Training and further education

Our extensive training and further education program includes a large selection of seminars, workshops and qualification opportunities for different employee groups.

Annual program ZF Hessen

The Central Training Hessen offers a variety of training and further education programs for employees of the University of Kassel. It promotes continuous professional development and supports personal and professional qualifications. The Central Training Hessen is only available in German.

E-Learnings

Discover a variety of first-class e-learning resources specially selected for the employees of the University of Kassel

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Language qualification

Further training opportunities in the language area to strengthen language skills.

FAQs

What training options do I have?

You can choose from the entire training program within the specified target groups. This also applies to the events of the Central Training of state of Hesse (registration via email) and the Verwaltungsseminar Kassel.

How do I find out about new events?

You can find out about them on our websites. We also regularly inform all employees by email about the offers and seminars.

I have a seminar request, who is my contact person?

You have the option of sending requests, suggestions or feedback about the training program directly to the contact persons (E-Mail).

As a new employee at the university, how do I get more information about my new job?

Once a year, all new employees receive an invitation to an introductory event where they receive useful information. Furthermore, the university's website offers an additional information option "New at the University".

Who can take part in further training?

The training program is open to all university employees. In special cases, please send us an email or call us.

Why do I need my supervisor's approval?

By giving his/her approval, the supervisor gives his/her consent to attend a training event during working hours and, if necessary, to have the seminar costs debited from a corresponding cost center. In addition, accident protection is guaranteed.

For which seminars do I have to pay a fee?

The training program for university staff is financed centrally through a training budget. For seminars for which a fee is payable, you will find more information in the content description of the seminar.

 

How do I register?

If you look at our program overview, you can get additional information about the individual offers by selecting the event you want. The registration form is also on this page. You can register there with the consent of your supervisor and, in the case of paid seminars, by specifying the cost center.

Wie melde ich mich zu Kursen an, die nicht vom Bereich Personalentwicklung bzw. von der Universität angeboten werden?

  • the Language Centre

    Registration takes place directly at the Language Centre. The seminars at the Language Center are subject to a fee.

How do I cancel my registration for an event if I cannot attend the specified date?

You should let us know as soon as possible if you cannot attend a training course. Simply send us an E-Mail or call us. Some events have a limited number of participants, so someone who is available later could take your place.

Will I receive a registration confirmation after I register?

You will receive the registration confirmation automatically. If there are any changes or date changes, you will be notified by email.

Information about the booked seminar

Before the start of the event, you will receive an invitation with all information, such as the name of the speaker, date of the training, time, duration, seminar costs if applicable, location, digital or in person and the group of participants for whom the training is intended.

How can I give feedback on a seminar I have attended?

Please use the online feedback option.

Do I automatically receive a certificate for the seminar I have completed?

Attendance lists are kept on which you must confirm your participation by signing. The lists contain information about your surname, first name and (specialist) area. For online training courses, your participation is confirmed by the training manager.

After the event, certificates of participation are issued; these are sent to you by  e-mail. Unless you note otherwise on the list of participants, a copy of the certificate of participation will be added to your personnel file.

For seminars related to health promotion, certificates of participation are only issued upon express request and added to the personnel file.

How do I apply for my educational leave?

Here you can find all information about educational leave [internal].

 

Contact persons

Further training opportunities