Online course (english)
“Consent Matters” is an online course that provides students with in-depth and comprehensive training on the topic of consent, as well as on personal boundaries and positive intervention. The course aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the importance of and adherence to consent. Through interactive modules, realistic scenarios, and scientifically grounded content, participants learn how to recognize, respect, and effectively communicate consent. In addition, strategies for active and safe intervention in problematic situations are taught.
The goal of the course is to promote a culture of respect and safety, thereby strengthening conscious and responsible interaction - at LMU Munich and in everyday life. You can obtain the license upon request from the LMU Women’s Representative.
Course content
- Understanding Consent: Fundamentals and definitions of consent, including legal and ethical aspects.
- Communication and Personal Boundaries: Developing effective communication strategies to establish and respect personal boundaries in interpersonal relationships.
- Learning to Define and Assess Consent: Identifying situations in which consent is given or withheld, and appropriate responses to them.
- “Positive Intervention”: Methods and techniques for safe and effective intervention in potentially problematic or unsafe situations.
- Scenarios and Realistic Examples: Reflection on realistic scenarios to apply and reinforce what has been learned in practice.
- Certificate: Upon successful completion (at least 60% correct answers) of the respective module questionnaire, your personalized certificate will be available for download.
Modules
- Thinking about consent
- Communication skills and relationships
- Looking out for others
Please note: Since some course content relates directly to institutions and the legal situation in the UK, we have compiled a selection of German and Bavarian resources, contact points, and further reading for you here.
The course counts toward the Gender Certificate if you have passed the final quiz with at least 90% correct answers.
Epigeum
Through Epigeum, the academic publisher Sage Publishing offers a variety of online courses for colleges and universities. All course content for Consent Matters was developed by Epigeum in collaboration with experts.
Consultation: Dr. Alan Berkowitz is an independent consultant specializing in cultural change, gender issues, ending male violence, and promoting social justice.
Course Authors: Sue Webeck is the Manager of the Respectful Relationships Unit at the Australian National University. Zoe Harrison is a social worker at the Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service.
For more information about Epigeum and Consent Matters, visit https://learningresources.sagepub.com/epigeum/support-and-wellbeing/consent-matters
Target group
This course is open to Bachelor's and Master's students of all disciplines and semesters, as well as students preparing for their first state examination. Enrollment is limited to 50 students.
Date
- Available from 01.10.2025 to 30.09.2026
Location
The course runs online. You can request your personalized license via the registration form or by sending us an email at frauenbeauftragte@lmu.de.
Registration
- Please select the desired course from the dropdown menu in the registration form, fill out the form fields, and submit it (a copy of your registration will be sent to you automatically).
- Important: Please use only your @campus.lmu.de email address.
- After some processing time, you will be notified by email whether you have been assigned a spot in the course or placed on the waiting list.
- You may register for a maximum of three LMU PLUS seminars per semester.
