Frequently asked questions Advanced training
Who can join the Entrepreneurial Skills courses?
Every member of Heidelberg University as well as external persons who are interested in the topic of entrepreneurship, startup, innovations or would like to further educate themselves in the area of entrepreneurial skills can register for the courses. We welcome people from any field of expertise.
Are the courses free of charge?
The courses are free of charge for all students of Heidelberg University. If you are an employed scientist at the DKFZ, EMBL, Max Planck and ZI, you can also participate in the courses free of charge due to the negotiated partnerships. Students of the PH Heidelberg have access to heiCO as well and are entitled to participate free of charge. All other external interested parties must obtain access to heiCO and Moodle via the guest student registration.
Do the courses take place every semester?
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Basics course takes place every semester. For all subsequent stages of the Entrepreneurial Skills Certificate, modules are offered in alternating semesters. In this way, we ensure that all modules can be taken in each semester, but with changing offerings. The current courses for each semester can be found in heiCO.
Do I have to complete the entire certificate or can I participate in courses individually?
The courses can also be taken individually. Most modules are thematically self-contained and can be taken without prior experience in the field of innovation & entrepreneurship or thematically specific prior knowledge. This gives course participants the opportunity to acquire specific (entrepreneurial) skills or to combine just a few modules.
Do I receive ECTS for taking the courses?
Yes, you will receive ECTS for participating in the courses, provided you meet the requirements. The extent to which the ECTS are credited to your degree program depends on your choice of subject. As a rule, however, they can be credited towards the higher-level competencies. Please clarify this with your responsible examination office.
Do I need previous knowledge to participate in the courses?
No, but we do recommend that you attend the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Basics module before moving on to the subsequent stages of the Entrepreneurial Skills Certificate.
Who is my main contact?
Cheng-Wen Jaw is responsible for the conceptual organization. If you have general questions about the certificate, you can contact her. If you have any questions about a module, please contact the course leader named in heiCO.
How good do my English skills need to be?
B1 level is sufficient for participation in the courses. Most course instructors speak German, so that questions can often be clarified in German if necessary.