The University of Tirana, through its Faculty of Economics, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana (CCIT), has completed its company training programme within the Erasmus+ DERHE project. Delivered during 2025–2026, the courses connected academic expertise with businesses’ practical needs in management, process organisation and digital transformation.

The programme comprised 11 industry courses, including courses tailored to individual companies and training organised through CCIT for representatives of its member businesses.

Training Tailored to Companies’ Sectors and Needs

In manufacturing, Maccaferri Group Albania, which provides engineering solutions for civil and environmental works, undertook training in Lean Management, production planning and bottleneck analysis. DIMTECH, active in designing, manufacturing and installing industrial machinery, addressed work organisation, continuous improvement and project planning. At Coca-Cola Bottling Albania, training focused on production-line efficiency, waste reduction and the connection between Lean Management and the circular economy.

In construction, BALFIN Construction explored the application of Lean principles to construction sites and administrative processes, alongside project management and digital tools. Project Plus, a company working with air extraction, filtration and air-conditioning systems for construction projects, combined training in planning, costing and project management with business development consultancy.

In financial services, SL Studio, which provides accounting, financial and tax advisory services, focused on Project Management, sustainability and preparing applications for donor funding. At Fondi BESA, a microfinance institution, training addressed Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and digital systems supporting lending processes, monitoring and data protection.

Helius Systems, a software and information systems company, explored ERP integration, document management, Artificial Intelligence and application security. At GreenMed Medical Solutions, a distributor of medical equipment and supplies, these topics were linked to finance, procurement, inventory management and logistics.

The courses organised through CCIT enabled businesses from different sectors to exchange experiences. They covered Project Management, Lean Management, ERP systems, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and digital business systems.

From Knowledge to Practical Application

Training was delivered by FEUT academic staff, supported by expertise from European partner institutions. Sessions combined presentations, case studies, group exercises and analysis of companies’ own processes.

Learning materials are available on the DERHE Moodle platform. The experience and relationships developed through the programme provide a basis for continued university–business cooperation through training, student projects and applied research.