ERGASIA EKPEDEFTIKI S.A. (EU Dept)

What ERGASIA EKPEDEFTIKI S.A. (EU Dept) does

ERGASIA EKPEDEFTIKI S.A. is a Greek Lifelong Learning Center (KDBM — Κέντρο Δια Βίου Μάθησης) organized as an Anonymous Company (S.A.) and headquartered in Patras. The organization delivers government-subsidized vocational training, professional certifications, training seminars across 15 categories (Security, Marketing, Management, Logistics, Soft Skills, etc.), and distance-learning undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. Service delivery is supported by six physical training centers across Greece (Athens, Patras, Amaliada, Pyrgos, Ioannina, Katerini) plus partner structures, and is staffed by 12 employees described as graduates of humanitarian, social, and economics disciplines with project-management experience. The platform layer is a WordPress-based LMS (MasterStudy LMS) with WooCommerce for enrollment management and WPML for bilingual (Greek/English) support, enabling both synchronous and asynchronous training delivery.

The revenue model is dual-track. The primary stream is government-funded subsidized vocational training under DYPA/OAED voucher programs and EU-funded projects; these programs are free to eligible beneficiaries (unemployed and employed individuals) and reimbursed by public funds, with training allowances ranging from €5/hour up to €3,500 per program. The secondary stream is fee-based — professional certifications (Security/KEMEPA, Foreign Languages, IT/ASEP, EFET food safety, etc.) and postgraduate degree programs delivered in partnership with Cypriot universities (University of Limassol, Neapolis University Paphos, University of Nicosia) and Universidad Nebrija (Madrid), with example master's pricing at €299/month over 15 interest-free installments and individual courses at €10. The go-to-market is sales-led with trained education consultants at physical offices, supported by online application forms, e-commerce enrollment, and government voucher portals; marketing spans social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), educational blog content, and email newsletter campaigns.

The organization is certified to ISO 9001:2015 with GDPR-compliant DPO functions and was recognized in June 2026 with the Diversity Mark from the Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, ranked among the first 41 companies in Greece to receive the award. Strategic partnerships include five international universities plus Greek government certification and funding bodies (DYPA, EOPPEP, KE.ME.A., EFET, ASEP) and employer associations for LAEK 1-30 SME training programs.

Name

ERGASIA EKPEDEFTIKI S.A. (EU Dept)

Legal name

Εργασία Εκπαιδευτική Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία

Website

https://ergasiakek.gr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ERGASIA EKPEDEFTIKI S.A. is a Greek Lifelong Learning Center operating six physical training centers, delivering government-subsidized vocational training, professional certifications, and distance-learning undergraduate and postgraduate programs in partnership with Cypriot and Spanish universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAM

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDABAFAJ

Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Technical & IT Skills Training

SECONDARYEDABAJAM

Financial Data, Analytics & FinTech Tools (BI, ERP, Automation)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Finance, Accounting & Risk Training

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Subsidized training programs
• Professional certifications Greece
• Lifelong learning center
• Distance learning degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Patras (Πάτρα)

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subsidized Vocational Training Programs (DYPA/OAED Vouchers): Government-funded training programs for unemployed and employed individuals where training is free for beneficiaries. The company is reimbursed by public funds (DYPA, OAED, EU programs).
2. Professional Certifications and University Programs: Fee-based professional certification programs and postgraduate/distance learning university programs offered in partnership with Cypriot and other universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ERGASIA EKPEDEFTIKI S.A. is a Lifelong Learning Center (KDBM) that delivers subsidized vocational training programs (DYPA/OAED vouchers), professional certifications, training seminars across 15 categories, and distance-learning undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in partnership with universities in Cyprus and Spain. It also provides European project management and consulting services to public and private sector clients.

Product overview

ERGASIA EKPEDEFTIKI S.A. is a Lifelong Learning Center (ΚΔΒΜ) offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education and training services. The organization operates a platform-plus-services architecture consisting of: (1) Subsidized Training Programs (Επιδοτούμενα Προγράμματα) for unemployed and employed individuals funded by national/EU resources; (2) Training Seminars (Σεμινάρια Κατάρτισης) across 15 specialized categories including Security, Marketing, Sales, Management, Logistics, and Soft Skills; (3) Professional Certifications (Επαγγελματικές Πιστοποιήσεις) including Security-KEMEPA, Foreign Languages, IT certifications, and ASEP certifications; (4) Undergraduate Programs (Προπτυχιακά) via distance learning; (5) Master's Degree Programs (Μεταπτυχιακά) in partnership with 5 universities including University of Limassol, Neapolis University, and Universidad Nebrija; (6) Credited Seminars (Μοριοδοτούμενα) for public sector merit points; and (7) European Projects services for vocational training project management. The company serves job seekers, employees, and businesses across Greece with physical locations in Athens, Patras, Katerini, Ioannina, Pyrgos, and Amaliada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ΚΔΒΜ Εργασία Εκπαιδευτική: Certified Lifelong Learning Center (Κέντρο Δια Βίου Μάθησης) offering vocational training programs, professional certifications, and European projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training allowances from €400 to €3,500 per program depending on program type and duration

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Senior Wisdom Tech Hub (Erasmus+ European Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2026International educational program in Sinaia, Romania (April 19-25, 2026), part of European project cooperation for senior education and digital skills.
• University of Limassol (Πανεπιστήμιο Λεμεσού)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for postgraduate programs including Special Education and New Technologies, Maritime Administration, and Educational Psychology. Programs include mandatory in-person practical training placements.
• Neapolis University Paphos (Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις – Πάφου)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for distance learning postgraduate programs including MBA, Tourism Business Administration, International Sustainability Management, Public Administration, and Information Systems and Digital Innovation.
• University of Nicosia (Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας / UNIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for distance learning programs, with UNIC being the largest university in Cyprus offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate distance learning programs.
• Universidad Nebrija (Madrid)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial representative of Universidad Nebrija (Madrid) in Greece, providing information, guidance, and support for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, both in-person and distance learning.
• An-Najah National UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for postgraduate program in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, with exclusive collaboration with Ergasia Ekpaideftiki as the Lifelong Learning Center.
• DYPA (Δημόσια Υπηρεσία Απασχόλησης, formerly OAED)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment employment agency providing funded training vouchers and programs. Ergasia is an approved training provider implementing DYPA/OAED subsidized training programs for unemployed and employed individuals.
• Employer Associations (Φορείς Εκπροσώπησης Εργοδοτών)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborative partners for LAEK 1-30 employer-funded training programs for small businesses, providing access to employee training across various sectors.
• Chamber of Thesprotia (Επιμελητήριο Θεσπρωτίας)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for subsidized training and practical internship programs for unemployed in Thesprotia region municipalities (Igoumenitsa, Sulli, Filiates).
• EOPPEP (Εθνικός Οργανισμός Πιστοποίησης Προσόντων και Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού)coreOthersNational certification body providing accreditation for vocational training programs and professional certifications offered by the organization.
• KE.ME.A. (Κέντρο Μελετών και Εξουσιοδοτήσεων για την Ιδιωτική Ασφάλεια)majorOthersGovernment body for private security personnel certification. Organization offers Security certification programs accredited by KE.ME.A.
• EFET (Ελληνικός Φορέας Ελέγχου Τροφίμων)majorOthersGreek Food Authority providing accreditation for food safety and hygiene certification programs for professionals in the food industry.
• ASEP (Ανώτατο Συμβούλιο Επιλογής Προσωπικού)coreOthersSupreme Council for Personnel Selection provides framework for point-based certification programs for civil service recruitment. Organization offers ASEP-recognized certifications in foreign languages and IT.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pluralsight: Enterprise technology skills training platform focused on IT, cloud, and cybersecurity upskilling. Competes with Ergasia's IT/Computer certification and digital skills training lines for both individual and corporate learners.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certificates, university-credentialed degrees, and employer training programs. Competes with Ergasia for self-funded adult learners and B2B upskilling budgets across all of its training categories.
• Udemy: Global course marketplace offering affordable on-demand professional development courses across business, IT, and design. Competes with Ergasia's individual course enrollments and pay-as-you-go self-funded offerings.
• Skillsoft: Enterprise corporate training provider offering leadership, compliance, and technology skills programs to global multinationals. Competes with Ergasia for large Greek and multinational corporate training budgets across management and compliance topics.
• LinkedIn Learning: Global corporate-focused online training platform offering professional development and business skills courses. Directly competes with Ergasia's employed-worker upskilling and LAEK-style employer-funded programs.

Direct peers

• New York College (Greece): Greek private college affiliated with State University of New York offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs. Closely comparable to Ergasia in operating as a Greek-based hub for international university credentials.
• IEK AKMI: One of Greece's larger private vocational training institutes delivering professional certification and diploma programs across diverse sectors. Comparable to Ergasia in business model and target learner segments (employed and unemployed Greek adults).
• Mediterranean College: Greek private higher education provider delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in partnership with UK universities. Comparable to Ergasia's university-partnership model and lifelong-learning positioning in the Greek market.
• CITY College, University of Sheffield International Faculty: Greek international branch campus offering University of Sheffield and other UK-credentialed undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Comparable to Ergasia's distance-learning university partnerships and English-language degree delivery in Greece.
• IEK DELTA: Greek vocational training institute offering similar post-secondary vocational diplomas and certifications across multiple Greek cities. Comparable to Ergasia as a private vocational education provider serving both individual learners and government-funded trainees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ErgasiaKDBM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ergasia-ekpedeftiki-sa
• Instagraminstagram.com/ergasiakek
• TikToktiktok.com/@ergasia_ekpaideftiki?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Compliance2 records

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