Erikoisammatillinen

Erikoisammatillinen is a Finnish term used to describe specialized professional competence or education. It characterizes training or qualifications designed to deepen expertise beyond standard professional levels in a given field, such as health care, education, technology, or the arts.

In Finland, specialized professional qualifications are typically offered as part of vocational education and training and continuing professional education. The most common formal credential is the erikoisammattitutkinto (specialist vocational qualification), which is built on prior qualifications and work experience and leads to a credential recognized in the national qualifications framework. Some programs use the descriptor erikoisammatillinen koulutus to denote the nature of study.

For eligibility, candidates usually must have a relevant professional qualification and practical experience. The training content targets high-level competences, professional ethics, and responsibility, often including a project or assessment. The aim is to equip professionals to perform advanced tasks, provide expert services, or take on leadership or advisory roles within their field.

Impact: erikoisammatillinen education and qualifications support career advancement, specialization, and improved quality of work. They can enable professionals to carry out complex or regulated tasks and may be required for certain expert positions or supervisory responsibilities. The exact use and requirements vary by sector and by the education provider, reflecting sector-specific needs and national qualification standards.