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The aim of the certificate program Technisches Projektmanagement (Technical Project Management) is to prepare foreign engineers for employment on the German labor market. The 11-month program includes language and technical courses at the htw saar and takes place parallel to practical work in the company.

Engineers for the Saarland

While German companies are complaining about a lack of qualified engineers in many engineering fields, numerous young engineers from other countries are looking for an adequate job – which is hard to find these days considering the tense situation on the labor market in many countries.
The htw saar project SaarIng and its cooperation partners bring together German companies looking for qualified staff and highly-qualified engineers from other countries. Its objective is to create a win-win situation for both parties.
The program’s goal is to expand participants’ knowledge about the German language and German work culture, as well as to deepen their professional competence. The internship allows participants to apply the knowledge they have acquired in the program and prepare for a permanent position.

Studies and degree

The certificate program extends over two semesters and comprises 60 ECTS credits. The program includes German courses, modules such as Intercultural Competence, Introduction to Technical Project Management and individually selectable specialised courses, as well as a parallel 11-month part-time internship in a company in the region.
In addition to acquiring further technical skills, the focus is on learning the German language, especially the technical language of engineering. The application of theoretical knowledge in practice is another of the program’s main goals.
After successful completion, participants are awarded the certificate "Technical Project Management" by the htw saar.

Target group

This offer is aimed at foreign engineers who want to improve their technical and language skills through intensive courses and practice and who want to prepare for their entry into the engineering field in Germany.

Admission requirements

The formal entry requirements for the certificate program are:

Engineering degree from your home institution of higher education*
Language skills in German, min. B1 CEFR
Language skills in English, min. B1 CEFR
Work placement in a German company (support provided by the project team)

Responsibility

The htw saar Business School is responsible for the certificate program in conjunction with the CEC - Centre for Continuing Education.

Timetable and modules

The 11-month programme is divided into the following modules:

Semester 1

German language & Intercultural Communication
Introduction Technical Project Management
Further technical courses according to individual needs
Practical phase I in the company
3-week intensive German language course (at the semester end)

Semester 2

German language for Engineers
Further technical courses according to individual needs
Practical phase II in the company

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The most important facts about the program can be found here.
Please refer to the specific study and examination regulations for the course of study (only available in German).
You can find an overview of the program’s content in the module database (only available in German).

Overview

Application deadline: 31th October 2025

Application: Please submit the following documents by e-mail to ztpm-bewerbung@htwsaar.de:

Letter of motivation
Curriculum vitae with your area of specialization(s) and professional experience
Your engineering diploma from your home institution of higher education*
Proof of language skills German B1
Proof of language skills English B1

If you do not have proof of your English skills, please briefly describe how you have learned or used English so far.

* Your foreign degree must be recognized by the German Chamber of Engineers. If you acquired your degree inside of the European Union, we support you with the recognition process.