Skills of the Future Programme Course Catalogue

The courses of this catalogue are provided by different YUFE Partner Universities. Most of the courses are academic and credit-bearing. For most courses a fee is charged.

The courses are open for Lifelong learners across the world, including the students, staff and alumni of the YUFE universities.

The course selection has been updated. Some courses are still to be included to the 2025-2026 offering. Click the course title link for a more detailed course description and pick your own favourites! If the link doesn’t work, the registration period for the course in question has already ended.

To enrol, join YUFE’s Skills of the Future Programme for Lifelong learners. Apply to courses of your choice in YUFE Virtual Campus and complete your registrations at the host universities.

Adaptability and resilience

Every challenge presents an opportunity for growth. Strengthen your adaptability and resilience, thrive in times of uncertainty, and navigate change with confidence.

Development crisis and globalization (2 ECTS, virtual, Jan 12^th to Feb 9^th 2026, UEF)

Environment, groups and well-being (5 ECTS, virtual, Oct 27th to Dec 12th 2025, UEF)

Existential well-being in plural societies (5 ECTS, self-study, Aug 8^th 2025 to July 30^th 2026, UEF)

Spiritual and psychological approaches to ecological crisis: Fear, Care and Hope (5 ECTS, self-study, Aug 8^th 2025 to July 30^th 2026, UEF)

Communication skills

Effective communication is at the heart of successful collaboration and leadership. Start developing the multiple forms of communication skills needed in the 21^st century.

Sustainability Communication (3 ECTS, blended, Oct 1st to Sept 30th 2026, UBremen)
International marketing (6 ECTS, virtual, March – June 2026, UNIRI)

Education and career

Seeking perspective to lifelong learning, or support for building skills for growth, guidance, and career construction? Both learners and educators can benefit from these courses.

Adult Education Promoting Sustainable Development (5 ECTS, virtual, Jan 1st to May 29^th 2026, UEF)

Career planning self-study course (2 ECTS, self-study, Jan 12^th to March 23rd 2026, UEF)

Individual Development and Pedagogical Support (5 ECTS, self-study, Jan 7^th to May 31^st 2026, UEF)

Management

Workplaces and the world around us are becoming more complex and volatile. How to excel as a manager in turbulent times?

Digital Transformation in Business (6 ECTS, virtual, April 15^th to May 3^rd, 2026, UEF)
Global strategic management (4 ECTS, virtual, March to May 2026, UNIRI)
Inclusive Leadership (2ECTs, virtual, Jan 21^st to Feb 12^th,UC3M)
Impact Leadership (2ECTs, virtual, Sept 4^st to June 30^{th 2026},UC3M)
Sustainable co-operative business model (6 ECTS, self-study, Sep 1^st 2025 to July 30^th 2026, UEF)
Sustainability Marketing (3 ECTS, blended, Oct 1^st 2025 to Sep 30th 2026, UBremen

Perspectives on Europe

Europe is a multicultural and international player. Enhance your empathy and gain a deeper understanding of European policies, practices, and values.

Controversies and Challenges of Religion and Law in Europe (5 ECTS, virtual, Sep 3^rd to Dec 12^th 2025, UEF)

Decision-Making Week (3 ECTS, blended, Nov 14^th to Dec 5^th 2025, UBremen)

Public health and vulnerable groups (4 ECTS, virtual, March 16th to May 20^th 2026, UEF)

Sustainability

Without sustainability, there will be no future. Here are tools to create more sustainable practices in different fields and contexts.

Circular Economy as a societal change (3 ECTS, self-study, March 23rd to May 15th 2026, UEF)
Circular Economy Masterclass (2 ECTS, on-site, March 2026, UM)
Nature-based economy (1 ECTS, self-study, Sep 1^st 2025 to July 30th 2026, UEF)
Nature-based solutions (2 ECTS, self-study, Sep 1st 2025 to May 31st 2026, UEF)
Scène verte: Ecoresponsabilité et économie circulaire dans la création scénique (0 ECTs, on-site, Nov 22nd and 29th, USN)
Sustainable.now (5 ECTS, self-study, Aug 1st 2025 to May 31st 2026, UEF)