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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Kurzschulung: Aufenthaltsrecht für internationale Studierende
Online-Veranstaltung am 14. September 2026
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SRM Grundlagenschulung
Online-Workshop am 22. und 23. September 2026
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Auf den Punkt gebracht: Beschaffung an der Uni Bonn
Präsenz-Schulung am 24. September 2026
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Auf den Punkt gebracht: Sustain2030 - Understanding Sustainability. Building Competencies
In person-Workshop on September 29, 2026
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E-Rechnung Grundlagenschulung
Online-Schulung am 30. September 2026
Management & Health
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Stressmanagement mal anders
Präsenz-Seminar am 18. September 2026
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Supervision of PhD Candidates
In-person Workshop on September 23 and 24, 2026
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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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Professional Recruitment in Science
Online-Workshop on October 12 and 13, 2026
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The Key to Success - 7 Resilience Strategies for High-Flying Scientists
In-Person Workshop on November 2, 2026
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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Job Application and Interview Strategies for Natural Science Careers
Online Workshop from September 4 to September 25, 2026
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Gestalten, steuern, ermöglichen - das alles kann Wissenschaftsmanagement
Präsenz-Workshop am 11. September 2026
Research & Research Funding
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Slide Writing: Create Clear Slides of Your Own Research Quickly
Online Workshop on September 8, 2026
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Diverse and International Scientific Teams: How to Work Together Successfully
Online Workshop on September 9, 2026
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Publishing Research Articles: Strategies and Steps
Online Workshop on September 10, 2026
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Voice and Body Language - Communicating with Confidence and Accuracy
In-person Workshop on September 10 and 11, 2026
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Introduction to Data Analysis with R
Online Workshop on September 14 and 15, 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 June 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.