Service Centre for Academic Staff Development (SaPe)

University of Wuppertal

Our certificate programmes

Professional qualification programmes for academic and Artistic Staff development

The Service Centre for Academic Staff Development at the University of Wuppertal offers a range of certificate programmes specifically designed to support the professional and personal development of academic and artistic staff.

These certificates cover a variety of areas, including teaching in higher education, research management and leadership skills. They aim to prepare participants for the diverse challenges of teaching and working within the academic environment.

Through practice-oriented workshops, individual coaching, and innovative teaching methods, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to both enhance their teaching and their academic careers.

Information on the certificates:

University didactics

As part of the"University Didactics" certificate programme (ZHD), you will develop a professional self-image as a lecturer and contribute to quality assurance in the areas of study and teaching.

Management expertise for scientists

The certificate programme"Management Skills for Scientists" (ZMK) supports academic staff in their development in the fields of employee management or project management.

NRW certificate

In the workshops of the"Qualification for Professional Fields in Business and Society" certificate, you will be taught skills in the areas of methods, management and communication, thus helping you to prepare for activities outside the university.

Quality in Teaching and Learning (ZQM)

The certificate programme"Quality Management in Studies and Teaching" (ZQM) is aimed at academic staff who wish to qualify in the field of quality and academic management alongside their academic career.