Our Mission

The main areas of activity of the Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Piraeus are the following:

  1. The organisation, development and delivery of training, non-formal learning, continuing vocational training, reskilling, upskilling, general adult education, counselling and career guidance programmes and, in general, lifelong learning programmes for students and graduates of Higher Education Institutions, as well as for the general public.
  2. The provision of up-to-date knowledge and skills based on developments in science, technology and the economy, and on the changes that new professions and specialisations bring to the structure of employment.
  3. The strengthening of adult education and training on the basis of objective-based teaching and the achievement of specific learning outcomes, in line with European and international standards.
  4. The organisation, development and delivery of programmes in the form of winter and summer schools.
  5. The organisation of workshops, conferences and seminars on topics related to the activities of the Centre.
  6. The development and production of printed and digital educational material.
  7. The conclusion of contracts for the organisation and implementation of training programmes for staff of private or public sector bodies.
  8. The preparation of studies and opinions on matters related to the activities of KEDIVIM.
  9. The monitoring of developments in the field of lifelong learning, of the relevant European and national policies, institutional changes and regulations, as well as the formulation of proposals on educational policy and the development of lifelong learning.
  10. The conclusion of programme agreements related to the activities of the Centre.
  11. Cooperation with the Centres for Training and Lifelong Learning of other Higher Education Institutions, universities abroad, the research and technological bodies of Article 13A of Law 4310/2014 (A’ 258) and other research and technological bodies for the development of educational activities.