About Us
The Continental Institute of Technology and Transformation (CITT)
The way we work is changing. Digitalization and Industry 4.0 are presenting the automotive industry in particular with a profound technological transformation that will have a particular impact on the working world of the future. Employees need perspectives to face the change and actively shape it. As a competence center for transformation, CITT accompanies employees on this path and supports them in expanding their individual employability through tailored programs and qualification opportunities. Whether semi-skilled, skilled, or academic: CITT focuses on all target groups. In addition, CITT designs and operates a modern, agile qualification infrastructure at many CITT locations. This includes training rooms, workshops, and TechSpaces on the topics of 3D printing, robotics, and augmented reality.
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since its founding in 2019
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“In order to manage this profound change, we must succeed in creating a culture of continuous learning and training.”
Director of Labor Relations, Continental AG
Member of the CITT Advisory Board
“With these initiatives, Continental is taking an important step to provide employees with future-oriented further training and thus to secure their employability.”
Member of the CITT Advisory Board
“IG Metall supports the idea of CITT because we need to create prospects for employees on a large scale through continuing education, which is appropriate response to the changes of the transformation.”
Chairwomen of the CITT Advisory Board
“Successfully qualifying employees and thus securing their employability is a central responsibility of the company.”
Member of the CITT Advisory Board
“We have long been aware of the challenges surrounding Industry 4.0 and digitalization. With CITT, we have now found a fast and efficient way to derive appropriate solutions from the strategy and to implement them in concrete opportunities for our employee”
Head of CITT & ContiMotion GmbH
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Focus on Modern Technologies and Methods
The digital transformation is accompanied by new tasks, job profiles, and training. CITT creates and provides qualifications in five areas that are tailored to your individual needs: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Virtual & Augmented Reality, Agile Methods & Digital Skills and Data Analytics & Data Science. Find out more here about what’s behind them and what opportunities CITT offers you to further your education in these fields.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence influences the working world in various ways. It automates routine tasks, improves decision-making through data analysis, and creates new job fields. At the same time, it requires new skills and training to successfully navigate technological change. A key aspect of Artificial Intelligence is the handling of large data sets. Therefore, in our training programs, we place special emphasis on the importance and management of data.
Robotics
Robotics, control technology, and pneumatics are an important part of Industry 4.0 and automation.
In this area, CITT offers IHK (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) certificate courses as well as various module components that are variable and individually adaptable – depending on the qualification level and specialization wishes of the participant.
Virtual & Augmented Reality
How can augmented and virtual reality be used as a promising technology? How can this technology be anchored in the everyday business of the future? These are the questions that drive us – our goal is to find the right answers and to offer the right training.
Agile Methods & Digital Competencies
The digital world is an innovative world. Agile methods such as design thinking and digital competencies are the basis for a company’s innovative strength and the mindset for technological change.
Data Analytics & Data Science
The fields of Data Analytics and Data Science are crucial for the future, as they help companies make informed decisions, optimize processes, and develop innovative solutions. By analyzing large data sets, valuable insights can be gained that create competitive advantages and increase efficiency. Therefore, qualifications in this area are important to be prepared for future challenges.
Training and Continuing Education for all Employees
CITT currently has around 40 training and further education programs for semi-skilled employees, skilled workers, and academics. The opportunities are divided into various areas. The overview provides more information about them.
Semi-skilled Employees
Skilled Employees
Academics
Semi-skilled Employees
Basic Competencies
The basic competencies are a preparatory module for a qualification-oriented measure. The goal is to reintroduce employees to learning.
Module-Based Qualifications
In the case of modul-based qualifications, previous work experience can shorten the training period by one third. In this case, the training is divided into individual modules.
Intensive Courses
Intensive courses provide a short and compact introduction to the theory of the relevant occupation. To participate, you need several years of proven work experience.
IHK Certificate Courses
Whether you are looking to change careers or would like to document your qualifications with a certificate, IHK (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) certificate courses are the right choice.
Digital Competencies 4.0
Tailored to employees from the production environment, this course creates a basic understanding of a digital mindset and the Internet of Things & Services.
Qualification Guides
Qualification Guides support their colleagues in the field after their training by sharing information about educational opportunities and helping to answer questions.
Skilled Employees
IHK Certificate Courses
Whether you are looking to change careers or want to document your qualifications with a certificate, IHK (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) certificate courses are the right choice.
Electrician for Defined Activities
Safety technology and occupational safety, functional and circuit analysis: In theory and practice, you will learn to analyze and carry out work orders.
Qualification Guides
Qualification Guides support their colleagues in the field after their training by sharing information about educational opportunities and helping to answer questions.
Data Analytics & Data Science
These courses are for people interested in working with data, data maintenance, analytical tasks, and professional visualizations.
Digital Competencies & Agile Methods
Do you want to learn what digital transformation means for the world of work and what an organization 4.0 can look like? Then these are the courses for you.
3D Printing
In the course of increasing digitalization, 3D printing is taking on a significant role as a future manufacturing process. Our courses help you prepare for this.
Academics
Qualification Guides
Qualification Guides support their colleagues in the field after their training by sharing information about educational opportunities and helping to answer questions.
Software Development & Engineering
These courses are about the basics of programming.
Data Analytics & Data Science
These courses are for people who are interested in working with data, data maintenance, analytical tasks, and professional visualizations.
Digital Competencies & Agile Methods
Do you want to learn what digital transformation means for the world of work and what an organization 4.0 can look like? You can do that here.
3D Printing
In the course of increasing digitalization, 3D printing is taking on a significant role as a future manufacturing process. Our courses help you prepare for this.
Artificial Intelligence
Do you want to gain knowledge about the basics of AI, its applications, as well as ethical and regulatory aspects? Are you aiming to acquire advanced skills in creating and optimizing queries and working with chatbots? This course is suitable for you.
What Our Participants Say
In our various courses, we meet a wide variety of participants. What do they all have in common? The satisfaction of continuing their education with CITT and thus taking their future into their own hands.
CITT eLearning participant
CITT eLearning participant
News
Updates from CITT
Much is happening at CITT – find out here what news we have from the various areas. Whether you are looking for more information about robotics, our locations, or successfully completed training and further education – you are sure to find what you are looking for in the news section.
AI in the Workplace: "Getting Started is Easy, the Benefits are Great"
Andreas Weinlich, Head of the Continental AI Lab, talks in the CITT interview about the importance of artificial intelligence for the working world and gives tips for beginners.
"Individual solutions won’t be enough" – Sebastian Borchers in an Interview with Global Upskill
As part of their research initiative, Fraunhofer IAO reports on Continental. Borchers, as Head of HR Transformation, talks about new approaches to handling transformation – and CITT participant Michael Sterger shares his experiences.
CITT Award Ceremony 2024
In mid-October, the top graduates of the CITT from all over Germany once again gathered to be honored for their outstanding achievements. At the same time, the CITT Advisory Board meeting took place.
Our Partners
Strong alliances are an important factor on the road to success – because the interaction of different actors creates new perspectives for companies and employees. For this reason, the CITT relies on long-term partnerships and networks.
Certifications & Awards
High quality is part of the CITT value proposition: That's why we ensure that our qualification offers meet high standards – and have this confirmed by an independent party on a regular basis.
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