Professional Training

Shaping the future together - with continuing education at the TUD

At the TUD, the focus is on the people who help shape our future. Personal skills are promoted in a targeted manner through tailor-made further education and qualification programmes. At the same time, there is the opportunity to be part of a strong community that continuously develops the TUD as an organization with commitment and inventiveness. The work culture is characterized by cohesion, identification and appreciation - and makes the university an attractive employer with clear values and a future-oriented profile.

TUD employees have access to all information on further education opportunities at the TUD on the intranet.

We also offer interesting events for those interested in external education. You can see a selection of our offers on the TUD website for lifelong learning. TUD students can also find offers for continuing education during their studies.

Selected subject areas and certificate programs

The TUD offers its employees and early career researchers training (e.g. qualifications, programs, workshops, digital self-learning formats, lectures) and consulting services (e.g. individual coaching, team coaching) in various subject areas.
Below we show you selected subject areas and certificate programs:

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Leadership programs

TU Dresden supports managers with special trainings, networking opportunities and individual advice. The "Successful Leadership at TU Dresden" program offers practical training in leadership, communication and management. "Women Leading in Academia" is aimed specifically at female professors to promote their leadership skills.

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Coaching, team coaching, mediation

TU Dresden offers individual support from external coaches, mediators and special programs for different career phases. In addition to individual and team coaching on professional and interdisciplinary topics, conflict management services are also available. In this way, we promote personal development, health and constructive cooperation.

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Communication and togetherness

At TU Dresden, you will benefit from a wide range of further training opportunities that will strengthen your communication skills. In addition to specialist knowledge, you will acquire important methodological and social skills in order to conduct consultations professionally. Together, we will create a working environment that promotes trust, participation and successful collaboration.

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Language and intercultural competence

TU Dresden promotes a variety of internationalization measures. Language courses, intercultural workshops or a professional stay abroad are possible. You will also find a wide range of language learning opportunities and intercultural training as part of the free SprInt program. Learn more

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Projektarbeit

Ein Projekt erfordert eine effektive Zusammenarbeit zwischen Projektleitung, Team und Stakeholdern. Um die vielfältigen Aufgaben, Herausforderungen und Unterstützungsprozesse rund um (Drittmittel-)Projekte kennzulernen und zu meistern, stehen Ihnen diverse Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung.

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Competencies in digitalization

AI and digitalization are changing research, teaching and administration and opening up new opportunities for innovative projects and efficient processes. With TUD-specific training courses and the wide range of courses offered by the Saxony Training Center, you can expand your digital skills in a targeted manner and actively shape the digital transformation.

Compliance

Compliance at TU Dresden means responsible adherence to legal requirements and internal rules in everyday working life. The compliance management system creates trust, offers reliable points of contact and provides information on central areas of activity such as export control and Anti-corruption in the "University as a workplace" lecture series.

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Skills for entering the job market outside Academia

Graduate Academy and the Postdoc Center support early-career researchers in acquiring relevant interdisciplinary skills to ensure a successful entry into the non-academic job market. Learn more

Leadership certificate "Successful leadership at TU Dresden"

This program supports managers at all levels in developing their leadership skills and implementing TU Dresden's leadership guidelines in their day-to-day work. It combines workshops, lectures, e-learning and individual coaching and creates lasting impulses for your everyday leadership - including support in transferring what you have learned into practice. After successful participation you will receive a certificate.

The structure includes:

A basic module component - either Leadership Skills (for managers with authority to issue directives or professors) or the Crash Course Leadership (for project managers without authority to issue directives).
In-depth workshops and specialist presentations as well as a reflection task.
Personal advice on individual program design

Certificate "Well advised at the TU Dresden"

The course provides practical knowledge and methods to carry out counseling in everyday university life safely and professionally. You will learn how to conduct goal-oriented discussions, recognize role conflicts and use collegial case consultations sensibly.

Special emphasis is placed on developing a professional counseling attitude. Trust, openness and respect are at the heart of this. This will enable you to design consultations that are not only professionally but also personally convincing.

The program includes workshops with a total of around 36 work units, reflection discussions and optional individual coaching sessions. The program concludes with a case study, which you will reflect on together with experienced experts.

Diversity certificate "Diversity in focus"

With the certificate program, you will deepen your knowledge of diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion and learn how to deal with differences respectfully and professionally. The program combines reflection, workshops, self-study and practical modules.

You can choose from courses on communication, promoting potential, diversity-sensitive research and teaching. After successfully completing the program, you will receive the TU Dresden Diversity Certificate.

SprInt certificates: Linguistic and intercultural

The SprInt program supports TU Dresden employees in developing their language and intercultural skills in a targeted manner. You can choose between three certificate variants: Language Expertise, Cultural Expertise or Excellence (combination). The programs combine language courses, workshops and practical experience in Germany or abroad and last one to two years, depending on the variant.

All certificates are awarded in German and English by the University Executive Board of TU Dresden and are part of the internationalization strategy.
The program is funded as part of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State governments.

Contact

The Center for Continuing Education is the TUD's central service facility for continuing education and the first point of contact for all your concerns on the subject. We offer you individual continuing education advice and a wide range of continuing education courses. Talk to us!

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Fritz-Foerster-Bau, Room 560 Mommsenstr. 6

01069 Dresden

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