The Continuing Education Unit is responsible for managing non-degree training programs for both internal and external audiences, under the supervision of a PhD faculty member appointed by the Director, following consultation with the Scientific Council.

The responsibilities of the Continuing Education Unit include:
a) Conducting regular assessments of training needs and preparing an annual training plan/catalogue;
b) Supporting administrative procedures required for the approval of credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing courses by the Executive Board and the Scientific Council;
c) Implementing, maintaining, and updating the continuing education procedures manual, as needed;
d) Developing, supporting, and promoting training plans and projects to meet the specific needs of professional groups, organizations, and other public or private entities;
e) Supporting external accreditation and certification processes and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations in the context of continuing education programs;
f) Preparing official letters, public notices, and announcements related to various academic activities;
g) Defining and executing the procedures related to applications, enrolments, registrations, attendance, course completion, and other academic processes;
h) Issuing certificates for continuing education courses;
i) Monitoring tuition and fee payments related to continuing education programs;
j) Gathering and providing all relevant supporting information for Executive Board decision-making, and fulfilling reporting obligations to U.Porto, supervisory ministry bodies, and official statistical agencies;
k) Ensuring the quality of information made available in the FCNAUP information system, within its scope of activity;
l) Keeping its records up to date;
m) Providing information regarding non-degree academic training programs, through the appropriate channels and within designated times;
n) Carrying out any other duties assigned by the Executive Board.