Original Best Practices Benchmarking course – Vocational and Adult Education

The Original Best Practices Benchmarking course provides an immersive exploration of Finland and Estonia’s leading-edge vocational and adult education systems. This course takes you through Finland’s innovative, flexible approach to vocational training, where competence-based and work-centered models are prioritized to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. You will also explore Estonia’s renowned digital integration in education, which has made it a global leader in accessibility and lifelong digital learning. Through visits to vocational institutions, adult education centers, and apprenticeship programs, you will observe practices in action and gain a nuanced understanding of personalized, career-focused education. Additionally, this course includes exclusive participation in Studia, Finland’s largest study and career fair, offering direct exposure to the latest tools, resources, and trends that can support vocational and adult education programs. This experience will leave you with practical ideas to make your educational practices more adaptive, inclusive, and aligned with contemporary student and workplace needs.

What You’ll Learn:

This course blends in-depth field visits, collaborative discussions, and practical sessions to introduce strategies for advancing vocational and adult education. Finland and Estonia offer distinct but complementary approaches: while Finland emphasizes competence and flexibility, Estonia focuses on digital literacy and lifelong accessibility. You’ll gain actionable insights into personalized pathways that allow students to follow individualized learning paths suited to their goals, and you’ll explore how partnerships with workplaces contribute to effective work-based learning. Additionally, you’ll learn approaches for supporting refugee and migrant integration within vocational programs, enhancing inclusivity and diversity in education. By the course’s end, you’ll have the tools and strategies needed to bring these best practices to your institution.

  • Gain insights into digital tools and resources that support both instruction and student engagementool management, teachers, special needs teachers, and all other educational staff working in school education, adult education, and VET.
  • 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

Course Highlights:

  • Visits to Leading Educational Institutions: Experience first-hand how top vocational and adult education centers in Finland and Estonia implement flexible and competence-based learning. These tours allow you to see real-world applications of workplace partnerships, individualized teaching approaches, and inclusive practices for diverse learner groups.
  • Studia Event Participation: Join the largest study and career event in Finland, Studia, where you can explore new tools, resources, and strategies that are driving vocational and adult education forward. Connect with industry representatives, education experts, and resource providers to broaden your perspective and inspire your own institution’s practices.
  • Hands-On Digital and Competency-Based Learning: Observe how both countries prioritize digital tools and competency-based approaches to equip students with skills relevant to today’s job market. You’ll learn methods that make teaching more adaptive and skills-focused, encouraging ongoing development in students.
  • Inclusive Education Strategies: Engage with best practices for integrating refugees and migrants into vocational learning, including individualized learning paths, work-based training, and supportive services that enhance access and engagement.
  • Networking and Collaborative Learning: Work with educators from across Europe, exchanging experiences, perspectives, and practical ideas that can support the implementation of flexible, student-focused practices in your own institution.

This course provides an extensive look into two of Europe’s most forward-thinking educational systems, offering strategies and insights to make vocational and adult education adaptable to the needs of all learners.

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By the end of this course, you will have developed a well-rounded understanding of the key elements that make Finland and Estonia successful in vocational education. You will gain the ability to implement competency-based and digital methods that align with evolving industry needs and create flexible educational pathways that foster growth. With practical strategies for individualized learning and digital tools integration, you will be equipped to create a supportive environment that emphasizes learning outcomes and student engagement.

  • Apply competence-based methods and flexible pathways in vocational training programs
  • Integrate digital tools into classroom and work-based learning for increased engagement
  • Develop and tailor assessment strategies to encourage student growth and practical skills
  • Build effective partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance work-based learning
  • Support diverse learning needs, including those of refugees and migrants, through inclusive practices