The concepts described on these pages are words and expressions used in statistics with a specific, limited meaning. In everyday speech the word may have a different meaning. In connection with each definition you can find information about which sets of statistics use the concept.
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Course (course training)
In the report "Results of the Lifelong Learning Ad Hoc module 2003", course training refers to participation in other than education and training leading to a qualification according to the regular education system. Examples of course training are in-service training arranged and sponsored by the employer, hobby and languages courses at adult education centres, vocational further education courses, driving school, dance school, etc.
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
In the CVTS, the Continuing Vocational Training Survey, course training refers to all pre-planned formal training, which is arranged separately (not taking place besides work). Training has a programme and objectives and it is provided by trainers, teachers or lecturers.
Courses can be either internally managed (designed and managed by the enterprise itself) or externally managed (designed and managed by organisations not part of the enterprise).
Course training does not include planned periods of training, instruction or practical experience, planned learning through job rotation, exchanges or secondments, attendance at learning or quality circles, self-learning through open and distance learning, neither instruction at conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- 1 January 1900 - 31 December 2019
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Jaa