FITech Network University has been granted new funding that will add data studies to the course offering
The Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment (SECLE) has granted FITech a funding to address the skill needs related to data competence.
The FITech Data project involves Aalto University, Tampere University, University of Oulu, University of Turku, and Åbo Akademi University. The project starts in summer 2026 and ends in August 2027.
Relevant courses to meet the emerging skill needs of the technology sector
The courses offered within the FITech Data project provide studies for learners with varying skill levels. The project gives learners the opportunity to acquire basic skills in data use, programming- and AI-based data utilisation, as well as new insights for professionals in digital business and user experience. There are also courses for those working in technology that explore the use of geospatial information and satellite data.
The courses are especially aimed for individuals working in micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises and who wish to develop their skills in data utilisation. Some courses have prerequisites, for example, in terms of technical skills. Beginner courses are also suitable for those without prior technical background.
Detailed information will be available on each course’s own FITech page once they have been published.
Project themes
A total of 12 university courses will be provided within the FITech Data project. The courses are free of charge for the participants, and they are available for all Finns and people permanently living in Finland. A Finnish personal identity code and e-identification is needed to apply.
The project’s courses relate to the following themes:
- Introduction to data skills
- Data-driven programming and AI tools
- Digital business and user experience
- Satellite positioning and space technologies
- Change management and project management
Courses offered within the project
You can explore the courses in the list below. The language and teaching methods vary by course. More information about the courses will be available once their course pages have been published on FITech’s website. Courses will be offered during the 2026–2027 academic year, and first courses will start already in August 2026.
Aalto University
- Facilitating change (spring 2027)
Tampereen University
- Johdatus data-analyysiin (spring 2027)
- Data-intensive programming (autumn 2026)
- Information search and generation with large language models (autumn 2026)
- Introduction to satellite positioning (autumn 2026)
- GNSS technologies (spring 2027)
- Fundamentals of space economy (autumn 2026)
University of Oulu
- Prosessianalytiikka (autumn 2026)
University of Turku
- Johdatus digitalisaatioon, tietojärjestelmiin ja tekoälyyn (teaching period will be announced later)
- Usability, user experience and analytics (autumn 2026)
- Lean digital business design (spring 2027)
Åbo Akademi University
- Advanced project-based management (spring 2027)
Course pages and schedules will be published on the FITech website during July-August.
FITech reserves the right to make changes to course information.
Funding
The training has been funded by the Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment (SECLE). The Service Centre promotes the competence development of working-age people and the availability of skilled labour. The operations of the Service Centre are overseen by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Get to know the project
Read more about the project on the FITech Data project page.
