Innovative continuous learning solutions

Innovative continuous learning solutions (AIKO) develop skills in working life. The activities are based on researched knowledge and the application of multidisciplinary innovations in our development projects and working life trainings. The unit promotes social impact as well as the strategic competence of the regions and the development of sectors.
AIKO

Description

Education and working life cooperation

We produce need-based solutions and work life trainings for personal and business customers. We carry out trainings in cooperation with experts and partners from different disciplines at the University of Oulu.

Vitality and competence of the regions

Our operations support the vitality of the regions and are based on mapping and forecasting the competence needs of working life. We are an expert in continuous learning. We carry out regional research and development projects in cooperation with educational institutions, municipalities and companies.

Societal impact

We work closely with national and regional stakeholders. We are part of the Finnish University Centre and Continuing Education Network. We utilize the expertise of our stakeholders as well as the innovations of the international scientific community. Our operations focus on the Kainuu, Northern Ostrobothnia and Upper Savonia regions. Our key partners are companies, municipalities and educational institutions. We develop competence and foresight in cooperation with employment areas, regional councils, The Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) and the Regional State Administrative Agency.

Experts

Working life oriented education

Education funded by the National Board of Education

We offer continuing education for early childhood education and basic education personnel, funded by the Ministry of Education. Available only in Finnish.

Trainings for qualifying

We organize continuous learning training that qualifies you for specific tasks. Available only in Finnish.

Customised training for your company or organisation

  • Customised continuing education for schools
  • In-service training for early childhood education
  • Training customised for municipality early childhood education units
  • National online customised trainings
  • National online trainings and seminars open to all, e.g. shift care seminar

At the moment available only in Finnish. Ask for other options more suitable for your needs.

Contact us

Is your work community in need of training specifically suited to your needs? Contact us:

Eva Raudasoja
Head of Unit
eva.raudasoja(at)oulu.fi
p. +358405083366

Explore our offerings and feel free to ask for more details! Read more about the customised trainings.

In addition

Exam service, Kajaani University Centre

We offer fee-based exam service if you want to take an exam related to your studies at the Kajaani University Centre premises. More information and appointments:

Seija Höijer
Training secretary
seija.hoijer(at)oulu.fi
p. +358405683807