Eco-Tech: Exploring IT's Impact on a Sustainable Future

Eco-Tech: Exploring IT’s Impact on a Sustainable Future

Language:	English
Location:	Online
Duration:	Flexible, approx. 6 weeks
Start:	Anytime
Cost:	45 EUR

Immerse yourself in the world of information technology and discover how it can help shape a sustainable future.

Combining scientific precision with accessible insight, this course offers a deep dive into the nexus of technology and environmental sustainability. From the basics of climate science to the advanced applications of green computing and artificial intelligence, we explore the wide range of challenges and opportunities that IT offers regards the fight against climate change.

For this exciting exploration, we (TUM and Software Campus) have invited nine experts to share their diverse perspectives. With a rich mix of English-language scientific presentations and German interviews, all content is fully subtitled to break down language barriers and foster a diverse learning experience.

Join us on this inspiring journey to not only expand your knowledge but to actively contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Benefits

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Sustainable IT Practices

Obtain insights into green technologies, eco-friendly computing, and sustainability challenges, empowering you to implement responsible IT solutions for a greener future.

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Green Innovation & Business Models

Learn to craft innovative, sustainable business strategies, assess SDG impacts, and promote transparency, positioning your organization as a leader in eco-conscious digital transformation.

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Climate Action & Digital Decarbonization

Develop expertise in optimizing IT operations, reducing carbon footprints, and leveraging AI and future tech to support climate neutrality and environmental resilience.

Program Overview

You can find all the important information about the certificate program here. Below you can find out the objectives of the program, the exact details of the process, what you will learn and which lecturers will teach you the content.

Learning Objective
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What you will learn:

Understand the fundamental relationship between IT and ecological sustainability.

Gain insights into green computing, sustainable design, and the role of AI in environmental solutions.

Analyze real-world examples of businesses integrating sustainability into their ethos.

For students or those who would like to learn in greater depth: Earn a certificate by engaging with key chapters and participating in a collective mission.

Details
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Program:

Eco-Tech: Exploring IT’s Impact on a Sustainable Future

Target group:

(Future) IT PhD students who are interested in a connection to the software campus and want to deepen their understanding of sustainable technologies and earn academic credits.
General enthusiasts with no prior requirements, curious about the role of technology in sustainability.

Format & Timing:

Flexible, self-paced, approx. 6 weeks when investing 2 hours per week

Study location:

Online (Coursera)

Provider:

TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning

Language:

English with German subtitles

Dates:

The course is self-paced, enrollment is possible anytime.

Admission requirements:

For the acquisition of a certificate: Students are required to thoroughly engage with modules 1 through 7 and participate in the collective mission (Module 8).
General audience: No prerequisites required; engage with the course content based on interest.
Language: Scientific content in English; interviews in German. All content includes German and English subtitles

Graduation:

After successful completion of the final exam, participants will receive a certificate from Coursera and the Technical University of Munich.

Program fees:

The program fee is 45 EUR. Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take the course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit.

Lecturers
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Prof. Dr. Niklas Boers,
TU München & Potsdam Institute for climate impact research

Prof. Dr. Florian Lüdeke-Freund,
ESCP Business School Berlin

Prof. Dr. -Ing. Ina Schieferdecker,
TU Berlin

Charlott Jakob,
TU Berlin

Dr. Friederike Rohde,
Institute for Ecological Economy Research

Dr. Jóakim von Kistowski,
DATEV

Marcus Ertelts,
DATEV

Julian Gommlich,
DATEV

Antonia Schmalz,
SPRIN-D & Pulsed Light Technologies

Structure
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Partner

Software Campus

Your contact

Vesna Gajic

Program Manager

Phone: +49 89 289 28474

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