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Business automation: efficiency, innovation & success through autonomous technology
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40886

Business automation: efficiency, innovation & success through autonomous technology

In this course, you will learn to recognize, evaluate and successfully implement automation potential in business processes - supported by practical examples, methodological knowledge and clear decision-making criteria. You will acquire the know-how to design automation projects sustainably, implement technical solutions precisely and meet ESG requirements.

20 hours over 4 weeks
approx. 20 hours
Online
German
Junior, Professional and Master Class

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20.5.2026
9.6.2026
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1.9.2026
29.9.2026
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7.1.2027
4.2.2027
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Module overview

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Module
1

Introduction to business automation

  • Definition and meaning of business automation 
  • Current trends and developments in business automation
  • Advantages and challenges of implementing business automation 
  • Examples of business automation from various industries
Webinar
3 h

Wednesday, 20.05.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Module
1

Introduction to business automation

  • Definition and meaning of business automation 
  • Current trends and developments in business automation
  • Advantages and challenges of implementing business automation 
  • Examples of business automation from various industries
Webinar
3 h

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

61457219
Module
1

Introduction to business automation

  • Definition and meaning of business automation 
  • Current trends and developments in business automation
  • Advantages and challenges of implementing business automation 
  • Examples of business automation from various industries
Webinar
3 h

Thursday, January 7, 2027
, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Module
2

Technologies for automation

  • Process Mining 
  • Cloud technologies 
  • IoT 
  • Data analytics 
  • Supervised Learning 
  • Unsupervised Learning 
  • RPA 
  • Predictive analytics 
  • LLM 
Self-study phase
3,5 h
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Module
2

Technologies for automation

  • Process Mining 
  • Cloud technologies 
  • IoT 
  • Data analytics 
  • Supervised Learning 
  • Unsupervised Learning 
  • RPA 
  • Predictive analytics 
  • LLM 
Self-study phase
3,5 h
61457219
Module
2

Technologies for automation

  • Process Mining 
  • Cloud technologies 
  • IoT 
  • Data analytics 
  • Supervised Learning 
  • Unsupervised Learning 
  • RPA 
  • Predictive analytics 
  • LLM 
Self-study phase
3,5 h
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Module
3

Define and implement use cases

  • Process Canvas Business Automation 
  • Use Case Definition 
  • Use case evaluation 
  • Use case practical examples 
Self-study phase
2 h
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Module
3

Define and implement use cases

  • Process Canvas Business Automation 
  • Use Case Definition 
  • Use case evaluation 
  • Use case practical examples 
Self-study phase
2 h
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Module
3

Define and implement use cases

  • Process Canvas Business Automation 
  • Use Case Definition 
  • Use case evaluation 
  • Use case practical examples 
Self-study phase
2 h
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Module
4

Process analysis and process optimization

  • Methods for identifying processes that can be automated 
  • Tools and techniques for process analysis (BPMN, lean management, etc.) 
  • Best practices for process optimization 
  • Project management tools & approaches 
  • Project management & controlling (measurability & KPIs)
  • Change management 
Self-study phase
2,25 h
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Module
4

Process analysis and process optimization

  • Methods for identifying processes that can be automated 
  • Tools and techniques for process analysis (BPMN, lean management, etc.) 
  • Best practices for process optimization 
  • Project management tools & approaches 
  • Project management & controlling (measurability & KPIs)
  • Change management 
Self-study phase
2,25 h
61457219
Module
4

Process analysis and process optimization

  • Methods for identifying processes that can be automated 
  • Tools and techniques for process analysis (BPMN, lean management, etc.) 
  • Best practices for process optimization 
  • Project management tools & approaches 
  • Project management & controlling (measurability & KPIs)
  • Change management 
Self-study phase
2,25 h
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Module
5

Task sharing between man & machine

  • How jobs are changing due to AI and automation
  • Skills & competence development for process and business automation 
  • Ethical issues of automation and AI 
  • Responsibilities & decisions: When does a system decide - when does a person decide? 
Webinar
2 h

Tuesday, 02.06.2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am

61440234
Module
5

Task sharing between man & machine

  • How jobs are changing due to AI and automation
  • Skills & competence development for process and business automation 
  • Ethical issues of automation and AI 
  • Responsibilities & decisions: When does a system decide - when does a person decide? 
Webinar
2 h

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

61457219
Module
5

Task sharing between man & machine

  • How jobs are changing due to AI and automation
  • Skills & competence development for process and business automation 
  • Ethical issues of automation and AI 
  • Responsibilities & decisions: When does a system decide - when does a person decide? 
Webinar
2 h

Thursday, January 21, 2027
, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

61457220
Module
6

Implementation and integration

  • Strategies for the successful implementation of automation solutions
  • Identifying stakeholders & anchoring in the organization 
  • Staffing successful project teams 
  • Integration of automation into existing IT infrastructures 
  • Monitoring and maintenance of automated processes 
  • Changing business models through automation 
Self-study phase
2,25 h
61440234
Module
6

Implementation and integration

  • Strategies for the successful implementation of automation solutions
  • Identifying stakeholders & anchoring in the organization 
  • Staffing successful project teams 
  • Integration of automation into existing IT infrastructures 
  • Monitoring and maintenance of automated processes 
  • Changing business models through automation 
Self-study phase
2,25 h
61457219
Module
6

Implementation and integration

  • Strategies for the successful implementation of automation solutions
  • Identifying stakeholders & anchoring in the organization 
  • Staffing successful project teams 
  • Integration of automation into existing IT infrastructures 
  • Monitoring and maintenance of automated processes 
  • Changing business models through automation 
Self-study phase
2,25 h
61457220
Module
7

Data for automation

  • Data management 
  • The Data Cleaning Cycle 
  • Useful data science & machine learning canvasses for practice 
Self-study phase
2 h
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Module
7

Data for automation

  • Data management 
  • The Data Cleaning Cycle 
  • Useful data science & machine learning canvasses for practice 
Self-study phase
2 h
61457219
Module
7

Data for automation

  • Data management 
  • The Data Cleaning Cycle 
  • Useful data science & machine learning canvasses for practice 
Self-study phase
2 h
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Module
8

Automation and sustainability

  • Regulation & specifications 
  • data privacy, compliance & automation of processes 
  • ESG reporting and process automation 
  • Potential for greater sustainability through automation, measurement & control 
  • Examples from practice 
Webinar
2 h

Tuesday, 09.06.2026
09:00 am - 11:00 am

61440234
Module
8

Automation and sustainability

  • Regulation & specifications 
  • data privacy, compliance & automation of processes 
  • ESG reporting and process automation 
  • Potential for greater sustainability through automation, measurement & control 
  • Examples from practice 
Webinar
2 h

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

61457219
Module
8

Automation and sustainability

  • Regulation & specifications 
  • data privacy, compliance & automation of processes 
  • ESG reporting and process automation 
  • Potential for greater sustainability through automation, measurement & control 
  • Examples from practice 
Webinar
2 h

Thursday, February 4, 2027
, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

61457220

Course overview

Contents and course schedule

  1. Basics of business automation
  • Definition and meaning of business automation 
  • Current trends and developments
  • Benefits and challenges of implementation
  • Insights into and understanding of automation-relevant technologies

2. user cases, process analysis and process optimization

  • Use case definition and evaluation 
  • Methods for identifying processes that can be automated
  • Tools and techniques for process analysis

  • Project management & controlling 

3. division of tasks between man & machine

  • Change in the workplace through AI and automation

  • Skills development for process automation

  • Ethical issues 

  • Responsibilities & decisions 

4. implementation and integration

  • Implementation strategies

  • Data management

  • Identifying stakeholders & anchoring in the organization

  • Staffing successful project teams 

  • Integration into existing IT infrastructures 

  • Life Cycle Management 

  • Change in business models 

5. automation and sustainability

  • Regulation & specifications 

  • data privacy & Compliance 

  • ESG reporting 

  • Potential for greater sustainability through automation, measurement & control 

This is how you learn in this course

This course offers a digital blended learning approach designed for working professionals. Through a flexible combination of online seminars and self-study sessions, you’ll be sure to achieve your goals. Here’s what you’ll learn in this training program:

Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.

Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material. 

Live webinars: In regular online seminars, you will meet your trainers in person. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.

Learning Community:A digital learning community will be available to you throughout the course. trainers with other participants and the trainers , and ask any questions you may have.

Certificate of Completion and Open Badge: Asa graduate of the class, you will receive a certificate of completion and an open badge, which you can easily share on professional networks (such as LinkedIn).