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Summer School | A.Y 2026-2027

INTELLIGENCE C4 Knowledge Understanding Awareness Communication

How to use intelligence tools for data acquisition, interpretation and communication

 

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Language Italian
Location Milan
When From 29 June to 4 July 2026
Delivery Mode Face-to-face
Attendance Full time
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Overview

Training in the safe and effective use of methodologies for the collection of information from open sources (OSINT) is increasingly a necessity in the digital network world. The current condition, in fact, is that of living in a context of information overload where the intelligence of the scenario is the result of a competent activity of collection, selection and interpretation of the available information.

 

The Summer Schoolprovides these skills appropriate to the C4 Intelligence model developed by ITSTIME, addressing the process in all its aspects, in the new perspective of the digital society that overcomes the dichotomous model between real and virtual, and introducing safe techniques for operators who will therefore be able to use OSINT methodologies, SOCMINT, Digital HUMINT and Avatar Management.

 

A specific focus is reserved for the use of Artificial Intelligence to support Intelligence and OSINT techniques as a powerful innovative tool.

LM students, young professionals, executives and managers of public and private companies or organizations.

 

Requirements:
Each participant must have a PC with Windows OS (for MAC: virtualize Windows on the PC) that can be connected to a wi-fi network, with enough space for the use of some software that will be provided, and activate personal accounts on the platforms that will be indicated (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.)

At the end of the activities, participants will have acquired the following knowledge and skills, attested by the issue of an Open Badge, included in the C4 Intelligence model, developed by ITSESTIMATE in four steps and in particular:

  • Knowledge: through a process of acquisition of information concerning objects and relationships (complex systems)
  • Comprehension: which requires both knowledge of the data and the information acquired (also empathically) to make sense of the scenario in the light of an interpretative model
  • Awareness: about the risk and threat to which one is exposed
  • Communication: the relationship between those who carry out the intelligence process and the client who expresses a need for knowledge

The participants:

The C4 Intelligence Summer School is aimed at:

  • LM students
  • young professionals
  • executives and managers of public and private companies or organizations.

Immersive, practical and in-depth

The strengths of the C4 Intelligence Summer School: 

  • The acquisition of knowledge and skills related to the C4 Intelligence cycle, high-quality intelligence information set and the most advanced Artificial Intelligence techniques
  • An immersive teaching formula, with lectures and practical workshops
  • The recognition of a digital Open badge to facilitate the visibility and sharing of knowledge and skills acquired 
Structure and program

The course is spread over a week, from Monday to Saturday.

  • Lessons start on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m . and endon Saturday, July 4 at 2:00 p.m.
  • A total of 43 hours of training are planned.

 

Important: Each participant must have a PC with Windows OS (for MAC: virtualize Windows on the PC) that can be connected to a wi-fi network, with enough space for the use of some software that will be provided, and activate personal accounts on the platforms that will be indicated (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.)

MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Morning (10.00-13.00) 
Introduction to the Course and its organization
Afternoon (14.00-18.00)
OPSEC and online security

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Morning (9.00-13.00)
OSINT and SOCMINT; Digital HUMINT and Avatar Management 
Communication: Reporting Techniques
Afternoon (14.00-18.00)
Fundamentals of AI and Cognitive Enhancement

 

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY 2026
Morning (9.00-13.00)
Integration of AI and Advanced OSINT and Operational Security techniques
Afternoon (14.00-18.00)
OSINT and AI Guided Tutorial

 

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
Morning (9.00-13.00)
Continuation of the OSINT and AI exercise
Understanding Social Network Analysis  
Afternoon (14.00-18.00)
Using Social Network Analysis  

 

FRIDAY 3 JULY 2026
Day in Office (9.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.) 
Guided application to the use of learned skills, with integration of OSINT and AI.

 

SATURDAY 4 JULY 2026 
Day in Office (9.00-13.00)
Presentation and discussion of the results
Delivery of certificates and final lunch

The School takes place at ASERI, the Graduate School of Economics and International Relations of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, via San Vittore 18, Milan.

SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR


Prof Marco Lombardi
Full Professor of General Sociology, Director of ITSTIME
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

 

TEACHERS

Alessandro Bolpagni 
Senior Research Analyst, ITSTIME


Grazia Ludovica Giardini
Senior Research Analyst, ITSTIME


Silvano Rizieri Lucini 
Senior Research Analyst, ITSTIME


Alessandra Pugnana 
Research Analyst, ITSTIME


Eleonora Ristuccia 
Research Analyst, ITSTIME


Andrea Trento 
Senior Executive Advisor, Business Development & Tech Strategy | ITSTIME Mentor and Fellow

Open Badge: Participants who have attended at least 75% of the lessons and passed the final evaluation test will be issued an Open Badge.

Find out more about the value of the Open Badge.

Participants

The C4 Intelligence Summer School is aimed at:

  • Graduate degree students
  • Young professionals, executives and managers of companies or public and private organizations.

 

 

Admissions and costs

Registrations take place via an online platform. 
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Basic fee: € 2.500

The fee includes lectures, teaching materials and 5 lunches at Aseri – Università Cattolica.

 

Discounted fees:

  • € 2,250 high school and university graduates enrolled in the Premium Alumni programme of Università Cattolica. 
    Those wishing to take advantage of the discount are required to send proof of enrollment in the Aumni Premium Program by email to info.aseri@unicatt.it, at the time of enrollment application.

  • € 1,250 UCSC enrolled students 

  • € 2,000 participants I Edition of the Summer School

  • € 1,000 participants I Edition of the Summer School for Artificial Intelligence modules only (from 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 30 June to 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday 1 July).

The fees include VAT.

 

Payment methods:

  • Credit card

  • Bank transfer 
    The bank details will be provided at the time of registration.  
    Once the payment has been made, please send a copy of the transfer to info.aseri@unicatt.it

 

The registration fee is non-refundable except in the case of non-activation of the course and in any case within the terms set out in the Activation and Withdrawal Procedures.

  • Credit card from the online registration web page
  • Bank transfer
    The bank details will be provided at the time of registration. 
    Once the payment has been made, please send a copy of the transfer to info.aseri@unicatt.it