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Program Overview

The LEAP program, offered by the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is a 471-hour, 3-course program designed to bridge the gap between academic education and the demands of the labor market in the ICT sector.

Program Details

• Program Duration: 13/10/2025 - 15/05/2026
• Implementation Method: Remotely
• ECTS: 5/15
• Tuition Fees: FREE - 0€
• Program Director: Panagiotis Argyrakis

Aim and Objectives

The program aims to equip students, graduates, and professionals with up-to-date skills in Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistics, Programming, and Complex Systems. It emphasizes experiential learning and the practical application of knowledge in realistic scenarios and industry-relevant challenges.

Target Audience

The program is aimed at adult learners (18+) holding at least a secondary school leaving certificate, regardless of academic or professional background. It is open to any adult learner motivated to acquire new, in-demand competencies.

Selection Criteria

• Adults (18+)
• High school diploma
• Access to Internet
• Personal email
• Basic computer skills Selection is made on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum number of participants has been reached.

Format

• Remote (100% online), asynchronous learning

Modules

The program includes three courses:

1. Data Analytics and Statistics (108 hours)
2. Machine Learning and applications (108 hours)
3. Complex Systems and applications (96 hours) Each course awards a certificate worth 5 ECTS credits. Participants may choose to attend any number/combination of the available courses.

Educational Materials/Benefits

• Course material (text-based): Lecture notes, presentation slides, e-books, fully worked step-by-step exercises, user guides, and tutorials.
• Audio-visual material: Pre-recorded lectures, guest lectures, screen recordings, or software demonstrations.
• Supportive and Exploratory Resources: Curated lists of external content, simulations, and interactive environments.
• For Practice, Consolidation, and Self-assessment: Quizzes, hands-on coding exercises, experiential and collaborative activities.

Liabilities

• Obligations of Trainees: Full acceptance of the program's Study Guide, mandatory presence/attendance, successful completion of the program.
• Rights of Trainees: Informed by the Department of Administrative Support, supported electronically, work protected under Copyright Regulations.

Certificate

After successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Training, issued by the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the AUTH and signed by the President of the Center.

Participation Cost

All 3 courses of the program are free.