To be eligible for a YH Swedish government-funded education, certain criteria must be met. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
FORMAT
Part-time onlineDURATION
22 WeeksLANGUAGE
EnglishTUITION FEE
Government-funded or 67 000 SEKBECOME THE LEADER FOR THE FUTURE
In the contemporary business landscape, all companies are expected to consider their impact on the environment, finances, and society more seriously. This upskilling course is designed to address the market's need for skills that can lead the way in the transition to a more sustainable society, whether in large or small organizations.
Participants in this program will work with Industry Collaborators such as, Master's of Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (Blekinge Institute of Technology), Position Green, We Don't Have Time, The New Division, and Next Agents.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Professionals who are already working with or want to work with the transition to a more sustainable society. It is designed to help participants secure their skills for the future and strengthen them in the transformation work.
Start Date
May 5, 2025
Format
Online
End Date
December 5, 2025
apply by
March 31, 2025 at 16:00 CET
Swedish Government Funded Seats Available.
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The application process
GOVERNMENT FUNDED SEAT
FEE PAYING SEAT
Swedish residents may also qualify for financial aid through CSN during their studies. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
For those applying from Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Faroe Islands, you should contact your local education support provider.
Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses.
1. CV in English
2. Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
3. Proof of 2 years of relevant working experience (The proof can be agreements,
recommendation letters, your first and last payslips, etc.)
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a 1-minute video related to the Application Task brief
5. Have basic knowledge of the Swedish language, or any of the other Scandinavian languages (Danish, Faroese, Icelandic or Norwegian), please refer to Tab 1 'Check if you are eligible for Government-funded seats' to see what we accept as a proof.
Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.
What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?
You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.
APPLICATION TASK TOPIC
Record a 1-minute video and share your insights on the following questions.
1. What aspects of your current or past job have you felt most passionate about, and how will this course enhance that passion?
2. Can you describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a new technology or process at work?
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION TASK VIDEO
Basics | 2 points: Submitting a task in English.
Communication | 2 points: Communicating the idea in a clear way & showed abilities to ‘catch the viewer’.
Presentation | 2 points: Interesting presentation with a clear ending.
Reflection | 2 points: Providing in depth reflection and clearly demonstrating learning and personal growth.
Outlook | 2 points: Being able to reflect on the learnings and envisioning the future.
Please note that if you are applying to multiple Upskill courses, you have the option to include your answers in one video or submit a separate video for each course you are applying to.
You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.
If you don't qualify for a Swedish Government-funded seat, you are welcome to apply as a fee-paying student. There is no need to submit any proof of proficiency in Nordic languages.
Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses.
1. CV in English
2. Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
3. Proof of 2 years of relevant working experience (The proof can be agreements,
recommendation letters, your first and last payslips, etc.)
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a 1-minute video related to the Application Task brief
5. Have basic knowledge of the Swedish language, or any of the other Scandinavian languages (Danish, Faroese, Icelandic or Norwegian), please refer to Tab 1 'Check if you are eligible for Government-funded seats' to see what we accept as a proof.
Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.
What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?
You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.
APPLICATION TASK TOPIC
Record a 1-minute video and share your insights on the following questions.
1. What aspects of your current or past job have you felt most passionate about, and how will this course enhance that passion?
2. Can you describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a new technology or process at work?
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION TASK VIDEO
Basics | 2 points: Submitting a task in English.
Communication | 2 points: Communicating the idea in a clear way & showed abilities to ‘catch the viewer’.
Presentation | 2 points: Interesting presentation with a clear ending.
Reflection | 2 points: Providing in depth reflection and clearly demonstrating learning and personal growth.
Outlook | 2 points: Being able to reflect on the learnings and envisioning the future.
Please note that if you are applying to multiple Upskill courses, you have the option to include your answers in one video or submit a separate video for each course you are applying to.
You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.
EXPERIENCE
The Hyper Island Way™
Program Overview
The Sustainability Change Leadership Upskill course offers the flexibility of online learning while allowing you to maintain your job. We will be sharing all the essential details about our weekly online sessions as soon as possible.
- Foundation weeks
- Sustainability work and the role of the change leader
- Transitioning organisations towards sustainable change
- Communicating sustainability and change
- Leading in complexity
REAL WORLD READY
Through experience-based learning you will have the opportunity to learn while working with real clients on their challenges.
XR Creative Developer students collaborated with the Nobel Prize Museum employees to create game-changing XR solutions for the museum.
Business Development program students took part in the annual Volvo Hack Sprint to focus on driving change.
160 students collaborated with Google employees to create game-changing solutions during a three-day Design Sprint.
SEIZE YOUR POTENTIAL
Upon graduation you will equipped to get hired or to start your own business.
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STOCKHOLM CAMPUS
You will study in our Global Head Office, located in Hammarby Sjöstad, close to the water in a new building where we each year welcome over 500 people from all over the world.
Loved by Lifelong learners
Discover what our lifelong learners have to say about Hyper Island Upskill courses through their own words.
"When discussing the Sustainability Change Leadership course, I emphasize its goal to provide a foundational understanding of the work and complex systems. It equips learners with tools and approaches needed in various settings, fostering skills to lead with empathy, resilience, and understanding towards a sustainable future."
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(May) Rada Jutrakul
Program Manager @ Hyper Island
"The Hyper Island Upskill course offers a brilliant opportunity to fast-track your career and enhance your existing skills. It seamlessly combines the power of teamwork, problem-solving, and the unique magic that Hyper Island brings. These courses are perfect recipe for personal and professional growth."
Maksimilian Kallhed
Strategy & Innovation Consultant
"The Business Developer Upskill course embraces practical, interactive "learning by doing." Students from diverse backgrounds work on business cases or collaborate on innovative ideas, addressing real issues within their companies. The methodology profoundly impacts students' mindsets, empowering them to become real "change agents."
Moira Buzzolani
Founder @ MBUZZ Consulting & Coaching
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