Benchmarking Best Practices & Job Shadowing – Vocational and Adult Education in Finland and/or Estonia
This unique professional development opportunity in Vocational and Adult education offers three flexible formats to suit your interests and availability: a 7-day course in Finland, a 3-day job-shadowing experience in Estonia, or the chance to combine both into a comprehensive 10-day programme.
Description
This unique professional development opportunity offers three flexible formats: a 7-day course in Finland, a 3-day job shadowing experience in Estonia, or a combined 10-day programme for a deeper perspective.
Start exploring leading-edge vocational and adult education systems in Finland and Estonia with this 7-day benchmarking course. Held from Monday to Sunday in Finland, the programme includes expert-led sessions, visits to vocational and adult education institutions, and participation in Studia—Finland’s largest study and career fair.
The week concludes with an excursion to Tallinn, Estonia, offering insight into one of Europe’s most digitally advanced education systems. This final day also opens the door to a 3-day job shadowing experience, where you can observe teaching practices in real classroom settings—from primary to vocational education—based on your interests.
Learning objectives
This course explores Finland’s flexible, competence-based approach and Estonia’s focus on digital literacy, equipping you with strategies for personalized learning, work-based training, and inclusive vocational education for refugees and migrants.
- Gain insights into digital tools and resources that support both instruction and student engagement
- Explore Finland’s competence-based VET framework and workplace collaboration models
- Understand Estonia’s digital education strategies, focusing on lifelong learning and accessibility
- Discover methods for developing individualized learning paths and work-based training
- Learn about inclusive approaches for integrating refugee and migrant learners
Methodology & assessment
Studia Event Participation: Explore the latest tools and trends in education at Studia, Finland’s largest study and career event, and connect with professionals from across sectors.
Digital and Competency-Based Learning: Learn how digital tools and competency-based methods are used to equip learners with practical, job-relevant skills.
Inclusive Education Strategies: Gain insight into approaches that support refugees, migrants, and diverse learners through personalized learning and work-based opportunities.
Excursion to Estonia: Take part in a dedicated visit to Tallinn to get a close look, either in person or via a streamlined format
Job Shadowing Opportunity: Seamlessly continue your learning journey with a 3-day job shadowing experience in Estonia
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Certification details
We empower our clients with a wide selection of outstanding courses. We're committed to delivering excellence that meets the Quality Standards for courses under Key Action 1 and Rules of application, Annex I - Erasmus Quality Standards, as required by the European Commission.The course participants will get a Certificate of Active Attendance. The competences acquired will be validated by the course organisers on the Europass and Learning Agreement documents.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:660Euro
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Course package content:
Course fee only: 660 EUR
*some course sessions may include obligatory catering package at additional cost*some course sessions may include obligatory catering package at additional cost -
Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)Other
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalGovernment / policy maker
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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