Technical know-how alone is often not enough in many IT roles.
Anyone who works successfully in a team, presents projects, or communicates with clients needs to be able to explain complex technical content clearly and in a structured way.
In the module "IT Communication and Documentation – German for IT Professions" you develop your language and communication skills specifically for a professional IT context.
You will learn to express technical content clearly, structure meetings, create documentation, and communicate professionally with colleagues and clients. You can start at any time.
This module teaches practical German for typical communication situations in IT professions. You will learn, among other things, how to:
explain technical content clearly and in a structured way
lead meetings and team communication professionally
create IT documentation that is easy to understand
structure and deliver presentations in an IT context
handle client inquiries in writing and verbally
navigate intercultural communication in international teams
Wir bereiten dich auf folgende Zertifizierungen vor:
12 weeks
(teaching language: English)
12 weeks
(teaching language: English)
Frequently Asked Questions about the “German for IT Professions” Course
What is the goal of the “German for IT Professions” course?
The course teaches language and communication skills for typical work situations in IT. Participants learn to explain technical content clearly, structure meetings, create IT documentation, and communicate professionally with colleagues and clients.
What topics are covered in the “IT Communication and Documentation” course?
The course covers various areas of communication in everyday IT work, including:
The focus is on practical communication situations from real IT work contexts.
How is the “German for IT Professions” course structured?
The course comprises a total of 216 teaching units.
Of these:
Classes take place mostly in the virtual classroom and are supplemented by practical exercises and project-based tasks.
Who is the “German for IT Professions” course suitable for?
The course is aimed at people who work in IT or are preparing for a role in IT and want to improve their German language skills for a professional context.
Typical target groups are:
What requirements apply for participation?
Participants should have a professional foundation in IT.
Typical requirements are:
In addition, German language skills at level A1–A2 (CEFR) are required.
What skills do participants learn in the course?
Participants develop competencies in several areas of IT communication:
These skills are important components of many IT professions.
What role does communication play in everyday IT work?
In many IT projects, teams work together across disciplines and communicate regularly with clients or other departments.
In addition to technical knowledge, the following skills are therefore important:
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes.
Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion.
The assessment is based, among other things, on:
Dauer:
25 days (5 weeks)
Unterrichtszeiten:
Mon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Key language structures and technical terminology.
Structured team conversations, meetings, and constructive feedback.
Creating user manuals and factual reports.
Planning, structuring, and using digital presentation tools.
Consultation conversations and creating email templates.
Explaining complex content in an audience-appropriate way.
Understanding different communication styles in international teams.
Mit der zunehmenden Datenmenge steigt auch der Energiebedarf, was sich langfristig schädlich auf unsere Umwelt auswirkt. Unternehmen werden schon heute – und bald auch gesetzlich – zum ressourceneffizienten Handeln angehalten. Deshalb sind die Themen Nachhaltigkeit und Big Data, wie auch Green IT zusätzlicher Bestandteil unserer Bootcamps .
Diese Zusatzqualifikation befähigt dich, unabhängig von deinen regulären Aufgaben, Ansprechpartner:in im Unternehmen für alle Fragen rund um nachhaltiges Wirtschaften in der IT zu sein.
Developing language and communication skills for the IT sector; mastering documentation and presentation in German.
IT professionals, international specialists, students/trainees in the IT field.
A combination of live online classes, hands-on exercises, group project work, and self-directed learning.
Certificate upon successful completion (based on attendance, exercises, and digital assessments).
Basic professional knowledge of IT (degree or vocational qualification) as well as German language skills at level A1–A2 (CEFR).
Practical exercises and written assessments via digital tools.
