Postgraduate Certificate pathway (Digital4Business)

Digital4Business is an internationally accredited programme in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business. This Postgraduate Certificate pathway forms part of the wider Joint Professional Master's Degree in Advanced Digital Technologies for Business and is delivered fully online by four of Europe’s leading Higher Education Institutions:

• Linköping University
• NOVA IMS
• National College of Ireland
• University of Bologna

Co-funded by the European Union and internationally accredited by ASIIN, the programme is designed for professionals, graduates, and job seekers looking to develop practical, in-demand digital skills for today's evolving workplace.

This flexible, fully online certificate is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their digital expertise, upskill in emerging technologies, or explore a new career direction. It also provides an accessible pathway into the full Joint Professional Master's Degree for those not yet ready to commit to the complete qualification.

Available modules:

• Core Module: Digital Transformation
• Elective Modules: AI for Business, Data Science for Business, Cybersecurity for Business, Cloud Computing for Business

Full-time students: They should select two elective modules alongside the core module within one semester.

Part-time students: They should complete one elective module during the first semester, followed by a second elective module and the core module during the second semester.

Course Length

• One semester (30 ECTS)
• Students complete one core module and two elective modules.
• Available intakes: September 2026 and January 2027

Format: 100% online. Classes are typically scheduled on weekday afternoons.

Language: English

Certification

• European-accredited Postgraduate Certificate worth 30 ECTS
• Comprised of accredited modules valued at 5–10 ECTS each

Fees: No tuition or registration fees. The programme is fully funded through co-funding from the European Union and the Digital4Business consortium.