{"id":75388,"date":"2026-09-15T15:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T12:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/?page_id=75388"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:19:00","slug":"nordic-sustainable-business-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/our-offerings\/nordic-sustainable-business-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nordic Sustainable Business Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Nordic Sustainable Business Academy<\/h1>\r\n
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nordic Sustainable Business Academy<\/strong> offers practical short programmes for students, educators, business leaders and HR professionals who want to strengthen their sustainability, digitalisation, AI and future skills. Through hands-on learning, real company cases and Nordic expertise, participants gain practical tools, international perspectives and memorable learning experiences in Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Academy is a collaboration between Business College Helsinki<\/strong>, Sykli Environmental College<\/strong>, and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences<\/strong>, combining expertise in business, sustainability, and higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programmes also introduce the Finnish approach to wellbeing, leadership and work-life balance in the world\u2019s happiest country<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Envisioning Happy Futures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Explore sustainability, Nordic working life and new perspectives on your future in Finland.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Envisioning Happy Futures is a two-week Professional Certificate Programme for international higher education students. The programme combines sustainable business, digital transformation, wellbeing and future skills with hands-on learning and experiences of Finnish nature and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the programme, you will explore sustainable business and circular economy, Nordic working life, digitalisation and AI, sustainability competences and personal wellbeing. Learning takes place through workshops, teamwork, study visits and practical activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is it for?<\/strong>
International higher education students from all fields of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where?<\/strong>
Helsinki, Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certificate<\/strong>
Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a Nordic Sustainable Business Academy Professional Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Educators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Future-Ready Education \u2014 Finnish Perspectives on Sustainability, AI and Student Engagement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n


Professional Certificate Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience a unique, practice-oriented learning journey that gives educators fresh perspectives on sustainability, AI, student engagement and the internationally recognised Finnish approach to education \u2014 with memorable experiences in the world\u2019s happiest country.
The learning journey combines green competencies, digital tools, Finnish pedagogy, wellbeing and experiential learning in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is it for?<\/strong>
This course is designed for teachers from various fields whether working with young or adult learners, teacher educators and pedagogical developers working in basic education and related educational contexts. It is especially suitable for education professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of Finnish education systems and explore new ways of incorporating sustainability and digitalization in their teaching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course is relevant for participants interested in environmental and sustainability education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where?<\/strong>
Helsinki, Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certificate<\/strong>
Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a Nordic Sustainable Business Academy Professional Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Any questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nina M\u00e4kip\u00e4\u00e4<\/strong>
Manager of Growth and international affairs
nina.makipaa@sykli.fi<\/a>
tel: +358 44 4934 850<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hilla Helasaari<\/strong>
Head of international affairs
hilla.helasaari@bc.fi <\/a>
tel: +358 050 490 4546 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan representative:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saitama Finland Society, Akira Yonetake<\/strong> 
Contact: yone144139@yahoo.co.jp<\/a>
Phone: +81 90 8487 3583 
Address: 607 Bellforet 1-33-1, Kasuga, Ageo City, Saitama 362-0074, Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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