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LEAP: unLocking carEer potentiAl with comPlex systems, data analytics and machine learning
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-10-13 | - |
Program Overview
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:
- Data Analytics and Statistics (108 hours)
- Machine Learning and applications (108 hours)
- 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.
