Education and training services
We are developing expertise and communities – learning is the best investment for the future
Develop your or your working community’s expertise together with us
For those who are curious, we offer continuous learning services for professional development and the expansion of skills. The open university of applied sciences provides a wide range of courses. For organisations, we offer courses, coaching and expert contents We offer flexibility in the form of contact, online or hybrid teaching.
We are familiar with work, communities and learning
We are an expert in the field of communities, interaction, the creative sector and accessibility. We offer a strong sense of community, and application of creative and active methods for learning. Our education is based on applied research and close cooperation with working life.
We help communities strengthen wellbeing, leadership, inclusion and a sustainable school culture.
Our coaches make learning inspiring, engaging and impactful. Through shared understanding, the lessons are translated into daily practices.

Find a suitable education solution for you
Every organisation is unique, and so are our solutions. We design customised education and development programmes together with you and tailor them to your specific needs and objectives. We make use of active learning, joint development, creative workshops and high-quality online learning environments.

Examples of our themes
- Wellbeing at work and recovery
- Coaching and inclusive leadership
- A communal school culture
- Communications and interaction
- Creative and active methods
- Diversity, equality and inclusion
- Education to support employment
- Nature and experience pedagogy
Continuing professional development
Deepen your expertise and expand your professional skills.
The continuing professional development we offer provides new viewpoints, methods and readiness for the changing needs of working life. They allow tailoring a unique module that meets your organisation’s needs.
Certificates and diplomas
Make your skills visible and stand out in working life.
Our certificates strengthen your up-to-date and practical knowledge and provide clear evidence of your expertise. With the certificate, you can reinforce your career path or build towards a new direction in working life Stand out in the job and service market with the help of a work community coach or an organisation’s fundraising certificate. Later, we will also offer a certificate of communication expert.
Master Class
Learn in-depth know-how and renew your way of leading, meeting and building communities.
In the Master Class education, we combine community education thinking, theories of organisational development and the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) framework into a unique module. It is a learning path that changes both your way of thinking and working.
Personnel training
Together with you, we will develop your community and improve the skills of the staff.
We will design and implement a study module tailored to your needs, which supports the wellbeing of employees, the development of skills and a communal culture.
We also offer education in entrepreneurship in creative industries, diversity and the experience economy. For example, active and nature-oriented pedagogy, adventure and outdoor education, and courses in the field of communication (plain language, sign supported speech) will deepen and expand your skills in the way you desire. With the studies, you can also promote your employment or strengthen your position in the labour market.
Recognition and accreditation of prior learning
Recognition and accreditation of your prior learning is a method of completing studies in the university of applied sciences, which we are developing together with our partners. You can accredit your prior learning if you have acquired it elsewhere than in university studies, such as in working life, volunteer activities or positions of trust. Accreditation of prior learning as a form of completing a course is possible when:
– the learning corresponds with the goals of the course
– you can combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills
– you can demonstrate how to apply the knowledge in practice
Prior learning can be accredited through an exam, a display of expertise in our courses or working community events, as written or multimedia portfolios or reports. The skills are assessed according to Humak’s assessment criteria.
Learn more about the open UAS offering
Open UAS courses are open to everyone wishing to improve themselves and their skills regardless of their age or previous qualifications. For those completing “Väylä” or path studies in a specific time, we guarantee admittance to a degree programme through a separate application procedure.
The courses are in Finnish.

Take a step towards a healthy and more productive working community
Learn more about our course offering, ask more, state your needs or request and offer. Let us build an experience that supports your organisation, staff goals and everyday life – together.
We believe that learning is a shared journey – Contact us. Let us start our journey towards a more sustainable, inclusive and humane working life.
You can contact any of us by sending an email to myyntipalvelut@humak.fi or by directly contacting any one of us.
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Jarmo Röksä
Sales Manager Helsingin kampus
Sikke Leinikki
Head of Business Services Helsingin kampus
Kim Lindblad
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