TwentyOne Skills
Modern E-Learnings for Academic Institutions
TwentyOne Skills is the digital training partner for research and academia. We support institutions looking to expand and enhance their digital course offerings with us. Developed and designed by researchers for researchers.
Key Figures
>70
courses
>100h
learning content
80%
completion rate
⌀4.9/5
evaluation
5000+
community members
Choose the right solution for your institution:
E-Learnings for your LMS or flexible learning via our platform
Purchase or Lease Courses
By seamlessly integrating our courses into your Learning Management System, you ensure that essential topics are always accessible across your organization. This allows you to flexibly and modularly expand your existing course portfolio with content from our library of over 50 e-learning courses—tailored to the specific needs of your target audience and professional development framework.
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Flexible Learning
With a platform license, your target groups gain access to over 50 high-quality online courses and interactive live sessions in just a few clicks—anytime, anywhere. Thanks to a cost-effective licensing structure, you benefit from maximum value while making a broad and relevant selection of training courses accessible, even to smaller groups. An ideal solution for implementing efficient and sustainable professional development within your organization.
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70+ Online Courses and Interactive Live Sessions Designed Specifically for Research and Academia
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Training as dynamic and individual as the daily life in academia
E-Learning
Our e-learning courses provide in-depth insights into specific knowledge and subject areas. With short video units, animated learning modules, and supplementary content, they foster self-directed learning.
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Microlearning
Short learning units of just a few minutes allow for efficient knowledge acquisition and skill refreshment. Each unit focuses on a specific question, delivers concrete solutions, and offers further resources.
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Live sessions
In our regularly scheduled live sessions, participants discuss questions and challenges from their academic work—guided and moderated by experts.
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Seminars
Our trainers provide up-to-date expertise and ensure practical application in participants’ professional contexts through interactive learning, whether in-person or live-online.
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What Makes Us Unique in the Eyes of Researchers
100% content focus on researchers
Networking opportunities with peers
Science-based content
Highest data protection standards
Certificate downloads for all courses
Accessible on all devices
Barrier-free access
Multi-format content: video, text, images, audio & gamification
What makes us different
Training from Academia for Academia
Learn individually
Curate personalized learning paths from our diverse range of topics and formats to meet the specific needs or competency profiles of your learners.
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Flexible
Provide professional development opportunities that learners can engage with independently, barrier-free, and at their own pace—anytime, anywhere.
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Expand your training portfolio with topics that inspire researchers and equip them with the essential skills required in today’s academic landscape.
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Connected
Support your target groups by fostering connections with peers facing similar challenges. Enable them to learn from and with each other.
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Accessible
Ensure barrier-free access to professional development (Accessibility Standard AA according to W3C) and create training programs that make key academic competencies available to everyone.
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Trusted by major institutions in academia, here's why
Désirée Dietrich
Consultant for the training program GRADE - The (Post-) Graduate Academy of the Goethe University, Göthe University
“
The always uncomplicated cooperation with Marius Kursawe and Robert Kötter is characterized by high effectiveness, friendliness and flexibility, not least due to a large international pool of young trainers. The asynchronous eLearning offer of 21Skills now also offers participants the possibility to work on a topic independent of time and location. Short-term meetings in the working group or teaching obligations do not interfere with the participation in full-day courses, as they can be completed, stopped or repeated again flexibly. Certainly, asynchronous offerings can never replace the exchange in a group. But this is also compensated for by live sessions within the framework of the eLearning platform, in which one can not only exchange ideas with other participants, but trainers are also available in Q&A sessions. In addition, the range of courses on offer is constantly being expanded to include current topics in consultation with customers. It remains exciting to see which courses will be published in the near future.”
Désirée Dietrich
Consultant for the training program GRADE - The (Post-) Graduate Academy of the Goethe University, Göthe University
Dr. Uta Brunner
Program Coordination Postdoc Program, Heinrich- Heine-University Düsseldorf
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The e-learning offer of TOS complements our own program with a very important component - flexibility. Continuing education independent of "space and time" is a great benefit for our young scientists in addition to all the tasks they have to cope with. The extremely high-quality and variously formatted inputs make them want to learn more and also contribute directly to their personal development.”
Dr. Uta Brunner
Program Coordination Postdoc Program, Heinrich- Heine-University Düsseldorf
Dr. Michael Schöner
Head of Graduate Academy and University Didactics, University Greifswald
“
The e-learning offer of TwentyOne Skills is an excellent addition to the offers of the Graduate Academy of the University of Greifswald. After we have supplemented our analog offerings with digital and blended workshops in recent years, it is now a logical consequence to also create the temporal flexibility for further education through the e-learning offering. The online courses from TwentyOne Skills are not only a practical alternative for people who can no longer get a place in workshops with limited participation, but also complement our formats in terms of content, especially in the area of "New Work". And above all, the varied and high-quality courses are great fun!”
Dr. Michael Schöner
Head of Graduate Academy and University Didactics, University Greifswald
Alexandra Dalek
Speaker of the Graduate, Graduate Center of the TU Ilmenau
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"I would have totally loved to take part in that course, but unfortunately I have teaching at that time." One hears such or similar sentences again and again as a coordinator of a qualification program for doctoral students. This is regrettable, because the offers do not reach a certain group within the doctoral student body, which, however, is also interested in furthering their education, working on their own strengths and challenges. In order for us to provide a diverse range of offerings for this target group, the Twenty One Skills e-learning platform is ideal. Attending a course on mental health, career planning or leadership when and where I want brings the desired flexibility and independence for doctoral students who are very time-constrained due to their numerous tasks in addition to their dissertation. The choice between Deep Dive and Learning Nugget further promotes this. With the e-learning offer, we were able to reach doctoral students who were not able to attend a course before, be it for time, personal or language reasons. The e-learning is not a substitute for our workshops, but a profitable addition in the area of qualification of young scientists.”
Alexandra Dalek
Speaker of the Graduate, Graduate Center of the TU Ilmenau
Sabrina Lehner
Team Leader Personnel Development/Training, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
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We have been searching for a long time for e-learnings that not only fit thematically, but are also tailored to the needs and target group of our scientists. With TOS, we have found didactically very good e-learnings that can be easily integrated into the everyday life of our scientists and represent an important addition to our own offering.”
Sabrina Lehner
Team Leader Personnel Development/Training, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
Andrea Boston
Career Counseling & Coaching Career, Center & Postdoc Office, Jülich Research Center
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Since 2018, Twenty One Skills has repeatedly accompanied us on our way in career counseling for young scientists. I appreciate the very good feeling for presenting important topics for PhD students and postdocs in a modern and appealing way. We appreciate this very much in various trainings and e-learnings of Twenty One Skills. In addition, we benefit greatly from various networking events through TOS, which bring together other university and non-university research institutions at a low threshold.”
Andrea Boston
Career Counseling & Coaching Career, Center & Postdoc Office, Jülich Research Center
Our licenses
The choice is yours: Use our courses conveniently via our platform or seamlessly integrate them into your own LMS.
Instant access, seamless integration
Anonymous participant access possible
Complies with European data protection standards
Scalable licenses for all team sizes
Continuous addition of new courses and free updates
Attractive discount model for 50+ licenses
Platform licences
Ideal for complementing existing course offerings, e.g., for graduate schools or academic staff development.
Includes all e-learning courses
Includes all live courses
Flexible license assignment
Certificate upon completion
Monthly reporting
Starting at 8.30 €
License per user / month, Minimum license period of 12 month (99.60€/year)
LMS-Integration
Perfect for delivering training in your own LMS – within the familiar environment your learners already use.
Seamless LMS Integration as SCORM File
Available to rent or buy
Customizable to your needs
Highest Accessibility Standards
Available as macro- and microlearning
Starting at €445
*File rental with a 12-month term
FAQ - Questions and answers about our offer
Who are your offerings designed for?
Do you have offerings for non-scientists or science support staff (administration, etc.)?
How are the courses created and how do you ensure quality?
Can individual e-learnings also be booked?
How long do your e-learnings last?
What are live sessions and how do they work?
How does the free area work and what does it include?
What licensing model does TwentyOne Skills offer?
We currently have no budget for additional courses. Can we still use the offer?
How long and often can a license be used?
We don't have our own LMS, can we still use the e-learnings?
Can your e-learnings be used in our Learning Management System (LMS)?
Do the participants receive certificates?
Can the offerings also be used hybrid, i.e. in combination with synchronous seminars?
Is it possible to conduct learning assessments?
Who are your offerings designed for?
Do you have offerings for non-scientists or science support staff (administration, etc.)?
We currently have no budget for additional courses. Can we still use the offer?
How are the courses created and how do you ensure quality?
In which language are your courses available?
How long and often can a license be used?
Can your e-learnings be used in our Learning Management System (LMS)?
What licensing model does TwentyOne Skills offer?
Can individual e-learnings also be booked?
We don't have our own LMS, can we still use the e-learnings?
What are live sessions and how do they work?
How does the free area work and what does it include?
How long do your e-learnings last?
Do you have any further questions?
Contact usOur Lunch Talks
The networking and insight format for academic management and staff development.
A selection of our speakers and topics
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People Management in a Dynamic Research Landscape – How the Max Planck Society is Positioning Itself to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Changing Academic World”
Kerstin Dübner-Gee
Human Resources Development & Opportunities, Head of Department, Max Planck Society
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Academic Management 2.0: Between Increasing Professionalization and Traditional Structures”
Patricia Gautschi
Partner at CAPITALENT, Executive Search & Talent Consulting in Academic Management
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The Campus of the Future: Developing Hybrid Learning Spaces at HAW Hamburg”
Kathrin Schillinger
Learning Space Development Expert, HAW Hamburg
“
LinkedIn for Graduate Schools – How Academic Institutions Can Leverage Social Networks”
Charlotte Janosa
Junior Science Manager, TUM Graduate School
“
Getting Started with E-Learning: A Best Practice from JMU Research Academy Würzburg”
Krischan Brandl
Head of Academic Staff Development, JMU Research Academy
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Podcasting for Graduate Schools – The LMU Munich Experience”
Simon Märkl
Graduate Program Coordinator, Ludwig Maximilian University
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Excellent Research Needs Excellent Support – How the “Agility Lab” Is Innovating University Administration”
Sabrina Reich
Science Manager, Agility Lab, University of Stuttgart
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High Impact at Any Cost? Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Academia”
Evelyn Medawar
Mental Health Collective, Max Planck Society
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DEiN Parcours – Digital Onboarding for New Instructors at the University of Bonn”
Ursula Gießmann
Bonn Center for Higher Education
“
What Does Hanna Need? Insights from the #IchBinHanna Debate”
Amrei Bahr
Professor of Philosophy of Technology & Co-Initiator of #IchBinHannah
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The AI Update: How New Technologies Are Transforming Universities”
Sandra Niedermeier
University of Applied Sciences Kempten
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CareerDesign@TUM – Strategies for Professionalizing the Academic Mid-Career Path”
PD Dr. Kristin Knipfer
Executive Director People Development TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
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"New Work" in Academia: A Best Practice from the Fraunhofer Society”
Heike Kroos
Fraunhofer, Head of Inhouse Consulting, HR & Organizational Development
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LinkedIn as a tool for science managers”
Johanna Stadlbauer
Head of PostDoc Office, University of Graz
“
How to Walk the Talk – Measuring Impact in Academic Management Using the Example of a Leadership Academy for Researchers”
Anne Schreiter
Executive Director, GSO
“
People Management in a Dynamic Research Landscape – How the Max Planck Society is Positioning Itself to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Changing Academic World”
Kerstin Dübner-Gee
Human Resources Development & Opportunities, Head of Department, Max Planck Society
“
The Campus of the Future: Developing Hybrid Learning Spaces at HAW Hamburg”
Kathrin Schillinger
Learning Space Development Expert, HAW Hamburg
“
Getting Started with E-Learning: A Best Practice from JMU Research Academy Würzburg”
Krischan Brandl
Head of Academic Staff Development, JMU Research Academy
“
Excellent Research Needs Excellent Support – How the “Agility Lab” Is Innovating University Administration”
Sabrina Reich
Science Manager, Agility Lab, University of Stuttgart
“
DEiN Parcours – Digital Onboarding for New Instructors at the University of Bonn”
Ursula Gießmann
Bonn Center for Higher Education
“
The AI Update: How New Technologies Are Transforming Universities”
Sandra Niedermeier
University of Applied Sciences Kempten
“
"New Work" in Academia: A Best Practice from the Fraunhofer Society”
Heike Kroos
Fraunhofer, Head of Inhouse Consulting, HR & Organizational Development
“
How to Walk the Talk – Measuring Impact in Academic Management Using the Example of a Leadership Academy for Researchers”
Anne Schreiter
Executive Director, GSO
“
People Management in a Dynamic Research Landscape – How the Max Planck Society is Positioning Itself to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Changing Academic World”
Kerstin Dübner-Gee
Human Resources Development & Opportunities, Head of Department, Max Planck Society
“
The Campus of the Future: Developing Hybrid Learning Spaces at HAW Hamburg”
Kathrin Schillinger
Learning Space Development Expert, HAW Hamburg
“
Getting Started with E-Learning: A Best Practice from JMU Research Academy Würzburg”
Krischan Brandl
Head of Academic Staff Development, JMU Research Academy
“
Excellent Research Needs Excellent Support – How the “Agility Lab” Is Innovating University Administration”
Sabrina Reich
Science Manager, Agility Lab, University of Stuttgart
“
DEiN Parcours – Digital Onboarding for New Instructors at the University of Bonn”
Ursula Gießmann
Bonn Center for Higher Education
“
The AI Update: How New Technologies Are Transforming Universities”
Sandra Niedermeier
University of Applied Sciences Kempten
“
"New Work" in Academia: A Best Practice from the Fraunhofer Society”
Heike Kroos
Fraunhofer, Head of Inhouse Consulting, HR & Organizational Development
“
How to Walk the Talk – Measuring Impact in Academic Management Using the Example of a Leadership Academy for Researchers”
Anne Schreiter
Executive Director, GSO
“
People Management in a Dynamic Research Landscape – How the Max Planck Society is Positioning Itself to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Changing Academic World”
Kerstin Dübner-Gee
Human Resources Development & Opportunities, Head of Department, Max Planck Society
“
The Campus of the Future: Developing Hybrid Learning Spaces at HAW Hamburg”
Kathrin Schillinger
Learning Space Development Expert, HAW Hamburg
“
Getting Started with E-Learning: A Best Practice from JMU Research Academy Würzburg”
Krischan Brandl
Head of Academic Staff Development, JMU Research Academy
“
Excellent Research Needs Excellent Support – How the “Agility Lab” Is Innovating University Administration”
Sabrina Reich
Science Manager, Agility Lab, University of Stuttgart
“
DEiN Parcours – Digital Onboarding for New Instructors at the University of Bonn”
Ursula Gießmann
Bonn Center for Higher Education
“
The AI Update: How New Technologies Are Transforming Universities”
Sandra Niedermeier
University of Applied Sciences Kempten
“
"New Work" in Academia: A Best Practice from the Fraunhofer Society”
Heike Kroos
Fraunhofer, Head of Inhouse Consulting, HR & Organizational Development
“
How to Walk the Talk – Measuring Impact in Academic Management Using the Example of a Leadership Academy for Researchers”
Anne Schreiter
Executive Director, GSO
“
Academic Management 2.0: Between Increasing Professionalization and Traditional Structures”
Patricia Gautschi
Partner at CAPITALENT, Executive Search & Talent Consulting in Academic Management
“
LinkedIn for Graduate Schools – How Academic Institutions Can Leverage Social Networks”
Charlotte Janosa
Junior Science Manager, TUM Graduate School
“
Podcasting for Graduate Schools – The LMU Munich Experience”
Simon Märkl
Graduate Program Coordinator, Ludwig Maximilian University
“
High Impact at Any Cost? Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Academia”
Evelyn Medawar
Mental Health Collective, Max Planck Society
“
What Does Hanna Need? Insights from the #IchBinHanna Debate”
Amrei Bahr
Professor of Philosophy of Technology & Co-Initiator of #IchBinHannah
“
CareerDesign@TUM – Strategies for Professionalizing the Academic Mid-Career Path”
PD Dr. Kristin Knipfer
Executive Director People Development TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
“
LinkedIn as a tool for science managers”
Johanna Stadlbauer
Head of PostDoc Office, University of Graz
“
Academic Management 2.0: Between Increasing Professionalization and Traditional Structures”
Patricia Gautschi
Partner at CAPITALENT, Executive Search & Talent Consulting in Academic Management
“
LinkedIn for Graduate Schools – How Academic Institutions Can Leverage Social Networks”
Charlotte Janosa
Junior Science Manager, TUM Graduate School
“
Podcasting for Graduate Schools – The LMU Munich Experience”
Simon Märkl
Graduate Program Coordinator, Ludwig Maximilian University
“
High Impact at Any Cost? Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Academia”
Evelyn Medawar
Mental Health Collective, Max Planck Society
“
What Does Hanna Need? Insights from the #IchBinHanna Debate”
Amrei Bahr
Professor of Philosophy of Technology & Co-Initiator of #IchBinHannah
“
CareerDesign@TUM – Strategies for Professionalizing the Academic Mid-Career Path”
PD Dr. Kristin Knipfer
Executive Director People Development TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
“
LinkedIn as a tool for science managers”
Johanna Stadlbauer
Head of PostDoc Office, University of Graz
“
Academic Management 2.0: Between Increasing Professionalization and Traditional Structures”
Patricia Gautschi
Partner at CAPITALENT, Executive Search & Talent Consulting in Academic Management
“
LinkedIn for Graduate Schools – How Academic Institutions Can Leverage Social Networks”
Charlotte Janosa
Junior Science Manager, TUM Graduate School
“
Podcasting for Graduate Schools – The LMU Munich Experience”
Simon Märkl
Graduate Program Coordinator, Ludwig Maximilian University
“
High Impact at Any Cost? Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Academia”
Evelyn Medawar
Mental Health Collective, Max Planck Society
“
What Does Hanna Need? Insights from the #IchBinHanna Debate”
Amrei Bahr
Professor of Philosophy of Technology & Co-Initiator of #IchBinHannah
“
CareerDesign@TUM – Strategies for Professionalizing the Academic Mid-Career Path”
PD Dr. Kristin Knipfer
Executive Director People Development TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
“
LinkedIn as a tool for science managers”
Johanna Stadlbauer
Head of PostDoc Office, University of Graz
What to Expect
Networking & Insights for Learning & Development in Academia
Our Lunch Talk Format: "Forum Future Learning" is a virtual networking event for science managers and staff developers, with a focus on early-career researchers. This one-hour format fosters cross-institutional dialogue and peer exchange among participants.
The core of Forum Future Learning is shared learning and networking. You will gain insights into emerging trends in adult education and receive inspiration for new tools and methodologies from selected experts in research and academia.
We regularly share detailed updates on upcoming sessions via our Forum Future Learning mailing list. If you're interested, let us know—we’ll be happy to add you!
Here are all the upcoming Lunch Talks
Upcoming Events
Academia 2030: The Key Competencies Researchers Need Now
Hanna Denecke, Head of Exploration, Team Funding | Exploration, Volkswagen Foundation Date: 29.09.2025 | 11-12 AM Location: Zoom Free Participation
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