Lifelong learning

Lifelong learning (LL) includes freestanding courses, contract education, MOOCs and other more informal learning activities such as open lectures and seminars.

KTH's education for professional engineers

See KTH's wide offer of courses for professionals, a perfect way to develop your career.

Freestanding courses for professional engineers

KTH's goal is for lifelong learning to be an integral part of KTH's education and to comprise about 20 percent of the total volume of education. In recent years, the government has implemented special initiatives and given assignments aimed at increasing lifelong learning at Sweden's universities and higher education institutions.

Direct government funded continuing professional development – freestanding courses

Direct government funded continuing professional development is primarily aimed at professionals who wish to continue their education or develop their skills and careers. KTH's offer is currently in the form of freestanding courses.

Contract education

Contract education is paid education commissioned by employers for their employees, to develop employees' skills. KTH offers both tailored and open contract education in different subjects.

Processes within lifelong learning

Processes within direct government funded continuing professional development and contract education are currently not available in English, but it is an ongoing work. Once processes are available they will be published on this page.

Contact

For general questions about educational administrative processes, contact Karin Hellmalm, hellmalm@kth.se

Frequently asked questions and answers about lifelong learning (FAQ)

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