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Lifelong Learning Hub

Your work at ETH Zurich is closely linked to learning and personal development. Discover resources that support you in your day-to-day work and help you develop further. Take an active role in expanding your skills.

Browse resources

Browse by topic, format or your role at ETH to find e-learning modules, courses, videos and other resources that suit your needs.

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Working, leading and teaching

Communication, languages and event management

Collaboration, health and safety

Formats

Looking for a course, a recording recommended by a colleague or another learning resource? Browse the resources from the topics overview, organised by format and keyword.

Development in your role

Every role comes with its own challenges and opportunities. ETH and your supervisor support your professional and personal development.

Continuing education programmes

School for Continuing Education

ETH Zurich’s continuing education programmes (MAS, DAS, CAS and short formats) have a global reputation. With a broad range of programmes – from generalist programmes to highly specialised niche topics – the School for Continuing Education supports academically trained professionals and executives on their path of lifelong learning. The programmes are practice-oriented, flexible and always in tune with the latest research.

Outside ETH

Would you like to pursue continuing education outside ETH? ETH may provide financial support for external continuing education that is directly related to your current role. Discuss your plans with your supervisor.

Frequently asked questions

The world of work is constantly changing. New technologies, evolving requirements and new ways of working together are shaping our day-to-day work. To meet these challenges successfully, continuous learning and personal development are more important than ever.

ETH Zurich promotes a culture of learning and development in which learning is an integral part of day-to-day work. Alongside formal continuing education, ETH therefore promotes learning in day-to-day work. In its Institutional Priorities 2025–2036, ETH has set itself the goal of becoming a lifelong learning institution and community..

ETH Zurich sees learning as a continuous process that takes place both in formal settings such as courses and on the job, for example through conversations or specific work situations. There is therefore no prescribed amount of learning time that applies to everyone.

The amount of time you spend on learning depends on your development goals and what your work situation allows. Discuss your learning plans proactively with your supervisor and agree on an appropriate amount of time. Set aside time regularly for your personal development.

Professional and methodological skills play an important role in your work at ETH. Discuss with your supervisor which skills are particularly relevant to your role.

In addition, ETH Zurich has defined six social and leadership competencies for all employees, regardless of their role or function. They provide guidance on how we interact and collaborate in our day-to-day work:

  • Acting responsibly
  • Driving innovation
  • Building bridges
  • Nurturing well-being
  • Living inclusivity
  • Enabling people

You can continue developing these competencies through learning and practice. They are incorporated into ETH courses, workshops, e-learnings and HR processes. Depending on your role, they may also be discussed in the Dialog appraisal interview or, for doctoral students, the annual status conversation (Student Portal). Together with your supervisor, you reflect on your strengths, identify areas for development and discuss how you can be supported.

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  • ETH Library
  • Finance and Controlling
  • Corporate Communications
  • IT Services
  • Safety, Security, Health and Environment
  • Vice-Presidency for Personnel Development and Leadership

The Vice-Presidency for Personnel Development and Leadership is responsible for the Staffnet pages relating to the Lifelong Learning Hub.

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