Certificate programs

Gain further qualifications with the certificate programs of the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning.

Our experienced lecturers combine cutting-edge research from all faculties of the Technical University of Munich with the latest findings and methods from practice. For more information and to find the right program for you, please use our Program Finder.

Topic Overview

Our portfolio of certificate programs is as diverse as the professional world. We offer you numerous courses from various (interdisciplinary) subject areas. Select a subject area, and you will be taken directly to the appropriate certificate programs.

Find the right program for you

Our Program Finder gives you a quick and easy overview of all programs and allows you to select according to your preferences.

Benefits of our certificate programs

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Learn from the best

Our courses are developed and taught by professors and employees of the Technical University of Munich, one of the world’s leading universities. In addition, experienced experts from companies supplement the knowledge imparted with practical examples.
Unsere Kurse werden von Professorinnen, Professoren und Mitarbeitenden der Technischen Universität München, einer der führenden Universitäten weltweit, entwickelt und durchgeführt. Zudem ergänzen erfahrene Expertinnen und Experten aus Unternehmen das vermittelte Wissen mit Beispielen aus der Praxis.

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Become part of an international network

We welcome experienced specialists and managers from all over the world to our certificate courses. Benefit from the exchange with other participants and experienced experts from business and science and build up new contacts.
In unseren Zertifikatskursen begrüßen wir berufserfahrene Fach- und Führungskräfte aus der ganzen Welt. Profitieren Sie von dem Austausch mit anderen Teilnehmenden und erfahrenen Expertinnen und Experten aus Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft und bauen Sie neue Kontakte auf.

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Advance your personal and professional development

Completing one of our certificate programs opens up new development opportunities in your professional career, visibly expand your skills, and apply them directly in your day-to-day work.
Der erfolgreiche Abschluss eines unserer Zertifikatsprogramme eröffnet Ihnen neue Entwicklungschancen in Ihrer beruflichen Karriere, Erweitern Sie Ihre Kompetenzen sichtbar und wenden Sie diese direkt in Ihrem Arbeitsalltag an.

Practical experience from the industry

To ensure the practical relevance of our courses, we work closely with long-standing corporate partners to develop our certificate programs. We also regularly seek advice from our Advisory Board on current trends and training needs in the business world.

Academic expertise of the TUM

Executive MBA Programm Übersicht

MBA creditability

Did you know that you can receive credit for successfully completing many of our continuing education programs for your MBA studies at the Technical University of Munich? You can find out which certificate programs are eligible for this and the amount of credit on the respective certificate page. You can also use our Program Finder to search for these courses specifically.

Courses that suit you

On-site

Do you value personal exchange on-site? Discover our courses at the various TUM locations.

Blended

A balanced combination of classroom and online teaching enables a high degree of flexibility in terms of time and place without having to forego personal interaction and networking with lecturers and peers.

Online

Many of our certificate programs are purely online courses. This means you can easily continue your education wherever you are in the world.

Self-paced

If you want to learn at your own pace, you are sure to find what you are looking for in our self-paced courses.

Current certificate programs

  • BIM Professional

    Acquire future-oriented and scientifically sound knowledge of digital planning and construction. The technical basis of BIM is a digital semantic 3D model that significantly improves collaboration in all phases of the building life cycle and forms the basis for a variety of new uses.

  • Certified Enterprise Risk Manager

    The tailor-made Certified Enterprise Risk Manager certificate programme offers you as a specialist and manager from industry, trade, services, public organizations and consulting the opportunity to expand your expertise in risk management.

  • Digital Twins for Cities

    A great advantage is the simple and clearly understandable visualisation of complex calculation results in the models. In this way, they provide reliable support for citizen participation and decisions on improving mobility flows, meeting climate targets, developing new construction areas or implementing security concepts.

FAQ

References

  • This course is a great way to get an overview of the contents of the DPS programme. The interactive design makes the course very appealing. I can definitely recommend it.

    Elisa R
  • My enrollment to the Executive MBA Business & IT program was driven by my passion to gain a deeper understanding of digital transformation and to expand my theoretical and practical management skills. The program provides a perfect mix of management, leadership, and IT with outstanding lecturers and tutors. In conclusion, highly recommendable!

    Christoph Spinner
    Graduate Executive MBA in Business & IT (Class of 2022)
  • Progressive digitization in all areas of society also opens up numerous new attack surfaces. Comprehensive knowledge — both theoretical and practical — is needed to protect the entire digital infrastructure. This will enable us to transition to a secure digital society.

    Prof. Dr. Daniel Loebenberger
    Secure Infrastructure, Fraunhofer AISEC
  • It is quite challenging to balance a full-time job, family life and studies. However the part-time program offered a schedule that fitted my routine, with classes once a month from Thursday to Sunday and a reasonable timeframe to deliver the modules’ assignments. The course content was a good mix between theory and practice.

    Maiara Sabioni
    Class of 2021
  • This Executive MBA has given me a broader overview of business practice, helped me in being more confident in my current role, and inspired me to move on to the next. The program fosters a high standard of learning by introducing new perspectives and encouraging a can-do attitude.

    Lei Fang
    Class of 2020
  • Access to knowledge and personal development are now more important than ever to ensure the success of a company. That is why I am happy to support any form of continuing education, also in our Alumni Association.

    Susanne Mader
    Executive MBA | 3rd Chairperson & Treasurer
  • It is essential for companies to assess whether the “quantum advantage” provides them with a product advantage and whether the possible “quantum supremacy” may mean that their product’s technical and market conditions must be completely reassessed.

    Prof. Dr. Alexander Holleitner
    Walter Schottky Institute and Physics Department, Chair of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials, Technical University of Munich
  • Graduates from this program will be well prepared for a wide range of professional activities to introduce innovation and to lead transformation. If you want to be an expert in topics such as digital transformation, workplace learning or research in VET or if you want to gain insights into the German dual system – come and join our unique program.

    Prof. Dr. Daniel Pittich
    Assistant Professorship for Technical Education
  • Not only did this specialization teach me the proper techniques of accounting and the different methods of preparing an income statement, it also taught me how to learn independently, how to persevere with a problem to find ways of solving it, and perhaps most significantly, enabled me to continue to develop my accounting skills.

    Former Participant in the Specialization
  • The course was very intensive. It covered all aspects of urban mobility and related technical aspects. The professors, who are from reputed universities, made the chapters cohesive, conceptual and practical so that the students are able to understand the circumstances, past, present and future scenario of urban mobility in an industrialized environment.

    Former participant of the course
  • As a transplant from California, I choose to participate actively in the Alumni Association in order to engage with the network of individuals from the university and to promote the exchange of experiences, opportunities, and connections, especially in the areas of lifelong professional learning and personal development.

    Peter So
    Executive MBA in Business & IT | 2nd Chairman of the Board
  • The program equipped me with the knowledge and skills for responsible leadership in a time of technological disruption – making thoughtful, informed decisions not just to navigate disruption, but to embrace new technologies, foster innovation and progress, all in an environment based on trust.

    Dr. Lisa Löbling
    Senior Consultant and Mobility & Transportation Expert, d-fine GmbH
  • Networking truly enhanced my Executive MBA experience by introducing me to fellow classmates with different backgrounds and languages. The diverse people you get to network with during your Executive MBA enriches the discussions inside as well as outside the class environment. This program allowed me to broaden my network and tap into the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Munich and make valuable connections.

    Zama Nkosi
    Class of 2015
  • The TUM.wood program takes a holistic approach to teaching wood construction. A team of lecturers and experts from theory and practice gives participants a comprehensive insight into the wood value chain. This is particularly interesting for experienced architects.

    René Rissland
    Alumni
    Architekt BDA, raum.land architekten und stadtplaner
  • In a future where AI and quantum computing merge, the impossible becomes possible. This course has helped me to understand the difference between science fiction and reality.

    Moritz Bachenheimer
  • The exercises were very comprehensible and foolproof, just the way you should have them at the beginning.

    Former participant of the course
  • During my studies, I was able to understand what type of leader I am and how to make a real impact on my team and my stakeholders. Most importantly, I learned how to support my team members, help them grow and become the best version of themselves.

    Yomna ElFaramawy
    Class of 2021
  • The Executive MBA program at the TUM has been extremely helpful in boosting my career path. Through the program, I increased and solidified my business knowledge in many aspects and improved my self-assessment and leadership skills. This brought me to the next level within the firm.

    Fiore Cappelletto
    Class of 2021
  • Fostering and developing the EMBA network is an important value for me. After all, the personal contacts and friendships are one of the most valuable things I got out of my EMBA studies. Therefore, it is only logical for me to get involved in the Alumni Association and to help keep the alumni network alive and active.

    Anke Susanne Hoffmann
    Executive MBA | Associated Member of the Board
  • Dear Academic-Writing-Made-Easy team, Thank you for the course! I am not a student at uni. I took part in this course out of interest in English writing in all its forms. However, I can say that I am happy to have completed this MOOC. I am taking many interesting concepts and helpful ideas with me. Thanks again for the interesting course. All the best to all the team!

    Former participant in the course Academic Writing Made Easy

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Degree programs

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