The innovative initiative “Personalized Training Using Artificial Intelligence,” implemented by the E-Learning program of the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), in collaboration with the Public Employment Service (DYPA), has been successfully completed.

The use of artificial intelligence to personalize training needs enabled 100 participants to complete 54 programs with a 100% success rate.

Innovation in the Initiative
The initiative focused on personalized training with the support of artificial intelligence, enhancing the educational experience.

Specifically, the adaptation of the learning content to the individual needs of the participants led to a significant increase in their engagement, as evidenced by the fact that all 100 participants successfully completed their programs.

It is worth noting that the average dropout rate for similar programs is 20%.

The model of Personalized Training using Artificial Intelligence significantly impacts education by facilitating the adaptation of learning content to the unique needs of learners. This personalization process enhances the effectiveness of learning, promoting more efficient knowledge assimilation, and contributes to participants’ commitment to the educational process.

The implementation of the initiative was made possible by the extensive range of educational materials available through NKUA’s E-Learning program, which allows it to meet the specific training needs of participants, as well as the high technological and digital expertise of NKUA’s E-Learning program, ensuring effective adaptation to the requirements of modern digital education.

Benefits and Evaluation
The benefits gained by participants from their involvement in the initiative primarily included vocational training that strengthens, modernizes, or upgrades existing knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired through formal and non-formal education, as well as professional experience.

The program aimed to facilitate labor market integration, secure employment positions, and support professional and personal development. Additionally, it achieved skill enhancement and the acquisition of new competencies better aligned with labor market needs.

Closing Remarks
In the context of the Greek economy, the initiative has strengthened the connection between education and the labor market, contributing to improved productivity and competitiveness.

Educational and Scientific Evaluation
Participants evaluated the initiative very positively regarding its organization, content, and flexibility, while emphasizing the importance of personalized training in acquiring critical skills and knowledge.

It is noteworthy that exam performances were significantly higher compared to similar standard e-learning programs (according to the National Center for Social Research evaluation). Furthermore, the vast majority of participants believed that this specific training program was more effective in meeting their educational needs compared to other programs they had attended.

The most significant element of the program’s success, however, was the active involvement of each learner in designing their personalized training program (engagement). This contributed to the successful completion of the educational process by all participants, with the majority demonstrating excellent performance.

The successful completion of the initiative highlights the potential of personalized training and cutting-edge technologies, laying the groundwork for further development of similar innovative initiatives on a larger scale.

Details of the Initiative
The innovative NKUA initiative involved 100 unemployed beneficiaries and 8 alternates in 54 educational subjects.

It is noted that 80% of participants opted for personalized programs, while 20% attended pre-existing e-learning programs. Women made up 60% of the participants, while men accounted for 40%. In terms of age distribution, 69% were between 18-44 years old, and 31% were between 45-60 years old. Most participants (73%) were university graduates or holders of postgraduate degrees, while 27% were secondary education graduates.

The duration of the programs ranged from 100 to 210 hours of training, and funding was provided by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) using its own resources.