Online Courses on Education and the pedagogical use of ICT

The University of Jyväskylä has a strong tradition of promoting pedagogy and education. Through the courses of Open University we offer this opportunity for everyone. JYU’s research in education ranked 36th in the 2020 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Our pedagogical expertise has its roots back in the year 1863 when the University of Jyväskylä started the Teacher Seminary.

The open university courses are open for everyone. You can study our online courses in English on the field of education and planetary wellbeing. Learn the basics on our educational system, learn how to become a digitally competent educator, experience how to handle guidance and counselling online, study how to create on interactive digital product, and build your knowledge of climate change, biodiversity loss and resource wisdom.

Open University is open to all regardless of age, location or educational background. Our studies are offered online so they can be completed through distance learning. Most of our courses have no entrance requirements and the registration period is long. Our studies are affordable, costing 15 euros per ECTS credit. All MOOCs are free of charge.

Study online at the Open University of the University of Jyväskylä!

Get to know our courses in English below:

Registration is open for these courses

Course	Study information	Links to signing up
Digitally Competent Educators:
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Competences for Educators	Registration: 1.6.–27.9.2021 Course open: 29.9.–8.12.2021 Study credits: 5 ECTS EQF level: 7 Study fee: € 75	Sign up for the course >>
Module 2: Teaching and Learning with Digital Resources	Registration: 7.6.–4.10.2021 Course open: 6.10.–15.12.2021 Study credits: 5 ECTS EQF level: 7 Study fee: € 75	Sign up for the course >>
Module 3: Facilitating and Assessing Learners' Digital Competencies	Registration: 7.6.–7.10.2021 Course open: 11.10.–20.12.2021 Study credits: 5 ECTS EQF level: 7 Study fee: € 75	Sign up for the course >>
Information and Communication Technology in Guidance and Counselling
ICT in Guidance and Counselling	Registration: 4.6.–30.9.2021 Next course: 4.10.–28.11.2021 Study credits: 5 ECTS EQF level: 7 Study fee: € 75	Sign up for the course >>

All Online Courses in English

Educational courses

Digitally Competent Educators Three study modules which develop educators digital pedagogic competence in teaching and learning.

ICT in Guidance and Counselling Course is suitable for people in the field of career guidance and/or study counselling

Educational MOOCs Five MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course), each covering one area of the Finnish education from pre-primary to upper secondary education.

Instructional Design: Creating an Interactive Digital Product for Education

Coming soon: Planetary Wellbeing

Planetary Wellbeing Four MOOCs that cover themes such as climate change, biodiversity loss and resource wisdom. Build your knowledge and learn from scientific research.

If you are interested in studying with us, please also read our Study instructions. There you can find important information about registration and fees, modes of study and certificates among other things.