Barona Learning

Agile Learning Solutions

Learning is an inseparable part of work. Barona Learning steps in when there is a skills gap or when skills need to be developed faster.

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We make learning impactful

Making learning a natural, effective part of everyday work is more important than a single course or initiative. It doesn’t require big programs or dramatic changes.

But where to start? How to move forward when resources are tight and change is already knocking?

At Barona, we turn good intentions into tangible actions. Together, we build agile learning solutions that genuinely support the growth of individuals and organizations.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Skills are the fuel for organizational growth

Barona Learning is your path to continuous development and everyday learning

Skills won’t grow without space or direction. We help you build learning that shows in your daily work: smarter onboarding, better leadership, and real upskilling.

We’re not a traditional training provider. We’re a work-life partner who knows where learning matters – and how it drives change and performance.

When and where we step in

We help when skills are missing, development needs focus, or change is already underway. Here are some examples:

When you want to grow skills through work

You can’t find someone to fill in a new role, but the need for the competence is real
You want to commitpeople by helping them grow
Onboarding needs more than a slide deck

When skills and work don’t match

Roles have developed, but skills haven’t
You want to redirect and grow existing capabilities
You want to support and guide people through change

When you are building a culture of learning

Individual trainings aren’t enough alone – you want lasting ways to learn together
You want to anticipate future skill needs and start developing them now
Your team needs more curiosity, ownership, and insight

Barona has been a long-term partner, collaborating with us on various levels. It was a natural decision to explore apprenticeship training as a recruitment channel together. Barona played an active role in launching the project, and we quickly discovered a strong synergy among the different stakeholders.

I can warmly recommend Barona as a partner. We have a good understanding and close communication.

Patrik Berg

Removals Supervisor, Martela

A strong focus on advance planning and rapid response minimised the impact and enabled safe operations to continue without service disruption.

Barona's operations reflect a strong commitment to our safety culture and the adoption of safety principles as part of our ongoing operations.

Risto Oranne

Project Procurement Manager, Neste

Solutions tailored to your needs

Whether it’s recruitment through training, professional development, or strategic competence management, we’ll help you find the right path forward.

Recruit by training

Hire potential and grow new talent.

Recruit by training

Apprenticeship

Tailored trainings

Personnel competence development

Make sure that skills evolve alongside work.

Competence development

Digital onboarding

Language training

Cultural coaching

Leadership development

Team and community training

Strategic Competence Management

Turn skills into a competitive edge.

Assesments and development

Impactful decision-making based on real insights

We often help in situations that don’t fit into predefined boxes. Let’s talk – we’ll find out together what matters most to you right now.

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When learning becomes a competitive advantage

Learning isn’t just an HR initiative – it’s part of leadership, engagement, and the ability to adapt. Yet too often, development begins only when the pain points are already visible.

These are some of the realities we’ve encountered across organizations. Do they sound familiar?

Insights from Barona’s 2025 Working Life Survey.

72% of Finns believe they’ll need new skills in the coming years

→ The expectation is there – how do we respond?

Only half feel they receive enough support from their employer

→ There’s a gap – and an opportunity to stand out.

The learning experience is closely tied to a sense of meaning at work

→ Meaning fosters engagement and well-being.

Hundreds of organizations around Finland use our services.

We help organizations of different sizes from different fields. Locally, domestically and in the Nordics.

Get in touch

Whether it’s a small question, a large challenge, or just a thought that something could be done differently, we’re here to help. Leave us a message and we’ll get back to you shortly.

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Expertise for different needs – together with Barona

Barona’s specialist companies bring deep expertise across industries and needs. They are united by shared values and a common mission: building the future of work.

Barona’s Learning solutions are built by: Arffman, Koutsit, Momentous, Saranen and Skillcode.

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