New fIT Courses on AI and Git in the 2026/2027 Winter Semester

30/09/2026

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The registration period for the fIT courses offered by the IT Center in the 2026/2027 winter semester began on September 16, 2026. In addition to the eight fIT courses that were already offered last semester, the lineup once again includes “Introduction to SPSS” as well as two new courses. Registration for the IT training courses is available via RWTHonline.

New for the upcoming semester is the IT training course “Workflow with Git and GitLab.” In addition, the online workshop “Understanding and Using AI” will be offered on three dates.

The course “Workflow with Git and GitLab” teaches the basics of version control with Git and demonstrates how GitLab can be used for collaboration on projects. The workshop “Understanding and Using AI” provides an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and generative AI.

Current Course Offerings

  • Introduction to MATLAB
  • Introduction to Python
  • Introduction to SPSS
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Programming in Microsoft Office
  • Simulation with MATLAB and Simulink
  • Word Processing with LaTeX
  • Workflow with Git and GitLab
  • Workshop: Understanding and Using AI

The free fIT courses are designed for students who want to acquire basic IT skills or refresh their existing knowledge, and registration is required. The first courses of the 2026/2027 winter semester begin on October 12, 2026.

For more information about fIT – fit in IT and to register, visit the IT Center website.