Developing Skills
Open up new competence areas with our e-learning, training and qualifications. Learn specific and interdisciplinary skills in a wide range of fields.
For more information on qualifications, certificates and counselling services, please visit the Career Development and Qualification page.
Lernen on demand
Do you want to train yourself and your employees in an uncomplicated and flexible way?
Discover numerous e-learning courses: on demand, whenever you need them!
Numerous video training courses in German and English are available to you via "Hochschulübergreifende Fortbildung NRW (HÜF-NRW)" platform. We also have target group-specific courses for academic staff on the TwentyOne Skills platform.
Become an Excel expert at your own pace, reflect on your leadership style or acquire new soft skills.
Help with the SAP System
You can find information, help, training videos and FAQs about working with the SAP systems (SAP web application, “Faktura” invoicing apps, SRM, BudCon, SAP GUI transactions) on Confluence.
Help for Confluence & Jira
Help, tutorials and web seminars for the Atlassian tools Confluence, Jira and Bitbucket, which serve the documentation and exchange of knowledge or the management of projects within the University of Bonn, are available on Confluence pages of the HRZ or at IT.NRW.
"Fit for AI" – Your start into the future of work
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of work – including at the University of Bonn. With Fit for AI, Human Resources Development supports all employees in using AI competently, safely, and responsibly.
Whether you are looking for basic knowledge or in-depth applications, our program offers a wide range of learning opportunities, both internally and with external partners.
One focus is the AI Literacy training drive (EU AI Fit):
An overview of the training initiative and all other offerings can be found on the AI Community's Confluence page.
You can find Human Resources Development events in the event calendar under “New Work”.
Upcoming Events
Expand your knowledge and hone your skills in our live courses – online or in person. Benefit from a wide range of training courses and information presentations on subjects from A to Z.
Working at the University
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E-Rechnung Grundlagenschulung
Online-Schulung am 30. September 2026
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BudCon Sprechstunde
Online-Workshop am 30. September 2026
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Willkommen an der Universität Bonn - Willkommensveranstaltung für neue Mitarbeitende
Präsenzveranstaltung am 05. Oktober 2026
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Tag der pflegenden Angehörigen - Vergesslich oder Dement?
Online-Vortrag am 05. Oktober 2026
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Tag der pflegenden Angehörigen - Entlastungsmöglichkeiten für Angehörige
Online-Vortrag am 05. Oktober 2026
Management & Health
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Transformational Leadership - How to lead in an authentic, inspiring and transformative Way
In-person Workshop on October 01 and 02, 2026
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The Key to Success - 7 Resilience Strategies for High-Flying Scientists
In-Person Workshop on November 2, 2026
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Selbstmanagement - Techniken zum erfolgreichen Umgang mit Stressoren
Präsenz Workshop am 3. November 2026
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Mitarbeiter*innengespräch führen
Donnerstag, 12. November 2026
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Neu als Führungskraft in der Wissenschaft - 10 Tipps für die ersten 100 Tage
Online-Workshop am 23. Februar 2027
Communication & Presentation
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Effective Writing for Researchers: Strategies and Techniques
Online Workshop on November 04 and 05, 2026
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Make an Impact! - Networking, Self-Marketing and Communication Skills
In-person Workshop on December 1, 2026
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Speaking with Confidence: Conversational English in Academia
In-person Workshop on March 5, 2027
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Efficient Collaboration and Communication in International and Transdisciplinary Teams
In-person Workshop on May 11, 2027
Guidance & Career Planning
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Online-Webcast | First Audition? How to apply for Professorships
Online-Webcast on demand
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Online-Webcast | Academic Career Planning and Development
Online-Webcast on demand
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Online-Webcast | I’m out of here! Leaving academia
Online-Webcast on demand
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Coaching Day: Career Planning for Postdocs Inside and Outside Academia
In-person Coaching on November 5, 2026
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Postdoc Welcome 2026
In-person Event on Thursday, November 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Research & Research Funding
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A Beginner's Guide to Python and AI-enhanced Programming
In-person Workshop on September 28, 29 and 30, 2026
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Karrierewege für Promovierte außerhalb der Wissenschaft
Online-Workshop am 28. und 29. September 2026
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Grundlagen Betriebswirtschaft in Finanzen und Controlling für Promovierende
Online-Workshop am 30. September und 1. Oktober 2026
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Design Thinking For Researchers
In-person Workshop on October 7, 2026
Project Management & New Work
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Hybrides Projektmanagement
Präsenz-Workshop am 6. und 7. Oktober 2026
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Agile and Traditional Project Management
In-person workshop on November 25 and 26, 2026
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EU AI Fit: Grundlagen der generativen KI für Beschäftigte
Präsenz-Workshop am 2. Dezember 2026
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EU AI Fit: Fundamentals of Generative AI for Employees
In-person Workshop on December 2, 2026
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Design Thinking (EN)*
In-person Workshop on February 18, 2027
Contact
Titus Firmbach
Sabine Kurth-Driessen
Also see
Global Working
International competence, Erasmus Staff Mobility, Staff Exchange and language training.
Human Resource Development
Advice, training and coaching for the next steps in your career.