Julia Gauglitz
Knowledge Transfer and Qualification Programmes
E-mail: gauglitz@zew.de
Phone: +49 (0)621/1235-240
Fax: +49 (0)621/1235-224
»By smart exercises Ms. Hey pointed out my weaknesses, and certainly suggested the solution«
Dr. Attila Kovacs,
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Transuranium Elements
ZEW is an economic research institute that provides practical and well-taught courses on general economic topics and a variety of professional skills.
In addition to its Expert Seminars, which are open to the general public, ZEW offers courses specially designed for organisations. Responding to clients’ specific needs, ZEW qualification experts develop custom training programmes in German and in English.
ZEW’s in-house education programme offers two types of seminars:
Basic and Advanced Economics
Soft Skills
With eight research units conducting cutting-edge scientific work on a wide spectrum of topics, ZEW is one of Germany’s most prestigious economic research institutes with a Europe-wide reputation. Its highly trained research staff work together with experienced practitioners to provide clients with basic- and advanced-level training in economics.
ZEW specializes in the following areas:
Analysis and assessment of economic data
Econometrics
Topics in business administration
One particular offer of this type is the ten-week Professional Training Programme "Strengthening Macroeconomic Policies" that ZEW conducts on behalf of the GIZ.
In the working world, hard skills are not enough. Collaboration with clients, colleagues, employees, and superiors demands a high level of social intelligence. “Soft skills” such as effective communication are indispensible in everyday professional life, especially when handling challenging situations. For years, ZEW has offered seminars and individual coaching in:
Along with soft skill courses for employees and managers from the world of business, the ZEW Professional Training Programme also offers special courses for research institutes, giving scholars the skills they need for their everyday scientific work.
The following qualification programmes give you an overview of our soft skill courses:
ZEW’s Knowledge Transfer and Qualification Programme Department helps clients plan and execute seminars tailor-made to their individual needs. ZEW relies on a network of experienced experts from science and business – including many from its own ranks – who work closely together with clients to develop rigorous curricula and methods.
ZEW education experts provide professional course management that includes course planning, training materials, and certificates. Clients may also decide to hold their seminars at ZEW’s modern facilities in Mannheim.
Please get in touch with us if you are interested in tailor-made professional qualification. ZEW will gladly send you a non-binding offer.
