International
training courses
Our faculty has a long-standing tradition of organizing intensive training courses in soft skills, which take place mainly in the form of 5-day courses, where participants acquire practical skills in specific areas. The training courses are primarily intended for international universty staff (both academic and non-academic) but are also open to the general public.
The language of communication in our courses is English.
Topics of soft-skills training courses we offer:
- Stress management & mindfulness
- Mentoring, coaching & leadership
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict management
Currently planned courses:
Stress-free & Mindful (01.-05.12.2025) Presentation Skills (08.-12.12.2025) Mentoring, leadership & coaching (09.-13.02.2026)
Previous courses:
- Communication Skills (23.-27.06.2025)
- Stress-free & Mindful (26.-30.05.2025)
- Conflict Management (28.04.-02.05.2025)
- Effective Communication (24.-28.06.2024)
- Stress-free & Mindful (27.-31.05.2024)
- Emotional Intelligence (26.-30.08.2024)
- Stress-free & Mindful (04.-08.12.2023)
- Academic Communication (06.-10.06.2022)
- Academic Presentation Techniques (02.-06.05.2022)
- Mentoring, Leadership & Coaching (22.-26.11.2021)
- Presentation or Speech? Anytime, Anywhere! (11.-15.10.2021)
- Stress-free & Mindful (20.-24.09.2021)
Masaryk University
With its 35 000 students, Masaryk University is the second biggest and prestigious university in the Czech Republic. Established in 1919, it currently has 10 faculties (one of which is the Faculty of Pharmacy). Masaryk University offers courses across the full spectrum of traditional and contemporary fields, with a particular focus on science. With its unique infrastructure where tradition meets future, classes are taught in ultra-modern campus and world-class laboratory facilities as well as beautiful historical buildings. It is ranked #430 in QS Global World Universities Rankings 2025.
Learn more about our university here: www.muni.cz/en/about-us.
Brno
With nearly 400 000 inhabitants, Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, one of the safest countries in the world. Located in the very heart of Europe with the perfect location to explore the entire continent, it was voted one of the best student cities in the world. It is the historical capital of Moravia region and is well-known for its castles Špilberk or Veveří, Petrov cathedral, funcionalist UNESCO villa Tugendhat, fireworks festival and beautiful natural surroundings. Its vibrant student spirit, rich nightlife, unexpected cuisine and unique coffee culture make it the perfect student city. For more information about the city visit www.gotobrno.cz/en/.
Mgr. Filip Kňažek
non-formal education trainer, facilitator and pharmacist
Filip has extensive experience from intensive foreign and domestic educational courses dedicated to self-development and working with people on various topics from communication, coaching, mindfulness, presentation and leadership skills, to project management and marketing. In his courses, he helps others discover and get to know their strengths and weaknesses, develop their better selves by coming out of the comfort zone, getting to know and accepting their fears, breaking down patterns of behavior and habits. He provides participants with useful tips and tools that they can use in their everyday lives.