Politics and economics are no longer separate areas. The interaction and links between the two sectors have increased dramatically during the recent years due to a step-up in market regulations and compliance protocols. Furthermore, the set of stakeholders that have gained influence in the decision-making processes of businesses has expanded steadily, reflecting a mature civil society. Nevertheless, both sectors still have different governance requirements and distinct functionalities that challenge these essential ties and mutual understanding. At the same time, civil society organisations have witnessed a dramatic rise in their importance and influence.
This certificate focuses on the interface between these three sectors. The ability to capture opportunities and to cooperate with other sectors will be a key competence acquired, driving the transformation to a government that has the necessary governance capabilities.
Three of the following seminars*
- Future of Work (19 September - 05 December 2024, online approximately every Thursday)
- Strategic and Performance Management (30 September - 02 October 2024)
- European Union Governance (10 - 12 October 2024)
- Effective Decision-Making in Government and Business (02 - 04 December 2024)
- Social Innovation for Public Purpose (09 - 11 December 2024)
- Designing, Leading and Growing Organisations (23 - 25 January 2025)
- Demographic Change and Policy Challenges (CIVICA Honors Seminar) (27 - 29 January 2025)
- Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century (03 - 07 February 2025, online)
- Leadership in Local Government (26 - 28 March 2025)
- Microeconomics of the Public Sector (03 - 05 April 2025)
- Sustainability (09 - 11 April 2025)
- Making Change Feasible: Insitutional Change and Reform (14 - 16 May 2025)
- Workshop in Brussels (03 - 06 June 2025)
One of the following skills trainings*
- Managing Multi-Stakeholder Processes in Partnership Settings (11 - 12 November 2024)
- Managing Non-Profit & Non-Governmental Organisations (25 - 26 November 2024)
- Scenario-Building & Foresight (05 - 06 December 2024)
- Writing for Impact & Structuring Policy Communications (03 - 04 March 2025)
- Mediation and Negotiation in International Affairs (07 - 08 April 2025)
- Political Communication (12 - 13 May 2025)
*Participants make their choice.
Most courses take place on an annual basis.
Target group
Professionals from all sectors (public, private, and from NGOs)
Requirements
- Higher education degree
- At least three years of relevant professional experience (average is ten years)
- Good knowledge of English
Workload
- Three seminars and one skills training, amounting to a total of 11-12 days.
- Additional time for the preparation of the seminars, as well as for the follow-up assignments.
- 11 ECTS credits are acquired.
Seminar fee
€ 7,560
€ 7,700 if certificate programme includes a Workshop
Certificate fees are exempted from tax according to Value Added Tax Act (UStG) §4 Nr. 21a. In Germany and many other countries, tuition fees for continuing education programmes are also fully tax-deductible as professional training expenses.
Certificate fee includes (unless otherwise indicated):
Attendance, online access to course literature before the seminars, materials during the seminars, beverages in the Hertie School cafeteria (open on weekdays), correction and rating of assignments, and a final certificate after full and successful attendance (11 ECTS credits are acquired). Participants of the certificate programme must complete the certificate within two years. Most courses take place on an annual basis. All seminars take place at the Hertie School in Berlin, workshops take place in London or Brussels.
Registration
Registration is possible throughout the year, on a first-come, first-serve basis via our online application module. Admission is subject to availability.
