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Navigating a digital world, fully harnessing the potential of media, and being prepared for the workforce of tomorrow through "future skills"—all of this is encompassed by the term Digital Literacy.

Students at TU Braunschweig have the opportunity to earn a certificate attesting to their proficiency in the fields of media, information, and digital transformation. This certificate program is open to students from all disciplines and is offered as part of the university’s interdisciplinary skills development curriculum (the "Pool" program).

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What is Digital Literacy?

Why does the Digital Literacy Certificate exist?

Who is the certificate intended for?

How is the certificate structured?

How can you obtain the certificate?

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Certificate for Students

Not merely understanding digitalization, but being able to benefit from it; fully harnessing the potential of media; and being prepared for the workforce of tomorrow through "future skills"—this is what Digital Literacy encompasses.

Students at TU Braunschweig have the opportunity to obtain a certificate attesting to their proficiency in the fields of media, information, and digital transformation: the Digital Literacy Certificate.

What is Digital Literacy?

Digital literacy means being able to navigate one’s way through a digital world. While the term "literacy" technically translates to "basic reading and writing skills," in this context it signifies "knowledge," "understanding," or the "ability to handle something effectively." Digital literacy comprises the distinct areas of media literacy, information literacy, and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) literacy (based on the *Framework for 21st Century Learning*).

Media literacy involves understanding (digital) media, critically questioning it, and being able to create one’s own media content.

Information literacy entails the ability to gather diverse information—as well as to manage, evaluate, and utilize it productively.

ICT literacy refers to the ability to understand and apply the digital transformation—along with the technologies, methods, and mindsets associated with it.

Why does the Digital Literacy Certificate exist?

For the workforce of tomorrow—as well as for everyday life today and for engaging with academic coursework—competencies in the field of digital literacy are indispensable. For students, this means acquiring these skills. The Digital Literacy Certificate addresses this need by consolidating courses related to digital literacy while simultaneously providing students with the opportunity to document their acquisition of competencies in this area.

Who is the certificate intended for?

The certificate is aimed at students of all disciplines at TU Braunschweig and is offered within the framework of the university’s interdisciplinary qualification program (the "Pool"). Participation is free of charge.

In addition to attending the courses associated with the certificate, students remain free to have these completed courses recognized as part of their interdisciplinary qualification requirements (or other interdisciplinary modules).

How is the certificate structured?

To obtain the certificate, students must attend three mandatory foundational courses. In total, the certificate entails a workload of at least 8–10 CP and may be supplemented to any extent by credits earned from elective courses. Students may pursue the certificate at any point throughout the entire duration of their studies. They are entirely free to choose when to attend the associated courses.

Digital Literacy Zertifikat Darstellung Aufbau

For university students, diverse media usage is an integral part of daily life—not only in their private sphere but also within their academic studies. Through this online course, students are given the opportunity to explore perspectives on the modern media landscape that are grounded in media theory, and to apply these insights both analytically—through critical reflection—and practically in their everyday lives. In terms of methodology, students can expect a varied mix of texts, videos, podcasts, web-based assignments, self-assessments, discussion contributions, and much more. The ability to work through the learning units independently offers students maximum scheduling flexibility over the course of the three-semester duration. Students have the option to complete the course for either 2 or 3 ECTS credits.

Maike Kempf, Teaching and Media Education Team, Projekthaus
Ariane Pedt, Teaching and Media Education Team, Projekthaus

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Data literacy describes the competence to collect, manage, evaluate, and critically apply data. In a networked and digital world—in the age of Big Data, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things—data constitutes an indispensable resource, and the ability to handle it is a highly relevant skill. Through a combination of independent study via an online course and intensive in-person sessions, this course explores the context of data-driven living, working, and research, while imparting fundamental principles in these areas. Students will learn what data is, how data culture is shaped within our society, how to manage data effectively, and how to critically evaluate data and data-driven insights. In a practical workshop, participants will learn simple methods for analyzing and interpreting data, subsequently working on their own individual data projects. This course is offered jointly by the *Projekthaus* and the University Library of TU Braunschweig.

The course will not take place in the summer semester of 2026, but is expected to be offered again in the winter semester.

Alternatively, you may choose to have this course credited as a foundational module in Information Literacy—specifically, as the "Scientific Work" Toolbox module. For students within Faculty 6, this option is also available in conjunction with the "Scientific Work (B1A)" seminar, provided an additional supplementary assignment is completed. Furthermore, the courses "Lost in Antarctica: Introduction to Scientific Work" and "Scientific Work (Computer Science)" may also be eligible for credit, subject to the completion of a supplementary assignment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

The Service Learning seminar combines the in-depth study of theoretical concepts regarding digital transformation ("learning") with their practical application and the guiding principle of gaining insight into societal functions ("service"). The theoretical foundations cover the historical evolution from the era of manufacturing to the digital revolution. Furthermore, the impact of the megatrend of digitalization on various spheres of life—such as education, work, and the economy—is explored interactively in collaboration with all seminar participants. Application-oriented assignments and a semester-long team project provide a design-focused framework for putting the acquired knowledge into practice. Upon completing this seminar, participants will be able to, for instance, develop leadership and project management skills within an agile environment, experiment with digital collaboration tools, design innovative business models, and assess future digital trends.

Prof. Dr. Susanne Robra-Bissantz, Business Informatics – Service Information Systems
Dr. Gerald Fricke, Business Informatics – Service Information Systems

Information about this course will follow shortly.

Thanks to the open elective component, students have the option to voluntarily incorporate a specific area of focus into their certificate. For instance, they may choose to include courses on virtual communication and collaboration, or select specific training sessions designed to teach software proficiency.

The following courses are included in the elective component of the Digital Literacy Certificate. All of these courses should be open to students of all disciplines via the interdisciplinary skills (Pool) section; furthermore, in many degree programs, they may be credited toward interdisciplinary modules. However, we assume no liability for the accuracy of the information presented here. For precise details regarding credit transfer regulations within specific degree programs, we refer you to the respective Examination Offices.

Title	Course-number	Institution	Format	CP
Wissenschaft, Technik und Geschlecht: Multidisziplinäre Perspektiven	4018001	Abteilung für Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften mit Schwerpunkt Pharmaziegeschichte	Seminar	2 CP
Wandel der Arbeitswelt (Hinweis: Über den überfachlichen Bereich (Pool) ist diese Veranstaltung nur in einem Umfang von 4CP zu belegen, in dessen Zuge auch eine Klausur abzulegen ist.)	1811099	Arbeit und Organisation	Vorlesung	4 CP
Mathematik mit Mathematica	1296088	Department Mathematik	Online-Praktikum	3 CP
Einführung in SAP ERP mit S4/HANA	2299003/2299007	Department Wirtschaftswissenschaften	Praktische Übung	2 - 4 CP
Technology Entrepreneurship	9001001	Entrepreneurship Hub	Vorlesung	3 CP
Strukturen der Digitalisierung und Medialisierung	1814047	Geschäftsstelle Weiterbildungsstudiengang Personalentwicklung im Betrieb/ Institut für Kommunikationswissenschaft	Vorlesung	2 CP
Innovation durch Intuition und Inspiration	2516024 / 2516033	Institut für Akustik	Vorlesung/Seminar	5 CP
Innovation through Intuition and Inspiration	2510038	Institut für Akustik	Vorlesung	2 CP
Techniken der Visualisierung	4216030	Institut für Computergraphik	Vorlesung	3 CP
Mixed Reality Lernumgebungen - DiBS	4417004	Institut für Fachdidaktik der Naturwissenschaften	Seminar	4 CP
Management und Versicherung technologischer Risiken	2215056	Institut für Finanzwirtschaft	Vorlesung	3 CP
Leben 4.0: Digitalisierung und soziale Un/Gleichheit	2515052	Institut für Flugführung	Seminar	4 CP
Re-Konfigurationen von Mensch, Maschine und Geschlecht	2515053	Institut für Flugführung	Seminar	4 CP
Deep Learning	1120022	Institut für Geodäsie und Photogrammetrie	Vorlesung/Übung	4 CP
Machine Learning	1120019	Institut für Geodäsie und Photogrammetrie	Vorlesung/Übung	4 CP
Campus on Air - Wissenschaft im Radio	1814109	Institut für Kommunikationswissenschaft	Übung	3 CP
Die mediale Vermittlung abstrakter Inhalte	1814121	Institut für Kommunikationswissenschaft	Vorlesung	3 CP
Theorien der Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaften	1814122	Institut für Kommunikationswissenschaft	Vorlesung	2 CP
Nah dran an der Wissenschaft - mit Wissenschaftsjournalisten und PR-Profis im Gespräch	1814019	Institut für Kommunikationswissenschaft	Übung	3 CP
Internet-Marketing und Electronic Commerce	2211050	Institut für Marketing	Vorlesung	3 CP
writING ? Wissenschaftliches Schreiben und Präsentieren für Ingenieure	2510020	Institut für Mechanik und Adaptronik	Seminar	3 CP
Training Design Thinking digital	1711260	Institut für Psychologie	Online-Übung	2 CP
Training Kommunikation und Teamarbeit digital	1711221	Institut für Psychologie	Online-Übung	2 CP
Training Präsentation (digital)	1711220/1711274	Institut für Psychologie	(Online-)Übung	2 CP
Grundlagen des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens	2216053	Institut für Rechtswissenschaften	Übung	3 CP
Management von Schutzrechten	2216027	Institut für Rechtswissenschaften	Vorlesung	3 CP
Entwurf von vernetzten eingebetteten Fahrzeugsystemen	2412036	Institut für Regelungstechnik	Labor	5 CP
IT-Recht: Haftungsrecht	4299011	Institut für Softwaretechnik und Fahrzeuginformatik	Vorlesung	2 CP
Jenseits von Google - wissenschaftliche Arbeiten effizient vorbereiten	1414008	Institut für Technische Chemie	Vorlesung/Übung	3 CP
Wissenschaftliches Schreiben	1414094	Institut für Technische Chemie	Vorlesung/Übung	3 CP
Digitale Innovation - Eine Projektportfoliomanagement Case Study	2223025	Institut für Unternehmensführung und Organisation	Training	2 CP
Einführungskurs in die Statistiksoftware R	2212040	Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre	Blockveranstaltung	1 CP
Grundlagen der Empirischen Wirtschaftsforschung	2212050	Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre	Vorlesung/Übung	3 - 5 CP
Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren (Übung)	2524059	Institut für Werkstoffe	Praktische Übung	4 CP
Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren (Vorlesung)	2524058	Institut für Werkstoffe	Vorlesung	4 CP
Automatisierung mit Open-Source Hardware	2522104	Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Fertigungstechnik	Blockveranstaltung	2 CP
Digitale Fertigungstechnologie	2522106	Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Fertigungstechnik	Blockveranstaltung	2 CP
Messen und analysieren mit IoT und DataScience	2522107	Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Fertigungstechnik	Blockveranstaltung	2 CP
Operations Research	2218025	Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik / Lehrstuhl für Decision Support	Vorlesung/Übung	4 CP
ELAN/ATLANTIS: Anwendungssysteme in Industrieunternehmen	2218033	Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik/Lehrstuhl für Decision Support	Vorlesung	3 CP
ELAN/ATLANTIS: Mobile Business	2218032	Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik/Lehrstuhl für Decision Support	Vorlesung	3 CP
SAP ABAP - Einführung	2218024	Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik/Lehrstuhl für Decision Support	Praktische Übung	2 CP
Kompetent in die digitale Arbeitswelt ‐ die eigene Rolle und Handlungsoptionen im Beruf	9015006	Kooperationsstelle Hochschulen-Gewerkschaften Braunschweig / SON	Blockveranstaltung	3 CP
Was mit Medien: Für Ingenieur*innen	9090012	Projekthaus	Online-Seminar	3 CP
Was mit Medien: Future Skills	9090018	Projekthaus	Online-Kurs	3 CP
Schriftliche Arbeiten in der Erziehungswissenschaft erfolgreich bewältigen: vom Gang in die Bibliothek bis zur Abgabe	9006002	Universitätsbibliothek	Seminar	4 CP
Teach your Peers	1313068	Zoologisches Institut	Seminar	3 CP

Should you become aware of any other events that align thematically with this certificate program, please feel free to contact us.

If you have already completed courses belonging to this certificate program—specifically those within the "pool" category—during your previous studies, you may now have them recognized toward the certificate. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us regarding this!

How can you obtain the certificate?

To obtain the Digital Literacy Certificate, you must demonstrate that you have completed the relevant courses from both the core and elective modules, totaling at least 8–10 credit points (CP). Acceptable forms of proof include, for example, a certificate of attendance, a P-form, or an official Transcript of Records (grade report), provided that the specific course attended is clearly visible therein. Each individual course must be explicitly listed by title on the supporting documentation, and your participation must be clearly substantiated and verifiable.

If you are interested in working toward this certificate—or perhaps have already begun doing so—we kindly ask that you register via Stud.IP:

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Once you have completed all relevant courses, please send an email listing the courses to be credited—along with the corresponding proof of completion—to

digilit(at)tu-braunschweig.de.

Please do not send us any documentation until you have completed *all* your courses; submit all proofs together in a single email to ensure that nothing gets overlooked or lost. Individual submissions of documentation will not be accepted.

Once your documentation has been verified for completeness, your certificate will be issued in paper form. You will then receive an email from us notifying you that your certificate is ready. You may pick up your Digital Literacy Certificate at the Information Desk of the Braunschweig University Library.

Any questions?

This certificate is a joint offering of the Projekthaus, the University Library, and the Institute of Business Informatics – Department of Information Management (wi²), in cooperation with other TU institutions, as part of the Open Elective Area.

For questions regarding the structure of the program, credit recognition, or any other inquiries, the Digital Literacy Certificate Team is at your disposal.

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Digital Literacy Certificate Team

digilit(at)tu-braunschweig.de

Sources and references

Battelle for Kids (2019). Framework for 21st Century Learning. https://www.battelleforkids.org/networks/p21/frameworks-resources.

Bellanca, J. & Brandt, R. (2010) (Eds.). 21st Century Skills: Rethinking How Students Learn. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.

Trilling, B. & Faden, C. (2009). 21st Century Skills. Learning for Life in our Times. San Francisco, CA: Wiley.

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