Self-study IT Courses
Mastering programming languages is becoming an increasingly vital skill in today’s working world. In the digital age, companies that lack sufficient IT expertise risk falling behind. While IT students often learn programming, many academic programs lack practical exercises that provide hands-on experience. Our interactive self-study courses bridge this gap.
Proficiency in Java, Python, C++, XML, and databases is highly valuable – whether for optimizing business processes, managing data, or developing software. The demand for these skills continues to grow across nearly every industry.
Designed for flexibility, our self-study courses in programming languages, databases, and IT security seamlessly integrate with full-time studies or professional commitments.
Profile
| Qualification: | FernUniversität certificate |
| Study duration: | 40–60 hours |
| Start of studies: | Anytime |
| Registration deadline: | Not applicable |
| Costs: | €175.00 |
Target Groups
This continuing education program is aimed at anyone interested in acquiring, refreshing, or deepening their knowledge of programming languages and databases. Whether it’s to get ahead at work or for private purposes. A basic technical understanding and previous knowledge of mathematics are helpful, but not essential.
Career Prospects
In addition to personal development and opening up new perspectives, these digital courses strengthen your self-study skills. A certificate can also qualify you for exciting tasks in the company, for example as a:
- Software developer
- Database specialist
- IT security expert
Register here or request information material
Course start: anytime
You can find information about ordering and links to registration on the following page.
Useful Information
You will find further information on the structure and progression of the courses on the website of the Center for Electronic Continuing Education.
- More details on the IT courses (in German)
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Admission requirements
- There are no specific admission requirements for the self-study courses
- Mathematical knowledge is helpful for some content
- Previous knowledge of other programming languages can make learning easier
Course content and organization
The Center for Electronic Continuing Education currently offers the following IT courses: IT security, Java, Java and databases, Java web applications, SQL, PHP, XML, introduction to C, and introduction to C++. Depending on what type of learner you are, you can work through the chapters of the individual courses linearly or in any order. Interactive graphics and practical exercises make learning easier.
Qualification
A certificate can be issued for successful participation. To be eligible to receive this certificate, you must take an examination at one of our campus locations. You must register for this examination separately three weeks before the date. There is a fee of €92 for the examination.
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You can start your studies at any time.
- Register here (in German)
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The CeW’s self-study courses (pages in German)
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The FernUniversität in Hagen is Germany’s only state-run distance-learning university. It has 50 years of experience and is the largest university in Germany in terms of active students. Thanks to the flexible study system, the FernUniversität is the ideal choice for the following:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Refugees
