Entrepreneurial Digital Skills

Results

During the project, 100 participants complete a study module that equals 30 ECTS credits. After completion, the participants are better equipped to find employment or start their own business.

Procedures

The scope of the study module equals 30 ECTS credits.

1. FutureMe: work for your future, 20 ECTS cr
2. Design thinking, 5 ECTS cr
3. Hi-tech: digital skills in the future, 5 ECTS cr
4. Global know-how: Import and export as a part of a Finnish company’s international operation, 5 ECTS cr
5. Robotic process automation and data analytics in future business operation, 5 ECTS cr
6. Hi-touch: customer understanding as a success factor, 5 ECTS cr

Online studies that can be completed irrespective of time and place guarantee equal opportunities for participation and encourage lifelong learning and improvement of skills and competence.
The study module is advertised in cooperation with local Offices for Employment and Economic Development and Government Pilots on Employment and targeted in a manner that best serves the needs of local businesses and individual job seekers.

Project schedule:

1 Aug – 31 Dec 2020 planning, modeling and marketing of the study module
1 Jan 2021 – 31 Dec 2021 implementation of the study module
1 Jan – 31 May 2022 final process assessement and final period of submitting assignments

Objective

The objective is to respond to the changes in the structures and practices of industries and the world of work. The completion of the study module From digital competence to digital business provides the participant with updated competence and qualification to better meet the demands of the constantly changing world of work.
The objective is achieved by improving one’s hi-tech (technical skills) and hi-touch (interaction skills) competencies and obtaining the knowhow that is required to effectively operate in modern global networks. After completing the core content of studies (FutureMe, 20 ECTS cr), the participants are equipped with tools that help them find employment faster or support them in starting their own business.

The project aims to locally raise the employment rate and reduce structural unemployment by producing competence that is currently lacking in the labour market. Also, it seeks to increase the mobility of labour and promote the transit of people outside the scope of readily available workforce i.e. immigrants to the labour market.
The project is carried out by seven Finnish universities of applied sciences – Xamk, LAB, Laurea, Vaasa UAS, Lapland UAS, Kajaani UAS and Tampere UAS – by means of MOC. The project is coordinated by Xamk and funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.

More information for the Study Module From Digital Competens to Digital Business:

From digital competence to digital business, 30 ects cr

Start preparing for the future today by improving your digital skills and business competence!

Update your future: improve your status in the labour market, expand your job search prospects or set up your own business. Studies are carried out online, you can participate from anywhere.

The study module comprises courses equaling 30 ECTS credits, and the maximum number of participants is 100. Instructions are provided in Finnish and in English. The studies are completed online via Open Learn virtual platform.

The studies are organised by seven Finnish universities of applied sciences – Xamk, LAB, Laurea, Vaasa UAS, Lapland UAS, Kajaani UAS and Tampere UAS – by means of MOC. The study module is coordinated by Xamk and funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.

Target group: The module is aimed at people living in Finland who are currently unemployed, facing the threat of being made redundant or considering the prospect of starting their own business. This module is also suitable for immigrants living in Finland.

Students who are completing degree studies in an institute of higher education are not allowed to participate in this study module.

Prior knowledge and skills: Preparedness to perform in accordance with higher-education level requirements, an active email account, appropriate equipment for online studies, Internet access, ability to navigate on the Internet and use the Office programs.

Required language skills: B2 level in Finnish or in English as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. More information for B2, via link below https://www.oph.fi/sites/default/files/documents/169247_proficiency_levels_cefr.pdf

Time: 8 Mar -30 Nov 2021. The selection of free-choice courses also allows completion of studies in less than 6 months

Application period: 11 Jan, 9:00 AM – 14 Feb 2021, 11:59 PM. The application form becomes accessible on 11 Jan at 9.00 AM.
Applicants are informed of the results of admission by email by 22 Feb 2021.

Extent of studies: 30 ECTS cr
Place: Xamk Open Learn – digital learning environment
Maximum number of study places: 100

Participation in the study module is free of charge!

Learning outcomes:

Get practical tools for self-management, career planning and starting a business.
Improve your business competence in digital environments by studying concepts such as virtual workplace, design thinking and robotic process automation.
Improve the skills necessary in the future world of work and learn to effectively brand yourself.
Improve your competence and professional qualification in the path of lifelong learning.

The module comprises several topics that support your personal development and strengthen your expertise and competence and improve your status in the labour market, as an employee or entrepreneur.

Contents and methods:

Mandatory courses: Work for your future, 20 ECTS cr:

Basics of digital entrepreneurship, 5 ECTS cr (8 Mar – 31 May 2021)
Self-management/Present at a distance, 5 ECTS cr (1 Apr – 30 Jun 2021)
Digital personal branding, 5 ECTS cr (1 May – 31 Aug 2021)
Developing professional competence, 5 ECTS cr (1 May – 30 Jun 2021)

Free-choice courses, two courses are selected from the list below, in total 10 ECTS cr:
If you wish to complete the study module in less than 6 months, select Design thinking and Digital skills in the future.

Design thinking, 5 ECTS cr (1 May – 30 Jun 2021)
Digital skills in the future, 5 ECTS cr (1 Jun – 31 Aug 2021)
Customer understanding as a success factor, 5 ECTS cr (1 Sep – 31 Oct 2021)
Import and export as part of a Finnish company’s international operation, 5 ECTS cr (1 Sep – 31 Oct 2021)
Robotic process automation (RPA) and data analytics in future business operations, 5 ECTS cr (1 Oct – 30 Nov 2021)

More information on the courses in the study module is available file link below.

In terms of learner workload, 1 ECTS credit equals 27 hours of studies. Thus, the total extent of 30 ECTS credits equals 810 hours or 100 eight-hour days of studies.

Assessment: passed/failed

More information: Satu Hynynen, Project Manager, satu.hynynen@xamk.fi

Cancellationof participation must be made by email to satu.hynynen@xamk.fi.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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More information for the study module From Digital competence to to digital business here

The application period for the study module From digital competence to digital business is 11 Jan – 7 Feb 2021. The period of studies is 8 Mar – 30 Nov 2021.

Start building your future right here and now by improving your digital skills and business competence!
Studies are carried out online so you can participate from wherever you live.
Work for your future: improve your standing in the labour market, enhance your chances of finding a job or start your own business.
The study module comprises courses equaling 30 ECTS credits, and the maximum number of participants is 100. Instructions are provided in Finnish and in English. The studies are completed online via Open Learn virtual platform.
The module is primarily aimed at people who are currently unemployed, facing the threat of being made redundant or considering the prospect of starting their own business. This module is also suitable for immigrants.
The objectives of the study module are to:
– provide you with practical tools for self-management and career planning.
– help you improve your business competence in digital environments by studying concepts such as virtual workplace, design thinking and robotic process automation.
– improve the skills necessary in the future world of work.
– learn effective personal branding.
– improve your competence and professional qualification and guide you in the path of lifelong learning.
– enhance your expertise and potential in the labour market as an employee or entrepreneur.
In order to join the course, you must have an active email account and appropriate equipment and Internet access for completing online studies. Also, you must be prepared to perform in accordance with higher-education level requirements.
The studies are organised by seven Finnish universities of applied sciences – Xamk, LAB, Laurea, Vaasa UAS, Lapland UAS, Kajaani UAS and Tampere UAS – by means of MOC. The study module is coordinated by Xamk and funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture.
Participation in the study module is free of charge.
Content:
Mandatory courses:
Work for your future, 20 ECTS cr:
Basics of digital entrepreneurship, 5 ECTS cr (8 Mar – 31 May 2021)
Self-management/Present at a distance, 5 ECTS cr (1 Apr – 30 Jun 2021)
Digital personal branding, 5 ECTS cr (1 May – 31 Aug 2021)
Developing professional competence, 5 ECTS cr (1 May – 30 Jun 2021)
Free-choice courses: (two courses are selected from the list below, in total 10 ECTS cr)
Design Thinking, 5 ECTS cr (1 May – 30 Jun 2021)
Digital skills in the future, 5 ECTS cr (1 Jun – 31 Aug 2021)
Customer understanding as a success factor, 5 ECTS cr (1 Sep – 31 Oct 2021)
Import and export as part of a Finnish company’s international operation, 5 ECTS cr (1 Sep – 31 Oct 2021)
Robotic process automation (RPA) and data analytics in future business operations, 5 ECTS cr (1 Oct – 30 Nov 2021)
In terms of learner workload, 1 ECTS credit equals 27 hours of studies. Thus, the total extent of 30 ECTS credits equals 810 hours or 100 eight-hour days of studies.
Text: Satu Hynynen, Xamk