Further Education in Process Leadership in Competence Development

Programme Focus

This is a further education program in process leadership for competence development. It focuses on facilitating and leading integrated work and learning processes. The study is for employees who have or will have a facilitator and development role in competence and development work.

Key Details

The programme is called Videreutdanning i prosessledelse i kompetanseutvikling. It awards a certificate or diploma. The study takes about 5 months to complete. It is offered at the University of Inland Norway in Lillehammer. The instruction language is Norwegian (Nob).

What You Will Study

The programme covers organizational understanding and leadership of learning processes. Students will learn about the workplace as a learning arena and their own role and authority. It consists of four modules. The study can be counted as an elective in a Master's program in Public Leadership and Governance.

Admission and Dates

Admission requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of work experience. Applicants with a 2-year higher education and 5 years of work experience may be considered individually. The application deadline is June 1, 2026. The programme starts in September and lasts approximately 5 months. There are four 2-day teaching sessions over about 6 months.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.