Further training as a specialist in automation technology
Online, Germany
Certificate
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 199 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
* 18 months
Key Summary
About: Robotics and automation are central to Industry 4.0. The university certificate "Specialist in Automation Technology" suits specialists in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or information technology who want to focus on production planning and control engineering. You’ll develop skills in planning and design of production facilities, Boolean algebra, automation technology, logistics integration, and improving safety and reliability. You earn the certificate after three exams and two assignments, and AKAD University evaluates the continuing education credits for possible credit transfer.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include automation engineer, control engineer, process engineer, robotics engineer, systems integrator, maintenance engineer, and automation project manager.
Robotics and automation are key components of Industry 4.0, which you want to actively shape and optimize. Are you working in industrial engineering or electrical and information technology, but want to expand and focus your knowledge of production planning and control engineering? Then choose the university certificate program "Specialist in Automation Technology" and learn how to improve the workflows and processes of future-oriented industries. You will enhance the safety and reliability of automation technologies. Using integrated approaches, you will also incorporate logistics aspects into planning and execution. Your versatility will give your career a significant boost. To achieve this, you will further develop your skills in the planning and design of production facilities and engage with control engineering, Boolean algebra, and automation technology.
You will receive the university certificate after successfully completing three exams and two assignments.
The continuing education content is evaluated at AKAD University with the credits earned and credited at this level in possible credit transfer procedures.
Why get a certificate as a specialist in automation technology?
You are a specialist or manager in the field of industrial engineering, electrical engineering or information technology, and would like to refresh your knowledge and sharpen your profile specifically for the future.
Control engineering and production planning are areas of your work that you will be paying more attention to in the future. You want to prepare yourself for smart process optimization.
You recognize untapped potential in the safety and reliability of your company's systems and manufacturing operations. You want to leverage this potential and make processes future-proof.
They recognize that Germany's leading role in mechanical and plant engineering requires a constant influx of skilled personnel with specialized knowledge. They intend to fulfill this role optimally in the future.
Lifelong learning, as an essential competency in Industry 4.0, aligns with your work philosophy. You gain a competitive edge in the international arena and leverage your expertise in robotics and automation.
Content for specialists in automation technology
25 ECTS
- Introductory information
- production planning
- Control engineering (laboratory)
- Fundamentals of Automation Technology
- Process and manufacturing automation
- Laboratory Automation Technology
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.


