Starting a business? Learn how to create a business model that ensures your new entrepreneurial venture is successful. Discover and analyse successful business models before developing your own Discover business management tools for building a business model Build essential skills for starting a business This course is designed for anyone who wants to boost their business development skills and learn how to create a successful business model. It will be particularly useful if you are about to start your own business, you’re struggling with your business model, or you need to reinvent your current business model. The course will be given in English.

You as a project manager are the one who can decide whether a project succeeds or not. In this course we explore different perspectives how to plan for project success. Leading projects is about delivering results within the set time and according to given resources. It is also about being responsive, flexible and being able to handle change. This course gives you basic knowledge to plan and organize successful projects, specifically in the hospitality industry. What is and how to succeed with projects?You will be introduced to concepts and principles behind project management and learn to create a plan that works for small and large projects. Project plans are a common and effective way to organize work, no matter what your job is. When you work on a project, it is about meeting the goals on time and according to budget. It may sound simple, but uncertainty and the often complex work tasks makes project management a challenging journey.  Project management for small and medium-sized companiesWith the help of case studies and examples from small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), you will learn more about planning projects especially in the hospitality industry. What are you learning?You will get to know about concepts and principles regarding project and project managementBe able to explain different concepts related to project planning and successful projectsAnalyze different scenarios and suggest solutions especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Who is the course for?The course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about project management and how to plan for successful project. However, the cases are especially designed for you in the hospitality industry. The course will be given in english.

Målet med den här kursen är att ge dig som deltagare ökad kunskap om och förståelse för hur affärsmodeller kan användas för att analysera problem och utmaningar med fokus på värdeskapande i företag och andra organisationer. Kunskap som kan användas för att utveckla verksamheter, få ökad lönsamhet och stärkt konkurrenskraft.  I den här kursen får du lära dig mer om affärsmodeller och du kan använda affärsmodeller för att skapa värde för dina kunder. Kursen består av följande moduler: 1) Affärsmodeller – vad är det? 2) Affärsmodeller och innovationer, och 3) Hållbara affärsmodeller. Kursen behandlar begrepp, teorier och modeller med fokus på värdeskapande och med koppling till digitalisering, innovationer och hållbarhet. Konkreta vertyg och utmaningar med koppling till området kommer att presenteras.  Efter genomgången kurs kommer deltagarna ha en tydligare förståelse för hur den egna organisationen affärsmodeller kan stärkas och utvecklas. GENOMFÖRANDEKursen är uppbyggd av moduler där du tar del av forskningsartiklar och filmer samt deltar i föreläsningar och diskussionsseminarier. Kursen förutsätter självständigt arbete, textinläsning samt aktivt och reflekterande deltagande. En central del i kursen är att deltagarna tillämpar teorier, begrepp och modeller på egna problem och delar erfarenheter med varandra. Diskussionsinnehållet i kursen bestäms delvis av deltagarna och utgår från deras erfarenheter, frågor och utmaningar i sitt arbete.  Kursen är på avancerad nivå och ger 5 högskolepoäng. Den riktar sig till dig som är yrkesverksam och ges på deltid så att studier och arbete kan kombineras. Undervisningen sker på svenska och engelska och genomförs på distans via Canvas som är Karlstads universitets lärplattform. MÅLGRUPPDet här är en kurs för dig som är yrkesverksam och som vill öka sina kunskaper om affärsmodeller. Den passar exempelvis dig som är verksam i ledningsgrupp och i din roll som chef, projektledare, försäljare, produktionschefer, marknads- och kundansvarig samt medarbetare inom produkt- och tjänsteutveckling. ÖVRIGT Kursen är avgiftsfri. Antal platser är begränsat. Anmäl ditt intresse via kursens webbplats. Välkommen!

The course on Large Language Models for Industry is designed to cater to the demands of industries amidst the global push for sustainability and green transitions. Large Language Models (LLMs) represent a pivotal technology thatcan revolutionize how industries operate, communicate, and innovate. In this course, participants explore the intricate mechanics and practical applications of LLMs within industry contexts. The course covers the principles and technologies spanning from traditional Natural Language Processing (NLP) to Natural Language Understanding (NLU), enabled through the development of LLMs. Emphasizing industry-specific challenges and opportunities, participants learn to utilize LLMs while considering sustainability concerns. Participants gain valuable insights from adapting LLMs to tackle real-world problems through examples and exercises tailored to industry needs. By the course completion,participants are equipped to leverage LLMs as transformative tools for driving industry innovation and, at the same time, advancing sustainability goals. Scheduled online seminars November 14th 2024, 15:00 - 17:00 December 12th 2024, 15:00 - 17:00 January 9th 2025, 14:00 - 17:00 Entry requirements At least 180 credits including 15 credits programming as well as qualifications corresponding to the course "English 5"/"English A" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

Business models that efficiently contribute to reduction of material use and waste are key to successful transition towards sustainability. This course has a particular focus on the interplay between business models, product innovation and production processes. Through this course, you will explore the critical relationship between sustainable practices and business strategies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the circular economy and sustainable development initiatives. In this course, you will be introduced to systematic working methods for business development in practical contexts, with a specific focus on innovation and creativity. The goal of the course is to provide a deep understanding of the application of various business model practices in different types of development work. The objective is for course participants to enhance their ability to understand and apply business development processes in the manufacturing industry, and gain deeper insights into how these processes relate to organizations' innovation and business strategies in order to achieve circular flows, resilience, and sustainability. The teaching consists of self-study using course literature, films, and other materials through an internet-based course platform, as well as scheduled webinars and written reflections. There are no physical meetings; only digital online seminars are incuded. Study hours 40 hours distributed from week x, 2025 to week x, 2025. Webinar 1: Webinar 2: Webinar 3:  The first webinar is Januray x, but the course opens on January x, which means that you by then reach the course material and can start your training. Target GroupThis course is primarily intended for engineers in management or middle management positions within industry, whether they are recent graduates or individuals with extensive experience. The course is suitable for individuals with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering management, or similar educational background. Entry RequirementsTo be eligible for this course, participants must have completed courses equivalent to at least 120 credits, with a minimum of 90 entry Requirement credits in a technical subject area, with at least a passing grade, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to English Level 6. Educational package in circular economyThe course Product/production and business development for circular flows is an introduction of the educational package starting again spring 2024. This course Business development for circular flow together with Product development for circular flows and Production for cirkular flows are free standing independent courses that build on knowledge in the field.

In the era of shift towards green transition, industries face unique challenges and generates numerous opportunities. This course, "Intelligent Asset Management and Industrial AI" is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to support advanced technologies in achieving environmental sustainability. Industries play a major role in contributing to the global economy that is accompanied with a significant share towards environmental degradation. The growing climatic concerns and degradation of natural resources has urged the need to reduce carbon footprints, minimize waste, and optimize resource utilization such that a green transition is achieved. Intelligent Asset Management and Industrial AI are at the forefront of this transformation offering innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support the industry’s commitment to sustainability. Furthermore, the course can help a professional to optimize the usage of resources, look for energy efficient systems, consider environmental changes, develop sustainable solutions, and integrate advanced technologies towards green transition. This is a problem-based course specific to an industrial sector. The problems can be provided by the course supervisor, or the participants can bring their own problems from their work. Common problems include e.g. asset management by balancing cost against performance, identifying, detecting, predicting, and planning for unexpected outages, disruptions or failures, exploring challenges and opportunities with AI and digitisation, monitoring the condition of industrial assets, and achieving sustainability goals. Target groupThe target group includes individuals working in various industries such as railway, mining, transportation, construction, manufacturing, logistics, energy, and other organizations that are or planning to implement asset management systems. This course can be suitable for professionals ranging from asset managers, maintenance and reliability professionals, operation managers, engineers, project managers, and asset management consultants. Online seminarsDecember 10th at 14.00 to 15.00January 14th at 14.00 to 15.00January 31st at 14.00 to 15.00February 13th at 14.00 to 15.00February 28th at 14.00 to 15.00 Entry requirements Bachelor’s degree of at least 180 ECTS or equivalent, which includes courses of at least 60 ECTS in for example one of the following areas: Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Or professional experience requirements four to five years of experience in relevant industries.