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Distance learning course Fundamentals of the digital working world

Work hybrid with Future Skills, think future-oriented and find creative solutions

This distance learning course is held in German.
This distance learning course is the ideal training for anyone who wants to get fit for the digital world of work. In this course, you will learn the core skills required for this and how to apply them: the basics of the digital workplace, secure internet research and evaluating information, online communication, digital collaboration, agility, conflict management, solution orientation, willingness to change and resilience. You can also choose from two optional modules to set your own individual focus! You learn flexibly, online and adapt the learning pace to your individual needs. The modules contain extensive specialist knowledge, videos, exercises, online tests as well as reflection and transfer tasks. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and have the opportunity to take an additional e-exam with a graded certificate. In optional online seminars, you will meet our experts, deepen the specialist content and exchange ideas with other participants .

The distance learning course "Fundamentals of the digital working world" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7440123.

 

Technical management

Ömer Atiker is the technical director of the distance learning course. The course teaches you the key qualifications of the future in a practical and understandable way.

Module
Into the future with Future Skills
Into the future with Future Skills

Author: Ömer Atiker

  • What challenges do we face in our working lives?
  • What future skills do we already need to be successful?
  • Which future skills will be indispensable in the future?
Module
Digital working
Digital working

Author: Ömer Atiker

  • The most important basics of IT technology.
  • Successful in the digital office.
  • Indispensable tools for everyday business life.
  • Social media.
  • Conscious handling of personal data.
  • Data security.
  • New learning in the digital age.
Module
Digital research
Digital research

Further information on this e-learning can be found here

Module
Digital communication
Digital communication

Author: Sabine Schirlitz

  • Competent and efficient online communication.
  • Emails and text messages.
  • Social media communication.
  • Online meetings.
  • Virtual events.
  • Online moderation.
  • Online presentations.
  • Virtual communication in a team.
Module
Remote Teamwork
Remote Teamwork

Author: Sabine Schirlitz

  • Digitization and collaboration.
  • How individuals become a team.
  • Successfully shaping virtual teams.
  • Coordinate virtual collaboration efficiently.
  • The importance of networks.
  • Build and maintain a network.
Module
Agile methods in projects
Agile methods in projects

Further information on this e-learning can be found here

Module
Conflict management
Conflict management

Further information on this e-learning can be found here

Module
Mastering change successfully and remaining stable in crises
Mastering change successfully and remaining stable in crises
  • Dealing successfully with change.
  • Meeting change proactively.
  • Train the "change muscle".
  • The importance of routines.
  • When changes become crises.
  • Individual factors.
  • Staying stable in crises thanks to resilience.
  • Train resilience.
Module
Think and act in a solution-oriented way
Think and act in a solution-oriented way

Author: Marcus Stobbe

  • From focusing on problems to focusing on solutions.
  • Solution-oriented principles.
  • Discover potential.
  • Communicate in a solution-oriented way.
  • Work in a solution-oriented way.
Specialization module
Digital ethics
Digital ethics

Author: Dr. Imme Witzel

  • Why digital ethics are indispensable.
  • Values in digital ethics.
  • Digital ethics in business & everyday life.
  • Implementing ethical standards in practice.
  • Question your own point of view.
  • Dos and Don'ts.
  • Ethical handling of data.
  • Responsible behavior in the digital space.
  • Dealing confidently with breaches of ethical standards.
Specialization module
Diversity mindset
Diversity mindset

Author: Michelle Euzet

  • Relevance of diversity in the working environment.
  • The dimensions of diversity & their impact.
  • Recognize and question prejudices.
  • Acting inclusively in everyday working life.
  • Courage to embrace diversity.
  • Living diversity in the workplace.
Online seminars
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
Deepen your knowledge with our experts
  • training training for the "Digital communication" module.
  • training training for the elective module "Diversity Mindset".

E-test and certificate

The distance learning course can optionally be completed with an e-exam (single/multiple choice). This is taken online at a time of your choice. You will find detailed information about the exam on your learning path after registration. After successfully completing the e-exam with at least 50% of the required points, you will receive a graded certificate. If you do not wish to take an exam, you will receive a confirmation of participation.

Note on your personal learning environment

In your personal online learning environment, all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. At the same time, you will also find useful work aids, interactive learning checks, additional products for your course and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. If required, we will be happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months. 

If you click on "Start free demo" above the start dates on this page, you will get a first insight into our learning environment.

Your benefit

  • They are up to the demands of today's working world.
  • They look to the future with confidence and a healthy dose of serenity.
  • You have your head free for your actual tasks.
  • You use your digital workplace efficiently and securely.
  • You know how to find reliable information on the Internet.
  • You communicate confidently online.
  • You work successfully in a digital team.
  • You know the basics of agile project management.
  • They can resolve or defuse conflicts constructively.
  • They deal with change more calmly and are prepared for crises.
  • You take a solution-oriented approach to problems.

Procedure

You will receive helpful learning tips via your online learning environment as soon as you book. You have access to all learning content at the start of the distance learning course. 

Recommended for

All "office workers" who are looking for a basic upskilling to make themselves fit for the digital working world and to be professionally successful in the long term.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie :
Flexible further education – when and where you want!

Haufe Akademie 's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie :
Flexible further education – when and where you want!

Flexible: You learn independently of time and place

Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance

Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

Learning community

In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Seminar evaluation for "Distance learning course Fundamentals of the digital working world"

4.5 from 5
with 3 ratings
training content:
3.7
Content comprehensibility:
5
Practical relevance:
4.1
Trainer expertise:
5
Participant orientation:
4.6
Method variety:
4.6
Digital learning for individuals
Booking number
34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT
approx. 80 hours
Online
with certificate
11 Events
German
Start dates
Train several employees internally
Pricing upon request
  • Customized training courses according to your needs
  • Online event
  • Cost advantage from 5 participants
  • We contact you within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)
approx. 80 hours
Online
with certificate

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15.06.2025
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.07.2025
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.08.2025
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.09.2025
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.10.2025
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.11.2025
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.12.2025
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.01.2026
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.02.2026
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.03.2026
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

15.04.2026
Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

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Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

Booking number: 34031
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this event.

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

 

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