ONNI for Teachers
Discover the thinking behind Finnish education and turn it into meaningful practice in your own context.
ONNI Teacher Training is a professional development journey for educators who want to understand the values, beliefs and pedagogical thinking behind Finnish education and explore what these ideas could mean in their own work.
We do not believe in copying the Finnish education system.
Instead, we invite educators to discover, question, reflect and adapt. Our goal is to help you develop practices that fit your learners, your community and your educational context.
Discover. Reflect. Apply. Become an ONNI Educator.
Teacher training pathway
ONNI Teacher Training offers a professional development pathway for educators working across different age groups and educational settings.
LEVEL 1
Discovering the Finnish Approach
Understand
Explore the values, beliefs and pedagogical foundations behind Finnish-inspired education. Reflect on your own practice and learn how the principles can be adapted to your educational context.
Available now
LEVEL 2
Applying in Practice
Apply
Take the next step by developing your practice and applying the principles in everyday educational situations.
Coming later
LEVEL 3
Leading Quality & Innovation
Lead
Develop your ability to lead pedagogical quality, professional learning and educational innovation.
Coming later
Start your ONNI journey
ONNI Teacher Training Level 1: Discovering the Finnish Approach
Level 1 introduces you to the values, beliefs and pedagogical foundations behind Finnish-inspired education. You will explore the thinking behind Finnish educational practice, reflect on your own work and discover how these principles can be adapted to your own educational context.
6 × 90 min
Live online sessions
Online platform
Reflection & development tasks
International
Learn with educators around the world
ONNI Educator
Certificate & digital badge
January 2027 | English | €390
What will I gain?
Mindset
Develop a learner-centred and positive approach.
Practice
Gain practical tools for everyday educational situations.
Learning environments
Support curiosity, participation, independence and creativity.
Relationships
Strengthen collaboration with families and colleagues.
What will I learn?
1. Values & Educational Thinking
Explore how trust, equality, respect, responsibility and wellbeing shape Finnish educational thinking and everyday educational practice.
2. The Image of the Learner
Explore a view of learners as capable, active and individual participants in their own learning, with a focus on agency, strengths and participation.
3. Play, Curiosity & Exploration
Discover how curiosity, exploration, creativity and experience can create meaningful opportunities for learning and active participation.
4. Learning Through Relationships
Explore the role of trust, belonging and psychological safety in creating learning environments where learners feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
5. Documentation & Reflection
Learn how observation, documentation and reflection can help make learning visible and support the continuous development of educational practice.
6. Family & Community Partnership
Explore how collaboration, communication and shared responsibility can strengthen partnerships between educators, families and the wider learning community.
Become an ONNI Educator
Successfully complete Level 1 and earn professional recognition of your learning.
