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Upskill courses

Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital and business landscape. Discover how our Upskill courses can shape your growth and drive meaningful change.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

We currently offer 4 Upskill courses which are cater for those currently working, but still looking into enhance their skills or change career focus.

Sustainability Change Leadership

CSN APPROVED
ONLINE
PART-TIME

This course caters to professionals actively engaged in or aspiring to contribute to the journey towards a more sustainable society. It is meticulously designed to empower participants with the skills and knowledge needed to lead transformative initiatives within their organizations. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Integrate sustainability into business goals
  • Reflect on leadership in complexity and transformative change
  • Implement a change project in line with the sustainability strategy

START DATE

May 5, 2025

END DATE

December 5, 2025

Format

Part-time online

Commitment

22 Weeks

Applications opening soon.

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UX Design

CSN APPROVED
ONLINE
PART- TIME

A UX Designer needs a strong grasp of digitalization's societal impact to inform decisions for sustainable solutions. They should also excel in project leadership, documentation, and communication of interaction behaviors and design strategies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Create user-centered, accessible design proposals with digital prototypes
  • Analyze human behavior to enhance design
  • Get equipped with evolving technology and industry trends through continuous learning

START DATE

March 3, 2025

END DATE

December 12, 2025

Format

Part-time online

Commitment

32 Weeks

Applications opening soon.

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Business Development

CSN APPROVED
ONLINE
PART- TIME

With Digitalization and Sustainability Focus. The Business Development Upskill course provides practical experience in creating, innovating, and running businesses. It fosters intrapreneurial courage to drive change in existing businesses and enhances leadership skills. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Challenge yourself to create solutions to real-world problems
  • Develop intrapreneurial skills for transforming existing businesses
  • Practical experience in business creation, management, and innovation

START DATE

March 10, 2025

END DATE

November 7, 2025

Format

Part-time online

Commitment

26 Weeks

Applications opening soon.

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Data Analytics

CSN APPROVED
ONLINE
PART- TIME

Understanding customer digital behaviors, habits, and preferences is crucial for creating innovative products and services. Are you ready to dive into the complex world of data and uncover its vast potential? Join our Data Analytics course and explore the essential question, what exactly is data, and how can we leverage it to drive business success?

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Use data visualization tools effectively
  • Communicate insights through compelling storytelling
  • Independently plan and execute data projects
  • Stay updated on industry shifts through ongoing learning

Start date

March 24, 2025

Format

Part-time online

End date

November 8, 2025

Commitment

22 Weeks

Applications opening soon.

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Loved by Lifelong learners

Discover what our lifelong learners have to say about Hyper Island Upskill courses through their own words.

May Rada Jutrakul

"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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Program Manager @ Hyper Island
Maksimilian Kallhed

"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

Moira Buzzolani

"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

The application process

  • GOVERNMENT FUNDED SEAT
  • FEE PAYING SEAT
Find out if you qualify for Swedish government funded seat and learn about the required documentation needed for your application.
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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

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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.

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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, payslips, etc.). 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.
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a 1-minute video.
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.

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.

Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.

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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.

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You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date. 

Find out if you should apply as a fee-paying student and learn about the required documentation needed for your application.
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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. 

Check the entry requirements expand_more expand_less

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, payslips, etc.)
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a 1-minute video.


Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.

Learn more about your application task expand_more expand_less

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.

Get the final result expand_more expand_less

You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.

The Hyper Island Way

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LEARNING BY DOING

Build, create and experiment by creating opportunities to get hands on with the underpinnings of what’s driving change in business.

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FEEDBACK & DIALOGUE

Providing the essential communication techniques to realize inclusion and empathy for others through active listening, feedback and effective dialogue.

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GROUP DYNAMICS

Experiences rooted in the foundational tools, theory and models around group dynamics and team development such as IMGB (Integrated Model of Group Development).

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REFLECTION HABITS

Developing critical reflection habits for individuals and teams provides opportunity to amplify experience and outcomes.

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