Lifelong Learning at TU Delft
TU Delft sees lifelong learning (LLL) as a core educational task and part of its societal contribution.
The Learning for Life Centre works with faculties and external partners to execute the university’s mission of providing adult learners worldwide with quality and accessible learning opportunities for professional and personal development throughout their lifetime. With over 10 years of experience in lifelong learning education, we combine academic knowledge with innovative learning methods to deliver a broad offer courses, short programmes, and other training in a variety of formats, both online and in person.
We also offer support, training, and resources to educators wishing to develop and deliver continuing education for professionals.
How does LLL drive professional and societal impact?
For educators
Share knowledge and expertise with a much wider and professional audience globally; extend the reach of teaching and research to industry-relevant formats; build networks; amplify impact; attract collaborations.
For professionals
Stay current with fast‑moving technologies and methods; upskill/reskill for new roles; gain recognised credentials.
For the labour market and society
Address talent shortages, accelerate innovation, and support responsible, sustainable transitions.
Who are our lifelong learners?
Science, engineering, and design professionals
Who want or need to expand their (technological) knowledge to keep up to date or build a stronger skill set to apply these directly to a project or in their daily job.
They are agents of change who gain knowledge, skills, tools, and innovative approaches to solve problems and positively impact their personal/career lives and their organisations, ultimately collectively contributing to building a better world.
Professionals in a technology context
Who do not have a scientific, technical, engineering, or design background or degree – and want to gain a better understanding of those areas of expertise or of emerging technologies.
You can find some examples below:
Mid‑career engineers updating skills in data/AI, sustainable design, or systems engineering.
Career switchers/returners building core engineering and digital competencies.
Public-sector professionals tackling mobility, urban resilience, and sustainability.
International professionals needing flexible, online, high-quality learning from TU Delft.
Entrepreneurs & intrapreneurs exploring new technologies and venture opportunities.
Project leads, learning & development managers, education staff, procurement managers, and others.
Are you curious about the formats available to support you in creating lifelong learning opportunities? Explore the animation below or visit the Educational Formats page to learn more.
Do you want to know how we support educators?
This initiative is supported by LLO Katalysator and contributes to a broader national effort to strengthen lifelong learning in the Netherlands.
