A career in industry is an attractive option for many young scientists after completing their doctorate or postdoc phase. And quite a few actually choose to leave academia with the aspiration of entering responsible positions in the private sector.

However, given that employees in private enterprises often are required to both pursue different goals and work differently compared to employees in research institutions, scientists need to adopt different mindsets and competences for succeeding in a business environment. In addition to specialist professional knowledge, transferrable skills in the areas of management methods, leadership and communication are particularly required.

To give you a head start for a successful career entry in the private sector, this e-learning program provides initial insights into key competences specifically for the business context. A selection of short online courses examines a variety of relevant topics, taking examples from everyday business life as their starting point. Apart from conveying theoretical background information they offer practical advice and provide suggestions for exercises and self-reflexion. Competences acquired by working thouroughly on these e-learnings can also be helpful for similar tasks in other than industrial work contexts, of course.

We have three modules in our Short-Cuts to Industry Program: Management Methods - Leadership - Communication. Depending on your personal needs, you can choose one course per module (they are offered in English, German or other languages) and compile them into your personal self-learning programme. Get fit for a career in industry! Below you can register for the Leadership module.

For detailed descriptions of the course contents please follow the links.

Information on registration and course operation

You will be able to choose one course per module. Please choose carefully on the basis of the course descriptions, taking into account that some courses overlap in their content.

This e-learning course is being offered in a self-learning format. You therefore have the option to begin at any time convenient to you and work through it at your own pace. Please note that the indicated course durations refer to the pure processing time of the course contents. Please plan additional time for transfer tasks.

Please note

You will receive the login details as well as further information on the course in a separate e-mail within three weeks after registration for the course. Please register below for the Leadership module. The e-learning will be accessed on an external online training platform.

• You can find the Management Methods module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55576
• You can find the Communication module here: https://www.khys.kit.edu/veranstaltungskalender.php/event/55578