CASE - FAQ

General Questions

What is CASE?
The Caucasus Academy of Security Experts is the only educational andresearch institution in the Caucasus region that trains securityspecialists with the following competencies: information security,intelligence, anti-terrorism, global security, national security,corporate security, and others. The academy is founded by theInformation Security Research and Analysis Center (ISSAC). FullInformation about the Academy can be found on our website under themenu Academy > Competence.
What will I get as a result of taking the courses?
This is a unique opportunity for professionals and interestedindividuals in the field to gain knowledge from direct insiders ontopics such as information security, cyber security, intelligence,counter-terrorism and global security, national security, lie theoryand more. Educational programs are interesting and diverse, they fullyadapt to the Georgian reality and take into account modern trends.Participants also receive relevant qualification documents for careergrowth. Based on the specifics of the field, each participant is givennew perspectives of professional "networking", which is very effectivein daily activities. During the training, significant time is devotedto discussions, which are the best way to get to know new ideas andshare experiences. In a word, all prerequisites are created here forprofessional growth and becoming the best specialist in the field.
Where are the courses available?
The training programs of the Academy are available only in Tbilisi,however, short-term trainings, public lectures, conferences and otherevents are in some cases held in other cities of Georgia. Informationabout such events and locations will be published in advance on therelevant page. Online courses are available from any location.
Is CASE only for individuals?
The Academy is a multi-profile organization and, along with individualtraining programs, offers employee training, consulting, standardsimplementation, and other services in various areas of security tointerested organizations.

Acceptance rule

What are the requirements for admission to the Academy?
To enter the academy, the student must be of legal age, the academy does not have any other age restrictions. Requirements for each study program are individual. Special requirements in specific skills and knowledge apply only to some specific programs and qualification trainings. In case of such requirements, the admission procedure requires an interview. Interview criteria and principles are the internal official information of the Academy and are not subject to disclosure. If any course requires such a parameter as knowledge of a foreign language, computer or other discipline at a certain level, full information about this is published on the page of the relevant study program.
How can I enroll in the academy?
The educational programs of the Academy are divided into several categories: diploma course; qualification trainings; Seasonal schools and various seminars. Acceptance for each of them is announced in advance, so that the interested person has enough time to get complete information. The first stage of admission to the course is registration, which is carried out from a special protected page. Its link is indicated in the text of the corresponding announcement. After registration, admission procedures differ for all courses, depending on the requirements of each program.
Age Restrictions?
Different age restrictions apply to different courses of the Academy. Courses that require physical exertion (eg wrestling) are limited by an upper age limit. Almost all courses have a minimum age limit of 21 years. However, there are exceptional courses that are offered directly to people under 21 years of age. Full information about age and other admission criteria can be found on the page of the desired course, from the menu Courses.

Certification/Employment

What does a gold certificate mean?
According to the results of the examinations and assessment procedures, two types of certificates are issued: the certificate - "heard" and the "gold" certificate - the "gold" certificate automatically implies a recommendation.
What are the certification criteria?
Individual examination procedures apply to each study program of the Academy, about which students are not informed in advance. According to the special teaching methodology of the Academy, each examination procedure is planned independently of the students. However, in addition to testing and other assessment procedures, such as the preparation of research projects, students' grades are also determined by activity, attendance, and their personal evaluation by instructors.
Employment after completing CASE courses
Students who receive the highest grade in all parameters determined by the academic policy during their studies at the Academy will receive a recommendation for further career advancement. The Academy is actively working on the career promotion of CASE students and a special program has been developed for this purpose.

Payments

Tuition payment terms
Each training program of the Academy has individual terms of payment. For some courses, payment is made only with a single payment before the start of the course. However, some courses that are longer in duration have a monthly payment system, the amount is distributed proportionally during the course of different modules. Bank installments apply to all training programs of the Academy, regardless of the option of fee sharing or payment terms. The mentioned procedure is simple and any interested person can receive bank installments for a period of 3 months to 2 years. In such a case, the relevant partner bank determines the financial conditions.
How does interest-free bank installment work?
After registering for the desired course, you should request an interest-free bank installment invoice. The received file should be submitted in a printed form to any branch of TBC Bank, and after a 15-minute procedure, the bank itself determines the approval of the installment. Installments are interest-free, so you don't pay commissions or any other fees if you pay the installments in full. A commission fee may be added only to courses that are in the lower price category or are included in a discount promotion. The installment document does not require a stamp or signature from the Academy and is issued electronically. If for some reason you could not approve the installment, you can also make the installment to a family member or a friend, but with the necessary condition that you must indicate your name and personal number in the payment destination. The purpose of payment should look like this: first name, last name, personal number, name of the course.
In what cases is the money returned?
If the person registered for the course has paid the full cost of the course or uses installments, and the course has not been completed, the company returns the paid or installment amount in full, including the bank commission. Also, if the course start date is changed, the company undertakes to notify all registered applicants, and if the new start date is not acceptable to the student, the paid amount will be returned.