Opetustiedot

Opetustiedot is a Finnish term referring to information about teaching activities and arrangements within educational institutions. It encompasses data on curricula, course descriptions, learning outcomes, credits, required and elective modules, teaching hours, timetables, modes of delivery (in-person, online, hybrid), prerequisites, and assessment criteria. Personal data related to students or staff may appear in some datasets, but handling and access are regulated by data protection laws to protect privacy.

The primary purpose of opetustiedot is to support study planning and guidance, enable quality assurance and accountability, and provide transparency for students, parents (where applicable), administrators, and the public. It also serves as a basis for reporting to education authorities and for statistical analyses and policy development.

Data are collected and maintained by educational providers such as schools, vocational institutes, and universities, sometimes aggregated at regional or national levels. Information systems and standard formats help ensure consistency and comparability across institutions. Public portals or dashboards may publish non-personal teaching information to help users understand educational offerings and schedules.

Access to detailed opetustiedot is typically restricted for personal data; non-identifiable information is publicly accessible. Institutions are responsible for data quality, timely updates, and compliance with privacy regulations.