Ecaterina Manole
Ecaterina Irina Manole is Program Manager at EDKORE, working at the intersection of technology, education and human development. She designs educational programs that help individuals, teams and organizations build adaptability, digital capabilities and sustainable ways of working.
Ecaterina Irina Manole is Program Manager at EDKORE, where she coordinates the development of educational programs aligned with international standards, accreditation initiatives and new opportunities across European and global markets.
Her work builds on extensive experience in technology, education, product development and organizational transformation. Throughout her career, she has worked in software quality assurance, systems engineering, Agile coaching, product management and professional training, supporting complex teams and organizations in improving collaboration, delivery and adaptability.
Today, Ecaterina works at the intersection of technology, education and human development. She designs and leads educational programs that combine systems thinking, emerging technologies and personal development, helping individuals and organizations navigate complexity with greater clarity and coherence.
Her professional interests include organizational learning, psychological safety, responsible AI governance and the relationship between technology and human decision-making. She is also an author and contributor within ISTQB, supporting the development of international software testing certifications, and holds qualifications in Agile, governance and ethical AI, psychology and personal development.
At FACTORY 4.0, Ecaterina will join Panel 7, “Workforce 2026: Upskilling for the AI-Powered Factory,” where she will share insights into continuous learning, human adaptability and the development of workforce capabilities for organizations undergoing AI-driven transformation.
EDKORE is a continuous learning platform focused on developing advanced digital skills for individuals, companies and institutions. Its programs cover areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, blockchain, Internet of Things, Big Data, robotic process automation, GDPR and cyber-physical systems.
The platform combines online learning with practical content developed and delivered by active industry professionals. Its educational programs are designed to help participants understand and apply emerging technologies while supporting organizations in strengthening their internal digital capabilities.
Edkore offers an EASA-approved Part-IS Familiarisation Training for Cybersecurity course dedicated to cybersecurity compliance in civil aviation. Several of its programs, including AI, Cloud, IoT, Machine Learning, RPA, Blockchain, Big Data and Cyber-Physical Systems, have also been accepted into the ANSI/ANAB accreditation process. Edkore currently reports more than 3,000 enrolled learners, 12 active courses and involvement in national digital-skills projects.
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