Universities and university-linked companies offering teacher training services
Häme University of Applied Sciences HAMK
Educational reformsTeacher training and educational leadershipWorking life partnerships and competence developmentAt Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) there are about 10,000 of us, shaping the future of bioeconomy, health, education, business, design, technology and engineering. We believe that the world can be saved with both feet on the ground. All it takes are brave people and concrete actions. We operate globally in the areas of education reforms and development, especially concentrating on future education and competences, within the sectors listed above. Our references include projects with governmental organizations of different countries, international financial institutions (WB, IDB, ADB), EU and UN organizations, companies, and non-profit organizations.
Oulu University of Applied Sciences Oamk
Degrees and qualificationsTeacher training and educational leadershipWorking life partnerships and competence developmentOulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) educates successful experts and promotes well-being to the northern region. We succeed because we are not afraid to try new things. We learn and challenge ourselves every day.
At Oamk no one is left alone and we work together for our success. We believe in our dreams and make them a reality. We offer versatile, forward-thinking education and support the development of Oulu and Northern Finland with our research, development and innovation work.
Our main campus, the Oulu Campus Linnanmaa, is the biggest campus in Europe operating under one roof.
Tampere University
Corporate trainingTampere University is a multidisciplinary research university with seven faculties, making it the second largest university in Finland. It is a solid partner for institutions looking for research-based education services.
Tampere University is particularly experienced in K-12 teacher training in close affiliation with its own Teacher Training School. Its specialty in Educational sciences also includes university pedagogy.
Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK
Educational travel and visitsTeacher training and educational leadershipTampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK's educational programs are focusing on tailored teacher and management trainings. TAMK promotes innovative and active online and onsite learning methodologies, student centered learning, together with work life connections and competence based curricula. It also offers world class entrepreneurship and coaching models and mentoring to be applied in institutions. TAMK has special expertise for example in Risk management and circular economy and Textile and material engineering. TAMK trains, develops and publishes with its customers.
University of Eastern Finland
Degrees and qualificationsEducational reformsTeacher training and educational leadershipUniversity of Eastern Finland is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our high standard of interdisciplinary research and education respond to global challenges and build a sustainable future. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields.
We offer education in nearly 100 major subjects and we train experts for tomorrow’s changing labour market needs.University of Helsinki HY+
The University of Helsinki HY+ offers services that range from educational reforms to teachers’ professional competence development. The services are based on the latest and cutting-edge pedagogical research and practices from the University of Helsinki, the oldest (est. 1640), largest, and highest-ranked university in Finland, and its internationally esteemed Faculty of Educational Sciences.
HY+ offers services particularly for the educational sector and helps organisations that are keen on developing their functions through education. Our clients are governments, international organizations, companies, universities, schools and school districts. The services cover early education, basic education, higher education, and lifelong learning.
HY+ offers wide range of services for the teacher education from consultancy work on teacher training institutes and curriculums, to designing and organizing both intense and long-term teacher training programmes localised for clients’ needs, both online and in person. The training programmes enhance participants’ skills and competences for example in teaching methods, learning and educational leadership at all levels.
University of Turku
Finland and the University of Turku are renowned worldwide for high-quality education and research. Our global educational services in teacher education are based on the latest know-how and research in the field combined with the best practices and evidence applied in many countries.
University of Turku invites you to learn more about the secrets behind our success in teacher education and to share our best practices and experiences in your school.
Whether you are interested in a short-term study visit, a longer training programme or capacity building project, we are willing to co-create it with you. The most popular themes refer to curriculum design, pedagogical leadership, classroom management and various practical teaching methods within STEAM subjects.
University of Vaasa
Degrees and qualificationsUniversity of Vaasa is one of the most international universities in Finland. Its accredited programmes in business and innovative programmes in technology attract students from around the world. The international Master's programmes are fully conducted in English and comprise of 120 ECTS which can be completed in two years as full-time studies.
The Levón Institute of Vaasan University has a long experience conducting and offering MBA programs for the business leaders. Levón Institute offers 4 special MBA programs: HR MBA, Sales MBA, Energy Business MBA ad Entrepreneurial MBA.
University of Oulu
Participate in research-based in-service training courses based on one of the world’s best education system from Finland. The online and / or onsite courses are provided by the education experts from the Oulu University Teacher Training School, Finland.
The skills and competences gained from our online training courses are connected to the implementation of the curriculum in basic education and high school. Participants are able to apply course content to their work. Training courses are qualified as in-service training and do not provide a degree or a formal qualification.
The objectives of the courses are to enhance participants’ competences and improve the quality of their students’ learning outcomes. The aim is to incorporate the active learning model by engaging participants directly in designing and applying pedagogical practices in their organisations. Each course includes e.g. online training sessions, videos, websites, articles, and reflections from the course.
We offer courses for school managers and principals, teachers, and mentors. In addition, we support you to establish a teacher training school adapted into the local context.
EduCluster Finland
Degrees and qualificationsEducational reformsEducational travel and visitsEvaluation and quality assuranceSchool conceptsTeacher training and educational leadershipWorking life partnerships and competence developmentEduCluster Finland (ECF), University of Jyväskylä Group, engages in international operations pioneering expertise over the entire educational spectrum. Drawing on the experience of leading-edge Finnish and global educational organisations, ECF has been involved in 200+ international projects over the past eight years. Under the auspices of the University of Jyväskylä, it utilises know-how from a pool of over 5000 experts specialising in multi-disciplinary features of education. In relation to internationalization of higher education, languages, methodologies and enabling systemic change, ECF cooperates with experts from global leading-edge universities in different continents.
EduExcellence
Degrees and qualificationsEducational reformsWorking life partnerships and competence developmentEduExcellence 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.
Polar Partners
Top Teacher program offers research-based, practical, and inspiring online training for teachers in basic education. The courses are developed together with a team of education specialists from Polar Partners and the University of Turku. Top Teacher program will equip the participants with pedagogical competencies that are typical to the teachers in the world’s best education system. The course materials are designed to keep up the joy of learning and they contain e.g. short video lessons from experienced educators, engaging and activating learning experiences, insightful academic materials such as presentations and articles, practical work-related assignments, reflection tasks, and quizzes. The intuitive and easy-to-use platform allows interacting with the materials and other learners. Participants can showcase their professional development with a Certificate of Completion by the University of Turku and Polar Partners Ltd.
Other Education Finland member organizations providing teacher training services
Fun Academy
Educational travel and visitsEvaluation and quality assuranceLearning materials and educational technologyTeacher training and educational leadershipFun Academy focuses on professional development of early years educators - with guidance to the Fun Learning approach, classroom design, curricular work, content resources and thematic phenomenon-based learning.
HEI Schools
Learning environmentsSchool conceptsTeacher training and educational leadershipHEI Schools collaborates with kindergarten and school operators who wish to implement holistic, Finland-inspired learning in their new or existing schools. Co-founded by the University of Helsinki, the offering of HEI Schools includes: 1) a HEI Schools-branded kindergarten and preschool concept that can be extended to K12, 2) a play-based curriculum for any kindergarten to use, and 3) teacher training courses. Over 2,000 teachers use our curriculum, there are 25 HEI Schools kindergartens in operation, and we have extensive experience in implementing Finnish education in over 50 countries.
INTO SCHOOL
Educational travel and visitsLearning materials and educational technologyTeacher training and educational leadershipINTO SCHOOL is a unique Finnish education concept & a complete teacher training package with the global goal of having technology-supported creative STEAM learning as an integral part of ECEC and K-12 education. This cross-curricular and passion-based learning approach enables more versatile education in diverse learning environments leading to better results. On a mission to Unlock Creativity in Everyone!
Learning Scoop
Educational travel and visitsLearning materials and educational technologyTeacher training and educational leadershipLearning Scoop is a Finnish company working in the fields of teacher education and pedagogical leadership development. Learning Scoop offers study tours, school visits, online courses, in-service teacher training programs, educational roadshows and consultation of curriculum development and implementation. Learning Scoop has been awarded as the Best Authentic Finnish Travel Products. Their experienced experts empower teachers and education developers around the world. Learning Scoop as well runs Finland Education Shop.
movEDUCA
Teacher training and educational leadershipmovEDUCA provides high-quality customized teacher training programs and consulting in the fields of teachers´ professional development, management competencies, and well-being. We help teachers to understand students' holistic developmental needs, and student-centered learning elements and focus on future skills to promote good relationships between teachers and students. We aim to enable teachers to have good social and emotional competence in the learning process. Also, we aim to increase the understanding of the positive impact of physical activities on learning and well-being during the whole school day. movEDUCA has implemented trainings in 17 different countries, especially in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and India.
Nature and Environmental Education Institute of Finland
Corporate trainingLearning materials and educational technologyTeacher training and educational leadershipWorking life partnerships and competence developmentLife Blossoms in Nature! We design Nature and Environmental Education Curriculum; train nature and environmental educators; assess their design capacity and teaching qualification; grant certificates for qualified ones; connecting nature and environmental educators worldwide; promoting Finnish Nature and Environmental Education system as the global benchmark. Our doings are already making children healthier, families happier and the earth a better place to live and thrive.
OSAO Edu
Degrees and qualificationsTeacher training and educational leadershipOSAO Edu provides packages for professionals and students interested in vocational education. Packages for professionals include: school culture and management, learning environment, work life collaboration, competence based vocational pedagogy, and entrepreneurship.
Packages for students include: games programming, jewelry design, entrepreneurship workshop/camp, 3D-printing.
English language, Maths, Sports and our versatile activity program can be incorporated into all programs.Positive Learning
Learning materials and educational technologyTeacher training and educational leadershipThe 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.