NOVA FCT Executive Education

What NOVA FCT Executive Education does

NOVA FCT Executive Education is the executive education division of NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT), part of the public Universidade Nova de Lisboa in Caparica, Portugal. Founded as a standalone unit in 2021, it delivers lifelong learning programs to working professionals and organizations across multiple sectors including tourism and hospitality, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, legal services, blue economy, and sustainability/ESG. The portfolio is organized into four program tiers — Intensive Skills Lab (short workshops, e.g., AI for hospitality, ESG), Skills Building Programs (medium-length courses), Pós Graduações (postgraduate programs lasting 3-12 months), and the Tourism International Academy — alongside the Samsung Innovation Campus partnership and Bridge Talks event series. Programs are co-designed with senior industry practitioners from Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Hovione, Abreu Advogados, Mercer, and the European Legal Tech Association, among others, and hold ECTS and A3ES accreditation.

Pricing is structured primarily as one-time fees per program or module, with postgraduate tuition clustering at €1,950-€4,700 (e.g., Leading Digital Transformation at €1,950; Lean Management at €4,100; Agile Project Management at €4,700 with multiple certifications; InnoTechPreneurship at €3,500 for six modules or €700/module). Distribution spans in-person delivery at the Caparica campus and partner venues (Museu de Lisboa-Fábrica de Moagem, Museu Skope in Aveiro), B-learning formats combining online weekday sessions with Saturday in-person sessions, and Live Online after-work delivery. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, centered on the institutional website with direct enrollment, supplemented by Bridge Talks events and partner referrals.

Revenue is generated from tuition and program fees, with co-financing from Portugal's PRR (Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência) and EU Next Generation EU funds supporting program development. The unit operates as a non-venture-backed academic entity within the Portuguese public university system and does not disclose revenue. As of the latest data, 64 employees support the operation, programs are listed with upcoming cohorts through 2026-2027, and the catalog continues to expand into applied AI, sustainability, and sector-specific technology domains.

Name

NOVA FCT Executive Education

Legal name

NOVA School of Science & Technology (NOVA FCT)

Website

https://execed.fct.unl.pt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NOVA FCT Executive Education is the executive education division of NOVA School of Science and Technology (Universidade Nova de Lisboa), offering postgraduate programs, skills-building courses, and intensive labs to working professionals across tourism, pharmaceutical, legal, and emerging-technology sectors in Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Postgraduate professional training
• Continuing professional development
• Workforce upskilling services
• Blended learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Caparica

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from enrollment fees for executive education programs including postgraduate programs, skills building courses, and intensive skills labs. Fees vary by program type and participant category (industry vs academic vs student).
2. Modular Program Fees: Flexible revenue model where participants can enroll in individual modules or complete programs, with per-module pricing and discounted full-program tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NOVA FCT Executive Education sells a portfolio of executive education programs for working professionals and organizations, including short-term Intensive Skills Labs, medium-length Skills Building Programs, 3-12 month Postgraduate Programs, the Tourism International Academy, the Samsung Innovation Campus partnership program, and Portugal Global Bridge Programs. Programs are delivered via in-person, B-learning, and Live Online formats across topics such as AI, blockchain, data science, gamification, legal tech, pharmaceutical/chemical synthesis, blue economy, sustainability/ESG, and tourism/hospitality management, with tuition varying by participant category (industry, academic, student).

Product overview

NOVA FCT Executive Education is a comprehensive executive education platform operated by NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) at Universidade Nova de Lisboa. The portfolio consists of multiple program categories: Intensive Skills Lab (short-term intensive workshops), Skills Building Programs (medium-length courses), Pós Graduações (full postgraduate programs lasting 3-12 months), Tourism International Academy (sector-specific programs), Samsung Innovation Campus (technology partnership), Bridge Talks (knowledge-sharing events), and Portugal Global Bridge Programs. The offering covers diverse domains including digital transformation, AI and data science, gamification applications, sustainability and ESG, legal tech, chemical synthesis technologies, maritime logistics, blue economy, and tourism/hospitality management. Programs are delivered in various formats including in-person, live online, B-learning, and after-work hours to accommodate working professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive Skills Lab Short-term intensive training programs ranging from 2 days to several weeks covering topics like AI for hospitality, ESG practices, preventive conservation, gamification for leadership, blockchain/Web3, and emerging technologies. Designed for working professionals seeking rapid skill acquisition in specific domains.
• Skills Building Programs Medium-length programs spanning 2-6 weeks including courses on gastronomy innovation, blue economy modules, data science, legal tech, sustainability practices, and gamification. Targeted at professionals seeking deeper domain expertise than short workshops provide.
• Pós Graduações (Postgraduate Programs) Comprehensive postgraduate programs lasting 3-12 months covering specialized domains including tourism & hospitality, cybersecurity, data science, sustainability, railway infrastructure, facility management, agile project management, lean management, blockchain/decentralized technologies, and pharmaceutical/chemical development. Include industry-recognized certifications such as Agile Leadership Journey, Management 3.0, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I).
• Tourism International Academy Specialized academy focused on tourism and hospitality sectors, offering programs in sustainable strategies, agile transformation, gastronomic sciences, heritage preservation, climate resilience, leading tourism & hospitality, and AI/data applications in tourism. Delivered in B-learning, Live Online, and in-person formats.
• Samsung Innovation Campus Technology-focused training program delivered in partnership with Samsung, part of Portugal's digital skills initiative under PRR funding. Targets digital skills development for participants.
• Portugal Global Bridge Programs International programs bridging Portuguese expertise with global business and technology opportunities, including the Azores-focused initiative ("Onde os Açores encontram o futuro"). Targeted at expanding cross-border executive education reach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants receive internationally recognized certifications such as Agile Leadership Journey, Management 3.0, Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inov@LegalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Legal Tech Management and Innovation Strategy program. Inov@Legal is an institute for legal and technological innovation in Portugal, co-founded by Marisa Monteiro Borsboom. The partnership provides curriculum design expertise and industry connections in legal technology.
• European Legal Tech Association (ELTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing international perspective on legal technology education. Marisa Monteiro Borsboom serves as Vice President of ELTA, facilitating curriculum alignment with European legal tech standards and industry best practices.
• Verae LegalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding partner for Legal Tech program, providing practitioner insights and industry connections in legal innovation and technology adoption.
• The Lean Six Sigma CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for Lean Management and Business Strategies postgraduate program. Henrique Marçal serves as Partner & CEO, providing certified training in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and industry-validated curriculum.
• Johnson & Johnson Innovative MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership for Enabling Technologies in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Development program. Dr. Jesus Alcazar provides expert instruction on flow chemistry applications in pharmaceutical industry.
• AstraZenecacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership providing Dr. Martin Hayes as Biocatalysis Lead for pharmaceutical development course content and expert instruction.
• GlaxoSmithKlinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Darren Poole provides expert instruction on high-throughput and new technologies in pharmaceutical development program.
• Vertex PharmaceuticalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Robert Green provides electrochemistry expertise for pharmaceutical and chemical development course.
• HovionecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization providing expert guest speaker (Rudi Oliveira) and industry perspective on chemical development.
• EvonikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrew Boam provides membrane technology expertise for pharmaceutical and chemical development program.
• IKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharles Jiao from IKA provides special intervention on illuminating organic synthesis technologies.
• Professores do FuturominorOthersPartnership for gamification in education program, supporting innovative teaching methodologies.
• Educa-teminorOthersPartnership for gamification in education, contributing to pedagogical innovation content.
• MercerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Gamification for High-Performance Teams and Leadership program, providing HR and talent management expertise.
• Abreu AdvogadoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DataScience for Lawyers program. Luís Barreto Xavier serves as President of Knowledge Institute; Ricardo Henriques serves as Board member, providing legal industry perspective and case studies.
• PACT - Portuguese Tech ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for startup and entrepreneurship gamification program, connecting innovation ecosystem participants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IE Business School Executive Education: Madrid-based executive education provider with strong Latin and Iberian reach. Competes for Southern European and international executives, particularly in technology and innovation programs.
• London Business School Executive Education: Established global executive education provider targeting senior managers and executives. Competes for higher-budget international participants seeking premium credentials.
• MIT Sloan Executive Education: Globally recognized executive education provider with strong tech and AI curricula. Competes for international professionals seeking top-tier credentials in digital transformation and innovation.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Global executive education leader with extensive open and custom programs. Competes for senior Portuguese and international executives, particularly in leadership, strategy, and digital transformation.

Direct peers

• ISEG Executive Education: Executive education arm of ISEG at Universidade de Lisboa. Directly competes in the Portuguese postgraduate executive market with programs in management, finance, and data analytics.
• Católica Lisbon SBE Executive Education: Executive education division of Universidade Católica Portuguesa's business school. Competes head-to-head in the Portuguese postgraduate/executive market with comparable postgraduate and management programs.
• Nova SBE Executive Education: The executive education arm of NOVA's sister school (Nova School of Business and Economics) at the same Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Directly competes for Portuguese executive learners and offers overlapping postgraduate and management programs.
• Porto Business School Executive Education: Executive education provider at University of Porto. Competes for Portuguese mid-career professionals with custom and open-enrollment programs in management, leadership, and digital transformation.

Regional players

• Cotec Executive Education: Portuguese non-profit foundation focused on innovation and executive development. Offers targeted programs for Portuguese executives and competes in the local market for digital/sustainability upskilling.

Others

• European Legal Tech Association: Industry association that NOVA FCT EE partners with for Legal Tech curriculum. While not a direct competitor, it is the most relevant ecosystem peer for the unit's specialized Legal Tech program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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