Reduced administration and increased security at Centria University of Applied Sciences.

Centria University of Applied Sciences is a Finnish educational organization with operations in Karleby, Ylivieska, and Pietarsaari. Every year, the university admits around 4,200 students and has 350 employees. "The use of modern information and communication technology is important for both teachers and students in Finland. To make this possible, well-managed and secure access to various resources is required," says Jarmo Kauppinen, the IT Manager at Centria.

Advanced technology for teaching and learning

Centria University offers over 200 online courses annually with automated access control for 4,200 students. This frees up teacher time and meets diverse needs with flexible teaching scheduling. Automated domain and permission management enhance security as a key component of Centria's IT strategy.

Centria University annually offers over a hundred online courses, utilizing modern information and communication technology to create a versatile learning environment. Each course provides flexibility through various tools for students. Through automated access control, Centria's system seamlessly reaches its 4,200 students with educational materials. Essential information is automatically generated for students and teachers, with smooth data transfer between systems.

Jarmo Kauppinen, Centria's IT Manager, emphasizes the importance of a seamless user experience and highlights that teachers can now devote more time to teaching, thanks to efficient identity management. With plans for hybrid learning, the university gives students the freedom to choose the best method, which places high technical demands. Automated management of student and teacher domains and permissions enhances security and forms the core of Centria's IT environment, explains Kauppinen.

Electronic workspaces

Centria is one of Finland's most international vocational universities, where exchange students from all over the world come every year

Centria is one of Finland's most international vocational universities, with exchange students from all over the world. By integrating Microsoft Identity Manager with AD and Entra ID, teachers no longer need to manually create electronic workspaces for online teaching. This is now done automatically and cost-effectively, while the school continues to receive ongoing support and integrations from ID North's employees.