Is the program really free?Yes. There are no tuition fees, registration fees, or hidden costs. All course materials, lectures, and tools used are freely accessible.
What are the prerequisites?You must be registered at a qualifying Lebanese university. You should be comfortable with at least one programming language (the course uses Go and Rust) and have basic mathematical maturity. No prior cryptography knowledge is needed.
How much time should I expect to commit?Plan for approximately 6–10 hours per week, including watching lectures, completing readings, and working on assignments and projects.
Will I receive a certificate?Yes! You will receive a signed certificate of course completion, and high-achieving students may be eligible for personalized letters of recommendation for their applications towards graduate studies. Certificates will include a unique QR code which can be scanned to verify their authenticity against an online record.
Can graduate students apply?Yes. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at Lebanese universities.
What if I'm not enrolled at a Lebanese university?This program is specifically designed for students currently enrolled at Lebanese universities. However, all course materials on this website are publicly available under a Creative Commons license for anyone to use independently.
