Gain practical knowledge for your future career and gain study credits! We offer two different courses both worth two credits.
The courses are open to all business students and available both online and live on different campuses.
The courses cover topics such as the Finnish labour market, job searching, and the skills needed to thrive in working life.
What participants say:
“An absolutely outstanding course experience!”
“The lessons you learn here will stay with you for a long time.”
“The most useful course I’ve ever taken.”
“This should be mandatory for all master’s level business students.”
“It was truly a privilege to be part of this course.”
Working Life Skills -course (2 credits)
This intensive two-day course provides practical tools and strategies for handling common workplace situations faced by both experts and managers.
You will gain valuable insights into questions such as:
- How can you succeed in salary and employment contract negotiations?
- How can you stand out in the job market and identify the right career path for you?
- How can you build confidence and strengthen your professional identity from the very start of your career?
- How can you effectively address typical workplace challenges as a manager?
- How can you better understand public discussions about labour markets and working life?
- And why is it important to understand these topics?
The course is interactive and participatory. Through group discussions and pair exercises, you will develop essential negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills needed in working life.
The course is suitable for any business student who wants to strengthen their career readiness, develop as a professional and future manager, and improve their job-search skills.
The course is taught by Suomen Ekonomit’s working life experts.
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 2 credits and an Open Badge digital credential that can be added to their LinkedIn profile. To earn these, participants must attend the course sessions and complete the required assignments.
Upcoming Courses
Kylterin työelämätaidot Syksy LIVE FIN Jyväskylä 22.-23.10.2026
Kylterin työelämätaidot Syksy ETÄ FIN 5.-6.11.2026
Kylterin työelämätaidot Kevät LIVE FIN Vaasa
Kylterin työelämätaidot Kevät ETÄ FIN to-pe 4.-5.3.2027
Your Professional Brand (2 credits)
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- identify your strengths and areas of expertise
- create a distinctive professional brand, LinkedIn profile, CV, cover letter, and elevator pitch, all of which you will receive feedback on
- use a variety of job search channels effectively
- build meaningful connections and network with the right people
Throughout the course, you will receive feedback on your assignments and have the opportunity to discuss and share experiences, ideas, and tips with other participants in the course’s virtual learning environment.
The course is led by Suomen Ekonomit’s career coaches, Taija Keskinen, MSc (Econ.), and Anton Pajoslahti, MSc (Econ.).
Upcoming Courses
Kylterin Asiantuntijabrändi Talvikurssi FIN 9.11.-6.12.2026
Your Professional Brand Talvikurssi ENG 9.11.-6.12.2026
Kylterin Asiantuntijabrändi Kesäkurssi FIN 24.5.-17.6.2027
Earn an Open Badge Digital Credential
An Open Badge is a digital credential that helps make skills and achievements visible and verifiable.
The badge itself is a digital image that contains embedded metadata, including: the name of the badge, information about the issuing organisation, the criteria required to earn the badge, evidence of the demonstrated skills and competencies
You can add an Open Badge to your CV or share it on social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, to showcase your expertise and achievements.