Business Networking
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
Building a professional network is an important component of career advancement and opening up new employment opportunities. In this workshop you will see why networking is valuable and you will learn ways to connect with people in any industry.
Online Workshop
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trainer
Katja Wolter
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Business and Organizations
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
Cultivating a professional network is a key element in career advancement and opening up new job opportunities. In this workshop you will see why networking is valuable and you will learn ways to connect with people in any industry. We also discuss which platforms are most effective for digital networking to support your career goals. We develop specific steps for reaching out and successfully making connections.
Content
- Relevant networks (digital and personal) to support career goals
- Building a professional network
- Visibility as an expert in the network
- Network etiquette
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Leadership & Management'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
More Workshops?
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