Training programme

You can find our current training programmes on the Friedrich Schiller University Jena Qualifications Portal.External link

The English courses are open to all employees of the Friedrich Schiller University.

A person employed at the University of Jena can attend an English course (I - V) for a maximum of 5 semesters. Lateral entry to the various courses is possible at any time. In order to use the language skills learnt regularly, it is possible to take part in the course English Conversation in the afternoon or English Conversation at noon - regardless of the courses previously attended. Newcomers can attend taster sessions for the respective course.

In the case of language courses, employees are generally required to make a financial contribution due to the importance of the course, which also extends beyond the workplace. A personal contribution of €15.00 (10 90-minute sessions) must be paid privately.

Registration for the courses takes place via the Qualifications Portal of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena.External link

After registration, please fill out the application form for English coursesThis link requires a loginde. Admission to your desired course can only be granted after receipt of the training application.

Here youExternal link can find out and assess the level of your language skills or find out about the respective levels.

Independent study|self-directed learning|self-study for "employees of the university administration"

In addition to our tender of face-to-face English courses, we would like to draw your attention to another option for independent study|self-directed learning|self-study.

The German Academic Exchange Service e.V. (DAAD)External link offers various English exercises on its internet platform for "employees of the university administration" after registrationExternal link. Registration and doing the exercises costs nothing.

The different employment groups are

• Personnel departments
• Research departments
• Examinations Offices
• Student counselling services
• (university) chair and faculty secretariats

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena would like to actively support you in reconciling your family responsibilities with your work at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and therefore regularly invites you to information events on the topic of "Compatibility of family and career".

Registration for the workshops takes place via the Friedrich Schiller University Jena Qualifications Portal.External link

Further information from the Family Office 'JUniFamilie' de

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena would like to provide ongoing support for the work of professors through the following tenders:

1. qualification programme for tenure-track professorships

A two-stage qualification programme is offered for the target group of tenure-track professors, junior professors and junior research group leaders at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The programme's workshops are also open to all other professors at the university. Information on the structure and registration can be found here de.

2. professionalisation of teaching and leadership | certificate programme for professors

In cooperation with the Service Centre for Higher Education Didactics (LehreLernen) de, we offer a certificate programme for the professionalisation of teaching and leadership. Information on the content, programme and registration can be found here de.

3. individual coaching / coaching in small groups

As part of the certificate and qualification programmes for professors, individual coaching can also be financed under certain requirements. The Staff Development department is responsible for finding experienced coaches.

Small group coaching sessions are also tendered. The rhythm, duration and dates of further meetings are agreed at the introductory meeting. Ideally, a group is formed that can continue to act independently in collegial advisory service(s)|consultations beyond the official framework.

Issues that can be discussed in individual or group coaching sessions include, for example

• Self-evaluation
• time management
• Self-organisation
• Team development
• employee management
• Conflict management

4. further tenders

Further training courses for managersExternal link are also available as part of the Staff Development department's general training programme.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers courses on health promotion as part of its workplace health management programme. Registration for these events takes place online via the Friedrich Schiller University Jena Qualifications Portal.External link

You are also welcome to take advantage of the HEALTH STEPSExternal link tenders.

The exercise programmes can be booked directly through University Sports  de.

Further information about BGM at Friedrich Schiller University Jena can be found here. de

Science managers work at the interface between science and administration, e.g. as faculty directors, coordinators of research projects and lecturers. In order to support science managers in their day-to-day challenges, we offer further training courses specifically for this target group. You can find events in the Qualifications Portal.External link

Do you have specific requests and suggestions for topics? Then please do not hesitate to contact us.

To support managers at the University of Jena in their role, the Staff Development department offers leadership impulses. All events can be found in the Qualifications PortalExternal link.