Professional courses
Learning that is useful in the workplace
Professional courses
Efling offers professional courses in collaboration with recognized educational providers. The courses are free of charge for members who work in the relevant sector and have earned a right to a vocational training fund. You can check your status on My Efling pages.
Postgraduate studies for club members – Dementia
The program is intended, among other things, to increase insight into the needs and circumstances of individuals with dementia. There will be education about the different characteristics and prevalence of dementia diseases. Communication with patients and relatives. The role and services of interest groups are introduced. Field trips will be taken and projects completed after those trips. Study material from the instructor, videos, other material presented in class.
The program is intended for members of Efling and is free of charge.
Teaching takes place at Mímir, Höfðabakki 9.
Registration takes place on the Mímis website and Mímis staff can answer questions about the application process. More information can be found by clicking on a course on the schedule below.
Postgraduate studies for social workers – disabilities and mental disorders
The program is intended, among other things, to increase insight into the needs and circumstances of individuals with various impairments that lead to disability. The protection of the rights of people with disabilities is introduced and the role and services of interest groups are introduced. Field trips are taken and aspects such as structured work methods and visual daily planning are worked on.
Ways to support and increase the social skills of the service user are introduced. Students receive training in the use of switching equipment and computers. The NPA service form is introduced by the service user.
The program is intended for members of Efling and is free of charge.
Teaching takes place at Mímir, Höfðabakki 9.
Registration takes place on the Mímis website and Mímis staff can answer questions about the application process. More information can be found by clicking on a course on the schedule below.
Care – professional courses I and II
The courses are intended for those who assist, care for or support the sick, disabled and elderly in private homes or institutions. Also for those who assist clients with shopping, cleaning and personal care. Participants must complete the previous course in order to continue on the later one. Course components include assistance and care, first aid, self-empowerment and communication, physical exercise and more.
The professional courses are a precursor to studying for a member bridge. The courses are intended for Efling members who work in health and social services.
Teaching takes place at Mímir, Höfðabakki 9.
Efling vocational training funds pay the course fee in full for members who work for public employers. Applications are made through the Mímis website and Mímis staff will answer questions about the application process. For more information, click on a course on the schedule below.
Hildur Ros Gudnadottir
"Taking this kind of course is good for you in so many ways. It keeps you on track and increases your understanding of the job and your clients. During the course, you gain more knowledge, improve your skills, and also get a small pay raise. I encourage all union representatives to encourage their colleagues to take this course."
Gitana Ambrazunaite:
"I found everything about this course interesting. Since I come from another country, I found it fun and very useful to learn about how we approach various things related to care here in Iceland. It is often different from how we approach things in the country I come from. This is a different culture with different approaches to human relations, which is necessary to be aware of when working with the care of vulnerable groups."
Club Team Portal
Félagslitagátt is intended for people who work in care, for example in nursing homes, in home care or in home care.
The aim of the program is to increase the knowledge, skills and professionalism of those who care for individuals who need assistance or specialized services with activities of daily living. The field of work of social workers covers a wide range of social rehabilitation and functional resources for those who, due to social circumstances, illness, aging, developmental disorders or any other trauma, need special support.
About the club portal
Félagsliagatt is for those who have reached the age of 22 and have at least three years of work experience in care work. Students must also have completed 190 hours of work-related courses, such as Vocational Courses 1 and 2 in Care . Secondary school credits are also valued if the courses are the same or comparable to those taught in the program. Those who want to have their knowledge and experience assessed can also register for a practical skills assessment at Mímir: Practical Skills Assessment | Mímir – Become More! (mimir.is)
At Mími, students complete 4 semesters out of 6, but to graduate as a club member, students complete the last two semesters of high school. The program at Mími is equivalent to 86 high school credits.
Structure of the program
The teaching is a mix of distance and on-site learning. Each module is taught for 4 weeks. At the beginning and end of the module, there is a mandatory afternoon class on a weekday. In between, the learning takes place online. Students listen to lectures at home, participate in online discussions, and work on projects. Between on-site learning sessions, there will be workshops on Teams where students meet with teachers.
The program is taught in Icelandic.
Registration
Registration is done online. See the next courses that are scheduled below. Applications are made through the Mímis website and Mímis staff will answer questions about the application process.
Kindergarten team bridge
The Kindergarten Teacher Bridge is intended for those who work in kindergartens raising and caring for children. The program is credit-bearing and is taught according to the National Curriculum Guide for Upper Secondary Schools. Upon completion, students graduate as kindergarten teachers.
The program provides knowledge and skills to work with children in learning and play. Emphasis is placed on pedagogy, psychology, artistic creation and the use of games. Preschool teachers work alongside other professionals in preschools.
Bridge studies are based on 3 years of work experience and approximately 140-170 hours of work-related courses, for example vocational courses I and II for preschool employees.
Similarly, secondary school credits are assessed if the courses are the same or comparable to those taught in the program. The program consists of 61 secondary school credits and is taught over four semesters. Those who want to have their knowledge and experience assessed can also register for a practical skills assessment at Mímir: Practical Skills Assessment | Mímir – Be More! (mimir.is)
The program is intended for Efling members who work in preschools and is free of charge.
The course is taught in Icelandic.
Registration
Registration is done online. See the next courses that are scheduled below. Applications are made through the Mímis website and Mímis staff will answer questions about the application process.
Door and night guard training courses
The doorman training program is intended for working doormen, but the program is also suitable for other staff in hotels and restaurants, for example those who work night shifts. This is an internship program, intended to strengthen participants in their work.
Mímir holds the course in collaboration with the police in the capital area and the city of Reykjavík.
Participants who have completed this 24-hour course can receive a doorman certificate valid for three years if they meet the following requirements:
- Are 20 years old
- Have no drug or violent offenses on your criminal record in the last 5 years
Classes are held at Mímir, Höfðabakki 9. Registration is at Mímir or by phone at 580 1800.
Members can apply for a grant for course fees from the Efling educational fund.
Kindergarten employees – professional courses I and II
The program is intended for individuals who are over 20 years old, have a short schooling background, and work in preschools. The professional courses emphasize both learning elements that strengthen personal and general skills, such as self-empowerment and communication, learning techniques, skills portfolios, and computers, and then learning elements such as raising preschool children, the growth and development of preschool children, art work with children, the preschool curriculum, multicultural preschools, and more.
The vocational courses are a precursor to studying in a preschool art class.
The course is intended for Efling members who work in preschools and is free of charge.
Teaching takes place at Mímir, Höfðabakki 9.
The courses are taught in Icelandic.
Registration
Registration is done online. See the next courses that are scheduled below. Applications are made through the Mímis website and Mímis staff will answer questions about the application process.
Kolbrún Ólína Diego
"The course was very informative and we learned so much that I found it very enjoyable. The accident prevention course, for example, is great, I learned an incredible amount there. It is also interesting to learn about all kinds of parenting trends and we also visited other preschools. You learn so much from seeing how others do things. I decided to continue and join the preschool team."
Anna Radyszkiewicz
"I really enjoyed the program and learned a lot. I met great people who work in the same field as me, and the teachers were also very good. I found it especially interesting to learn about bilingual children and how we at the preschool can support them and help them settle into preschool. I start working again tomorrow after the summer break and I'm looking forward to using everything I've learned from the program."
Kitchen and cafeteria – professional courses I, II and III
The aim of the courses is to increase the skills of staff to perform their jobs in canteens and kitchens. Emphasis is placed on increasing professional knowledge in the field of food and catering and giving adults the opportunity for professional education in the field.
The vocational courses I and II emphasize communication, computer use, hygiene, nutrition, and vegetarian cooking.
Professional Course III focuses on menu planning and cooking for vegetarians and those with allergies and intolerances.
Studying in the professional courses is assessed for credits in studies in food and catering disciplines, including studies in catering and food technology.
Teaching takes place at the Kópavogur High School.
The courses are taught in Icelandic.
Icelandic language support in studies. Icelandic lessons are offered with vocabulary for the topic being covered that week.
Registration
Registration is done online. See the next courses scheduled below.
Hólmfríður Erla Hestnes
"What perhaps surprised me most is how easy it is to make vegetarian food. I thought it would be a lot more trouble, but it's just a different ingredient and the same work!"
The courses are intended for Efling members who work in kitchens and cafeterias and are free of charge to them."
For other studies, you can apply for a scholarship
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