OUR Training PROGRAMS
We offer upskilling and reskilling programs to support international talent in Finland and early-stage entrepreneurs. All of our programs are free for participants.
Join us for our current programs.
SPARK ACADEMy
- Feb - June 2023
- Max 30 Participants
- Entirely free
The Shortcut Spark Academy is a free 3,5-month program for women and non-binary people who want to create their own business. Together with a group of likeminded people, you will learn the most important skills to start your business, set it up for long-term growth and build meaningful connections along the way.
Applications for The Spark Academy 2023 first cohort are open until the 5th of February.
AZURE SECURITY TRAINING
- May - August 2022
- Max 50 Participants
- Entirely free
Together with Microsoft, we provide a hands-on training that teaches you the basics of secure cloud computing with Azure. After this program, you are ready to work with Microsoft Azure Security.
AWS Re/Start
- Mar - June 2023
- Max 25 Participants
- Entirely free
AWS re/Start is a free, full-time skills development program to jump-start your career working in cloud computing.
AWS re/Start and The Shortcut have teamed up to offer this hybrid program in Helsinki.
Applications for AWS re/Start Spring 2023 cohort are open until the 12th of February.



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EVENTS
Attend our events and workshops where we teach you about finding a job and the startup world in Finland.

COACHING
We offer career coaching services via the Työ-SIB program and free career coaching sessions.

TALENT COMMUNITY
Join our Talent Community to receive job opportunities and workshop invitations according to your background.

learning hub
Everything you need to know about finding a job in Finland or starting your own business – in one place. We have collected all the valuable workshops, events and workbooks we have created over the years and put them together in our free and open learning hub.