Computer science
Online, Germany
Certificate
DURATION
4 months
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 249 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* 4 months
Key Summary
About: This compact virtual university certificate in computer science covers how computers work and their role in Industry 4.0 and modern business. You’ll learn fundamentals of information processing: data acquisition, processing, storage; common hardware and software; and systems communication. You’ll get the certificate after an exam; AKAD University evaluates credits for transfer.
Career Outcomes: You can use these IT skills across sectors; likely roles include IT support, systems administrator, network technician, business IT analyst, technical consultant. These skills also help entrepreneurs and managers assess, implement, and maintain digital systems in businesses and manufacturing and support operational efficiency and digital transformation.
The economy and Industry 4.0 would be impossible to function without modern methods of information transmission. Therefore, it is all the more important that you are familiar with the relevant technologies. In this course, you will learn how computers work and what potential they hold. Afterwards, you will be able to assess the importance of IT for modern businesses.
At the beginning of the compact course, you will gain an overview of the fundamentals of information processing – from data acquisition and processing to storage. You will then become familiar with common hardware and software. How the different systems communicate with each other is covered in the final third of this entirely virtual course.
You will receive the university certificate after successfully passing an exam.
The continuing education content is evaluated at AKAD University with the credits earned and credited at this level in possible credit transfer procedures.
Why a university certificate in computer science?
IT skills for all areas of application: This course will provide you with valuable basic knowledge in the field of computer science, which you can use both professionally and privately.
The workflows in your current profession are increasingly carried out using computer-based systems – you will learn how to better understand their functionality and possibilities in this compact course.
You are a business administration professional and would like to delve deeper into the information technology aspect of business and industry within the framework of a recognized course.
You are planning to start a business and would like to further your education in the field of computer science beforehand, because you know that IT systems form the backbone of modern companies.
Content for computer science
5 ECTS
Introduction to Computer Science
What will be credited?
The continuing education content is evaluated at AKAD University with the credits earned and credited at this level in possible credit transfer procedures.


