Level: "Basics"

On this level of the certificate course, you can further deepen your data handling skills according to your interests. You will acquire knowledge and skills within the framework of selectable modules:

• technical, mathematical and computer science fundamentals (“understanding”),
• the application of data-related methods and the use of corresponding digital technologies (“Apply”),
• legal, ethical and social aspects of handling data and the digitalization of society (“Reflect”).

To successfully complete the certificate level, students must successfully complete courses worth at least 15 CP from the catalog of creditable courses. At least 3 CP must be acquired in each of the three main topics “Understanding”, “Applying” and “Reflecting”. The rest can be freely distributed. Please note that some courses may be assigned to more than one of the subject areas. For these modules, you can decide when applying for the certificate for which of the thematic blocks it should be credited.

The list of creditable courses can be found on the German version of this webpage.