Enterprise Systems
Certificate Course - Information Systems Engineering - ISE.1.1.I26
| Date | Nov 16 - 18, 2026 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,050€ |
Fundamentals
The course introduces enterprise systems, their concepts, architectures, and socio-technical factors shaping organizations and user behavior.
Technology
It covers enterprise system platforms, including ERP, CRM, and integrated architectures for organizational-wide information systems.
Applications
It addresses implementation and use of enterprise systems to support digital transformation and organizational value creation.
What you'll explore
- Enterprise Systems (ES) are integrated information systems forming the backbone of enterprise operations with broad organizational impact
- Historically associated with packaged software such as ERP and CRM, now covering all organization-wide IS and platforms
- ES interact with employee work practices and organizational structures, shaping and being shaped by user behavior
- Successful ES implementation requires organizational transformation beyond technology
- Effective ES use is critical for achieving value and enabling digital transformation
- Introduction to state-of-the-art ES architectures from process-, information-, and people-centric perspectives
- Emphasis on socio-technical factors in ES implementation and management
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Get an overview on basic concepts and definitions of Enterprise Systems (ES) and understand key characteristics of ES as a foundation for the digitalization of organizations, products, and services
- Understand the importance of Enterprise Systems organizations and be aware of socio-technical aspects for the successful implementation and management of digital platforms of organizations.
Taught by recognized experts in Enterprise Systems
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Robert Heinrich
Prof. Dr. Robert Heinrich is a computer scientist specializing in software engineering and system architecture. He earned his PhD at the University of Heidelberg and worked as a senior researcher at KIT, where he led the “Quality-driven System Evolution” group.
His research focuses on modeling and analyzing software-intensive systems, particularly regarding performance, security, and maintainability across their lifecycle. He completed his habilitation at KIT and contributes to teaching and research in software architecture, system evolution, and quality-driven development.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
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IT and software engineers in enterprise environments
Software engineers, system architects, and IT professionals who design, develop, integrate, or operate enterprise-wide information systems and platforms (e.g. ERP, CRM, SCM, HR systems) and want to better understand their organizational impact and architectures. -
Enterprise / Business / Process analysts and project managers
Business analysts, requirements engineers, process owners, and project or product managers who work on the selection, introduction, rollout, or further development of enterprise systems and digital platforms, and who need a solid conceptual basis for aligning ES with business processes and strategy. -
Professionals in digital transformation, IT management, and consulting
Staff in corporate IT, digitalization units, management consulting, and internal or external advisory roles who design digital transformation roadmaps, evaluate enterprise platforms, and manage the interplay between technology, organizational change, and user behavior. -
Researchers and early-career academics
Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in information systems, software engineering, organization studies, or digital transformation who seek an application-oriented overview of concepts, architectures, and socio-technical aspects of enterprise systems.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.