Further vocational or specialist vocational qualifications

Entrepreneurship Training

Further Vocational Qualification in Entrepreneurship

Are you planning to start a business? Are you considering entrepreneurship alongside other work? Refine your business idea and build a strong foundation for your business by completing the Further Vocational Qualification in Entrepreneurship.

Description of the training

If you are planning to start your own business, the Further Vocational Qualification in Entrepreneurship gives you the confidence and practical skills to turn your idea into reality. The training provides practical tools for building a profitable business. You will develop skills in areas such as business planning, business financing, marketing and sales.

With the support of experienced trainers, you will develop your business idea step by step, all the way towards establishing your own business. You will also strengthen important entrepreneurial skills, such as perseverance, self-expression and the ability to think differently.

You will be supported by a network of small business owners. Entrepreneurs’ stories provide inspiration, while the training offers opportunities to develop new ideas and build useful networks. Most importantly, many early-stage business ideas develop into viable businesses during the studies.

After completing the qualification, you can apply for further studies at a university of applied sciences or a university. Sustainable development themes are integrated into your studies and competence demonstrations throughout the qualification. You may also have the opportunity to complete studies or periods of workplace learning abroad.

Details of the training

The training is intended for people who are planning to start their own business or are at an early stage of entrepreneurship. To get started, you only need to have an idea for your future business.

You will need earlier work experience in the field that your company will be established in able to succeed.

The language requirement for the training is B1.1. in written and spoken English.

The duration of studies is individual. On average, the programme takes approximately 10-12 months to complete. The duration of studies is determined by the personal competence development plan (PCDP) and is influenced by, among other things, your previous studies, work experience and individual study needs.

The program consists of inspiring training days, learning assignments, group and project work, independent study, small-group coaching, and workplace learning.

Training days are held on average once a month. They support the completion of the qualification and provide new perspectives and ideas.

Application

Student admission

Admission is based on the information in the application, so please fill out your application carefully.

There is no entrance examination.

Enquiries regarding application: haku@omnia.fi.

Assessment of language proficiency

In principle, an applicant residing in Finland may be accepted into Omnia’s vocational education.

The language requirement for English is B1. The applicants will be invited to the language test (English) by e-mail. The language test can be completed only at Omnia campuses in Espoo, Finland. Read more about the language requirements. You can be exempted from the language test if you provide the required certificates of your English language proficiency. Applicants who will pass the language test will be invited to the guidance discussions by email.

Terms of cancellation

If the student has accepted the study place and resigns within one month of the start of the studies, 50% of the student fee will be charged. The full tuition fee will be charged for later resignations. We reserve the right to make changes.

Cancellation of an apprenticeship is free of charge

Education programmes open for application

Day time teaching