Practice meets theory: from input to implementation

One wish, one course: the start of a new career

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"I was a Business Analyst at JobRad Austria for two and a half years. Before that, I was at JobRad Germany for one and a half years," says Jan Roßbach, describing his career to date. "I moved to Austria on a project basis and then slipped into software development."

However, it was clear to Jan Roßbach that he wanted to take on more responsibility in the long term: "I expressed the wish to do another training course that would take me further." At the same time, he was offered a promotion to Product Owner: "It happened more or less at the same time."

With this perspective, he began to look for a suitable training option that would prepare him for the new role. "The direction was clear, it was just a matter of finding the right training provider."

"It was important to me that I not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also see practical application possibilities directly. The Haufe Akademie 's blended learning concept combined this perfectly."

In the end, he opted for the part-time Master Class to become a Product Owner: "I simply found it better to learn in parallel and digitally to my day-to-day work because I was able to put the content directly into practice. In terms of time and content, this was much more beneficial than a compact on-site course."

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Learning from others: the added value of the group

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For Jan Roßbach, the exchange with other participants was a central component of the Future Jobs Class. "At the beginning, I would have liked fewer self-study phases and more direct interaction," he recalls. However, a valuable learning community developed after the first few weeks: "The exchange was a great added value. In one of the modules, we made intensive use of the Teams channel to support each other."

Exchange was also an integral part of the live webinars: "There was always room for personal input during the sessions. I often had the feeling that time flew by because the discussions were so practical and exciting."

"I was able to benefit from the experiences of others and incorporate ideas directly into my own work."

The connection to some of the participants remained even after the course ended. "We are still connected via LinkedIn to this day and occasionally even exchange ideas."

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From input to practical solutions

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"The combination of videos, practical examples and written content really made learning easier," emphasizes Jan Roßbach. "It wasn't just pure text, but a mix that suited my learning style perfectly."

His personal highlight was the stakeholder management module: "I was able to apply some of the techniques from this module to the project on the same day. That was extremely helpful."

"The Master Class helped me to become more confident in my role, especially in stakeholder management."

The practical approach in particular helped him to initiate changes within the company. "During my Master Class, we made some adjustments to the internal organization, for example in the structure of our reporting or in the description of tickets."

Nevertheless, he realizes that it is sometimes difficult to remember what he has learned in everyday life: "In the maelstrom of everyday routine, I sometimes forget to fall back on what I have learned. It's worth pausing from time to time and making yourself aware of the methods again."

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Further training that pays off

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"This course is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to take on the role of product owner or is already doing so to develop their skills."

"During the training, you should definitely take the opportunity to try out the methods directly in your day-to-day work. That makes all the difference and brings real progress."

However, he would have liked to have known one thing beforehand: "The intensity of the self-study phases varied greatly. Some were more relaxed, others much more time-consuming. It would have been helpful to have an idea in advance which phases would take up more time."

His summary of the Master Class is positive: "It was an instructive experience that perfectly combined theory and practice."