Tohoku University offers the “Transferable Skills Development Program” so that students can complete their studies with general skills that can be used widely in society.

Master's students and doctoral students are required to complete the "MC" and "DC" versions of this program, respectively, by the end of their Masters or Doctoral program.
*Master's students enrolled from AY2025 and doctoral students enrolled from AY2024 are targeted.

Transferable Skills are perceived as skills that are applicable to a variety of situations, rather than being confined to a specific field. For early-career researchers and PhD students, these Transferable Skills represent a crucial concept that broadens their knowledge and experiences beyond their academic field.
This broadening aids in the development of their career paths, preventing them from being limited to a narrow range of experiences. Upon completion of this program, you will receive an Open Badge, which will be officially certified by Tohoku University.

For more information on how to take the course, please visit the website (https://pgd.tohoku.ac.jp/english/rpc/transferable/).