The Hasso Plattner Institute offers a practically-oriented computer science study program at an internationally recognized institute. This study includes the Germany-wide unique "IT-Systems Engineering" program and the new master programs: "Digital Health", "Data Engineering", and "Cybersecurity."

Research at the Hasso Plattner Institute is characterized by standards of scientific excellence, practical relevance and close cooperation with industry and society. Outstanding research results are achieved in the fields of specialization, in excellent research programs and at the international Research School.

The Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam is unique on the German academic landscape. The institute's program continues to grow with the support of its founder Hasso Plattner and through international cooperation. Find out more about the founder, events and studies at HPI.

The Hasso Plattner Institute has educational programs for both high school students and working professionals. It operates its own IT learning platform - openHPI - which provides free online courses. The Youth Academy organizes computer science camps and events for high school students. Professionals can take advantage of educational opportunities in the field of Design Thinking at the HPI Academy.

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Executive Education at HPI Academy

The Hasso Plattner Institute offers executive education in the fields of Design Thinking, IT Consulting and and digital transformation.

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HPI Academy

The HPI Academy is the leading provider of executive education in the fields of Design Thinking and Innovation. The Academy is a trailblazer of a new corporate working culture. We are a spin-off of the Hasso Plattner Institute that offers high-quality Design Thinking education for professionals as well as C-Level IT Consulting.

The HPI Academy designs learning experiences tailored to your team’s unique background and needs, and integrates our research and expertise in Design Thinking, IT-trends, and business innovation.

The HPI Academy offers Design Thinking for professionals

The HPI Academy offers participants a variety of courses and workshops to successfully design innovation and change processes:

Design Thinking for individuals

Design Thinking for your organization

IT & Digitalization

Programm „Leading Digital Transformation and Innovation”

Hasso Plattner Institute and the Stanford Center for Professional Development offer a unique, joint program that provides you with a broad overview of the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation for your business. The 3-block-program will equip you with the critical management and technology skills that you need to navigate the ongoing digital evolution and to conceive, lead and execute digital innovation initiatives.

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Contact HPI Academy

For more information on our services please contact:

Dr. Julia Oberhofer (Formats for individuals)

(+49) 331 5509-565

Franziska Reich (Formats for organizations)

(+49) 331 5509-553

Or send us an e-mail.

Formats of the HPI Academy at a glance

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Learn more about the formats in Design Thinking and IT in the flyer of the HPI Academy.

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What is Design Thinking?

Are you just now hearing about the innovation method Design Thinking? Find out what it´s all about and how you can incorporate Design Thinking into your innovation project.

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Leading Digital Transformation and Innovation

Leading successfully through the digital evolution: The Stanford Center for Professional Development and the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) offer an intensive executive program that merges three key transformational factors: human needs, digital technology and business transformation management. This unique integrated program aims to transmit the knowledge, practice and the mindset of NEW LEADERSHIP in times of change.