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Knowledge and tools for municipal organisations

Local governments face many challenges such as decentralisation, climate protests, citizen participation, increasing polarisation and the transition to more diversity in council and decision-making. Discover how Radboud University helps municipal organisations develop the specialised expertise and skills needed to operate effectively in this dynamic environment.

Continuing education as a foundation for change

Communication

Dialogue about Complex Assignments
Tailor-made training
Learn how to use effective dialogue techniques to conduct complex conversations to reach mutual understanding and agreement.

German for Government Employees
Tailor-made training
Learn to communicate more effectively in German with your partners in the Euregion or elsewhere in Germany.

Inclusive Communication
3-day course
Learn what inclusiveness is in 3 sessions and receive insights and tools that will help you communicate more inclusively.

Language Courses
Tailor-made training
Language courses are available in 18 different languages, with the focus on your learning question and objectives.

Media Training
Tailor-made training
Prepare for your media appearance and pay attention to both presentation and content of your appearance.

Presenting: the Next Level
2-day course, only in Dutch
Take the next step in presenting to make preparing and giving presentations both easier and more fun.

Writing Policy and Advice Texts
Tailor-made training
Learn to write concise, persuasive texts and get targeted feedback that you can use to elevate your texts immediately. 

Writing Understandably for a General Audience (B1 level) 
2-day course, only in Dutch
Learn how to adjust your writing style and translate complex issues into everyday language. 

Management

Business Administration 
Part-time master, only in Dutch
Learn to organise with positive impact at work for employees, processes, results and the world around us.

Citizen Participation
Tailor-made masterclass
Increase citizen involvement and learn how you can train people in public office for citizen participation in polarised debates.

Community Engagement and Organisation
Programme, only in Dutch
In 5 days you will learn how to build and use a community effectively, both inside and outside your organisation.

Empowering Giftedness at Work 
4-day course, only in Dutch
Learn how to recognise giftedness in your employees and how to properly support, guide and lead them during this course.

Innovation through Creative Thinking 
Programme, only in Dutch
Learn how to address your organisation's innovation and creativity challenges.

Organisational Development and Behavioural Change 
4-day masterclass, only in Dutch
Interactive masterclass in which you will learn to move employees toward a flexible, self-regulating organisation.

Organising Local Government Programme 
Programme, only in Dutch
Learn how to set up your organisation more efficiently and achieve your strategic tasks.

Young Leaders for Sustainable Democracy
Tailor-made training
Learn how you can put work into practice to strengthen resilient and resilient democracy.

Sustainability

AMID International Development
9 masterclasses
This masterclass series offers the essential knowledge to improve the daily practice of international cooperation.

AMID Leadership International Cooperation
8-day course
Learn how to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals as a senior/policy maker in international cooperation.

Young Leadership for Sustainability 
5-day course, only in Dutch
Learn to motivate others for sustainable change and discover your own motivations in this.

Sustainability & Strategy 
Programme, only in Dutch
Learn how to integrate goals such as sustainability and responsibility into strategy to make an impact.

Legal

Administrative Law
Multiple educational offerings available
Discover continuing education offerings in administrative law and stay up to date on the latest developments.

Civil (Litigation) Law
Multiple educational offerings available
Discover continuing education offerings in civil (litigation) law and stay up to date on the latest developments.

Corporate Law
Multiple educational offerings available
Discover continuing education offerings in corporate law and stay up to date on the latest developments.

Labour Law
Multiple educational offerings available
Discover continuing education offerings in labour law and stay up to date on the latest developments.

Technology

AI for Business 
1-day masterclass, only in Dutch
Discover the possibilities of AI and be inspired by SME real-life examples during this masterclass.

Business Data Scientist 
Programme, only in Dutch
Learn how to bring about technological innovations or transformations in your organisation. 

Personal development

Room for Exercising 
3-day course, only in Dutch
Learn how to make public spaces more exercise-friendly to realise healt benifits.

Young Professional Programme 
6-day skillstraining, only in Dutch
Bridge the gap between graduation and a successful career and translate your values and motivations to the work context. 

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Incompany and tailor-made

Are you looking for a specific programme, but our offers don't quite match? We also offer continuing education on a tailor-made and incompany basis. With our substantive expertise, we translate your goals into a flexible learning path that perfectly suits your needs.

Read more about tailor-made training

Why Radboud University?

  • Science; based on science and research
  • Skills; linked to professional practice 
  • Society; connected to social issues 
  • Cross-professional; approached from multiple disciplines
  • Quality; recognised with an edubadge of certificate
  • Connection; supported by a powerful learning network
  • Reflection; stimulating critical reflection and growth
The Masterclasses in Global Challenges creates critical thinkers in the field of international development and simultaneously provides a platform to build a network within the sector
Irene Kraanen
Irene Kraanen Advisor to the Director-General for International Cooperation at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read Irene Kraanen's story
Ruud Goossens

Hundredth Radboud edubadge awarded

Strategic organisation consultant Ruud Goossens recently received the 100th edubadge - a digital certificate - for completing his nine-day course. He said:

Developments in society, technology and my field are moving fast, which makes it necessary to keep knowledge and skills up-to-date.

Read the interview here

Contact

Do you have any questions? Would you like study advice or coaching? Or are you interested in a tailor-made programme? We would be happy to help you! We are available from Monday to Friday from 8.30 am until 5 pm.

Visiting address

Radboud University
Houtlaan 4
6525 XZ Nijmegen

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