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International Entrepreneurial Mindset

EDUC- Kolleginnen und Kollegen bei einem internationalen Zusammentreffen
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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


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. 


Sessions 2025/26

October 20th 2025 - February 13th 2026

January 26th - May 22nd 2026