CAS Digital Learning

The continuing professional development programme is aimed at those responsible for education or human resources, and at decision-makers in the field of education, for example in companies, in the public sector and in educational institutions in general. It is also aimed at self-employed individuals and teachers, for example in adult education, educational guidance, and in further education, vocational training and professional development.

Upon successful completion, you will be well-suited for

• roles involving decision-making in the fields of education and staff development;
• positions as a person responsible for education, for example in educational institutions, in public administration and in companies;
• self-employed roles with a focus on ‘digital learning’, for example in consultancy work relating to digital teaching and learning programmes.

Entry requirements are

• a completed university degree comprising a minimum of 180 credit points, or evidence that the necessary aptitude has been acquired through professional experience or by other means;
• evidence of at least one year’s relevant professional experience.

We would be happy to advise you on the requirements you need to meet if you do not hold a university degree.

Please send your application and the required documents by email to the Centre for Academic Continuing Education.

By the end of the certificate programme, you will be able to

• understand digital learning platforms and AI systems.
• identify specific areas of application for Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP).
• independently develop digital teaching and learning designs, justify them and evaluate them in terms of their potential for practical application.
• reflect on your own professional practice in the light of the knowledge you have acquired regarding copyright, liability issues, personal rights, data protection, licensing and other legal matters.
• understand the concepts of media education and media didactics and interpret their academic theories and models.

The CAS comprises a total of six live online learning sessions and self-study phases for preparation and follow-up. Online consultation sessions are also available. Upon completion of the module sessions, the self-study material and the final oral examination, the internationally recognised Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) will be awarded.

Module A – Instructional Design: You will learn the fundamentals of the academic field of media education and didactics through clearly structured learning units. You will discover how to systematically plan and evaluate digitally supported settings and materials, and how to use chat prompts effectively. You will expand your knowledge to include fundamental models and theories of learning and knowledge management.

Module B – Digital Learning in Practice: You will learn how to apply digital teaching and learning media, digital platforms and AI-based learning systems in practice. You will also broaden your knowledge of collaborative learning methods.

Module C – Evaluation and Law: You will learn how to improve the quality of learning in your programmes through online assessment and evaluation. You will also explore the opportunities offered by Open Educational Resources (OER) and related practices, and learn to critically assess their potential applications. Finally, you will learn about fundamental aspects of media and copyright law.

The continuing professional development programme is delivered online. The sessions take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The total fee is 1,300 euros. This includes the following services:

• Face-to-face seminars and e-learning modules,
• advice and support from the lecturers throughout all stages of the course,
• use of the university’s information and communication platform, and
• a recognised certificate (Certificate of Advanced Studies) upon successful completion of the programme.

Our Centre for Academic Continuing Education is here to advise you on all matters relating to admission, the organisation of your studies, funding and the recognition of prior learning.