Learn About Finnish Working Life Through Online Courses

As a Metropolia student, you have two online course options to learn more about Finnish working life

Navigating Finnish Work Life (by Metropolia, 1 ECTS)

This course provides a broad overview of Finnish working life and job seeking in Finland. You will learn about:

Finnish work culture and the labour market
The hidden job market and networking
The role of language skills in different fields
Employee rights and responsibilities

The course is especially suitable for international students who want to deepen their understanding of Finnish working life and the hidden rules of job hunting – while earning study credits at the same time.

Start to Finnish (by Akava, certificate but no study credits)

A free online course produced by Akava (the Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland), focusing on the practical stages of working life:

Job search
Starting employment
Everyday working life
Ending a contract
Employee rights and responsibilities

You will learn about Finnish working life from the perspective of trade unions. Completing the course provides a certificate, but no ECTS credits.

You can choose the option that suits you best – or complete both, as the courses complement each other. Both are free of charge, fully online, and can be completed flexibly at your own pace