Free training in blockchain technology in the agri-food sector at the Agricultural University of Athens
The free educational programme ‘Advanced Digital Skills in Blockchain for Reliable Food Supply Chains’ of the Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Agricultural University of Athens fills a substantial skills gap in the Greek and European labour markets.
Main information about the programme
The programme is aimed at higher education graduates, jobseekers, as well as professionals already active in the field of supply chain and agri-food. The aim is to enhance their knowledge and skills in blockchain technologies, which are becoming a key tool to ensure food reliability, quality and transparency. The program is implemented in the Greek language, has a total duration of 92.5 hours and follows a mixed teaching method, combining theoretical training with practical application.
Cultivating knowledge and skills for a digital transformation
At the level of knowledge, learners are invited to understand the basic principles of blockchain technology and its substantial differences from traditional databases. Particular emphasis is placed on how blockchain can enhance transparency and traceability in food supply chains, but also on the role of digital assets and smart contracts in improving the efficiency of the agri-food sector. At the same time, the challenges and opportunities arising from the modern regulatory framework are examined. In terms of skills, the program emphasizes practical familiarity with blockchain tools and platforms.
Apart from the technical knowledge, the action also aims at cultivating skills and attitudes that are necessary for the digital transformation of the agri-food sector. Learners are encouraged to take a positive attitude towards innovation, to show responsibility in handling sensitive data, and to incorporate sustainability and transparency principles in the design of technological solutions for food.
The project is implemented in the framework of the research project TRUSTFOOD, which is co-funded by the European program Digital Europe.