Onsite & Live Virtual Business of Science Programs
SciPhD’s onsite and live virtual certificate programs provide immersive, team-based training
that helps PhD scientists, postdocs, and graduate students develop the business and social
competencies they need to thrive in industry.
High-Impact, Team-Based Training for Scientists
SciPhD’s onsite and live virtual programs combine interactive exercises, real-world scenarios, and competency-based coaching to help trainees understand how to succeed as professionals in industry environments.
Immersive Learning
Participants work in teams on simulated projects, making decisions, managing conflict, and communicating with stakeholders in a realistic, low-risk environment.
Business of Science Framework
Each exercise is grounded in SciPhD’s Business of Science competencies—communications, leadership, project management, team performance, and financial literacy.
Actionable Outcomes
Trainees leave with a shared vocabulary, concrete examples of their competencies, and a clearer understanding of how to present themselves to employers.
Onsite and Live Virtual Formats
Onsite Certificate Programs
- 2–3 day intensive programs hosted at your institution
- Team-based exercises in project management, team dynamics, and communication
- In-person coaching, feedback, and debriefs with SciPhD instructors
Live Virtual Programs
- Delivered via Zoom or your preferred platform
- Multi-session formats that allow for reflection and application between meetings
- Ideal for distributed trainees or multi-site institutions
Hybrid Connections
- Combine onsite or virtual sessions with the Hybrid BoS Certificate
- Use Flamingo to extend learning into targeted job applications
- Support trainees before and after your event with ongoing resources
Key Components of SciPhD Onsite & Virtual Programs
Project Management & Decision-Making
Trainees work through realistic project scenarios, learning to balance scope, time, cost, and risk while communicating with stakeholders.
Team Performance & Leadership
Exercises highlight communication styles, conflict resolution, and leadership behaviors that support high-performing industry teams.
Financial & Business Literacy
Participants explore budgets, resources, and value creation from the perspective of a company, connecting science to business goals.
Connecting Training to Career Outcomes
From Exercises to Examples
Trainees finish with concrete examples they can use in resumes, cover letters, and
interviews to demonstrate Business of Science competencies.
Integration with Flamingo
Institutions can extend onsite or virtual programs with Flamingo, enabling participants to apply what they learned to specific job ads and targeted resumes.
Pathways into Hybrid BoS
Onsite and virtual programs can act as an entry point into the Hybrid Business of Science Certificate for trainees who want ongoing support.
What Participants Are Saying
“These were some of the most engaging and practical sessions I’ve had in my PhD training. I finally see how my skills translate into an industry setting.”
“The team-based exercises helped me understand not just what employers are looking for, but how I can demonstrate those behaviors in interviews and on the job.”
“SciPhD helped our trainees build confidence and a shared language around business and professional skills, which we now reinforce in our own programming.”
Ready to Bring SciPhD to Your Campus or Virtual Community?
SciPhD can customize onsite and live virtual Business of Science programs to fit your institution’s schedule, audience, and goals—and connect them with Hybrid BoS and Flamingo.