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APEFOR - Associação Portuguesa de Entidades Formadoras

Who we are?

APEFOR is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to contribute to improving the quality and sustainability of adult education and training in Portugal, dignifying the sector and private training entities.

What do we do?

APEFOR’s multifaceted activities encompass advocacy, promotion, research, dialogue facilitation, international cooperation, quality defence, entity interest representation, active policy participation, and support strategies for collective efficiency. These efforts collectively contribute to the enhancement and development of the Professional Training and Adult Education sector in Portugal.

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EAEA brings together
120 organisations from 43 countries.

EAEA is a European NGO whose purpose is to link and represent European organisations directly involved in adult learning. Originally known as the European Bureau of Adult Education, EAEA was founded in 1953 by representatives from a number of European countries.

EAEA promotes adult learning and access to and participation in non-formal adult education for all, particularly for groups currently under-represented.

Want to know more?

EAEA membership is an opportunity to become part of a European-wide network of adult educators.

Visit our Why join page to find out about all the membership services we provide. If you want to join our network, visit the How to join page to learn about the differences between Ordinary and Associate membership and find the best fit for you.

Members in Portugal

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NoCode Institute

NoCode Institute is a leading organization in adult education and digital transformation, specializing in digital reskilling and upskilling for non-technical...
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APEFOR - Associação Portuguesa de Entidades Formadoras

APEFOR is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to contribute to improving the quality and sustainability of adult education and...
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DDF - Departamento de Desenvolvimento e Formação da Câmara Municipal de Lisboa - Lisbon City Council’s Department for Training and Development

Lisbon City Council’s mission is to transform Lisbon into a city of Learning by leveraging knowledge, developing skills, addressing the...
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ESCOLA SUPERIOR DE EDUCAÇÃO DE COIMBRA - Coimbra Higher Education School

ESEC is a higher education institution dedicated to vocational training and applied research, grounded in a close relationship with the...
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Rede Inducar

Inducar – organization for the promotion of non-formal learning and social integration is an international agent operating in the context...
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Escola Profissional Amar Terra Verde (EPATV)

Regarding Adult education, our institution aims to certify and validate adult skills, through a schooling or technical process, or both,...
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Associação Portuguesa para a Cultura e Educação Permanente (APCEP) - Portuguese Association for Culture and Lifelong Education

The APCEP – Portuguese Association for Culture and Permanent Education is an independent organisation, whose main purpose is the promotion...
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