Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology Palacký University (hereinafter as CMTF UP) offers theology programmes in the life-long learning form.

More information on the offered programmes can be found on the official website of CMTF UP Olomouc.

Life-long learning at the Faculty of Arts at Palacký University (hereinafter as FF UP) is realised by the Institute of Life-long Learning (hereinafter as ICV FF UP).

ICV FF UP realises the following types of programmes within life-long learning:

· life-long learning programmes based on accredited study programmes which are realised in the form of single-subject or double-subject study

· further professional education of pedagogical staff, Czech for foreigners, teaching qualification

· courses and specialized seminars for organizations and general public

· hobby courses for individuals and organizations

· accredited courses for psychologists and social workers

More information on the process of life-long learning at the Faculty can be found on the official website of FF UP in Olomouc.

Life-long learning at the Faculty of Education Palacký University (hereinafter as PdF UP) is realised via Centre of Life-long Learning (hereinafter as CCV PdF UP) in acordance with Act No. 563/2004 Coll., on Pedagogical Staff and on the Amendment to Some Other Acts and with Regulation of Education, Youth and Sports No. 317/2005, on Further Education of

Pedagogical Staff, Accreditation Commission and Career System of Pedagogical Staff.

CCV PdF UP is an educational institution which provides further education to pedagogical and non-pedagogical staff of all types of schools, educational and teaching institutions and other interested persons and organisations.

CCV PdF UP offers the following types of further education of pedagogical staff:

• Education for compliance with qualifications either in the area of pedagogical sciences and for extending specialised qualification;
• Education for compliance with other qualifications;
• Education for professional upskilling.

More information on individual educational programmes and courses can be found on the official website of the Centre of Life-long Learning PdF UP v Olomouci.

The Faculty of Law UP organizes two self-funded life-long learning programmes Law in a full-time and a combined form which are primarily intended for people interested in regular study.

Moreover it prepares, within life-long learning, long-term or short-term courses and seminars for legal community and large public. Participants of such educational activities can obtain, enhance or renew their knowledge in various legal fields, mainly in connection to current legal issues, legislative amendments or development in case practice, or e.g. in the area of alternative dispute resolution. The Faculty of Law also offers highly specialized courses based on demand of associated institutions, offices and organizations.

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Palacký University (hereinafter as LF UP) offers within individual study programmes their selected parts in the form of life-long learning. The courses are designed based on accredited study programmes at the faculty.

LF UP also offers, as one of the types of life-long learning, specialised medical training (hereinafter as SV) which leads to enhancing qualification, namely qualification of a health-care professional. Based on a successful completion of specialised medical training at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry UP in Olomouc, i.e. after passing the attestation exam, a graduate gains professional competence for specialised activities of a relevant health-care profession.

More information on the process of life-long learning at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at UP can be found on the official website of LF UP in Olomouc and in the directive of the Dean of the Faculty.

The Faculty of Sciences at Palacký University in Olomouc (hereinafter as PřF UP) offers courses of supplementary pedagogical studies for graduates of non-teaching disciplines within the framework of lifelong learning, as well as concurrent supplementary studies for current students of teaching disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, mathematics and environmental protection. For primary and secondary school teachers, it organises professional development and in-service training programmes. The public can choose from thematic training courses or brand new micro-certificate programmes. Training for academic staff is also included, especially for aspiring university lecturers.

More information on the process of life-long learning at the Faculty can be found on the official website of PřF UP in Olomouc.

The Faculty of Health Sciences Palacký University (hereinafter as FZV UP) offers its applicants programmes of life-long learning. The programmes are designed based on accredited study programmes of the faculty and are intended for applicants who met the criteria of admission procedure but were not accepted into studies due to capacity reasons.

FZV also realizes life-long learning programmes besides accredited study programmes (e.g. requalification course Health professional for recovery events, a course called Supervising a specialised practice of students in paramedical professions, preparatory courses for applicants for studies in accredited study programmes, etc.)

Life-long learning at the Faculty of Physical Culture UP in Olomouc is ensured by the Department of Further Education at the faculty of Physical Culture UP (hereinafter as ODV FTK UP) which is responsible for the content and progress of life-long learning in accordance with the needs of the Faculty and the University.

Department of Further Education at the faculty of Physical Culture offers the following types of further education for pedagogical staff to people interested in studying at the Faculty:

• Education for compliance with qualifications;
• Education for compliance with other qualifications;
• Education for professional upskilling.

ODV FTK UP also ensures consultancy, preparation and process of rigorous procedures for graduates from master’s programmes at FTK UP, participates in preparation, cooperation and implementation of accreditation of study programmes within its scope and ensures educational events in the area of e-learning.

More information on the process of life-long learning at the Faculty can be found on the official website of FTK UP in Olomouc.

Universities of the third age form a specific part of life-long learning. Their basic characteristics is the fact that they provide education to elderly people (people over 60 or entitled to retirement, early retirement or disability pension). The education is on the highest possible, i.e. university (college), level which makes it different from other forms of awareness-raising and educational activities, although also oriented on this population. Learning at the university of the third age is exclusively characterised by personal development, not professional training, and thus does not constitute an entitlement for a university degree.