Generic and Transferable Skills (GTS) courses and activities are aimed to acquire generic skills in the areas of sustainable development, communication, group development, teaching, leadership and utilization of research. These competencies enable Chalmers doctoral graduates to become more attractive in different labor markets. For example, being better equipped for future leadership assignments, tackling social challenges and collaborating across borders.

GTS courses are divided into Mandatory and Optional courses. You have a requirement to obtain at least 7.5 ECTS from GTS to finish your PhD.

The schedule for the courses in the next semester is usually released in the beginning of March and October respectively.

For general questions and enquiries, contact [email protected]

For more information on GTS courses, please see the link below:

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Besides the GTS courses organized by Chalmers, there are external GTS courses such as this one (https://www.visualizeyourscience.com/) that are accepted by Chalmers and give GTS credits. The offer the advantage of being on demand (yes, you can get a seat directly), they run several times a year, and are quite useful.

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