Strengthen your business with the right skills

Do you want to take an active role in the green transition and become a stronger subcontractor to the steel industry? Then RUFFS training programs might be just what you need.

We offer free training initiatives that provide practical and theoretical knowledge, new perspectives, and the right tools to meet future demands. Whether you work in production, maintenance, business development, or communication – there’s something here that can make a real difference in your daily operations.

The courses are developed in collaboration between adult education and Luleå University of Technology, allowing us to offer content tailored to different roles and needs.

You invest your time – we provide the content and expertise. The goal is to help you become even more competitive and take a larger role in the fossil-free value chain.

Business development and strategy

Increased business development for the steel industry value chain
Learn how to create business models that meet future requirements. We work hands-on with customer focus, sustainability, and digitalization.
Target Group: Leaders and managers at companies in the steel value chain.

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Enhanced capacity for climate calculation in future business
Learn how to perform climate calculations during tender processes and understand how sustainability affects business.
Target Group: Companies in Norrbotten and Västerbotten that want to develop their business.

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Sustainability and the future

Hydrogen’s role in the mining and metal industry - orientation course
An introduction to hydrogen and its impact on the industry. No prior knowledge required.
Target Group: All employees at companies in the steel value chain.

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Hydrogen technology in the steel and metal industry - in-depth
In-depth knowledge of hydrogen technology, safety, and practical applications.
Target Group: Technical staff at companies in the steel value chain.

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Communication and collaboration

Supervisor training
Learn how to guide employees and students in workplace learning in a structured way.
Target Group: Companies that will supervise staff or students.

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Business English
English is becoming increasingly common in the steel industry. This course provides practical skills in business English – from presenting your company to handling customer calls and documents. The course is self-paced and delivered online.
Target Group: Employees at small and medium-sized enterprises in the steel value chain, including technical staff, sales, managers, and business owners.

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Technology and maintenance

Operations, maintenance, and asset management with industrial AI
Basic knowledge of maintenance strategies, lifecycle management, and AI.
Target Group: Managers and leadership roles at companies in the steel and metal industry.

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Industrial AI for maintenance analysis and lifetime calculations
Learn AI methods for analysis, forecasting, and lifetime calculations.
Target Group: Engineers and technicians at companies.

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Systems engineering and maintenance logistics
Knowledge of system understanding, lifecycle management, and AI for efficient logistics.
Target Group: Engineers and technicians at companies.

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