Latest news and stories about professional training in Portugal for expats and residents.
The development of educational programmes and professional training in Artificial Intelligence is seeing increased growth and investment across Portugal.
The recent statements by Álvaro Santos Pereira, current Governor of the Bank of Portugal, have finally touched a nerve regarding a structural problem that the country insists on ignoring: the profound inefficiency of our professional training. At a time when the Portuguese economy desperately needs to leverage its productivity, which...
The Portuguese Association of Insurers (APS), through its Insurance Knowledge and Learning centre (CASA), has announced the 'Mental Health as an emerging risk' course, which will take place on 14 April. The objective of this course, which is part of the 'New Risks with Impact on Insurance' training cycle, is to provide the necessary tools...
An initiative by educator Ana Guimarães Duarte guides institutions on accessing European funding in the areas of education, innovation, and professional training.
Survey states that there is a lack of in-depth training in this area, and what exists is sporadic and clearly insufficient.
Researchers from the Media Observatory (Obercom) and CENJOR, responsible for a report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism, recommend strengthening training in this area, with special attention to ethical and deontological issues.
Researchers from the Media Observatory (Obercom) and CENJOR, responsible for a report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism, recommend strengthening training in this area, with special attention to ethical and deontological issues.
Turismo de Portugal has opened applications for the second edition of the 'Integrar para o Turismo' program, aiming to train 1,000 unemployed immigrants. The six-month program includes training at hospitality schools followed by internships in the sector, offering a monthly stipend and additional support for transport and meals.
The Portuguese Association of Insurers, through the APS Insurance Knowledge and Learning centre (CASA), has announced the course 'The Economic and Social Impact of Road Accidents', part of the training cycle 'Motor Insurance: Trends and Emerging Risks'. The course will take place on 15 April, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, at the headquarters of...
Applications open on 1 April for the second edition of the Integrar para o Turismo programme, which aims to train 1,000 immigrants living in Portugal for the tourism sector. Following a successful first year with over 655 graduates, the new edition extends the internship period from one to three months to better assess professional performance. The programme, supported by Turismo de Portugal and the IEFP, includes enhanced training in employability and financial literacy, with a goal to increase internship placements and job integration by 50%.
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education and the opportunities this digital revolution may create in the job market are some of the key themes at this year's edition of Qualifica – Education, Training and Youth Fair, which runs until Saturday at Exponor, in Matosinhos. More than 40,000 visitors are expected.
The 'immediate need' for staff will lead companies in the sector to provide the necessary training themselves, explains the president of the Fórum Turismo Association.
The Portuguese Association of Insurers (APS) has strengthened its training offer and will begin a new training cycle dedicated to motor insurance, which will consist of seven courses. The first course in this cycle is 'Evolution of motor accident rates in Portugal', taking place on March 26th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, at...
From mechanics to energy, and including healthcare, several sectors are facing a shortage of qualified professionals. Master D provides qualified training for those who want to take advantage of these opportunities.
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence in companies is entering a new phase. After an initial period marked by experimentation with generative tools, there is now growing interest in automation and intelligent agents capable of executing processes autonomously. It is in this context that Code for All_, a company with over 10 years of experience, is launching a new training program.
Junior psychologists report spending months or years looking for internships and denounce poorly paid or unpaid positions. The union states that the current model has become a “barrier to practising the profession”. The Order of Psychologists acknowledges that finding a vacancy can be “more challenging” in some contexts, but guarantees that the “majority” of graduates succeed.
The APS Academy has renewed and strengthened its training offer as part of the reflection and restructuring process initiated in 2024, announced the institution of the Portuguese Insurance Association. New initiatives were designed to meet the current qualification and updating needs of insurance sector professionals, promoting continuous learning aligned with...
The Portuguese Association of Insurers (APS) has announced the course 'Advanced Reinsurance', which will take place from 5 to 10 February in a hybrid format, between 09:00 and 13:00. This training will cover the forms and types of reinsurance and their impacts on insurers' capital and risk management, as well as ...
Sérvulo & Associados has just launched the Sérvulo Innovation Lab, a training and innovation laboratory designed to support teams and organisations in developing legal, management, social and leadership competencies and soft skills. The management team includes Rita Canas da Silva, Rui Medeiros and Paulo Câmara. The Sérvulo Innovation Lab operates ...
