+46 (0)8 744 30 50 School Courses Business Locations Resources About Contact Blog What are our Upskill programs? March 29 With the application deadline to our third round fast approaching, we thought we’d share some additional in-depth info about our latest program offering known as the Upskill programs. We launched this new concept at Hyper Island about a year ago with the first round beginning last fall. But what exactly is an Upskill program and why should you think of studying it at Hyper Island? We saw an increase in demand to offer shorter programs focusing on relevant and trending areas such as UX design, sustainability, digitalization. Alongside this, there was also demand for shorter programs that cater for those currently in work, but still looking to enhance their skills and change career focus. You can find more information about our Upskill programs here. Check out what our Program Manager has to say about our Upskill programs. Jenny Bergman is our first Upskill Program Manager and she started her Hyper Island journey in June 2020 and now leads two Upskill classes. As a Program Manager, she is the main contact for all her students during the Upskill programs. Here’s how Jenny would describe our Upskill program and why she thinks you should study these programs: To develop personally and stay relevant in our fields, we need to continuously learn. If you’re in the middle of your career, it can be difficult to take a full year off to study. “The upskill programs make it possible to combine studying with your current work commitments.” Jenny Bergman Program Manager The programs typically run on a part-time basis and are suited for anyone who wants to enhance their skills or change their career focus. They can easily be combined with a part-time or full-time job, assuming your employer supports your development by freeing up some time during office hours. There are no traditional teachers at Hyper Island. Programs are led by current industry leaders and guest lecturers from relevant organizations, who will inform and educate you about their own real-life experiences and best practises. As applicants typically already have industry experience, the programs also encourage peer-learning and sharing to build on our growing co-creative community. “The journey with my Upskill students so far has really been signified by the incredible amount of competence in the room!” — Jenny Bergman Program Manager Upskill Programs My students are so eager to learn in order to apply the knowledge directly to their daily work, and with a variety of knowledge and experiences in the room, it really benefits the whole group. Sharing is caring! I see my students as producers; they’re the ones in charge of their own learning journey, and at Hyper, we want to provide them with the tools for lifelong learning. Student testimonials But don’t just trust our word! Find out what some of our amazing Upskill students had to say about the Upskill program and their Hyper Island journeys so far. “If you want to study a program applicable to the industry and the world, you should definitely study at Hyper Island. You get tools and skills you can start using right away, whether that’s in your company or wherever you work. Hyper Island is really the place to be. When I discovered this program, there was only one option I had: Apply!” — Mia Lekberg Business Beveloper Upskill student Read more student perspectives “The best thing about his Hyper Island journey so far has been the culture and the people. Even though the majority of the program is being held remotely, the atmosphere in our class has been amazing. There is a sharing culture where everyone inspires and shares knowledge with each other. We have a lot of fun together. I think this has been the key to staying focused and motivated while studying from home”. Max Lindvall UX Designer Upskill student Read more student perspectives Learn more UX Designer Upskill here Business Developer Upskill program here Hyper Island designs learning experiences that challenge companies and individuals to grow and stay competitive in an increasingly digitized world. Our monthly issue that covers a specific topic and gives you the latest from Hyper Island For individuals - Lifelong Learning newsletter Our monthly guide to leadership and change For companies - Empowered newsletter Subscribe Hyper Island needs the contact information you provide to us to contact you about our products and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. See our privacy policy for additional info. Email privacyofficer@hyperisland.com to revoke any consent. Shortcuts Contact us Toolbox Job board About Press Popular courses Online courses Upskill programs Digital Creative Design Lead UX Designer MA Digital Management MA Digital Experience Design © 2021 Hyper IslandPrivacy policy Terms and conditions +46 (0)8 744 30 50 Your privacy is important to us By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Hyper Island Privacy Policy Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All Cookies