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The digital transformation is not only changing working habits but also personal learning behaviour. With digitally supported learning you have the possibility to integrate it flexibly into your daily work routine and to adapt learning content and speed better to your own personal needs. Through this learning offer you can strengthen, expand and develop your own competences, which you need for your entrepreneurial success.

To help you to find the right learning opportunities for your needs, you will find free of charge collections curated especially for you on the following topics:

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Creativity & Innovation

Unlock your potential for creative thinking and drive innovation within your organization. These course collections will help you generate innovative solutions, foster a culture of strategic risk-taking, and enhance your understanding of the creative process. Whether you're looking to improve brainstorming techniques or develop new applications and ideas, these courses will equip you with the skills necessary to excel in today's dynamic business environment.

Journey to an Innovation-Driven Mindset:

In this course collection, you’ll learn to:

  • Drive and manage innovation with intention
  • Use customer focus and vision as catalysts for change
  • Empower teams to unlock creative solutions

Go to the Innovation-Driven Mindset journey

 

Creative Thinking and Brainstorming:

In this course collection, you’ll learn to:

  • Activate creativity in yourself and your team
  • Evaluate initial ideas and develop them further

Go to the Creative Thinking and Brainstorming collection

 

Innovation und Creativity:

In this course collection, you’ll learn to:

  • Unlock creativity in yourself and your team
  • Build a culture of innovation and assemble creative teams
  • Develop, refine, and advance new ideas

Go to the Innovation and Creativity collection

Learning Culture

Foster a dynamic and sustainable learning culture within your organization with our comprehensive course collections. These collections are designed to equip you with the skills needed to establish a strong learning and development culture and enhance your personal learning capabilities. Discover how to leverage learning as a competitive advantage and continuously develop your own learning skills.

Skills you will learn:

  • Develop a growth mindset and a willingness to learn
  • Make learning a core part of your professional development
  • Stay ahead in a digital world through curiosity and new skills

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Marketing

Enhance your marketing expertise with our tailored selection of resources and courses, designed to suit different levels of experience and depth of knowledge. Whether you're an entry-level marketer or a seasoned professional, you'll find valuable insights and skills to stay ahead in the ever-evolving marketing landscape. Explore quick overviews or dive deep into comprehensive topics to continuously improve your marketing proficiency.

Some of the skills you will learn:

  • Understand and apply core marketing principles
  • Use digital marketing channels and social media effectively
  • Reach target audiences, build customer relationships, and strengthen your brand
  • Create compelling campaigns through storytelling and brand development
  • Explore roles and skills in digital marketing (e.g. Marketing Manager, Marketing Automation Analyst)
  • Leverage tools and strategies for data-driven, automated marketing

Go to the Digital Marketing course collection

Go to the Marketing Essentials course collection

Go to the Marketing in the Digital World journey

Go to the Marketing Manager journey

 

New Work

The world of work is changing rapidly, driven by new technologies, evolving business models, and growing expectations for agility and innovation. Learn how to plan digital transformation strategically, implement it across functions, and apply it to your specific role or industry. Get ready for the workplace of tomorrow - with the right knowledge, tools, and mindset.

Some of the skills you’ll learn:

  • Develop and implement a digital transformation strategy
  • Shape change processes through design, technology, and people
  • Drive transformation in key functions like IT, marketing, and sales
  • Understand and apply digital innovation across industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and more
  • Identify and help shape new business models
  • Increase efficiency, customer value, and competitiveness through digital solutions

Go to the Digital Transformation Strategy - course collection

Go to the Functional Insights on Digital Transformation - course collection

Go to the Industry Insights on Digital Transformation - course collection

 

Project Management

Master the art of project management with our course collections, designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to excel in this dynamic field. From foundational knowledge to advanced strategies, you'll gain insights into effective project management, agile methodologies, and the latest industry trends. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, these courses will help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of project management.

Some of the skills you will learn:

  • Plan project scope, timelines, and budgets with confidence
  • Engage stakeholders effectively and manage expectations
  • Apply agile methods (incl. backlog management, value stream mapping & PMI-ACP principles)
  • Structure, plan, and monitor IT projects
  • Make well-informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle
  • Strengthen your communication and leadership skills in a project context

Go to the Agile Project Management Bootcamp course collection

Go to the IT Project Management course collection

Go to the Project Management Essentials course collection

Office Product User

Enhance your proficiency with essential Microsoft Office products and become a power user in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. These courses are designed to help you master the tools that are critical for productivity and success in the modern workplace. Whether you are looking to create polished documents, manage complex data, organize your emails and calendar, or deliver professional presentations, these learning paths will equip you with the skills needed to excel.

Some of the skills you will learn:

  • Creating and formatting documents
  • Utilizing functions and formulas
  • Formatting and analyzing data
  • Creating PivotTables and dashboards
  • Managing emails and calendar efficiently
  • Designing professional presentations

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Soft Skills

Master the essential soft skills needed to excel in any professional environment. These course collections will help you to communicate more effectively, grow your network, and strengthen collaboration - across teams and distances alike.

Some of the skills you will learn:

  • Foster collaboration within and across teams
  • Build and maintain professional relationships intentionally
  • Communicate with confidence—verbally, in writing, and nonverbally
  • Use techniques like active listening and body language effectively
  • Expand your network strategically to support your career
  • Collaborate successfully in virtual and hybrid work environments

Go to the Collaboration course collection

Go to the Communication Essentials course collection

Go to the Virtual Collaboration course collection

Go to the Networking course collection

Sustainability

As companies and individuals increasingly prioritize sustainability, understanding and implementing sustainable practices has become essential. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainability initiatives both at work and in your personal life. Explore how to contribute to a more sustainable future by learning about eco-friendly practices, energy efficiency, and sustainable business strategies.

Some of the skills you will learn:

  • Integrating sustainable practices into business operations
  • Promoting environmental and social responsibility
  • Implementing energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions
  • Supporting corporate sustainability initiatives
  • Understanding global sustainability standards and certifications

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Tech, Data & AI

Technology and data are shaping the future. In this course collection, you’ll learn how to strategically apply Big Data, cybersecurity, and generative AI to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and prepare for what’s next. From foundational knowledge to hands-on application – you’ll build the digital skills that matter today.

Some of the skills you’ll learn:

  • Understand the fundamentals of Big Data and make data-driven decisions
  • Evaluate and improve systems through data modeling
  • Apply encryption techniques and cybersecurity concepts effectively
  • Identify risks and implement security policies within your organization
  • Use generative AI in everyday work – from productivity to innovation
  • Apply ethical guidelines and develop responsible AI strategies
  • Lead organizations through successful technological transformation

Go to the Big Data course collection

Go to the Cybersecurity course collection

Go to the Foundations of Generative AI course collection

Go to the Generative AI Business Transformation course collection

Your Campus

Your Campus is a digital event built around the motto: Know it. Learn it. Share it. and designed for Bertelsmann employees to share knowledge and learn from one another, breaking down hierarchies and organizational boundaries. Through virtual sessions led by colleagues from across the Bertelsmann Group, employees can gain new skills and practical insights that support both beginners and seasoned professionals in their daily work. This collection features recordings from past Your Campus sessions, offering a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

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For more details about Your Campus and how you can become a trainer, check out our landing page.

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