
About VŠEM
Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu (VŠEM) is a leading private college based in Prague, Czech Republic. It specializes in economics, management, finance, marketing, digital technologies, psychology, sociology, and applied social sciences.
- VŠEM combines strong academic foundations with practical relevance, preparing students and professionals for real-world challenges across both the private and public sectors.
- VŠEM is the only higher education institution in the Czech Republic offering Nanodegree Programs - a compact, practice-oriented study format designed specifically for working professionals seeking efficient and targeted upskilling.
- The institution is recognized for its exceptional flexibility and highly efficient study administration, ensuring a smooth experience from application to certification. At the same time, VŠEM actively promotes a balanced and sustainable study–work–life balance, enabling participants to advance their education without compromising their professional or personal commitments.
- Nanodegree programs are designed to deliver focused expertise, immediately applicable skills, and a high-value educational experience within a dynamic and international learning environment.
