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Courses with microcertificates

Within the Executive Academy, the Faculty of International Relations offers courses that respond to the current needs of the public and private sectors in various economic areas.

All of these courses, when successfully completed, result in an EU-wide microcertificate. A microcertificate (also microcredential) is an officially recognised document of completion of a specific course, which confirms that the holder has acquired specific knowledge and skills in a given field. The microcertificates issued by the VŠE are entered in the official national register and comply with the European quality framework. They can be used as

-> additional qualifications for professional development or career progression,

-> when demonstrating expertise to employers, clients or institutions,

-> as a modular building block for further study or lifelong learning.

The first run in the fall of 2025 is completely free of charge!

Courses open for registration

Data Analysis for Green Transition

The course will guide you through the essentials: where to look for data, how to understand it and how to use it in strategic decision-making. You will learn how to process, visualize and analyze data, understand its origin, structure and limits. You will gain practical skills and analytical tools to help you navigate sustainability data and use it to make evidence-based decisions.

The teaching language is both Czech and English. Face-to-face meetings will take place at VŠE in Prague on the following days (always 9:00-16:00):

24. 11. (Czech) | 28. 11. 2025 (English)

Detailed information will be emailed to registered participants before the first meeting.

Energy transition in the EU

Get an overview of the key policies, actors and challenges shaping the future of European energy. The course combines a theoretical framework with practical skills: case studies, solutions to current problems and discussions with experts in the field. Ideal for those who want to navigate the dynamic environment of energy transition and make informed decisions.

The course is in Czech, some of the study materials are in English. Online meetings will take place on the following days (always from 16:00 to 17:30):

23. 9. | 9. 10. | 14. 10. | 23. 10 | 4. 11. | 13. 11. 2025

Detailed information will be emailed to registered participants before the first meeting.

Inside the EU: The Art and Process of Decision-Making

The course will take you through the essentials: how decision-making in the European Union works, who has real influence and when opportunities arise to promote interests. You will understand the complex institutional environment of the EU, learn negotiation techniques and the basics of lobbying, and learn to identify key moments when you can influence the direction of European legislation. You will gain practical skills and tools to help you better navigate the European political process, promote your organisation’s interests and identify strategic opportunities early.

The course, including teaching materials, is in English. Classes will take place at VŠE in Prague on the following days (always 16:00-19:00):

4. 11. | 11. 11. | 18. 11. | 25. 11. 2025

Detailed information will be emailed to registered participants before the first meeting.

EU Policies for Just Transition: An Executive Perspective

The course will take you through the activities of the European Union that have an impact on the so-called Just Transition in Member States. You will understand the public policies and concrete instruments to help the transition to a carbon neutral economy. You will be able to critically evaluate individual policies from the perspective of economics and private sector economic thinking. Particular attention is also paid to EU financial instruments in the framework of a green and just transition. This course is a suitable complement to the course “Inside the EU: The Art and Process of Decision-Making”.

Teaching language is Czech. Study materials are available in Czech and English. The course is delivered in a combined form via LMS Moodle and in face-to-face meetings held at VŠE in Prague on the following days (always 16:00-19:00):

17. 10. | 14. 11. | 28. 11. | 12. 12. 2025

Detailed information will be emailed to registered participants before the first meeting.

Applied projects, programmes, strategies

The course will guide you through best practices and practical tips to help you navigate the field of project management. How to turn an idea into a successful project, how to align development programs, and how to build a sustainable strategy from them? Sign up and find the answers to these questions.

The course is taught in Czech. Teaching materials are available in Czech and English. The course is taught in a blended format using LMS Moodle, MS Teams, and face-to-face meetings, which will take place at the GOLFI hotel in Poděbrady:

17. 10. (f2f) | 31. 10. (online) | 7. 11. 2025 (f2f)

Detailed information will be emailed to registered participants before the first meeting.

Energy saving pathways in municipalities

The aim of the course is to provide you with practical knowledge and tools for effective management of municipal energy systems – from an overview of legal regulations and subsidy options to specific technical solutions for energy savings. 

The course, including teaching materials, is in Czech. The course lasts two days and will take place on Thursdays, October 30 and November 6, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Komunitní centrum in Dlouhopolsko (Poděbradská 5). 

30. 10. | 6. 11. 2025

Detailed information will be emailed to registered participants before the first meeting.