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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is carrying out this research?

This survey is being carried out by The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) supported by Verian (Verian Group Belgium SA). Cedefop supports the European Commission, Member States and social partners in implementing European strategic objectives and policy priorities concerning the role and professional development of VET teachers and trainers.  

For information on Cedefop, please visit their website.

Verian is a company advising clients in governments, the public sector, NGOs and NFPs on the delivery of public policy, programmes, services, and communications to the public. At the core, Verian interviews many different people to provide crucial insights in the changing social, political, and business landscape within Europe.

For more information on Verian, please visit their website. website.


Why have I been invited to take part?

First, your school was randomly selected from a national list of all eligible IVET schools in your country. This list was provided by national education authority, such as the ministry of education, specifically for the purpose of this survey.

The research team then selected a sample of schools using random, systematic selection.

Second, the research team selected a random sample of IVET ISCED level 3 teachers from the teacher list provided by the selected schools using pseudonymised information. Alternatively, Verian instructed schools on how to select a random sample of teachers themselves. It is also possible that all teachers at a school were asked to participate in the survey, depending on the number of eligible teachers. It is important to note that the research team has not gained access to any personal identifiable information of teachers, such as name or contact details, in this process.


Why are my views important?

The EVTS survey is crucial for EU countries as it provides robust, comparable data on vocational education and training (VET) teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD). This data will inform the design of national and EU policies to improve VET teachers’ participation in high-quality CPD, addressing teacher shortages and enhancing the attractiveness of the teaching profession.

The survey’s findings will support the EU’s goals to have a high-quality teaching force in Europe who may prepare learners for inclusive digital and green transitions, benefiting policymakers, educators, and the broader research community.


What am I asked to do?

If you received an invitation email, you could log in using the username and password included in your invitation. If your username and password do not work, please contact us by clicking on Support at the bottom of this screen.


I am experiencing issues accessing the survey online. Who can help me log in?

If you received an invitation email, you could log in using the username and password included in your invitation. If your username and password do not work, please contact us by clicking on Support at the bottom of this screen.


What will happen to my answers?

Your information will solely be utilized for policy guidance and research objectives. Your responses contribute to a better understanding of the factors driving IVET teachers’ CPD, while it will also inform how CPD can prepare them for future economic and social challenges.


How is my personal data protected?

Any answers or information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence and the anonymity of each respondent is guaranteed. All the data we collect will be used for research purposes only.

Taking part in this survey is entirely voluntary. We would like to assure you that this is not a test or an assessment. There are no right or wrong answers. We are interested in your honest opinions and experiences.

We take issues of data security, storage, protection, and confidentiality very seriously. Our data security procedures are designed to minimise the risk of data loss and ensure that respondents’ confidentiality is always protected.

For more information on this, please see our data protection notice by following this link.


I want to participate but did not receive an invitation, what can I do?

Participants are randomly selected from among randomly selected schools in your country. This random selection means that people of different ages, regions, social statuses, and education levels will be invited to participate.

While we sincerely value your opinion, you can only participate in the EVTS when you have been personally invited by us.


Date created: 15.05.2025