kood / Sisu
About us
kood/Sisu is a private, industry-driven coding school and strategic technology partner for companies.
Our approach is simple:
We educate developers and provide services for business needs, creating value for the companies in Finland. We support our partner network with services that go beyond training.
For Companies
Partnering with kood/Sisu gives your company direct access to:
- Proven, project-tested developers ready for hire
- Software development projects tailored to your business goals
- Employer branding initiatives that strengthen your visibility
- Hackathon and JobFair event concepts connecting you with new tech talent
For students
Learn full-stack development, specialise in advanced technologies, and build a portfolio of production-level projects that make a difference.
Our studies
Throughout your studies, you’ll build not only technical skills but also communication, problem-solving, and teamwork — the qualities that make you a valuable developer in any professional setting.
Our Story
The First Steps
kood/Sisu (Koodi / Sisu ry) was founded in 2022 by a group of forward-thinking Finnish companies — Ponsse, Normet, Novapolis, Istekki, Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelut, OP Pohjola, the Kuopio Chamber of Commerce, and Ylä-Savo Vocational College (YSAO).
The project started from the idea of a practical coding school offering development training regardless of the applicant’s educational background. At the same time, the companies needed access to talent trained for regional industry needs.
With the co-funding of The ELY Centre (ESR+) and collaboration with the Estonian coding school kood/Jõhvi, the school started its operations at the end of 2023 and quickly became known for its business-driven approach.
Some of the founding companies meeting the kood/Jõhvi team, possibly for the first time.
Date – somewhere in the far past.
Today
Now home to over 250 students across Finland, kood/Sisu continues to expand the partner network as more tech companies join to collaborate and co-develop future talent. Based at Viestikatu 1, Kuopio, it has established itself as a key platform for innovation and industry-led coding education in Finland.
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Koodi / Sisu Coding School in North Savo -project is co-funded by the European Union. The ELY Centre is funding the project with 2.75 million euros from the European Social Fund (ESR+).