University Certificate in Learning and Working in Intergenerational Exchange
In our increasingly diverse and dynamic world, intergenerational exchange is becoming ever more important. Mixed-age learning and working environments are therefore regarded as valuable meeting places, as they facilitate a valuable transfer of knowledge, experience and skills between young and old. These intergenerational gatherings are the key to a sustainable and inclusive future. They can promote both socio-cultural memory and the economy.
Our training course, ‘Learning and Working through Intergenerational Exchange’, equips you to
- support individuals and/or groups in age-appropriate learning and working processes,
- evaluate existing intergenerational settings from an academic perspective, and
- initiate new initiatives in the field of so-called multigenerational engagement.
You can apply to the Quartiersakademie Baden-Württemberg for financial support to take part in this event. The Quartiersakademie is funded by state funds approved by the Baden-Württemberg State Parliament. The application must be submitted in advance. Further information is available on the Quartiersakademie website.
- Application deadline
- 15 March 2027
- Duration of study
- four months
- Scope
- 5 CP
- Conclusion
- University Certificate
- Start of studies
- 23 April 2027
- Language of instruction
- German
Target audience
This continuing professional development certificate is aimed at individuals from all academic disciplines who encounter mixed-age, intergenerational settings in their work and learning contexts and who wish to acquire a sound academic qualification in this field.
It is particularly aimed at those who work or intend to work, either full-time or on a voluntary basis, in the education sector, in business, in human resources development, in administration, in social counselling and in community work.
The certificate is also aimed at individuals who work on a freelance basis in elderly and/or adult education.
Career prospects
This continuing professional development certificate qualifies you to successfully organise and facilitate collaborative learning and working amongst people of different age groups or generations within your field of work.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for the certificate programme are generally
- a completed university degree comprising at least 180 CP and
- at least one year’s professional experience.
Application
Please send your application and the required documents by email to the Centre for Academic Continuing Education.
Legal basis
Organisational consultancy
Organisation
Karlsruhe University of Education
Building
2
Room
A023
Phone
Learning outcomes and skills
This continuing professional development certificate will equip you to successfully design age-sensitive learning and working environments that bring together young and old in your professional practice. You will gain substantive knowledge on how to critically and sustainably foster learning and working through intergenerational exchange.
At the same time, you will be able to respond thoughtfully to the specific demands of the so-called ‘world of today’ and contribute to the further development of a society that is fair to all generations in a variety of contexts.
Course structure and dates
The certificate programme consists of a seminar comprising a total of two days of face-to-face teaching, distance-learning elements and self-study periods. It concludes with a presentation. You can undertake this continuing professional development programme whilst working. Upon successful completion of the programme, the university certificate ‘Learning and Working in Intergenerational Exchange’ will be awarded, worth 5 credit points (CP).
The face-to-face sessions will take place on the following dates:
23 April 2027 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) and
24 July 2027 (9:00 am to 3:00 pm).
Programme management and academic advice
Organisation
Karlsruhe University of Education
Building
2
Room
B304
Phone
Availability
By arrangement via email
Fees
The total fee is 450 euros. This includes the following:
- Face-to-face seminars,
- access to the specially developed e-learning modules,
- advice and support throughout all stages of the course, as well as
- a recognised certificate (university certificate) upon successful completion of the programme.
Legal basis for fees
Any questions?
Our Centre for Academic Continuing Education is here to advise you on all matters relating to admission, the organisation of your studies, funding and the recognition of prior learning.
Centre of Continuing Education
Organisation
Karlsruhe University of Education
Building
2
Room
A023
Phone
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