Vocational Education and Training in Finland. Job oriented training programme.



Vocational Education and Training in Finland : 


Vocational education can also be referred as job-oriented training programme. This kind of studies leads to more employment opportunities. Unlike universities education, this education focuses more on practical training than the theory itself. Finland reformed its vocational training extending up to 10 fields of education starting 2018. Some field of education are Business, Technology, Nursing and Health Care, Agriculture and Forestry, Service industries, Humanity and arts, Social services, etc.


Most of the studies are offered in Finnish and Swedish however, you can find a bunch of English language studies too. Business administration, Nursing, Technologies, Service education like cook, waiters, etc are offered in English. You should apply directly to the educational institution for your interest of vocational education. Mostly the education starts in late august with application period starting from Dec till may, check vocational institutions for the exact application period. Remember there is always an additional application period too.

All the vocational studies are free of costs , however you have to manage the accommodation and living costs by yourself. You can contact migri website for the visa processing.



The following institution provides vocational education and training programme in English:


Business College Helsinki

Vocational Qualification in Business (QB): 
QB is a compact and practical program and that lasts 1,5 years on average. The studies are centered around business which include entrepreneurship, marketing communication and logistics. Additionally, you will learn the latest skills in business IT. Read More

Full Stack Web Developer program – React & Node:)
 Full Stack Web Developer program is designed for adults who want to work as software developers. Studying in the program is very practical in comparison to academic studying. The studies focus 100 % on getting the core skills needed as software developer. .Read more.



Careeria, Helsinki

Vocational Qualification in Business (QB):  Business skills are needed in all sectors of the world of work! As a QB graduate, you can work in a variety of jobs such as Customer Service, Sales, Marketing Communications, Service Design and Office Services in many different companies in many different countries or start your own company.. Read More

Keuda Vocational School , Järvenpää -Kerava – Helsinki

Cleaning and property services in English – Housekeeper  These studies require that you already work in the cleaning and property services field in Finland, and your employer has agreed to tie an apprenticeship training contract. Estimated duration of studies is from 4 to 6 months. Read More


Omnia, Espoon keskus

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT  Interested in working in sales, customer service and marketing communication tasks in various fields of business and public sector?At Omnia you can study the Vocational qualification in Business Management in English. Read More

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN CLEANING AND PROPERTY SERVICES  As a site facilities operative you work on various sites, keeping them comfortable and clean. Work includes standard cleaning procedures, periodic cleaning, facility and user services and catering services. Read More

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE  - Practical nurse education in English- At Omnia you can study to be a practical nurse in English. This education is especially well suited for you if your mother language is other than Finnish. You will, however, need to understand and speak Finnish to be able to work in Finland.The curriculum includes theoretical and practical studies at Omnia as well as on-the-job learning at workplaces mainly in Finland. Read More

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICES
Restaurant cook : A restaurant cook who has completed the qualification knows how to work in food preparation tasks in different restaurants, preparing tasty, nutritious and wholesome food taking into account special diets. Read More

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICES
Waiter/Waitress :   Interested in working in sales, customer service and marketing communication tasks in various fields of business and public sector?At Omnia you can study the Vocational qualification in Business Management in English. Read More


OSAO, Oulu

Vocational Qualification in Business: After graduation you will be qualified to work in various business-related jobs such as customer service, sales and marketing communications in Finland or abroad. The programme includes International Baccalaureate career-related studies (IBCP).Read More 


Perho Liiketalousopisto, Töölön kampus, Helsinki

Restaurant and Catering Services, competence area in Food Service, Cook:  Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College provides English-taught vocational education of Restaurant Cook. Restaurant Cooks are trained to plan and carry out food preparation and customer service tasks in the catering sector.Read More


Tampere Vocational College Tredu, Tampere

Vocational Qualification in Business (QB):  Tampere Vocational College Tredu offers Business studies in English. The program provides broad basic skills for Customer service, Sales and Marketing communications in international context. Read More

Vocational Qualification in Tourism Industry, Hotel Services:  Would you like to develop your international expertise? Do you dream of working in customer service in an international hotel or possibly working at a travel center in the international environment? Read More



Vaasan kaupunki, Vamia, VAASA

Vocational Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, Competence area in Production Technology:  This programme provides you with the basic knowledge of both theory and practice of mechanical engineering industry.  As a machinist you will make components of machines and other parts in accordance with working drawings by machining, utilising automatic machine tools.  Read More

Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services, Cook – Waiter:  This programme provides you with the basic knowledge of both theory and practice in the food production tasks in restaurants, cafes, pizzerias, canteens etc. in planning, cooking and presenting restaurant dishes and in storing food ingredients.  Read More


Varia Campus,  Vantaa

Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and Catering Services, Competence area of Food Services, Cook:  The objective of the study program is that the student will be able to work as a cook in the hospitality industry. Furthermore, the study program gives qualifications to work within the industry in several other positions as well. Read More

Below are other institutions that offers vocational eductional in english:
Southern Finland /Helsinki
Southwest Finland /RaisioRasekon ammattiopisto

Central Finland /JyväskyläGradia

South Ostrobothnia,
Seinäjoki


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