How to become a master relationship builder (BID1023)

Would you like to build stronger relationships – with yourself, your team, friends or partner? In this module, you develop practical skills to communicate clearly, build trust and navigate conflicts with confidence. In the age of AI, these human capabilities are a key differentiator leading to professional success and personal fulfilment. In addition, you learn the ins and outs of professional community building, a skill that will become increasingly important in the future. Become a master relationship builder.

  • Understand why relationships are a key lever for performance, wellbeing and life satisfaction – at work and in your private life

  • Develop self-awareness – recognise patterns, core beliefs and relational dynamics

  • Strengthen communication and conflict skills – handle difficult conversations, clarify misunderstandings and repair relationships

  • Apply tools for healthy relationships – build trust, psychological safety, collaboration and emotional resilience

  • Understand the principles of community building – and how to create thriving, connected communities

Factsheet

  • Degree/Certificate Passed/failed
  • Duration Autumn semester: week 38–51
    Spring semester: week 08–21
  • Schedule Autumn: Wednesday, 04:30–06:00 p.m.
    Spring (session a): Thursday, 04:30–06:00 p.m.
    Spring (session b): Tuesday, 04:30–06:00 p.m.
  • Application deadline Autumn semester: week 26–30 – online in IS-Academia
    Spring semester: week 51–02 – online in IS-Academia
    Number of places: 15 per session
  • ECTS credits 3 ECTS credits
  • Costs Max. 50.- CHF (books, tests, etc.)
  • Teaching language Teaching: English
    Assessment: English, German
  • Location Autumn: Biel
    Spring (session a): Biel
    Spring (session b): online
  • School School of Social Work
    School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • Next session Autumn semester and spring semester