IEK Omiros

What IEK Omiros does

IEK Omiros is a Greek private vocational education group established in 1946, operating as ΣΑΕΚ (Σχολές Ανώτερης Επαγγελματικής Κατάρρτισης) Higher Vocational Training Schools and as ΚΔΒΜ (Κέντρο Δια Βίου Μάθησης) Lifelong Learning Center through four branches in Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, and Larissa. The institution delivers two-year accredited diploma programs across twelve sectors (Tourism & Gastronomy, Beauty, Health, Economics & Business, IT, Audiovisual Arts, Technical Trades, Applied Arts, Media, Sports, Security Services, Humanities) with more than 85 specializations, plus a portfolio of short-term, certification-bearing seminars including ITEC-accredited Barbering, Medical Aesthetics, Pilates Mat and Reformer, ΚΕΜΕΑ-certified Security, CISCO CCNA, and Adobe preparation courses. It employs over 500 administrative and academic staff and cites a 90% field-related graduate employment rate based on 2021 ALCO research.

The underlying technology stack comprises a proprietary synchronous and asynchronous e-learning platform, an electronic student administration portal (e-Γραμματεία), live video conferencing, and supporting digital infrastructure. The group holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, and ISO 27701:2019 certifications, maintains GDPR compliance through a designated DPO, and uses RSA 2,048-bit encryption for e-commerce transactions. Strategic technology differentiation is limited to regulatory compliance and conventional distance-learning tooling; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are documented.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer tuition for two-year ΣΑΕΚ diplomas and short ΚΔΒΜ seminars (deposit plus multi-installment payment plans), supplemented by Greek government-subsidized voucher programs for unemployed (allowances up to 2,650 euros per participant) and employed workers, distributed through national employment agencies. Revenue also derives from employer-aligned training partnerships (notably with Star Automotive Greece for technical training), international certification partnerships with ITEC (first Greek provider) and ΚΕΜΕΑ (for regulated security licensing), and a referral partnership with Aegean College for degree-pathway continuation. Customers are predominantly individual learners across young-adult career-entry, career-changer, and beauty/security upskilling segments, with limited enterprise contract exposure beyond single-vendor training deals.

Name

IEK Omiros

Legal name

ΣΧΟΛΕΣ ΑΝΩΤΕΡΗΣ ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΚΑΤΑΡΤΗΣΗΣ ΟΜΗΡΟΣ Ε.Π.Ε.

Website

https://omiros.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

IEK Omiros is a Greek private vocational training institution founded in 1946, operating four branches (Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Larissa) and delivering accredited two-year ΣΑΕΚ diplomas across twelve sectors with 85+ specializations, plus short ΚΔΒΜ certification seminars for individual learners and government-subsidized voucher cohorts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Education & Training (IET) / Contextualized ABE (Workforce-Linked) (EDAAAAAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Higher vocational education
• Lifelong learning
• Professional certification programs
• Beauty and barbering training

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - SAEK Programs: Two-year professional training programs (ΣΑΕΚ) charging tuition for vocational diploma programs across 12 sectors including Tourism, Beauty, Health, IT, Business, and Technical trades.
2. Seminar and Workshop Fees: Short-term professional development courses and workshops through the Lifelong Learning Center (ΚΔΒΜ), including beauty, IT, security, and culinary programs. Payment options include deposit plus installment plans.
3. Government Subsidized Programs: Voucher programs for unemployed (up to 2,650 euros allowance) and employed workers, funded through national employment agencies, providing subsidized training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IEK Omiros is a private Greek vocational training institution operating a network of ΣΑΕΚ (Schools of Higher Vocational Training) that delivers accredited two-year programs across 12 sectors — Tourism & Gastronomy, Beauty, Health, Economics & Business, IT, Audiovisual, Technical Trades, Applied Arts, Media, Sports, Security Services, and Humanities — with over 85 specializations. It also runs a ΚΔΒΜ (Lifelong Learning Center) offering short-term certified seminars (e.g., ITEC-certified barbering, ΚΕΜΕΑ-certified security, CISCO, Adobe, makeup, microblading) plus subsidized voucher programs for unemployed and employed learners, delivered via four physical branches in Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, and Larissa and a proprietary e-learning platform.

Product overview

IEK Omiros operates as a unified educational institution composed of two core product lines. The first is the SAEK (Σχολές Ανώτερης Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης) — a network of Higher Vocational Education Schools offering two-year accredited vocational training programs across 12 thematic sectors: Tourism & Gastronomy, Beauty, Health, Economics & Business Administration, IT & New Technologies, Audiovisual & Arts, Technical Trades, Applied Arts, Media, Sports, Security Services, and Humanities & Social Sciences. This is supplemented by over 85 individual specializations. The second is the ΚΔΒΜ (Κέντρο Δια Βίου Μάθησης) — a Lifelong Learning Center offering short-term professional seminars and certification programs, including beauty programs (makeup, barbering with ITEC certification, microblading, lash extensions), security services (105-hour ΚΕΜΕΑ-certified program), IT (CISCO CCNA, Adobe certification), sports (Pilates with ITEC), culinary arts, and maritime studies. Supporting infrastructure includes a proprietary e-Learning platform for synchronous and asynchronous remote instruction, an e-Γραμματεία electronic student administration portal, and a Career Office facilitating practical training placements and graduate employment connections. The institution holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, and ISO 27701:2019 certifications and utilizes RSA 2,048-bit encryption for its e-commerce transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ΣΑΕΚ ΟΜΗΡΟΣ – Schools of Higher Vocational Training (IEK Omiros) Two-year accredited vocational training programs (Σχολές Ανώτερης Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης / ΣΑΕΚ) covering 12 sectors: Tourism & Gastronomy, Beauty, Health, Economics & Business Administration, IT & New Technologies, Audiovisual & Arts, Technical Trades, Applied Arts, Media, Sports, Security Services, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Delivered in-person across four branch campuses (Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Larissa) and via the e-learning platform. Targeted at individuals seeking a professional diploma recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education and the EU.
• ΚΔΒΜ ΟΜΗΡΟΣ – Lifelong Learning Center Lifelong Learning Center (Κέντρο Δια Βίου Μάθησης / ΚΔΒΜ) providing short-term professional seminars, workshops, and certification programs for skill enhancement and continuous professional development, including ITEC- and ΚΕΜΕΑ-accredited credentials. Deposit plus installment payment plans are offered.
• Security – 105 Hours (ΚΔΒΜ) A 105-hour seminar preparing candidates for the ΚΕΜΕΑ examination required for the private security professional license issued by the Greek Ministry of Public Order. Covers criminal law, private security, facility security, fire safety, and first aid.
• Κομμωτική – Barbering ITEC (ΚΔΒΜ) A 7-month barbering program leading to an internationally recognized ITEC qualification, covering cutting, fading, traditional straight-razor shaving, hair tattoos, styling, and business skills. Marketed as the first ITEC-accredited barbering certification in Greece.
• Make up Artist (ΚΔΒΜ) A 120-hour professional makeup seminar covering bridal, editorial, TV, cinema, theatre, and special effects applications, delivered in-person and via e-learning; certified by Κε.Δι.Βι.Μ. ΟΜΗΡΟΣ.
• Professional Beauty & Bridal Makeup Artist (ΚΔΒΜ) A seminar on foundational and advanced beauty and bridal makeup techniques, including contouring, eye makeup, and professional client management; serves as a prerequisite for advanced makeup programs.
• Professional Media, Fashion & Stage Makeup Artist (ΚΔΒΜ) A 50-hour seminar covering fashion, editorial, TV, cinema, and social media makeup techniques; prerequisite is completion of the Professional Beauty & Bridal Makeup Artist seminar.
• Professional SFX & Body Art Makeup Artist (ΚΔΒΜ) A 60-hour seminar on special effects makeup, face painting, and body painting techniques for cinema, TV, theatre, events, cosplay, and theme parks.
• Professional Microblading Artist (ΚΔΒΜ) A 20-hour microblading seminar covering the hair-stroke technique, color theory, skin anatomy, and live model practice; includes a Professional Starter Kit and training manual.
• Professional One by One Lash Artist (ΚΔΒΜ) A 12-hour seminar on classic One by One lash extension application, lash mapping, aftercare, and Lash Artist business development.
• Professional Lash Lifting, Brow Lamination & Tint (ΚΔΒΜ) An 8-hour seminar on lash lifting, lash tinting, brow lamination, and brow tinting techniques with mapping and professional application.
• CISCO CCNA (ΚΔΒΜ) CISCO CCNA networking certification preparation program offered through the ΚΔΒΜ IT & New Technologies School for IT and networking professionals.
• Adobe Certification Program (ΚΔΒΜ) Adobe certification preparation program offered through the ΚΔΒΜ, enabling students to obtain official Adobe professional credentials.
• Pilates Instructor – Mat ITEC (ΚΔΒΜ) Pilates Mat instructor certification with ITEC accreditation covering theory and Mat Pilates instruction.
• Ιατρική Αισθητική ITEC (ΚΔΒΜ) Medical aesthetics seminar with ITEC international certification, covering advanced aesthetic treatments and paramedical applications.
• Global Chef – Masterclass Διεθνούς Κουζίνας (ΚΔΒΜ) International cuisine masterclass under the Global Chef program, covering advanced culinary techniques and international kitchen skills.
• Voucher Programs for Unemployed Subsidized training programs for unemployed individuals funded by the Greek national employment service (OAED), covering tourism, digital marketing, security, and priority sectors; learners may receive training allowances of up to 2,650 euros.
• Voucher Programs for Employed Subsidized training programs for employed individuals, providing professional development and skill enhancement opportunities funded through Greek public employment agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduates find employment directly in their field within short period
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Star Automotive GreecestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Strategic partnership for automotive technical training, marking a new era in technical vocational education combining automotive industry expertise with Omiros training methodology.
• ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITEC is the leading international certification body in Beauty, Aesthetics, Spa Therapy, Hairdressing-Barber, and Sports/Fitness sectors. Omiros Schools offers the first ITEC certifications in Greece, providing internationally recognized qualifications for beauty and hairdressing professionals enabling them to work in Greece and abroad.
• ΚΕΜΕΑ (Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Ανάπτυξης Δημόσιας Διοίκησης)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerΚΕΜΕΑ is the official Greek certification authority for Security personnel. Omiros Security programs prepare students for ΚΕΜΕΑ examinations required to obtain Security professional license issued by the Ministry of Public Order.
• Aegean CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnership directing graduates to continue their studies at Aegean College for academic degree programs beyond vocational training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• BCA College (Athens): Greek private vocational college offering IT, business, and applied arts programs. Competes for similar student segments in Athens and broader Greek market.
• City College (University of Sheffield International Faculty): Greek private college affiliated with University of Sheffield offering applied/vocational and undergraduate programs. Comparable competitor in the Greek private higher/vocational education space.
• ICBS Business College: Greek business and vocational training college with multiple campuses. Overlaps with Omiros on business, economics, and IT training programs within the Greek market.

Broad incumbents

• Aptech Limited: Global IT and vocational training franchise with broad course catalog across multiple countries. Comparable in IT/computer training segment offered through Omiros's IT & New Technologies school.
• Laureate International Universities (Greece/Europe): Global network of higher education institutions with prior presence in Greece (now restructuring). Represents the broad incumbent category — larger, multi-country player that overlaps with Omiros on applied/vocational education offerings.

Direct peers

• IEK Akmi: One of the largest Greek private vocational training institutions (ΣΑΕΚ/IEK) offering similar two-year accredited programs across multiple sectors. Directly competes for the same career-entry students and government voucher funding in the Greek market.
• IEK Delta: Greek vocational training school (ΣΑΕΚ) offering two-year programs across similar thematic sectors. Competes head-to-head with IEK Omiros for Greek career-entry students and voucher-funded programs.
• New York College: Greek private higher education institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs with international university partnerships. Comparable competitor for Greek students seeking alternative credentials.
• Mediterranean College: Greek private college offering vocational and undergraduate programs with strong industry partnerships. Comparable in offering professional certifications and applied degrees to the Greek market.

Others

• AEGEAN College: Greek private college that has an existing referral partnership with IEK Omiros for graduates continuing into degree programs. Adjacent player — partner rather than direct competitor — enabling Omiros's two-year diploma pathway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iekomiros

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about IEK Omiros