TUM Online Courses

Learn with one of the world’s leading technical universities — fully online.

TUM online courses bring the expertise of Technical University of Munich to learners worldwide. Designed by TUM professors and industry experts, these flexible online courses help you build in-demand skills in areas like technology, sustainability, AI, and engineering — no campus visit required.
  • TUM on edX: Courses across engineering, management, quality, and sustainability. Learners can earn verified certificates to strengthen their professional profile.
  • TUM on Coursera: Programs in fields such as supply chain management, digital products, aerospace, and agriculture, featuring interactive tools and global learner communities.

Why choose TUM Online Courses?

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Academic excellence, online

Learn from TUM professors and researchers at one of the top-ranked technical universities worldwide— the same expertise, adapted for flexible online learning.
Learn from TUM professors and researchers at one of the top-ranked technical universities worldwide— the same expertise, adapted for flexible online learning.

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100% online, globally accessible

No relocation, no visa, no campus travel. Join from anywhere in the world and become part of an international learning community.
No relocation, no visa, no campus travel. Join from anywhere in the world and become part of an international learning community.

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Flexible for working professionals

Study at your own pace and fit learning around your job, family, or other commitments.
Study at your own pace and fit learning around your job, family, or other commitments.

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Career-relevant skills

Our online courses focus on practical, in-demand topics such as digital transformation, sustainability, engineering methods, and innovation — skills you can apply immediately at work.
Our online courses focus on practical, in-demand topics such as digital transformation, sustainability, engineering methods, and innovation — skills you can apply immediately at work.

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.

Who can benefit from TUM Online Courses?

  • Professionals who want to upskill or reskill: Gain new competencies, stay competitive in a changing job market, and apply practical knowledge directly in your workplace.
  • Engineers and technical specialists expanding into new fields: Broaden your expertise in areas such as digitalization, AI, sustainability, or advanced engineering methods.
  • Managers who want to better understand technology and innovation: Develop a stronger understanding of technology, innovation, and data-driven approaches to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Students exploring future studies or career paths: Discover new subject areas and strengthen your CV with university-level online learning.
  • Lifelong learners curious about cutting-edge topics: Stay intellectually engaged and explore the latest developments from one of Europe’s leading technical universities.

Who can benefit from TUM Online Courses?

  • Professionals who want to upskill or reskill: Gain new competencies, stay competitive in a changing job market, and apply practical knowledge directly in your workplace.
  • Engineers and technical specialists expanding into new fields: Broaden your expertise in areas such as digitalization, AI, sustainability, or advanced engineering methods.
  • Managers who want to better understand technology and innovation: Develop a stronger understanding of technology, innovation, and data-driven approaches to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Students exploring future studies or career paths: Discover new subject areas and strengthen your CV with university-level online learning.
  • Lifelong learners curious about cutting-edge topics: Stay intellectually engaged and explore the latest developments from one of Europe’s leading technical universities.

How Our Courses Work

  • Interactive online modules: Watch engaging video lectures, complete quizzes, and work on practical exercises that help you actively apply what you learn.
  • Flexible learning paths: Study at your own pace or follow guided schedules with milestones and deadlines—perfect for fitting learning around work or other commitments.
  • Peer learning & collaboration: Connect with fellow learners in discussion forums, group projects, and peer-review tasks to deepen understanding and share perspectives.
  • Support from TUM instructors: Receive guidance, feedback, and expert insights throughout your course to help you succeed and make the most of your learning experience.

How Our Courses Work

  • Interactive online modules: Watch engaging video lectures, complete quizzes, and work on practical exercises that help you actively apply what you learn.
  • Flexible learning paths: Study at your own pace or follow guided schedules with milestones and deadlines—perfect for fitting learning around work or other commitments.
  • Peer learning & collaboration: Connect with fellow learners in discussion forums, group projects, and peer-review tasks to deepen understanding and share perspectives.
  • Support from TUM instructors: Receive guidance, feedback, and expert insights throughout your course to help you succeed and make the most of your learning experience.

Join a Global Learning Community

1M

learners worldwide

A diverse learning community with participants from 100+ countries.

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active online courses

Continuously updated courses covering key topics in leadership, and innovation.

80K

certificates issued

Professionals worldwide have successfully completed our programs and earned certificates.

90%

learners recommend our courses

High satisfaction reflected in strong learner recommendations.

Program Highlights

  • Cost Accounting

    Companies do not only need to know the cost of different products, but they also need to know whether they will make a profit or a loss. We explain how companies use cost information to calculate their profit and assess their profitability.

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

    Six Sigma is based on scientific methods and can be applied to all types of (business) processes. Therefore, we offer our Green Belt certification for students and employees who are interested or involved in quality and productivity improvements.

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

    This Professional Certificate is endorsed by Infineon Technologies and covers the fundamentals of the Six Sigma methodology and Lean Production for quality and productivity improvement, following the DMAIC process improvement cycle and examining how the principles of Lean production improve quality and productivity and enable organizational transformation.

  • Strategic Supply Chain Management in Turbulent Times

    Gain practical insights into the vital role of supply chains in driving a company’s financial performance. Learn how data analytics and optimization techniques can reduce costs and enable strategic decision-making in today’s dynamic business environment.

  • Digitalization in Aeronautics and Space

    Digitalization is changing our society and the working world, creating new processes and radically altering existing workflows.The three-part MOOC series “Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space” is thus devoted to examining the transformations that have already occurred and forthcoming likely changes.

  • The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

    The agri-food industry is growing enormously, but also faces many challenges. In this course, you will learn how the agri-food value chain is taking on the challenge of constantly improving its competitiveness by producing high quality food and products while achieving greater sustainability.

  • From Zero to Hero – Digital Product Development From Scratch

    Gain hands-on insights into modern digital product development. Learn how successful products are created from concept to launch – using proven strategies from the Digital Product School and practical approaches that go far beyond textbook knowledge.

  • Realizing Biotech Innovation – A Business Guide for Scientists

    Academic expertise combined with the practical knowledge of professionals from various positions in industrial companies share their advice and experience in this three-part course program.

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References

  • The Munich Aerospace online course “Space Safety” brings together the knowledge of experts at world-class institutes like the European Space Agency, the German Aerospace Center, the Technical University Munich, and the LMU University Hospital of Munich.

    Previous Learner
  • The course was very intensive. It covered all the aspect of agriculture value-chain. The professor from reputed universities on their field of expertise made the chapter cohesive, conceptual and practical. Thus, enabling the students to understand the circumstances, past, presenent and future scenario in agriculture value chain with industry-based environment. This course is a must for agri-preneurs.

    Former participant in the course Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains
  • I did not know that the Internet had such a brilliant architecture! The knowledge from this course helps me not only with computer networks but also with scaling large software systems.

    Former Participant of the course iLabX
  • This course is fine and great as introduction to Supply Chain Management. The examples and slides are enough and with professor explanation everything is smooth and fun. Professor Holly is one of the best really , I have taken her Six sigma course on udicty which was a very great course. I hope professor Holly makes a specialization (a series of courses in which she continues teaching Supply Chain).

    Hamza T
  • I really appreciate TUM’s efforts to improve the knowledge of people around the world through free education.

    Former participant of the course
  • Excellent content and assignments that build on your knowledge, before reinforcing, and then expanding your learning. I recently secured new employment using these skills. Thanks!

    Former Participant in the Specialization
  • Excellent structuring, very original tasks!

    Former participant of the course
  • The Global Aerospace Campus online course “Space Safety” has provided me with invaluable knowledge in the aspects of space debris, collision avoidance, and asteroid impacts.

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

    Former participant of the course
  • The content of the course is different from what you learn in a normal computer science course. It’s good to learn new things. It’s also good that we can learn at our own pace at edX!

    Former course participant Fundamentals of Communication Acoustics
  • 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
  • Amazing course packed with invaluable insights and crystal-clear explanations! Holly Ott is truly in a league of her own—her teaching style is engaging, and her explanations make complex concepts feel easy. Highly recommended, 110%!

    Eduardo D S
  • I liked that the Specialization included step-by-step exercises and tutorials. Unlike exercises where a student can succeed by simply doing as directed, the assignments foster active learning. The assignments were where I discovered whether I truly understood the material. This Specialization produces real learning.

    Former Participant in the Specialization
  • The course provides a good overview of space safety. I am impressed by the carefully selected details and examples provided by the course instructors. I appreciate the well-structured lectures. Thank you!

    Previous Learner
  • Imparting comprehensive knowledge about the agricultural and food sector. I greatly appreciate TUM’s efforts to improve the knowledge of people around the world through free education.

    Former participant in the course Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains
  • 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
  • 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
  • Even though I am studying acoustics, this online course was a good addition. It was always very interesting as I was able to dive into some topics a bit deeper than in my previous (non-virtual) courses. My knowledge on some topics became more solid and detailed.

    Former course participant Applications in Communication Acoustics
  • Our world is changing and the Internet is the heart of this change. Understanding the Internet also deepened my understanding of the ongoing Digital Transformation. This helps me at work and in my personal life. Thank you!

    Former Participant of the course iLabX
  • The MOOC is incredibly clear and easy to understand. Everything is fully explained, and the quality is top-notch: the lessons are great, the exercises are great, and the videos are great. I had HTML lessons during my study program before, and I wish I had this kind of course, with this content. Definitely 10/10! Thanks again for the MOOC!

    Previous learner

FAQ

Most courses are designed to be completed in 4–8 weeks. Learners typically spend 3–6 hours per week on videos, readings, and assignments. Since most courses are self-paced, you can adjust the learning speed to fit your schedule.
Most courses are self-paced, allowing you to start anytime and progress according to your availability. Some courses suggest a weekly structure to help you stay on track, but there are usually no fixed class times.
To earn a certificate, you need to:
  • Enroll in the certificate (paid) track on the learning platform
  • Complete all required assignments and assessments
  • Achieve the minimum passing score
Your certificate will be issued digitally through the platform once you successfully complete the course.
Certificates are issued in collaboration with TU Munich (TUM) and the respective learning platform (Coursera or edX). They confirm that you have successfully completed a course developed by TUM experts.
These courses are designed for professional and personal development and generally do not count as academic credit toward a TUM degree program. However, they serve as valuable credentials that demonstrate subject knowledge and commitment to lifelong learning.
Some courses are beginner-friendly, while others recommend prior knowledge in areas such as mathematics, programming, or engineering fundamentals. Each course page lists recommended background knowledge to help you choose the right level.
You can usually access course materials for free in audit mode. If you would like graded assignments and an official certificate, there is a fee for the certificate track, set by the learning platform. Financial aid options may also be available through the platform.
Most TUM online courses are taught in English to serve a global audience. Some courses may offer subtitles in additional languages. The course page will specify the language of instruction.
Access to materials depends on the platform’s policies. In many cases, learners in audit mode have limited access after the course ends, while certificate-track learners often retain longer access. Please check the platform’s terms for exact details.
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