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Transferable Skills Program

The Transferable Skills Program is a project of the Vice-Rectorate International and Academic Affairs at the University of Bern. The program aims to provide doctoral candidates and postdocs with the opportunity to acquire transferable skills, preparing them for demanding positions within or outside of academia.

Program Description

The program offers a range of courses and workshops, including:

• Individual feedback from experts
• Intensive learning in small groups
• Multidisciplinary networking The courses cover various topics, such as:
  • Project management
  • Scientific integrity
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Research data management
  • Leadership and career development

Course Offerings

The program includes the following courses:

• Getting Started with 'R' - Analyzing and Visualizing your Statistical Data
• Scientific Integrity
• Creating vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator
• From Search to Submission: Using AI Tools and Agents Across the Research Workflow
• Best practices for storytelling with your scientific presentation
• Introduction to Research Data Management
• Prompt Engineering - How to talk to AI as a researcher
• Introduction to Python programming, and data analysis and visualization
• Planning and applying for a professional career outside academia
• Leadership in Transition - From Academia to Industry
• Project management for successful researchers
• What researchers need to know about systematic searching before publication
• How to write a competitive research grant proposal and fellowship application
• Creating layouts with Adobe InDesign
• Scientific Writing for Publication: Essential Skills and AI Tools for Early-Career Researchers
• Public Speaking for Scientists
• How to use AI tools for searching, reading, and writing: Critical thinking and sustainable best practices
• How to write a SNSF narrative CV with AI assistance
• Copyright & licenses: What to consider when publishing
• Empowering Research with Artificial Intelligence
• Media training for scientists: be in control when talking to journalists
• Engaging in Policymaking as a Researcher
• Introduction to Data Science with Python
• AI-Powered Methods and Tools for Research

Program Goals

The program aims to:

• Prepare PhD candidates for demanding positions within or outside of academia
• Help postdocs advance in their academic career
• Provide certification of transferable skills, which is seen as a competitive advantage in the labor market

Certification and Recognition

Certificates of attendance are issued for courses, and ECTS are entered into the Core Teaching System of the University of Bern. The decision to recognize academic achievements as part of a candidate's doctoral studies lies with the faculties and graduate schools.

Eligibility and Fees

The program is free of charge for postdocs and doctoral candidates of the University of Bern.