ICDET / EDUCATION & TRAINING
Adult Education
Adult education. Lifelong learning. Skills for life and work.
At the International Center for Development of Education and Training (ICDET), our educational work connects non-formal learning, practical training and international cooperation. We support personal development, active citizenship and the development of digital, entrepreneurial, social and life skills.
Our education and training structure brings together the Center for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning and a dedicated strand for school education and the professional development of educators.
ADULT EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING
Skills for everyday life and work.
The Center for Adult Education and Lifelong Learning is an internal division of ICDET focused on non-formal adult education. Its areas of work support learning for everyday life, personal and professional development, employability and participation in society.
Digital Skills & Artificial Intelligence
Digital competences for everyday life and work, including the use of artificial intelligence tools in everyday and professional activities.
Languages & Communication
English and other foreign languages for adults, alongside communication and social skills that support personal and professional development
Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
Financial literacy, entrepreneurial competences and skills for self-employment, linked to initiative, professional development and employability.
Employability & Personal Development
Personal and professional development, social and life skills, and competences that support participation in the labour market and greater independence.
Media & Information Literacy
Media and information literacy as part of wider digital competence, supporting informed participation in everyday and community life.
Green Skills & Sustainable Development
Digital competences for everyday life and work, including the use of artificial intelligence tools in everyday and professional activities.
These are areas of educational work and programme development. Contact ICDET for information about specific training opportunities.
WHO OUR LEARNING IS FOR
Different learners. Shared opportunities.
Adults & Lifelong Learners
Adults developing key competences for everyday life, employment and continued learning, including people with fewer opportunities.
Teachers, School Leaders & Trainers
Teachers, school leaders, trainers and other education professionals developing their methods and professional competences.
Young People & Community Participants
Young people involved in non-formal learning, volunteering, youth participation and community initiatives.
Organisations & Educational Partners
Schools, adult education organisations, training centres, NGOs and other partners working on educational development and international cooperation.
CONNECTED EDUCATIONAL STRANDS
Supporting educators and communities.
School Education & Educator Development
Our school-education strand focuses on training for teachers and school leaders, professional development, STEM and STEAM education, project-based learning, digital transformation and artificial intelligence in education. It also includes innovative teaching methods, educational resources, support for school development and international exchange.
Youth & Community Development
Our youth and community-development strand brings together youth work, non-formal education, volunteering, youth participation and active citizenship. Social inclusion, work with vulnerable groups, intercultural learning and local community initiatives connect education with participation and European values.
OUR LEARNING APPROACH
Let's discuss your training needs.
Our educational formats include courses, seminars, practical workshops, online and blended learning, international training activities and exchanges of practice.
Learn through practice
Non-formal and project-based approaches connect knowledge with practical activities.
Take an active role
Our strategy places participants in an active role in planning, delivery, evaluation and sharing results.
Bring learning into use
International learning is intended to feed into new methods, resources and educational programmes, with knowledge shared across the team and the wider community.
OUR DIRECTION / 2026-2030
International learning, with a clear purpose.
Our Internationalisation Strategy 2026-2030 sets out plans to strengthen the European and international dimension of adult education and to make mobility a sustained part of ICDET's educational work. It identifies Erasmus+ as a tool for educational and organisational development, alongside long-term partnerships and knowledge exchange.
We plan to develop mobility for adult learners, with transparent selection, defined learning objectives, preparation, participant support and follow-up.
Trainer & staff development
Our priorities include structured training, international courses, job shadowing, teaching activities and exchanges of experience for trainers and staff.
Hosting & digital cooperation
We plan to develop mobility for adult learners, with transparent selection, defined learning objectives, preparation, participant support and follow-up.
For specific opportunities, contact us about current availability and participation conditions.
Learning with quality, inclusion and purpose.
Inclusion & support
Our strategy prioritises people facing economic, social, educational, geographical, digital or language barriers. It provides for additional preparation, individual support, mentoring and adapted educational activities where needed.
Learning outcomes & recognition
The strategy provides for documenting and recognising learning outcomes according to the activity. Possible tools include certificates, confirmations of participation, individual learning outcomes, portfolios, self-assessment, trainer assessment and Europass where applicable. The emphasis is on acquired competences, not attendance alone.
Quality & responsibility
ICDET's organisational structure assigns responsibility for quality and strategic development to the Executive Director. The supporting Control, Quality and Ethics function covers internal control, transparency, ethical standards, participant protection, safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation.
LET'S PLAN TOGETHER
Let's discuss your training needs.
Tell us who you are, the competences you would like to develop and any support needs. Contact ICDET to discuss learning opportunities or cooperation with your organisation.