As new technologies and digitalization reshape every aspect of our professional and personal lives, the need for continuous adaptation has never been greater. In this dynamic landscape, lifelong learning is the essential foundation for individual growth, entrepreneurial success, and societal resilience.
At the FAU Academy, we stand for lifelong learning with purpose: keeping knowledge current, deepening expertise, and expanding horizons across all stages of life.
Whether you’re looking for short, part-time continuing education programs, or fully accredited, career-enhancing master’s degrees, the FAU Academy provides a wide range of formats to fit your schedule and goals. The online learning courses are freely accessible courses taught by FAU professors. This allows you to acquire new knowledge and broaden your horizons anytime, anywhere.
Here you will find some thematic focus areas and different formats of our portfolio at FAU.
Stay ahead in the digital economy with cutting-edge knowledge in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data science, and emerging technologies. Our programs equip managers and innovators with the strategic insight and hands-on skills to lead change, drive innovation, and seize global opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
Digital Business & AI (Master of Business Administration, taught in English)
Artificial Intelligence (Online learning course, taught in English)
Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Online learning course, taught in English)
inGENEious DNA – the future of data storage? (Online learning course, taught in English)
As cyber threats grow in complexity, the demand for skilled IT security professionals is rising. Our programs deliver advanced, research-based training at the highest academic level. Designed for working professionals, this flexible program enables you to strengthen your expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and secure system design — all while continuing your career.
Informatics/Security (Bachelor, taught in German)
Cybercrime and Digital Law Enforcement (Online learning course, taught in German)
Shape the future of your organization with proven leadership skills and strategic change management expertise. Our programs offer practice-oriented concepts and methods. The focus lies on specific issues taken from real-life operations. Discover the right program for your ambitions — and take the next step toward a future of innovation, leadership, and lasting contribution.
Business Management (Master of Business Administration, taught in German)
Organizational Development and Human Resources (Master of Business Administration, taught in German)
Successfully Planning and Managing the Future (Online learning course, taught in German)
Consulting and Coaching for the Work Environment (Certificate, taught in German)
KoWinChi Cooperation with partners in China (Certificate, taught in German)
Our programs in sustainable development, renewable energy systems, climate protection, and circular economy strategies provide actionable knowledge for professionals who want to implement sustainability in practice. Our lifelong learning offers provides you with exactly the knowledge and expertise you need, alongside the required tools and the relevant implementation skills to ensure companies are developed and managed in a sustainable way.
Sustainability Management (Master of Business Administration, taught in English)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Production (Online learning course, taught in German)
The search for sustainable development (Online learning course, taught in German)
Navigate the complexities of modern healthcare systems with specialized training in healthcare management, quality assurance, digital health, and regulatory compliance. Learn more about the regulatory requirements of medical devices for the European / International markets with the help of specialists from academia and industry. Designed for professionals in hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions, our programs combine medical insight with strategic leadership.
Master of Health Business (Master of Health Business Administration, taught in German)
Medical Device Regulation (Online learning course, taught in English )
Drive innovation in materials science and sustainable manufacturing. Here, you will find specialized programs covering polymer engineering, recycling technologies, lightweight materials, and industrial applications. Develop the strategic insight and practical skills to design high‑performance, resource‑efficient products, implement closed‑loop approaches, and scale sustainable solutions across the value chain.
The Institute of Polymer Technology regularly organizes seminars with practical demonstrations. An overwiew of the currently planned events can be found on the German website.