You usually decide which courses to take in partnership with your supervisor; a “training plan”, tailored to your individual thesis project, is outlined in the thesis agreement. In addition to subject-specific courses, it is also recommended that you attend courses aimed at interdisciplinary participants. These courses cover topics relevant to doctoral students in general, regardless of subject (courses on methodological training, academic writing, publication strategies and conference visits, etc.) Courses are to be attended in parallel to your research, which is why many faculties only take into account a limited number of seminars taken before the public presentation.
Other activities such as presentations at international conferences, workshops, teaching activities, publications and requirements fulfilled at other universities can be included in the thesis agreement. In this instance, achievement is also evidenced in the form of ECTS credits.