Further training as a specialist in information systems
Online, Germany
Certificate
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 189 / per month *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* 18 months (standard)
Key Summary
About: This certificate covers computer science fundamentals and programming; e-business (web design, internet law and security); ethics, data protection; and operating systems, networks and databases. The course has four modules and awards a university certificate after passing three written exams and one assignment. Credits are evaluated at AKAD University for credit transfer. It suits IT or business professionals who want to update, deepen or enter information systems.
Career Outcomes: You can move into roles such as information systems consultant, web developer, IT analyst, or network administrator, or start an IT consultancy. Skills and keywords you’ll gain include programming, cybersecurity, data protection, internet law, system architecture, databases and network technology.
Only those who understand the underlying principles of modern information technology can actively shape it. This course provides you with the necessary knowledge. The four modules of the course offer insights into the technical systems and hardware that enable the location-independent exchange of information. Participants with prior IT knowledge can use this course to refresh and deepen their understanding. Those with a business background will find it an entry point into the information systems of tomorrow.
At the beginning, you will receive an overview of the fundamentals of computer science and programming. The second learning module focuses entirely on e-business. You will learn more about web design and which legal and security aspects you need to consider when programming a website. Ethical and data protection factors are addressed in the third module. A section on different operating systems and networks marks the successful completion of this forward-looking course. You will receive the university certificate after successfully passing three written exams and one assignment.
The continuing education content is evaluated at AKAD University with the credits earned and credited at this level in possible credit transfer procedures.
Why pursue a university certificate as a specialist in information systems?
Basic knowledge and specialist knowledge in a varied course: With this certificate you can expand, deepen or update your know-how in the field of computer science.
In addition to IT and management, you would like to familiarize yourself with the sub-areas of e-business such as web design, internet law and security.
Your career so far has focused on the economic sector – now you want to delve deeply into the world of classic and modern computer systems.
They want an overview of programming, network technology and database systems in order to become self-employed as an information systems consultant.
You are always interested in broadening your professional and personal horizons – with this course you will set yourself new goals.
Content for specialists in information systems
20 ECTS
- Introductory information
- Fundamentals of Computer Science and Programming for Engineers
- Fundamentals of E-Business
- Information management
- Fundamentals of operating systems and networks
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.