Orientation Course bei Digital Career Institute

Orientation Course

Full-time | 4 weeks | Remote

Discover your strengths in the digital industry
If you are unsure what path to take in the digital industry, our Orientation Course is the perfect way to find out. In just 4 weeks, we will help you find a career that suits you!

With an Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein (education voucher) from the Arbeitsagentur or Jobcenter, the course is completely free of charge!

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Course Details & Requirements

01 | Start Date(s)

07.10.2024 (English)
21.10.2024 (German)
04.11.2024 (English)
18.11.2024 (German)

02 | Cost

An AVGS (aka education voucher) can be used for this course

03 | Requirements

No coding experience or previous education
necessary

04 | Duration

4 weeks full-time

05 | Location

Everywhere in Germany – courses are online

06 | Language

English or German – minimum level B1

Here’s what awaits you

Get first insights into digital jobs and gain basic knowledge of Web Development, Online Marketing, AWS, Salesforce, Python, Java and more. With the help of expert teachers, you will develop your own projects and talk to alumni about their professional experiences in the digital industry. The Orientation Course combines different DCI programmes, which gives you the opportunity to find an advanced course that is right for you.

Hands-on curriculum

Explore your strengths and interests in the dynamic digital industry in just four weeks. From an introduction to programming to the fundamentals of online marketing, this programme covers it all!

**|**Coding Basics | Marketing Basics | Project & Career

**|**Coding Basics

01 | Introduction to Web Development Discover how a website works, what a web browser does, while working hands-on with a variety of industry-standard tools, softwares, and technologies.

02 | HTML & CSS Learn the fundamentals of HTML, and CSS to determine whether programming is your passion.

03 | Programming Basics Learn the fundamentals of programming and create dynamic websites and web-apps.

**|**Marketing Basics

01 | Introduction to Online Marketing Understand what Online Marketing is, explore various marketing channels and discover what it is like to be a marketing expert.

02 | SEO, SEM, Analytics & Facebook Ads Learn and practice basic marketing skills with practical exercises using popular marketing tools, and expand your knowledge with Email and Content Marketing.

**|**Project & Career

01 | Final Projects Use the marketing and programming skills you developed in class to build and present a final portfolio.

02 | Career Day An alumni and a tech company will give you a first impression of what it is like to work in the digital industry.

Financial support

If you are unemployed and registered with the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter, the course can be 100% funded through a Vermittlungs- und Aktivierungsgutschein (education voucher).

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FAQs

What is a typical salary for newcomers in the digital industry?

Salaries in the digital industry vary depending on the position, experience, and location. On average, newcomers to the workforce earn between €31,000 and €50,000 annually. Typically, as experience grows, so does the salary.

Our Orientation Course provides you with the perfect foundation for one of our advanced courses, allowing you to kickstart your career in jobs such as:

(Junior) Marketing Manager
(Junior) Software Developer
(Junior) Programmer
(Junior) Cloud Engineer

Which advanced courses does the Orientation Course prepare me for?

In addition to a general introduction to the digital industry, the Orientation Course serves as a basis for the following DCI programmes: Web Development, Online Marketing, AWS Cloud Engineer, Java Backend Programming and Python Backend Programming.

Who can participate in the Orientation Course ?

No prior experience is required to join our course. If you speak German or English (minimum level B1) and have an interest in starting a career in the digital industry, you are more than welcome to attend. Our goal is to help career changers, regardless of their experience, background, age or gender!

What does the Orientation Course cost?

You can take part in our course for free with a Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein (education voucher) from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter. They cover all costs while you give your career a fresh boost.

Is the Orientation Course certified?

All of our courses, including the Orientation Course, are certified according to AZAV standards (Accreditation and Registration Ordinance for Employment Promotion). This certification is a quality seal for educational institutions, confirming that the quality standards for vocational training and employment support are met.

Ready to launch your future-proof career?

Enrol in our certified Orientation Course today!

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