Courses by month
In the following page, you will find a chronological listing of current continuing education programs. Do you want to complete continuing education courses when it works best for you? Our online independent learning programs offer maximum flexibility.
Table of contents
Current courses
For courses and workshops offered by the Graduate Academy, please visit the GA qualification program website.
September 5, 2023
Ich höre was, was du nicht sagst – Ein Training im urteilsfreien Zuhören (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
September 6, 2023
KI Schreib-Tools: Einbindung in die Lehre (GER)
On-site workshop for teaching staff at TU Dresden, provided by the Writing Center
September 6, 2023
Kulturübergreifende interkulturelle Kompetenz (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff SprInt program
September 7, 2023
Psychische Belastungen bei Studierenden oder Kolleg:innen erkennen und damit umgehen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
September 7 – 8, 2023
Projektmanagement - Grundlagen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
September 11, 2023
Stimmige Moderation (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
September 14 – November 11, 2023
Crashkurs Train-the-Trainer für TUD-Expert:innen aus dem Bereich Gleichstellung und Diversity (GER)
Workshop series with independent tasks and homework and the opportunity to participate in 2 x 90 min individual coaching sessions; for TU Dresden staff
September 18 – 19, 2023
Gute Betreuung von Abschlussarbeiten in den Naturwissenschaften (GER)
On-site workshop for teaching staff at TU Dresden, provided by the Writing Center
September 19, 2023, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Entscheidungsfindung und Vermeidung potentieller Beurteilungsfehler in Berufungsverfahren (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
September 19, 2023
Kulturraum Indien (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff, SprInt program
September 19 – 20, 2023
Souverän und schlagfertig argumentieren (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
September 19, 2023
Living and Working in Germany (ENG)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff, SprInt program
September 22, 2023
YouProf@SLUB – Wissenschaftskommunikation und Forschungdatenmanagement (GER)
On-site short workshop for TU Dresden professors
September 25 – December 15, 2023
Basismodul Staffel 23: Leadership Skills für Professor:innen (GER)
On-site workshop series for TU Dresden professors
September 27 – 28, 2023
Barrierefreie Dokumente erstellen - Grundlagen (GER)
On-site workshop series for TU Dresden staff
September 28, 2023
Methoden und Kommunikationstechniken für die Einarbeitung neuer Kolleg:innen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
October 12, 2023
Lektüre lehren: Zum Umgang mit Texten im Seminar (GER)
On-site workshop for teaching staff of TU Dresden, offered by the Writing Center
October 16, 2023 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Die Regeln guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis im Forschungsalltag (GER)
Online workshop series for TU Dresden professors
October 17, 2023
Einführung in die Beratung (GER)
Online presentation for TU Dresden staff
October 18, 2023
Barrierefreie digitale Dokumente erstellen - Vertiefung (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
October 18 – 19, 2023
Crashkurs Leadership: Führungskompetenzen für Einsteiger:innen
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff who undertake managerial tasks
October 20, 2023 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
YouProf@SLUB – Akademisches Identitäts- und Publikationsmanagement (GER)
On-site short workshop for TU Dresden professors
October 20 – November 8, 2023
Medientraining: Wissenschaftskommunikation für Presse und Öffentlichkeit (Public Relations) (GER)
On-site workshop and coaching for TU Dresden staff
October 23, 2023
Management- und Führungskompetenzen: Agiles Arbeiten (hochschulübergreifend, für Tenure-Track-Stelleninhaber:innen) (GER)
Online workshop for those in tenure-track positions
October 24, 2023
Taiwan: Eigene Kultur oder nur das andere China? (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff, as part of the SprInt-Programm
October 24, 2023
Was wollen die Medien von mir? Und was habe ich davon? - Wie eine gute Zusammenarbeit mit Medien gelingt (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
October 24 – 25, 2023
Agiles Arbeiten - Methoden zur effektiven Zusammenarbeit im Team (GER)
Online workshop for TU Dresden staff
October 25, 2023
Gender- und diversitysensible Kommunikation (in Sprache und Bild) (GER)
Online workshop for TU Dresden staff
October 25, 2023
Barrierefreie PDF form erstellen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
October 26 – December 7, 2023
Future Skills - ein Reflexionsworkshop: Wie wir uns auf die Welt von morgen nachhaltig vorbereiten können (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
October 27 – December 8, 2023
Zielorientierte Gespräche mit internationalen Studierenden (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff, in collaboration with the SprInt program
October 27, 2023
Personalauswahlgespräche professionell und rechtssicher führen (GER)
On-site workshop for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
October 30, 2023
Mit Positive Leadership Mitarbeiter:innen motivieren und binden (GER)
On-site workshop for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership programof TU Dresden)
November 1, 2023 10:00 – 11:30 a.m
Gesund in Zeiten der Veränderung
Online lecture for employees of the TU Dresden, as part of the lecture series "University as a place of work"
November 1, 2023
Projektpräsentation nach Außen - Wie mein Projekt die maximale Aufmerksamkeit erfährt (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 2, 2023 – February 16, 2024
Basismodul Staffel 24: Leadership Skills für die erste Führungsposition (GER)
On-site workshop series for TU Dresden staff who undertake managerial tasks (leadership program of TU Dresden)
November 6 – November 27, 2023
Schreibaufgaben transparent und effektiv begleiten und bewerten (GER)
Workshop with online and on-site sessions for teaching staff at TU Dresden, provided by the Wriitng Center
November 6 – 7, 2023
Alle im Blick: Forschungsanträge gender- und diversitygerecht denken (GER)
Online workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 7, 2023
Einblicke ins Compliance Management System an der TU Dresden (GER)
On-site presentation for TU Dresden staff, as part of the “University as a place of work” lecture series
November 7 – 8, 2023
Kommunikations- und Konflikttraining - Wertschätzende Kommunikation im beruflichen Alltag (GER)
Online workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 8, 2023
Vom Aperitivo zum Nobelpreis: Perspektiven auf die Gestaltung von Hochschulleben und Universitätsstrategien in Italien (GER)
Online workshop for TU Dresden staff, provided by the SprInt program
November 9 and November 23, 2023
Nachhaltigkeitsbotschafter:innen - werden Sie Teil der Nachhaltigkeitsbewegung (GER)
2-part workshop for TU Dresden staff, provided by the Green Office
November 10, 2023
Das Jahresgespräch (GER)
On-site workshop for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
November 10 – December 15, 2023
Mikrotraining zur Stressreduktion (GER)
Online workshop series for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
November 13 – 17, 2023
Wissenschaftliches Schreiben auf Deutsch und Englisch - Ein Auffrischungskurs für Lehrende (GER)
Online workshop for teaching staff at TU Dresden, provided by the Wriitng Center
November 13 – 14, 2023
Zielgerichtete Kommunikation für erfolgreiche Projekte (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 14, 2023
Wie kann ich internationale Kooperationen anbahnen und welche Unterstützung gibt es TUD-intern? (GER)
Online presentation for TU Dresden staff, as part of the “University as a place of work” lecture series
November 16 – 17, 2023
Projektmanagement - Grundlagen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 17, 2023, 9.00 am –12:00 pm
Umgang mit sexualisierter Belästigung, Diskriminierung und Gewalt an der Hochschule (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff, provided by TUD Complaints Office for incidents of harassment, discrimination and violence
November 20 – 21, 2023
Feedback zu schriftlichen Arbeiten (GER)
Online workshop for teaching staff at TU Dresden, provided by the Writing Center
November 20 – December 18, 2023
Positive Psychologie - Anleitung zu positiven Gefühlen und Einstellungen (GER)
Online workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 21, 2023
Vorstellung des BEM (Betriebliches Eingliederungsmanagement) an der TU Dresden (GER)
Online presentation for TU Dresden staff, as part of the “University as a place of work” lecture series
November 21 – December 5, 2023
Die Kunst des Online-Lernens: Das Beste aus dem Online-Lernkosmos herausholen (GER)
Online workshop series for TU Dresden staff
November 23, 2023, 9.00 am – 4:30 pm
WenDo - Selbstbehauptung und Selbstverteidigung für Frauen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff, provided by TUD Complaints Office for incidents of harassment, discrimination and violence
November 23 – 24, 2023
Systematisches Projektmanagement – Risiken, Ressourcen und Stakeholder erfolgreich steuern (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 27 – 28, 2023
Language und Behaviour Profiling - das Gegenüber erkennen und verstehen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 28, 2023
Qualität in Beratungsgesprächen sichern und die passende Beratungsstelle finden (GER)
Online presentation for TU Dresden staff, as part of the “University as a place of work” lecture series
November 30, 2023, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Entscheidungsfindung und Vermeidung potentieller Beurteilungsfehler in Berufungsverfahren (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
November 30 – December 1, 2023
Academic Writing in English (Humanities and Social Sciences) (ENG)
On-site workshop for teaching staff at TU Dresden, provided by the Writing Center
November 30 – December 1, 2023
How does efficient peer review work? - Dealing with requests and giving effective feedback (ENG)
Online workshop with coaching opportunity for TU Dresden professors
December 4 – 5, 2023
Vertiefung - Kommunikations- und Konflikttraining - Wertschätzende Kommunikation im beruflichen Alltag (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
December 6 – 13, 2023
Die Kunst des Smalltalk (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
December 8, 2023
Internationale Studierende beim akademischen Schreiben unterstützen: Herausforderungen und Herangehensweisen auf dem Weg zum Studienerfolg (GER)
Online presentation for Teaching staff at TU Dresden, provided by the Writing Center
December 12, 2023
Prozessmanagement in der Hochschulverwaltung der TU Dresden (GER)
Online presentation for TU Dresden staff, as part of the “University as a place of work” lecture series
December 12, 2023
Umgang mit Plagiaten - Haltung zum wissenschaftlichen Lesen und Schreiben vermitteln (GER)
Online presentation for teaching staff at TU Dresden, offered by the Writing Center
December 12, 2023
Mindful Leadership - achtsam und authentisch führen (GER)
On-site workshop for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
December 12 – 14, 2023
Kollegiales Feedback geben und nehmen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
January 8 – January 22, 2024
Resilienztraining - die persönliche Widerstandsfähigkeit stärken (GER)
Online workshop series for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
January 10 – 11, 2024
Sicher führen in Veränderungsprozessen - Veränderungen erfolgreich gestalten (GER)
On-site workshop for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
January16 – February 6, 2024
Konfliktgespräche nach dem Harvard-Prinzip vorbereiten (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
January 18, 2024
Einblicke ins Compliance Management System an der TU Dresden (GER)
On-site presentation for TU Dresden staff, as part of the “University as a place of work” lecture series
January 19, 2024
Effektive Kommunikation für Forschende oder: Wie gewinne ich andere für meine Vorhaben? (GER)
On-site workshop for professors with the opportunity for individual coaching
January 19, 2024
Counselling Students - An Introduction to Counselling Skills for Supportive Communication (GER)
On-site workshop fpr TU Dresden staff
January 23, 2024
Vielfalt als Chance an der TU Dresden
Online lecture as part of the lecture series "University as a place of work"
January 23, 2024
Psychische Belastungen bei Mitarbeiter:innen erkennen und damit umgehen (GER)
On-site workshop for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
January 23 - 25, 2024
Wissenschaft verständlich erklären für Medien und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (GER)
3-part online course for TU Dresden staff
January 25 – 26, 2024
Projektmanagement - Grundlagen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
January 2 – 26, 2024
Basismodul Staffel 24: Leadership Skills für die erste Führungsposition - Führungskommunikation
On-site workshop for (future) managerial staff at TU Dresden (Leadership program at TU Dresden)
February 5, 2024
Agile Leadership - Selbstorganisation und Eigenverantwortung fördern (GER)
On-site workshop for managerial staff at TU Dresden (leadership program of TU Dresden)
February 9, 2024
Inspire and Persuade! Leadership Communication in Science (ENG)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden professors
February 27, 2024
Einblicke ins Compliance Management System an der TU Dresden (GER)
On-site presentation for TU Dresden staff, as part of the “University as a place of work” lecture series
March 7 – 8, 2024
Projektmanagement - Grundlagen (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden staff
March 22 – 31, 2024
Medientraining für Professor:innen - Kommunikation für Presse und Öffentlichkeit (GER)
On-site workshop for TU Dresden professors
Independent learning
University and media didactics
Independent learning course on inclusive university teaching
This independent study course teaches the fundamentals of inclusive higher education in a way that is both easy to follow and practical. After completing the course, you will be able to incorporate accessible teaching materials and tools for inclusive teaching into your day-to-day teaching.
Required learning time: 5 modules, each lasting 90 minutes
E-Learning:Introduction and design
The first steps of how to creating a course in OPAL.
Digital media in university teaching
The fundamentals of e-teaching
In this independent study module, participants learn about media didactic basics and can select two of the following topics to work on independently: Teaching and learning organization, using media to relay information and using computers to communicate
Supervision of seminar papers and final theses online course
Required learning time: up to 60 work units (1 work unit = 45 minutes), participation can be recognized as AKTive Lehre as part of the Saxon Higher Education Didactics Certificate
You will also find the initial video recordings (each lasts 90 minutes) on “Portfolio in Higher Education” and “Holistically Integrating Writing as a Learning Tool” in the Writing Center’s new OPAL area for teaching staff.
Video series for tutors (6 videos):Self-reflection at the end of the semester
Required learning time: approx. 60 min
Best Practices for tutors: 2 teaching designs for experienced tutors
Required learning time: approx. 30 min
“E-Learning at TU Dresden” info area on OPAL
Various video recordings of online workshops and independent learning modules on (media) didactic topics as well as instructions on how to use the e-learning tools at TU Dresden.
Info area on OPAL for the introduction to e-learning scenarios and for the demonstration of course components
First steps and insight into the OPAL's features as well as a presentation of usage scenarios, tips and potential ways of configuring individual OPAL course modules.
Copyright law in university teaching and classes
Educational resources on copyright in higher education from a teacher's perspective. This course focuses on sharing short videos and on the provision of and handling of Open Educational Resources (OER).
Compensation for disadvantages in exams – what teachers need to know
Presentation by Dr. Maike Gattermann-Kasper (Representative for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses – Universität Hamburg)
Online course on data protection for staff of TU Dresden:
This online course on data protection explains the basics of the data protection regulations in force at TU Dresden as well as issues of data protection using practical examples.
Required learning time: 30–40 minutes
Vocational education
E-Learning: Konfliktarten kennen und erkennen
In German, required learning time: 60 minutes; with certificate of attendance
E-Learning: Konfliktlösung unter Kolleg:innen nach dem Harvard-Konzept
In German, required learning time: 50 minutes (plus individually required time for processing the transfer tasks); with certificate of attendance
Toolbox Unconscious Bias
The toolbox offers helpful and interesting information as well as impulses in the form of link collections to videos and further (learning) offers.
Online lecture in German: Virtuell kommunizieren! 7 wirkungsvolle Impulse für die erfolgreiche Online-Kommunikation
E-Learning: Lateral Leadership - Leading Effectively Without Being a Supervisor
50 minutes (plus individually required time to complete the transfer tasks); with certificate of attendance
E-Learning: Die Führungskraft als Coach und Personalentwicklerin In German, required learning time: 50 minutes (plus time required individually to complete the transfer tasks); with certificate of attendance
E-Learning: Change Management - Veränderungsprozesse erfolgreich gestalten:
In German, required learning time: 60 minutes (plus time required individually to complete the transfer tasks); with certificate of attendance
Online-Schulung zur präventiven und repressiven Korruptionsbekämpfung (in German)
The online training on preventive and repressive anti-corruption was designed for all employees of the Free State of Saxony and has been part of the self-learning modules from the continuing education program of the Meißen University of Applied Sciences (UAS) since 2015.
There is a module with basic knowledge and an in-depth module. If you wish to participate, please send an informal e-mail to the Anti-Corruption Officer Ms. Felicitas Roth, who will then send you the link to the module.
E-Learning: Klassisches Projektmanagement - Projekte erfolgreich planen
In German; required learning time: 90 minutes (plus individual time required to complete the transfer tasks); with certificate of attendance
E-Learning: Klassisches Projektmanagement - Projekte erfolgreich steuern
In German; required learning time: 80 minutes (plus individual time required to complete the transfer tasks); with certificate of attendance
E-Learning: Agile Project Management - Basics
In English, required learning time: 70 minutes; with certificate of attendance
Continuing education and networking formats in the field of process management in university administration
Link to the offers
E-Learning: Unconscious Bias (EN) Required learning time: 50 minutes (plus time needed individually to complete the transfer tasks
E-Learning: Bias in the Interview Process Required learning time: 50 minutes (plus time needed individually to complete the transfer tasks
E-Learning: Fit für die Gleichbehandlung (in German)
Offered by the Meissen Continuing Education Center (FoBiZ).
Required learning time:
- Basic module (for all employees) 60 minutes; with certificate of attendance
- Advanced module (for managers) 30 minutes; with certificate of attendance
SAP 0 Einführungskurs - E-Learning for employees of the TU Dresden
(advanced courses are offered in presence)
Required learning time: 60 - 90 minutes; with certificate
As a rule, each supervisor is responsible for safety in the workplace and fire safety in their area of responsibility. However, staff are also required to keep themselves up to date about health and safety measures at work. To this end, there is wide range of materials as well as multimedia libraries and interactive learning modules available. Website with work safety resources
Health and balance
With our popular training videos on exercise breaks, you can complete simple, varied, and effective exercises right at your desk whether at home or in the office.
This service for the prevention of headaches includes informative resources, access to certified apps, webinairs, and supplementary media on the topic of headaches and migraines. These can be alleviated or even stopped altogether by using the right preventative measures.
This online training program is aimed at everyone who wants to prepare themselves well for exams and lectures and cope with any related anxieties, e.g. students, doctoral candidates or lecturers.
Does healthy eating need to be expensive, or is it possible to maintain a healthy and balanced diet on a budget? Find the answers in the online presentation on healthy eating on a budget.
Contact

Center for Continuing Education
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Visiting address:
Fritz-Foerster-Bau, Room 143 Mommsenstr. 6
01069 Dresden
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology Zentrum für Weiterbildung
01062 Dresden