Techniki Ekpedeftiki KEK SA is one of the largest private training and advisory services organizations in Greece, in the field of continuing vocational training and human resources development. It was founded in 1994 in Athens. In addition to its Athens facilities, it has training centres in the cities of Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Ioannina, Karlovasi (Samos) and Myrina (Limnos) and is active in Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company (TÜV AUSTRIA-HELLAS).
Techniki Ekpedeftiki is an EKEPIS (the National Accreditation Centre for Continuing Education and Vocational Training in Greece) certified Centre of Vocational Training (CVT) in 9 subject areas:
– Business & Management
– Education
– Environment
– Information Technology
– Tourism Services
– Agriculture
– Transportation Technologies
– Health & Welfare
– Culture & Sports
It operates certified examination centres for Vocational Education and Training diplomas and certificates (i.e. Infocert-IT skills examination centre certified by the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Smart Housing technology, etc.)
Thanks to its large network of associates and trainers Techniki Ekpedeftiki implements VET programs throughout the country, in co-operation with national authorities and agencies (State Ministries, the National Employment Agency (OAED)), local administration authorities, education and employment institutions, other public and private organizations, enterprises and companies.
Techniki Ekpedeftiki monitors developments in adult education and training on an on-going basis and updates its methodologies, teaching materials and educational tools to best fit the training needs of the learners. Over the years it has collaborated with more than 50 educational institutions (universities and training centres) in transnational and cross-border projects co-funded by the EU and frequently works with partner organizations from Cyprus, Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania and other countries in SE Europe on the development and implementation of projects in all fields connected with its main areas of expertise.