ABSTRACT
The aim and scope of traditional education differs significantly from these of life long learning. Education is mainly addressed to young people. It defines a framework for acquiring knowledge and cultivates the fundamental principles of learning and self-improvement in all levels. On the other side life long learning is targeted to adults who have received or missed basic education but are still enthusiastic in improving themselves. Individuals participate in life long learning sessions in order to improve specific competencies and acquire targeted knowledge. As a matter of fact, life long learning programs must adapt to the different needs of trainees and their design should be flexible in order to help them achieve the maximum in the minimum amount of time.
