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Digitalization and Big Data – understand and shape the digital transformation

The online continuing education course „Digitalization and Big Data“ teaches you the necessary skills to be successful in a digitally transformed working world. You learn how to effectively handle powerful technologies and smart devices as well as the resulting data volumes, so that you are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of digitalization.

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Digitalization and Big Data – understand and shape the digital transformation Overview

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Start and Duration
  • Duration approx. 6 months, 5 to 6 hours.
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Funding
  • This continuing education course is AZAV-certified and, if you are unemployed, can be funded up to 100% via the Bildungsgutschein (education voucher).
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Target Group
  • The target group is professionals who want to further their education in digitalization and Big Data.
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Admission Requirements
  • No prior knowledge in IT, digitalization, or Big Data is required for participation, however, basic skills in using a PC or Mac and the Windows or macOS operating systems are necessary. A current multimedia computer with Windows 10 or macOS is required. Additionally, using the SGD app in combination with a PC, laptop, or tablet ensures an optimal learning experience.
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Certificate
  • SGD Certificate
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Language
  • German

About this online course

Basic information

In the continuing education course "Digitalization and Big Data – Understanding and Shaping the Digital Transformation", you will learn essential skills to actively shape the digital change in companies and benefit from the opportunities of digital transformation. The content covers a broad range of topics, including the Internet of Things, business models, technological trends, Big Data, and Data Analytics. A focus is on the role of the Internet of Things as a driver of digitalization and the resulting laws and developments.

The continuing education course covers crucial phases of digitalization and how they transform business models, with a focus on the megatrend of platform economy and cloud computing. Technology trends in the use of digital technologies, especially in production, logistics, marketing, and sales, are discussed in depth. In addition, the aspect of digital transformation in the VUCA world is addressed, which covers agile and innovative approaches, management in the digital age, and data protection.

In the area of Big Data, you will learn how data is changing the world and what characteristics define Big Data. The difference from Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse is highlighted, as well as the various data sources and their diverse uses. Application examples from e-commerce, the automotive industry, and agriculture illustrate the practical relevance of Big Data along the entire value chain.

Another central component is Data Analytics, which is viewed as a value-adding process. The prerequisites and definitions of data, analytics, and insights are taught, supplemented by online learning programs that shed more light on data protection. The continuing education course thus provides an excellent foundation for career prospects in a promising field.

This continuing education course is especially suitable for people interested in digital technologies and their economic applications. It offers the opportunity to establish yourself as a knowledgeable expert in digitalization and Big Data, which not only increases innovation capability in your own company but also promotes your own career. The knowledge imparted enables you to effectively shape future economic decisions and actively accompany the digital change as a knowledge carrier.

Contents:

  • Internet of Things as a driver of digitalization
  • Phases of digitalization
  • Trends in the use of digital technologies
  • Challenges in shaping the digital transformation in the VUCA world
  • Data is changing the world
  • The internet as a data supplier
  • Data is changing today's working world

Who offers this course?

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With over 75 years of experience and more than 900,000 participants, SGD (Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt) offers over 300 flexible online continuing education courses in areas such as school qualifications, business, technology, IT, languages, and health. These courses can be completed entirely online and are especially attractive for working professionals and families. The innovative SGD OnlineCampus and the SGD Campus App enable mobile learning with multimedia content such as e-books, learning apps, and online training.

SGD contact information

  • Email: beratung@sgd.de

  • Address: Hilpertstr. 31, 64295 Darmstadt

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Digitalization and Big Data – understand and shape the digital transformation Pricing

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  • Study folder with working materials
  • 6 study booklets
  • Learning videos
  • 2 learning programs
  • Access to the SGD OnlineCampus

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