Vision
To establish CHRIST (Deemed to be University) as a dynamic lifelong learning ecosystem that enables individuals and organisations to continuously learn, adapt, innovate and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Continuous Learning, Reskilling, Upskilling And Intellectual Renewal
Flexible, industry-aligned and multidisciplinary learning opportunities for students, alumni, working professionals, entrepreneurs and the wider community.
scroll downThe Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is envisioned as a dynamic hub for continuous learning, reskilling, upskilling and intellectual renewal.
The Centre provides flexible, industry-aligned and multidisciplinary learning opportunities for students, alumni, working professionals, entrepreneurs and the wider community. It seeks to create learning pathways that respond to changing workforce requirements, emerging technologies and evolving societal needs.
The Centre brings together academia, industry, government and society to create innovative and accessible learning opportunities that enable individuals to remain future-ready throughout their personal and professional journeys.
What We Do
The Centre for Lifelong Learning is founded on the belief that learning is a continuous journey, not a phase limited to formal education. The Centre stands for:
- Continuous learning and professional development
- Reskilling and upskilling for a changing workplace
- Flexible and accessible learning opportunities
- Interdisciplinary learning and innovation
- Industry-integrated and practice-oriented education
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Intellectual and personal enrichment across age groups
- Community engagement and societal impact
Vision & Mission
Mission
To provide flexible, accessible, industry-aligned and multidisciplinary learning pathways that enable students, alumni, professionals, entrepreneurs and communities to acquire new knowledge, develop future-ready competencies, reskill and upskill throughout their lives.
Objectives
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Lifelong Learning Promote lifelong learning among students, professionals, alumni and the wider community.02
Credentials Offer certificate, diploma and micro-credential programmes.03
Future-Ready Skills Develop future-ready competencies and emerging skills.04
Industry Integration Facilitate industry-integrated and practice-oriented learning experiences.05
Workforce Transformation Support workforce transformation through reskilling and upskilling initiatives.06
Interdisciplinary Learning Encourage interdisciplinary learning and innovation.07
Continuing Education Provide continuing professional education across diverse sectors.08
Community Impact Foster community engagement and create societal impact.Learning Pathways
Certificate Programmes
Short, focused programmes designed to develop specific knowledge and skills.
Credit-Based Courses
Flexible 1–3 credit learning opportunities that enable learners to build academic and professional competencies.
Micro-Credentials
Focused learning experiences that recognise specific skills and competencies.
Professional Development
Industry-oriented programmes for working professionals seeking to adapt to the changing workplace.
Corporate Programmes
Customised learning and workforce-development solutions designed in collaboration with organisations.
Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL)
Pathways that recognise relevant knowledge, skills and experience acquired through formal, non-formal and experiential learning.
Industry & Corporate Engagement
The Centre will leverage the strong industry ecosystem of Pune and its proximity to organisations across sectors such as IT, manufacturing, startups, services, healthcare, finance and emerging technologies.
Through industry collaboration, the Centre aims to facilitate industry-led training, live projects, professional certifications, internships, customised corporate programmes, workforce reskilling and upskilling, and industry-integrated learning.
Faculty / Experts
The Centre will draw upon the expertise of university faculty members, industry practitioners and subject-matter experts to deliver relevant, interdisciplinary and practice-oriented learning.
Dr. Fr. Lijo Thomas
Director
Dr. Blesson James
Coordinator
Contact Us
Centre for Lifelong Learning · Mail ID
cll.lavasa@christuniversity.in