Key Competencies and Future Skills

Skills that will help you progress in your studies and beyond

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Discover practical workshops that strengthen your learning strategies, self-management, communication, teamwork and digital skills - for greater academic success and career prospects!
Our interactive offers help you to apply your skills directly and score points in your studies and later career.
 

Find the right workshops in our semester program and secure your place.

Subscribe to our list of interested parties to make sure you don't miss any more offers.

Clever methods and effective techniques for successful studies

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Studying successfully requires more than just specialist knowledge: You need strategies to manage your time wisely, organize yourself well, learn efficiently, prepare for exams in a targeted manner and deal with stress in a healthy way.

The online lecture series, which is offered every semester, teaches you practical methods and techniques. This will help you keep track of your studies and deal with everyday challenges with confidence.

You can also earn credit points as part of the course. This involves a (graded) examination in the form of a portfolio.

Start of the winter semester 2025/26: 20.10.2025

Further information & registration: OPAL

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Your chance for more academic success: the key skills week

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Every year in March, you have the opportunity to develop your interdisciplinary skills during the Key Skills Week. You can expect workshops on topics such as learning and working techniques, time management, presentation, communication and stress management. In addition, you can clarify your personal questions in individual consultations and receive impulses for your academic success.

Planning for the Key Skills Week 2026 is already underway. Sign up for our list of interested parties - you will then be informed in good time as soon as the program is finalized and registration opens.

Get to know AI topics and apply them in practice

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The AI Competence Days give you the opportunity to take an in-depth look at the topic of artificial intelligence. The format combines workshops, lectures and individual advice - so you can expand your knowledge, develop practical skills and ask your own questions.

Whether you are looking for initial insights or already have experience: the AI Competence Days offer suitable opportunities for different levels of prior knowledge. At the same time, you have the chance to network with other students and discuss future topics together.

Subscribe to our list of interested parties to be informed in good time as soon as the program for 2026 is available and registration opens.

Discover key skills digitally

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Learn when and where it suits you! Our podcasts, tutorials and short videos bring you closer to important key skills in a practical and understandable way. From learning strategies to communication and self-organization - discover new methods, try them out straight away and develop your skills step by step.

You can find all the content conveniently on OPAL, ideal for flexibly combining your studies, career and personal development.

Workshops and training for your group

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Do you want to develop your key team skills? Whether team building, collaboration or project management - we develop practical formats that are tailored to your needs. This way, you don't just learn theoretically, but directly strengthen your teamwork and the exchange within your group.

Fancy an individual format? Send us an email at - we look forward to hearing your ideas!

Tailor-made formats for your teaching

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Would you like to integrate key competencies into your teaching? We work with you to develop customized, practical formats that are tailored to your requirements. Examples of content include learning and working techniques, time management, exam preparation and presentation skills - selected in a targeted manner to effectively strengthen your students' skills.

Are you interested? Contact us at  – we look forward to hearing from you!

Become a peer tutor!

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As a peer tutor, you are part of a special concept: TUD students learn from TUD students - authentically and at eye level. You not only pass on your knowledge, but also develop important skills yourself: from working techniques and presentation skills to communication and teamwork skills.

We will prepare you for your role in a targeted manner. In a team with other peer tutors, you will then develop creative learning opportunities and become part of a committed community. Applications are possible at any time!

Want to be part of it? Send your application to and become part of our peer tutor team. Gain practical experience for your studies and career!