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Lifelong Learning Center · Volos · since 1991
The KEK KEPETH
Lifelong Learning Centre certified by EOPPEP (12101240), in Thessaly since 1991.
- EOPPEP 12101240
- 13 certified classrooms
- 9 Vassani Street, Volos
Who we are
Who we are
The Thessaly Centre for Research, Information and Further Training (KEK KEPETH) was founded in 1991 and has operated continuously for 35 years. It is a certified Lifelong Learning Centre by EOPPEP, with registration number 12101240.
- Our own premises in the center of Volos
- Certified management system under 5 ISO standards
- Programs for the unemployed, employees and businesses
Management
Georgios A. Spathis
Director of Training
From 1991 to the present
Quality and accreditation
Certifications
The KEK's management system is audited annually by an independent accredited body.
EOPPEP 12101240
Lifelong Learning Centre licence
Certified Lifelong Learning Centre since 1991.
ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management
The KEK's quality system is audited by an independent body.
Certification body: UCERT · ESYD accreditation · Valid until 6 November 2027
ISO 21001:2021 — Educational Organisations
The international standard specifically for educational organisations.
Certification body: UCERT · ESYD accreditation · Valid until 9 May 2028
ISO 29993:2018 — Learning Services
A standard for learning outside formal education — exactly what a KEK does.
Certification body: UCERT · ESYD accreditation · Valid until 9 May 2028
ISO/IEC 27001:2023 — Information Security
Trainees' data is protected by a certified security system.
Certification body: UCERT · ESYD accreditation · Valid until 21 May 2028
ISO/IEC 27701:2021 — Privacy Protection
An extension of 27001 for personal data and the GDPR.
Certification body: UCERT · ESYD accreditation · Valid until 21 May 2028
We train DPOs and staff in the GDPR — and we are ourselves certified to the international standards for information security and privacy.
What we teach
Training subject areas
Choose a field to see the programs currently running.
Where to find us
Facilities
At 9 Vassani Street, on the 1st, 3rd and 6th floors, we have 13 certified classrooms (nine of them IT labs), with a total capacity of 328 seats.
- 13 certified classrooms
- 9 IT classrooms
- 328 seats in total
- 9 Vassani St. — 1st, 3rd and 6th floor
Accessible to people with disabilities in all classrooms
All 13 of our classrooms are fully accessible to people with disabilities.