Launch of a Hybrid Certificate Program in Computer Science Education

Today, October 26, 2026, 32 teachers who are already working will begin the new hybrid certificate program in Computer Science Education at RPTU. Upon successful completion, participants will earn full teaching certification in Computer Science as a third subject. In addition to regular in-person sessions, the program is conducted primarily online so that teachers who are already working can balance their continuing education with their daily school routine.

State Secretary for Education Jenny Groß emphasized the importance of the degree program during her visit: “Rhineland-Palatinate needs many well-trained Computer Science teachers. That is why it is important to make this teaching track widely accessible and as convenient as possible—without compromising on quality.” With this program, the state is once again demonstrating that, in addition to traditional teacher training programs, there are diverse and modern ways to attract qualified teachers to schools.

More detailed information and background on this can be found on the degree program’s website, in the official press release from the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Education, or in the television reports from SAT1 Regionalmagazin or SWR Aktuell Rhineland-Palatinate (starting at 2:07).