Our members

Grape People is a facilitation and leadership training company that specialises in organisational development and behavior change through participation.

By training concrete organisational  and leadership development methods and tools Grape People helps organisations transform strategies, visions and change programs into concrete action and to boost organisational effectiveness. Grape People has more than 15 years experience helping clients from both the private and public sectors to deliver genuine improvements in performance.

Ekami Consulting offers solutions for vocational education, corporate education, vocational trainer training in simulation technology, consultancy, improving National Qualification, creating pedagogical models for on-the-job-learning and apprenticeship training, improving quality of VET, and improving labour market co-operation.

In its work Ekami relies on lifelong learning, close co-operation with the world of work, high quality - it is an ISO9001 certified company - , problem solving methods and EdTech solutions like simulation technology and mobile learning.

Karelia is a multidisciplinary, widely connected, international and innovative university of applied sciences offering education on bachelor and master levels in health care, social studies, business, engineering, forestry, media and hospitality management. 

Karelia offers versatile global services. The focus areas are carbon neutrality, sustainable welfare services, active ageing and smart specialization. Karelia develops customer value with a systemic co-creative approach and service design.

Varala Sport Institute is a leading sports education institute, a training centre and a versatile centre for sports, leisure  and recreational activities. Varala, a pioneer in its field,  was founded in 1909 and has evolved over the years  from a small gymnastics centre to an active and diverse sport, leisure and education centre that is open to all.

For international clients Varala offers Vocational Qualification in Sport (180 competence points) and Further Vocational Qualification in Physical Education and Coaching (150 competence points). Along with the degree-oriented education, Varala offers shorter educational packages tailored to the client's needs, consultation in learning environment and curriculum development projects.

EduExcellence is a global provider of Finnish educational solutions for modern working life needs. Owned by three major Finnish universities of applied sciences, i.e. Haaga-Helia, Laurea and Metropolia. EduExcellence can offer tailor-made services in education model development, professional teacher training, capacity and competence development programmes and courses. All solutions are focused on lifelong learning and future working life competences. With 2500 education experts EduExcellence have successfully implemented educational development solutions in over 20 countries globally.

Arkki's Creative Education is a long-term after-school curriculum approved by the Finnish Ministry of Education since 2008. Arkki’s awarded program for 4-18-year-old integrates different STEAM subjects via architecture and design. It is delivered by licensing partners and is now in 7 countries.

In addition, Arkki offers a program for school teachers called  Creative Classroom which consists of a phenomenon-based toolkit with interdisciplinary project plans, based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum. 

Besides, Arkki offers training and workshops for professionals and conducts participation and social innovation projects.

Moomin Language School by Playvation Ltd is a digital language learning service for children aged 3-10 which can be easily and cost effectively adopted by any early learning organization.

This unique immersive learning method is based on research, and it has academically proven results from several countries. The service has been designed by a professional team of linguists, language teachers, early childhood educators and experts of technology.

FCG provides a wide range of tailored education, labour market and knowledge services as means to foster skills and innovation for inclusive growth worldwide. FCG International has implemented more than 100 large education development projects in over 50 countries. FCG’s in-house architects and pedagogical experts have an outstanding record of design and development of modern learning environments. FCG provides expert services to education reform, capacity building, professional development, school and learning environment design at all levels of education from early childhood education to general, vocational and teacher education, higher education and professional development.

The science-based Positive Method inspires teachers to See the Good! in students and to recognise their strengths. The Positive Methods enables teachers to learn, teach and assess social and emotional skills.

The service consists of practice built tools to understand positive pedagogy and to use it with intuitive software and engaging activities.

1. Practical online courses on positive education for teachers.
2. Guided and personalised lesson plans and engaging group activities to deliver social and emotional skills teaching embedded within the existing curriculum.
3.  See the good! tool for teachers to provide positive feedback in the classroom  and building the student’s Positive CV, visualizing the evolution of student strengths.

The University of Oulu conducts multidisciplinary research and education. It has more than 20 international degree programmes, which offer unique opportunities to study a full degree or parts of degrees. Ordering commissioned degree programmes is a flexible way of getting targeted research-based competence and a certificate.

The University of Oulu also offers tailored education services. The wide range of disciplines at the University gives you limitless possibilities to develop your expertise. Courses can be implemented either in Oulu, Finland, flexibly on-line or at the convenience of your home environment.

There are nearly 3000 professionals at the University of Oulu. Whether you need help in developing your personal competence, degree programmes, your organization or the education system of your country, they are at your disposal to provide expert and consultation services.