Centre for Extracurricular Qualifications (ZaQ)
The Centre for Extracurricular Qualifications (ZaQ) of Cologne University of Applied Sciences started operating in the winter semester 2003/2004, replacing the former interdisciplinary seminars. The ZaQ started with 30 events to convey key skills. Its range has now increased to 60 events per semester; with over 4,000 students having taken advantage of the ZaQ's offerings so far (status: November 2005).
With its in-house Centre for Extracurricular Qualifications the university sets a clear signal that it is aware of the need for key skills in education and commits strongly to meeting this need. The European harmonisation of the university system and related switch to bachelor and master's courses make it necessary to provide a centre for this career-orientated field of education.
The Centre for Extracurricular Qualifications is a project of the Social Pedagogy Institute NRW (a central scientific institution of Cologne University of Applied Sciences). The staff of the Social Pedagogy Institute have a wealth of experience in social project work, teaching and in developing and implementing training and further education measures for various professions. The ZaQ benefits from this experience.
Activities (ZaQ)
Activities by the Centre for Extracurricular Qualifications (ZaQ) 
Tasks and objectives (ZaQ)
Tasks and objectives by the Centre for Extracurricular Qualifications (ZaQ)
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