Supervisor of the Future
Strengthen resilience in working life and lead change through people.
Transformative Supervisor Programme (60 ECTS)
A continuing education programme in accordance with the training recommendations of the Finnish supervisors’ association (Supervisor STOry).
Blended studies
Contact teaching days + online study (Moodle) + independent study.
The programme can be completed alongside full-time employment.
8 999 € (incl. VAT 25,5%)
Price exclusive of tax 7 170,52 €.
The fee is paid in four instalments.
Advance payment: 500€ prior to the interview.
Organisations now need professionals who can support, guide, and strengthen the change capacity of work communities. This supervisor training is for you who want to act as a support for change – in a humane, goal-oriented, and professional way.
The programme is delivered by Humak University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK). A total of 20 students will be admitted (10 from Humak and 10 from TAMK). Selections are made among applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, in order of registration.
What is professional supervision?
Professional supervision is a structured process in which work-related issues, experiences, emotions, leadership, and the operating environment are examined and reflected upon with the support of a trained professional supervisor.
This programme deepens understanding of work and professional practices, strengthens professional identity, and enhances communication and wellbeing within work communities. Supervision provides strong support during times of change.
“I gained insights into how to raise difficult issues, how to truly listen to others, and how to search for solutions together.”
Maria Länsiö, graduate of the Transformative Supervisor Programme
Supervision can be carried out individually, in groups, or at the community level. The aim is to create changes that strengthen the core task and release the resources of the work community.
Objectives of the training
- work professionally as a supervisor, with awareness of your role and theoretical framework, and with ethical sensitivity
- act as a supervisor supporting change processes
- manage the supervision process both as a whole and in individual sessions
- create supportive structures and an atmosphere conducive to dialogical work
- understand operating environments on multiple levels, including perspectives on human development, learning, interaction, and working life now and in the future, across different sectors
- conduct professional supervision both face-to-face and remotely
Programme information
Continuing professional education, Supervisor
Extent: 60 ECTS
Duration: 11 March 2026 – 15 December 2027
Collaboration: Humak + TAMK (20 students: 10 + 10)
Blended studies
- Contact teaching days 200 h
- Online study (Moodle)
- Independent study
- Supervision practice 50 h (small groups)
- Practical training 80 h (student acquire their own clients)
8 999 € (incl. VAT 25,5%)
Price exclusive of VAT: 7 170,52 €
Payment in four instalments
Payment term: 21 days net
Advantage payment: 500 € prior to the interview (non-refundable if participation is cancelled later)
Fields of Education Leadership, administration and economics • culture and languages • education and pedagogy • health and wellbeing • social sciences • workplace development
Application and Selection
The application period begins on 5 August 2025 and ends on 31 May 2026.
Places are limited (10 Humak + 10 TAMK) and will be filled in order of registration among applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Requirements
- Higher education degree
- At least three years of post-degree work experience
- Experience in guidance or coaching is considered an advantage
- Prior experience of supervision or a comparable guidance process is recommended
Two-Stage Process
- Submit an application via the electronic form.
- Eligible applicants are invited to an interview approximately one week after registration.
- The applicant must pay a €500 advance payment (in a single installment) before the interview.
- Admission decisions are communicated within two weeks of the interview. Applicants then confirm acceptance of the study place by the given deadline.
Contact teaching days
(TAMK, Kuntokatu 3, Tampere)
Autumn
16.–17.9., 21.–22.10., 18.–19.11., 16.–17.12.
Spring
17.–18.2., 17.–18.3., 21.–22.4., 19.–20.5.
Autumn
22.–23.9., 27.10., 24.–25.11., 15.12.
Spring
19.–20.1., 16.–17.2., 22.–23.3.
Content (60 ECTS)
Courses at the Open University of Applied Sciences are in Finnish, but custom training can be provided for organizations upon request.
Työnohjauksen teoriaperusta
- Oppiminen ja kehittäminen yksilön, yhteisön ja organisaation näkökulmista (5 op)
- Ihminen psyykkisenä ja sosiaalisena olentona (10 op)
- Ihminen osana ryhmää (5 op)
Työnohjaus työmenetelmänä
- Historia ja työmuodot (5 op)
- Ohjaus- ja kehittämismenetelmät (5 op)
- Työnohjauksen viitekehyksiä (5 op)
- Kehittämistehtävä (5 op)
Työnohjauksen toimintaympäristö
- Työnohjauksen harjoittelu ja ammatillinen kasvu (10 op)
- Työelämän ilmiöt (5 op)
- Työnohjaajan työ – asiantuntijuus ja yrittäjyys (5 op)
The continuing education programme is based, among other things, on dialogue and the examination of workplace phenomena from the perspective of developing organizations. The studies aim to support the development of the participant’s own supervisor identity. During the training, participants will become familiar with solution-focused, systemic, and psychodynamic frameworks as well as a variety of supervision methods.
Cancellation Policy
Registration for continuing education becomes binding after the final application deadline. If participation is cancelled after the registration period, 50% of the tuition fee will be charged. If cancellation occurs less than 14 days before the start of the programme, the full tuition fee will be charged. In case of an obstacle, the study place may be transferred to a colleague. However, in programmes with specific selection criteria, the place cannot be transferred.
We reserve the right to make changes.
Lead Trainers
Carolina Pajula
Vastuukouluttaja; yrittäjähenkinen uramuotoilija ja luovan alan työn, johtamisen ja freelancetyöskentelyn syväosaaja. (KM, AmO, työnohjaaja (STOry), ratkaisukeskeinen lyhytterapeutti, motivaatiovalmentaja (RMP).)
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Kati Tikkamäki
Sähäkkä ja energinen työyhteisöjen ja työhyvinvoinnin kehittämisen sekä työssä oppimisen ohjaamisen moniottelija. (KT, työnohjaaja (STOry), työyhteisösovittelija, lehtori ja tutkintovastaava.)
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Minna Uotinen
Myönteisesti muutoksiin suhtautuva ja monipuolisen kokemuksen omaava luova ammattilainen. Psykofyysisyyttä (kehollisuutta) hyödyntävä lähestymistapa tuo työhön syvyyttä. (Uniqway Oy:n toimitusjohtaja, vaativan erityistason psykoterapeutti/kouluttajapsykoterapeutti, sensomotorisen psykoterapian asiantuntija, työnohjaaja (STOry), työyhteisösovittelija.)
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Ask for more information about the supervisor training
Would you like to make sure this training is right for you? We are happy to help you understand the goals, practical implementation, and application process.
Contact us – the conversation does not commit you to anything.
You can also reach us by email at myyntipalvelut@humak.fi or contact us directly.
Kati Tikkamäki
Senior Lecturer Helsingin kampus