Digitalization is creating an ever-increasing flood of data of all kinds in companies, which is required at various points in the business or production processes. The availability and usability of data is therefore essential for efficient corporate management. However, the diverse data management solutions that have emerged in recent years under the buzzword "Big Data" present companies with the challenge of deciding on suitable technologies.
In this certificate course, you will learn various aspects that are necessary for efficient and effective data management. In addition to the topics of data modeling (relational and NoSQL), data cleaning and data integration, the course also presents more comprehensive concepts for data architectures such as data warehouse, data lake or lambda architecture. Through practical exercises with current data management systems and the discussion of individual questions with the university teacher / lecturer, you will be able to transfer the contents of the course to your everyday work.

Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the application areas and limitations of classic relational database systems.
• Explain and compare different architectures of data management systems.
• Explain the data models of various NoSQL or Big Data systems and apply them for data modeling.
• Implement data transformation processes for preparing and cleansing data.
• Define data queries in various database systems.

• Increased knowledge and competence through the teaching of contemporary data architectures and data management methods from research and practice.
• Independent and critical discussion and evaluation of current data management technologies.
• Professional applicability of the content taught through practical orientation exercises and project assignments.

The certificate course is aimed at specialists and managers from all sectors in the fields of information management, organization and process management,...

• who are responsible for the strategic planning of information architectures in a company.
• who define information systems and processes in companies and coordinate their use.

The interactive seminar-style course offers the opportunity to respond to individual questions and problems posed by participants. Practical exercises on various data management systems based on case studies as well as support through an online learning platform support the learning success. The content learned is applied and advanced in practice as part of a project assignment.

• Dates: Three online attendance dates on request at
• Registration deadline: --
• Number of participants: approx. 12 people
• Online format (Zoom meeting)
• Course language: The certificate course is held in German.

• Participation fee: 990 € | alumni (5% discount) 940 €
• Participation requirements: University degree with at least one year of professional experience or other professionally qualifying degree with at least three years of professional experience. You should have basic knowledge of data architectures. You will need an internet-enabled PC or an internet-enabled notebook for Zoom as a video conferencing service and, if necessary, a headset.
• Scope (workload): 75 h, of which attendance 24 h, 3 ECTS
• Degree: University certificate / certificate of attendance
  Participants receive a certificate of attendance if at least 75% of the course is attended. A certificate from The Hochschule Niederrhein is awarded upon passing the examination.