International Entrepreneurial Mindset
Empower your future with key professional insertion skills
Are you a young researcher looking to expand your professional horizons? Do you want to thrive in today’s competitive job market with essential transferable skills? Follow EDUC’s self-paced International Entrepreneurial Mindset course as a key to unlocking new career possibilities!
On this page we inform you about current offers around international entrepreneurial skills
Apply by 24 January 2026 for the upcoming session from 26 January to 22 May 2026.
Course Description
Designed by European educators from the 8 EDUC universities and tailored specifically for young researchers, this 27-hour online course offers two sequential pedagogical parts:
- Coming Out of Academia (11 hours): Prepare for the transition from academic life to the professional world.
- Entering the Professional Market (16 hours): Learn to navigate professional environments, strengthen your collaborations, and develop essential skills for career success.
Course access and recognition:
- From Master 2 specialized in research, PhD students, Post-doctoral researchers up to recognised researcher profile (R2).
- Open to all profiles and disciplines
- Requires a B1 level in English
- Several sessions will be offered throughout the year
- Receipt of an EDUC Certificate to be added to a skills portfolio
Outcomes you can expect:
- Master work-related transversal skills: Gain critical competencies that apply across industries: problem-solving, design thinking, social impact, leadership, and more.
- Linguistic competency in English: A course entirely in English, you will strengthen your ability to engage in professional and entrepreneurial activities in an international context.
- Professional insertion: Equip yourself with the tools to seamlessly integrate into the professional world, whether in corporate, nonprofit, or entrepreneurial settings.
- European expertise: Benefit from the knowledge of top educators across Europe, who understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing international PhD students.
- Flexible learning: Study at your own pace with a focus on real-world applications, preparing you to confidently step into a dynamic global job market.
Take charge of your career and build an entrepreneurial mindset that opens doors beyond the academic world.