The centres themselves have become vital focal points for lifelong learning not least because they are open for continuous usage by all members of the community.
As an outcome oriented programme, it is vital that the course content and prospective results are accessible and that learning progression is monitored and realistic.
The draft claims that the Programme for Government reflects the Executive's commitment to building a more shared learning environment and goes on to argue that "it is vital that this process addresses sectarian divisions and results in a less segregated and more shared school system".
While formal lectures and study of business cases remain vital components, growing numbers of academic institutions are putting more emphasis on interactive learning.