QUALIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
SLE has provided hands-on vocational education and training for future experts and managers in the field of international development cooperation for the last fifty years. We offer postgraduate studies, training courses for international experts, and practice-oriented development research and consultancy to organizations and universities active in this field. Our links with the Humboldt University Berlin and our cooperation with development organizations enable us to combine theory and practice to the best possible effect.
STUDIES
Postgraduate course for university graduates with some practical experience
The twelve-month postgraduate course is the ideal prerequisite for a career start in the field of international development cooperation.
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TRAINING
Training for international experts in current development topicsSLE offers customized training courses for professionals working in public administrative bodies, organizations, universities or in the private sector. The courses, which are conducted in English, have a practical orientation and deal with development and management issues. >more
RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY
Practice-oriented research and consultancy for organizations and universities in the field of development cooperation
SLE is glad to pass on its knowledge and experience to development policy organizations worldwide. >more
50 Years SLE
SLE celebrated 
its 50th
anniversary!
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The course was the most valuable opportunity in my career history so far...
...it really equipped me with very good and important knowledge that is relevant to my concerns and my local
home situation."
Abdelbaith Elyem, Sudan