Policy and management

EduCluster Finland sees developing management, leadership and educational policy as a strength of the organization. With the ability to call upon a network of experts in this field through their ownership structure, EduCluster Finland can be sure to build a team to develop any needs you might have. Over the past three decades they have implemented these projects on national levels in over 50 countries, including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Nepal, Serbia, Tajikstan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Zambia etc.

EduExcellence is the biggest operator in applied science sector in Finland and providing all type of policy and management services as well as processes in evaluation, assessment and audit. One of the key units is their teacher training school in Haaga-Helia UAS being the biggest in Finland. 

FGES's "Lead like a Finn" program offers school leaders and government officials Finnish-inspired leadership and management training. It focuses on fostering collaborative, inclusive environments that empower leaders to create sustainable change, promote innovation, and effectively support teachers and students. The program provides expert guidance on curriculum development, assisting schools in incorporating elements of the Finnish core curriculum into their local frameworks. This approach emphasizes holistic, student-centered learning, tailored to the unique cultural and educational needs of each region.
FGES emphasizes strong, collaborative relationships among teachers, students, and caregivers. It offers strategies to enhance communication, foster mutual respect, and ensure active involvement from all stakeholders, creating a supportive educational community. Additionally, FGES provides auditing, evaluation, and assessment services to help educational institutions evaluate the effectiveness of their curriculum implementation, and overall performance, ensuring that improvements are data-driven and impactful.

FinlandWay® offers comprehensive leadership and management training, empowering school leaders to adopt the best Finnish practices. The FinlandWay program focuses on enhancing a culture of continuous development in education.
FinlandWay’s offering includes a robust quality management system with key performance indicators (KPIs) designed to monitor and ensure educational excellence. Through regular surveys, audits, and evaluations, they provide tools to assess and continuously improve the quality of teaching and learning. These tools help in identifying areas of improvement, ensuring that education policy and management align with international standards and local needs.
FinlandWay® facilitates collaboration between various stakeholders—teachers, parents and school administrators— with a management platform and app ensuring that all voices contribute to the educational development process.

Haaga-Helia offers a wide range of services under Education Policy and Management Development. Haaga-Helia specializes in leadership and management training for both schools and government institutions, equipping education leaders with the skills needed to drive systemic change and ensure effective governance. Their expertise in curriculum development ensures that educational programs remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with global best practices.
Haaga-Helia also provides comprehensive quality assurance models to improve educational standards and outcomes, alongside facilitating multistakeholder collaboration to create inclusive, sustainable educational ecosystems. Additionally, they offer solutions in data management and information security, ensuring the safe handling of educational data. 

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) collaborates with governments, educational authorities, and institutions to strengthen educational systems and enhance governance at both institutional and national levels. Through educational reform projects, HAMK promotes modern, inclusive, and competence-based approaches to education that are tailored to meet local needs. HAMK also provides expertise in co-creation of long-term frameworks for education, digital transformation, and the integration of green competencies, ultimately contributing to workforce readiness and societal progress.

ISKU knows that in contemporary education management, the integration of flexible furniture arrangements is vital. Thoughtful furniture selections enhance learning outcomes, facilitate collaboration, promote student comfort, and support diverse learning and management styles. By creating adaptable environments, educational institutions can better meet the evolving needs of students and educators alike.

JAMK School of Professional Teacher Education provides Leadership & Management Training for schools and government institutions, enhancing strategic and operational skills for effective decision-making. The programs include capacity-building workshops and customized training to meet specific needs, focusing on modern management techniques and stakeholder engagement. Ongoing coaching and strategic planning tools support leaders in driving continuous improvement.
JAMK also specializes in curriculum development, helping institutions design effective educational programs that align with industry standards and incorporate digital tools. The focus is on competency-based development to ensure practical application of knowledge, with support for curriculum updates and educator training.
Additionally, JAMK offers data management and information security services through JYVSECTEC. Solutions ensure secure data organization and compliance, with services including risk assessments, security audits, and cybersecurity training to prepare staff for potential threats. Ongoing monitoring is also included.

Metropolia brings the best practices of TVET and higher education systems to use in their collaboration with their partners. Metropolia can be the partner in developing university / institute / school concepts for local contexts and partner in delivering programmes and professional degrees locally.

 OEP Blueprint of Excellence provides a pathway to develop quality of TVET. OEP partner school program provides support to the overall development TVET schools in partner countries. OEP offers also TVET leadership and management training to enhance the quality of vocational education and training. 

Polar Partners offers 360-degree feasibility study & gap analysis of all aspects of selected schools. Pedagogy, infrastructure, materials, curriculum, support systems, management, learning process.
Curriculum development to upgrade specific subjects in K-12 levels / or enhancing current curriculum with 21st century life skills, based on the forecasting the future for the next 10-20 years and the skill development needs of individuals and the whole country. Coordinating large scale multi-stakeholder projects with beneficiaries, authorities, solution providers, research institutions, funding agencies. Consulting for designing and establishing modern flagship schools to support the national reforms at K-12 and TVET levels. Management training programs for ministries and school leaders to support the ongoing innovations and reforms.

UEF helps you to transform the future of education with their cutting-edge programs in Education Policy and Management Development. UEF is committed to providing services that are deeply rooted in latest research and practical experience. UEF’s programs are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and innovate in the field of education.
UEF offers research-based education for both aspiring and current education leaders, ensuring that you are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of today’s educational landscape. Whether you are pursuing a degree or seeking professional development, UEF’s comprehensive programs will help you drive meaningful change and improve educational outcomes. 
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The University of Turku (UTU) offers a pedagogical leadership training program for future educational leaders, such as school principals and policymakers. The program enhances participants' skills in pedagogical leadership to improve staff satisfaction and student outcomes. It includes interactive lectures and practical exercises lasting from a few days to a couple of weeks. UTU also provides consultancy services for curriculum development, focusing on 21st-century skills and alignment with modern societal demands. 
Additionally, UTU offers a professional cybersecurity training program for experts in business and public sectors, aimed at deepening their understanding of network security. Participants learn about vulnerabilities, risk analysis, and appropriate security solutions. The training can last from a few days to weeks and is available in various formats.
Lastly, UTU’s Strategic Foresight program helps educational experts understand future challenges in education, providing methods for problem-solving and strategic planning. This program lasts from a few weeks to months and is also available online, onsite, or in hybrid formats.

VisitEDUfinn revolutionizes the approach to evaluating learning outcomes by combining theoretical insights with practical activities and field trips. It offers a comprehensive understanding of contemporary evaluation methods, emphasizing how both traditional and innovative techniques can enhance learning rather than just assess it. Participants will delve into formative and summative assessments, exploring how modern pedagogical approaches transform evaluations into tools for future improvement. Through individual work, collaborative projects, and group discussions in a participatory environment, educators and policymakers gain valuable skills to advance education policy and management development.