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 programmes are developed in collaboration between adult education providers and Luleå University of Technology, enabling 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. The training takes a practical approach, focusing on customer orientation, sustainability, and digitalisation.

Target Group: Managers and key personnel in companies connected to the steel industry.

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Communication and collaboration

Supervisor training
Learn how to supervise employees and students in the workplace in a structured and effective way.

Target Group: Companies that supervise employees or students.

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Business English
English is becoming increasingly common in industry and international business contexts.
This course provides practical skills in business English, from presenting your company to handling customer conversations and documentation.

Target Group: Employees in small and medium-sized enterprises connected to the steel industry, including technical staff, sales personnel, managers, and business leaders.

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Technology and maintenance

Operations, maintenance, and asset management with industrial AI
Basic knowledge of maintenance strategies, lifecycle management, and artificial intelligence.

Target Group: Managers and senior roles in companies connected to the steel 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 in companies connected to the steel industry.

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Systems engineering and maintenance logistics
Knowledge of systems thinking, lifecycle management, and AI for efficient logistics.

Target Group: Engineers, technicians, and equivalent roles in companies connected to the steel industry.

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Hydrogen’s role in the mining and metal industry - orientation course
An introduction to hydrogen and its impact on the industry. No prior knowledge is required.

Target Group: All employees in companies connected to the steel industry.

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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 in companies connected to the steel industry.

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