Career advancement
Do you want to expand and deepen your professional skills in a specific scientific field? TU Dresden offers individual continuing education courses for precisely this purpose based on its courses and research activities. Let us know what you need or send us an email with the modules you would like to attend from the range of courses offered by TU Dresden to . We would be happy to create a custom program for you.
On this page, you can find a selection of our programs:
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Certificate program for German as a second language in adult education
For students and graduates of a university (of applied sciences) degree program
Start: winter semester 2024/25
The new certificate program "Didactics of German in the context of multilingualism: University certificate of the TU Dresden for the qualification of teachers for integration courses" qualifies academically sound and at the same time practice-oriented for the teaching of German to young and adult learners with a migrant background who acquire German as a second, third, etc. language and have a wide variety of first languages as well as different learning experiences and prerequisites.
The program qualifies students to lead integration courses and is recognized by the BAMF.
- Language of instruction: German
- Period: 6 semesters, WS 2024/25 to SS 2027, but can also be completed in fewer semesters
- Further education costs: EUR 4,100.00. The program is free of charge for students!
Continuing education for teachers
The TU Dresden offers individual continuing education courses for international teachers and those seeking a new career path from other professions in order to make up for missing course content in the areas of educational science, subject didactics, and also subject-specific areas.
Are you interested in picking up a third subject? Continuing education for an extension subject offers student teachers and teachers the chance to acquire skills in a third subject in addition to their two undergraduate subjects.
Continuing education in transportation
The Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences offers its Building Information Modeling in Transportation module for employees of companies, public authorities, engineering offices, etc. In addition to a basic introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM), the module will also discuss the key scientific standards and systems for digitalization of planning, construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure. The online course consists of a lecture and a practical during the summer semester.
Costs: 250 EUR
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Programs on the environment and sustainability
Are you looking for a good introduction to the topic of sustainability? This event series covering the basics of sustainability, organized by the “SustainAbility: Understanding & Implementing Sustainability” student team, takes a holistic look at the topic from different perspectives.
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The environmental lecture series organized by the TU Environmental Initiative (tuuwi), also a student initiative, delves even deeper into the topic.
Both programs are ideal for individual continuing education. Registration
The Center for International Postgraduate Studies of Environmental Management (CIPSEM) at TU Dresden offers the UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV continuing education program for specialists and managers working in government and public administration as well as in NGOs in developing and emerging countries. In addition to comprehensive theoretical training, the program offers a wide range of excursions and opportunities for in-depth discussions. After successfully completing the six-month course, participants receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management. Find out more about the program, the prerequisites for participation, the scholarship and the application process on the CIPSEM website.
Studium Generale events
As part of the Studium Generale, TU Dresden offers interdisciplinary, introductory, foundation or methodology-oriented courses. Take a look at the Studium Generale website to find exciting events to help you continue learning. Courses marked “designed for Studium Generale” are particularly suitable. You will find the designation in the description of the individual courses.
Continuing education in companies
Want to develop and enhance your team's skills in a specific scientific area? TU Dresden may have just the right program for your employees. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your requirements.
Do you have special requirements for continuing education with regards to the framework conditions or content not covered by current courses? Please contact us with your specific requirements. We work together with teaching staff at TU Dresden to develop innovative continuing education courses to meet your specific needs.
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Support for scientists / teaching staff of TU Dresden in developing continuing education programs
Do you want to publish your research not only in peer-reviewed journals, but also communicate directly with users? Do you want a sustainable transfer to the public? Do you want to meet the needs of industry with a certificate course?
The Center for Continuing Education will be happy to support you in developing a continuing education course or certificate program.
More information in the internal area
With Dresden International University (DIU) as a university for continuing education, TU Dresden has created a private-sector spin-off that enables students to study close to the job market and for the globalized world.
Website of the DIU