For Staff in education and training we provide Structured training courses and Study visits.
In particular, we offer a variety of:
- Structure training courses
- Informal training programmes with study visits and workshops
- Social and cultural programme
- Accommodation, transport and practical arrangements
in Athens, Piraeus, Crete, Peloponnese and the islands.
Training courses
We provide training courses of 5, 6 and 7 days duration for staff in education and training in various subjects.
Moreover, we can organise training courses on demand in the following areas:
- Education
- School management and leadership
- Pedagogy
- Adult learning
- European education policies and instruments
- Business and management
- Quality management (ISO 9001, EFQM, CAF)
- Environmental management (EMAS, ISO 14000)
- Food safety – HACCP
- Health and safety
- Entrepreneurship and SMEs
The training courses are tailor made and sector specific, according to the training needs of the group, with case studies, projects and exercises. All courses are delivered in English by trainers who are qualified with experience in vocational training. Meanwhile, the participants should have a level of B2 – C1 in the English language.
The training courses take place either in Piraeus, in our own training centre or in training rooms in Athens, Peloponnese, Crete and the islands.
When completing their course, our trainees receive a certificate of attendance as well as a Europass Mobility Certificate.
Study visits
We organise study visits for staff in education and training. These visits are thematic ones and consist of workshops, round tables and discussions with entrepreneurs from several organisations and companies. We cooperate with organisations in Lifelong Learning, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Chambers of Small Business, Business Associations, Trade Unions, Business Support Organisations, Vocational Training Centres and Vocational Schools, companies in a wide range of sectors.
Sectors
An indicative list of sectors for study visits is provided in the table below. Ask us if you need any other sector
| Sectors | |
| Engineering | Automation, mechanics |
| Food industry | Quality management, HACCP |
| Hospitality | Hotels, Restaurants, catering |
| Beauty | Haircare, manicure, pedicure, face care |
| Information technology | Programming, web development, hardware, computer networks |
| Management consulting | Business administration, engineering, economics, quality management, environment |
| Education | Vocational education and training, adult education, languages, ICT, pre-school education, pedagogy |
| Culture | Cultural management, events planning, communication |
| Social and healthcare | Medical and nursing, psychology |
Cultural activities
We provide a full cultural programme, with a series of social events, so that the participants get to know the Greek culture and hospitality. The selection of activities depends on the synthesis and the interests of the group. Some indicative activities are walking tours, cycling tours, visits to archaeological places/ museums/ cultural centres/ parks/ places of natural beauty/ beaches/ mountains, daily excursions, etc.
The standard package for cultural programme includes the cost of one common dinner and a walking tour of Athens city centre. There are many other cultural events, that can be organised and implemented such as cooking lessons, music and dance lessons, history lessons and additionally a wide offer of guided tours in archaeological and historic sites.
Accommodation
We provide accommodation to suit any needs and budget. We have negotiated special low prices with hotels centrally located in Athens and Piraeus. We arrange self-catering furnished apartments of 1-4 rooms that could be rented individually or shared.
We offer accommodation packages including lunch and dinner, upon request.
Transportation
We arrange transports from/to Athens airport. Depending on the size of the group, we arrange a bus, a minivan or taxis.
In Athens and surroundings, there is an efficient network of public transportation including buses, metro, tram and trolleys. Taxis are quite cheap and convenient. There are different kinds of cards and tickets starting from single ticket to monthly card.