The institute is scientifically engaged in the quality and innovation of the education sector. It deals with research, teaching and knowledge transfer in the areas of governance, leadership/management, innovation, quality management, personnel management with a focus on personnel development in the education sector. It sees itself as a competence center and service facility for actors in the education sector, such as teachers, school administrators, school authorities, school administrations, school boards, cantons, ministries and institutions that deal with the quality and development of educational institutions. The target groups are individual actors, teams and institutions in the education sector, in particular executives and project managers. As an extended target group, other industries are also included, such as personnel departments and executives in public administration and the economy. Over time, it differentiates into various departments, such as the «Competence Center for Education Leadership (EduLead)» or the «Youth Research with the Federal Youth Surveys» department, if the order situation permits and requires it. The company can participate in other companies and affiliate related business areas.