{"id":1817,"date":"2021-03-10T22:23:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T20:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/?page_id=1817"},"modified":"2025-08-06T13:43:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T10:43:22","slug":"why-ioct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/en\/about-us\/why-ioct\/","title":{"rendered":"Why IoCT?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The IoCT is a modern research and innovation institute in the paint and coating sector. It stands out because it has adopted an approach of supporting every need \u2013 large or small \u2013 wherever it might arise.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the Institute is the only organisation providing education and training for Greece\u2019s coating industry. Offering training for every <a href=\"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/en\/professional-training\/coating-applicators\/\">professional applicator<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/en\/professional-training\/coating-inspectors\/\">coating inspector<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/en\/professional-training\/technicians-and-sales\/\">coating manufacturer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/en\/professional-training\/paint-store-personnel\/\">paint store personnel <\/a>is the Institute\u2019s foremost goal. The ability to obtain certification of knowledge and skills for professional painters from the accredited body TUV Austria is a pioneering step for Greece and for the industry.\u00a0 At the same time, the Institute stages seminars and one-day meetings to inform industry professionals and those who are indirectly involved, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/en\/professional-training\/scientists-architects-engineers\/\">architects, engineers,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/coatinginstitute.org\/en\/professional-training\/decorators\/\">decorators<\/a> and others.<\/p>\n<p>The Institute\u2019s training programmes are aligned with the sector\u2019s evolving demands and are offered through innovative and modern educational methods.<\/p>\n<p>The IoCT is staffed by academics, senior manufacturing executives, esteemed and expert professionals in the field with career distinctions and years of experience. 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