Contract education funded by your employer
Explore contract education to help you build professional skills. Most of our education is tailored to meet specific employer needs, but we also offer a wide range of open courses that you can apply to.
What is contract education?
Contract education is a form of continuing professional development commissioned by an employer or public authority. It may take the form of:
- customised courses designed specifically for your workplace
- open courses that individuals can attend with employer approval
- courses together with regular university students, where professionals and students learn side by side.
Course content and focus
The education is based on the university’s existing bachelor's or master’s programmes. The content is directly linked to your professional role and is designed to strengthen your workplace skills. Some education is developed in response to labour market demands or public policy needs.
Contract education for employers and public authorities
Only employers or public authorities can purchase contract education and register participants. Individuals cannot apply independently.
No formal admission requirements
Your experience is highly valued, so you do not need to submit grade transcripts or other proof of prior knowledge when applying for contract education. This applies even if the course provides academic credits.
Find open contract education courses
If your employer agrees, you can take part in an open contract education course, no matter which organisation you work for. These courses have set content and fixed schedules.
If you complete a credit-bearing course successfully, you may receive a diploma or certificate, even if you are not otherwise qualified to study in regular higher education programmes.
Continuing professional development and lifelong learning
We offer lifelong learning through a wide range of education to help you broaden your skills, deepen your knowledge, or specialise in a subject area.
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