The UT's Lifelong Learning offering is developed by a large number of different departments at the UT.
Are you looking for contact details for a specific course? You can then find this in the course overview and click through to the detailed information of the course, where the contact persons can also be found.
Do you have a general question about the UT's Lifelong Learning offering? Please get in touch with us: LLL@utwente.nl.
Programme types for professionals explained.
Concept
Definition
Accreditation/accredited
NVAO accreditation is the official quality seal for higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders. Through this process, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) assesses whether a higher professional education (HBO) or university degree programme meets rigorous statutory quality requirements.
Credits (ECTS)
ECTS can be earned by taking a course that is part of an accredited study programme.
Degree programme
An accredited programme that leads to a degree. Certification: diploma
Course
A series of lessons that follow one another according to a specific plan and form a self-contained unit. These are usually designed for a particular target audience and can be offered at various levels: introductory, advanced, or expert. In some cases, they are not specifically designed for a particular target audience, but rather form part of an existing bachelor’s or master’s degree programme at UT.
Masterclass
High-level course, taught by a (prominent) expert in a given field.
Trajectory
A coherent training program or series of learning sessions on a specific theme
In-company
A customised in-company program organised exclusively for one specific organisation or company.
Professional Learning Communities
An environment in which (future) professionals from diverse backgrounds work, learn, and innovate together in relation to (societal) issues.
Workshop
A short, practical lesson in which participants actively practice the subject matter
Open Education
Education that is always freely accessible to anyone interested.
Events (Conference / Seminar / Symposium)
A scientific conference or meeting where various speakers address a specific topic
Microcredentials
A microcredential is a recognised digital certificate that proves you have acquired specific knowledge, skills, or competencies upon completing a course.