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For individuals: Open Programs

Connect to the new generation of open programs

Discover interactive live-online-trainings and blended learning solutions in Bussiness and Technology.

The content of the training modules is based on current fields of research and teaching of Jacobs University faculty and the latest market trends.

Since several years Jacobs University has been ranked in some of the most important national and global university rankings. According to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking, it is amongst the 300 best universities worldwide – scoring with its excellent study subjects, teaching, research, and international outreach.

Individuals, as well as teams, are encouraged to participate.

  • PATIENT-CENTERED COMMUNICATION

    Recognize and Promote Health Literacy:
    Enhance your communication skills with patients and strengthen the health competency of your patient. (In German)

  • DATA-DRIVEN BUSINESS

    Data Literacy for Decison Makers:
    Learn how to make smarter decisions and lay the groundwork for a successful digital transformation.

  • PURCHASING EXCELLENCE

     
    Learn how to make smarter purchasing decisions and manage your supply chain more effectively.

  • IDENTITY-BASED BRAND MANAGEMENT

    Shape the Success of Your Brand:
    Learn how to gain a competitive advantage by creating a strong brand for you and your customers.

    •   TBA

        4 weeks, TBA hrs/week

        Live Online

        Modular Flexibility

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Code your future with exclusive online programs

Since 2021, Jacobs University is part of Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT). Together with our partner SIT Academy, also part of SIT group, we combine our expertise to offer extended training programs in coding and web development.

SIT Academy is a leading coding and data science academy offering exciting programs to motivated learners to enhance their careers with technology. SIT Academy graduates live the dream of the digital revolution by learning the tools to build tomorrow’s disruptive technologies.

According to SwitchUp, SIT Academy is considered the #2 Data Science Bootcamp in the world.

Discover a range of state-of-the-art technology programs (in the context of Coding and Data Science) designed to simulate a real-work environment.

  • PYTHON PROGRAMMING

    Data Structures, scraping data from the web, APIs, databases, and generating automated reports.

  • APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING

    Successfully applying core concepts to business problems while avoiding common pitfalls.

  • BLOCKCHAIN – BITCOIN AND ETHEREUM

    Well-rounded and comprehensive introduction including digital currencies and smart contract platforms.

     

  • CLOUD COMPUTING

    Prepare for a certification or join to further your skills. Learn concepts and best practices, how to choose among FAAS, IAAS or PAAS services for your use-case and deploy you project to the cloud.

  • PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

    Get a deep understanding of the strategies and operational skills you need to succeed as a Product Manager or Product Owner.
     

  • DEV OPS

    Learn about the DevOps culture, it’s lifecycle and the tools to achieve fast, secure and scalable software deployment as well as application monitoring.


 

For organizations: Customized Programs

Designing customized solutions for all organizational levels
Jacobs University faculty and our experienced client team of Business Solutions partners with your organization.

Let’s create learning solutions responding precisely to individual needs and requirements of business units, departments or let’s intensify the exchange and interaction between employees from different business segments of your organization.

Generate the best sustainable impact on your business with a customized program that perfectly matches your needs.

FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS WITH FULL-SERVICE SUPPORT

Benefit of unique training opportunities supported by your full-service partner:

  • at Jacobs University’s international campus
     
  • directly at your company or as blended learning solution

The content of the training modules is based on current fields of research of Jacobs University faculty, latest market trends and individual challenges of our cooperation partners.

DEVELOPMENT STEPS TO YOUR PROGRAM

Experts of Jacobs University Business Solutions will assist you in recognizing the potential, elaborate training needs and guide you through the whole process to develop outstanding programs by creating your own customized solution.

Enjoy the support of a full service partner with state of the art program offers – from consultation to conception up to the implementation of an entire campaign, step by step through all phases and partnership programs. Choose your favorite course language for maximum qualification results.

IMPACT STORIES

WEICHAI GROUP (CHINA)

WEICHAI POWER – LEADERS OF TOMORROW

Imagine travelling to the other side of the world to study modern management techniques combined with state-of-the-art production technology for a whole semester. That’s what Weichai’s future decision makers are doing since 2017.

Weichai Power, a Chinese corporation with more than 42.000 employees and specialized in research and development, manufacturing and sale of diesel engines, sends employees to Jacobs University for tailormade, four-month executive education programs of knowledge transfer combined with international experiences and practical company visits and exchanges to advance their personal careers.

The participants are mainly living and studying on the international campus of Jacobs University Bremen to be trained in several fields, such as project management, supply chain management, digitalization, Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, etc. A high emphasis is laid on practical learning. The participants experience the attained knowledge during site visits to well-known global industry players from Germany, each market leaders in different automotive sectors as well as leading companies in industrial production and digitalization.

Furthermore, the participants join and shadow their German colleagues from companies such as Linde Hydraulics or KION in which Weichai Power holds stakes. The program has been running successfully with several batches since 2017 and more than 60 participants graduating the program so far.
 

THE SCHAEFFLER GROUP

THE SCHAEFFLER PURCHASING EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

As many industry producers, the Schaeffler Group faces various demanding challenges of changing markets. The field of purchasing has a major impact for the future development of the whole industry.

The executive education program, tailormade according to the needs and challenges of Schaeffler Group, was established as a blended learning offer. The aim is to efficiently train Schaeffler's purchasers for future challenges in the automotive sector while providing participants with targeted preparation for their next career step.

Since 2020, experienced purchasing professionals attended customized seminars at Jacobs University on topics such as logistics & supply chain management, negotiation training and techniques, innovation management in purchasing, working capital and purchasing strategy. With 20 participants per module, the customized program is partly made up of virtual content and partly of in-person events as blended learning solution.

Besides the executive education program, the German automotive and industrial supplier also cooperates with Jacobs University through knowledge transfer projects and as part of Schaeffler’s PhD program. The tailormade executive education program awards ECTS credit points. Thus, the participants can make use of these credits for their academic career, for example towards a University Master Program requirement.
 


 

BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL SERVICES

CUSTOMIZED EVENTS AND SERVICES

  • Cultural Experience and Team Building Events
  • Campus- / Lab-Tour at Jacobs University Bremen
  • Company Visits and Excursions
  • Additional Communications- & PR-Package
  • Student Challenges & Incentives
  • Business Academy Programs and Certificates
  • Graduation Ceremony

FULL-SERVICE SUPPORT ON REQUEST

  • Personal Program Manager during entire program-life-cycle
  • Full documentation and on-going evaluations
  • Language Courses and Translation Services
  • Executive Coaching & Executive Consulting
  • Travel Planning, full Accommodation
  • Assistance with visa and travel formalities
  • Guest Support on Site

CONTACT US

 

Reach the Jacobs University Business Solutions team by
phone: +49 421 - 200 44 10,
email: business [at] jacobs-university.de,
or simply use the contact form.

 
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