Course start: 1. září 2026

Level-Up: A Peek into Computer Science

Graz University of Technology
  • Fanni Fleisz
  • Benedikt Brünner
  • Martin Ebner

This course is part of a MOOC series:  AI MOOCs

Scientific classification:

  • Computer Sciences (102)
  • Other Technical Sciences (211)

Course start: 1. září 2026

Level-Up: A Peek into Computer Science

Graz University of Technology
  • Fanni Fleisz
  • Benedikt Brünner
  • Martin Ebner

This course is part of a MOOC series:  AI MOOCs

  • Scope: 8 units
  • Effort: 2 hours/unit
  • Course start: 1. září 2026
  • Course end: -
  • Current status: Ongoing course
  • Current participants: 208
  • Licence: CC BY 4.0
  • Available languages:
    • Deutsch ‎(de)‎
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Course details

General

This course provides an accessible introduction to computer science, programming, and artificial intelligence.
Participants explore how digital technologies work and gain hands-on experience with basic programming concepts using Python.
The course is designed to support students in making informed decisions about future studies in technical fields.

Course content

The course covers digital fundamentals, programming basics, data concepts, and an introduction to artificial intelligence.
Learners engage with real-world examples and interactive exercises.

Learning goals

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

  • understand basic concepts of computer science
  • write simple programs in Python
  • explain how AI systems work on a basic level
  • apply logical and structured problem-solving
  • evaluate whether a technical field of study suits their interests

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge required. Basic computer skills and curiosity are sufficient.

Course schedule

The course consists of 8 modules, each including video content, exercises, and interactive elements.
In addition, live online sessions provide deeper insights, discussions, and practical activities for pupils in WS26.

Certificate

For actively participating in the course you will receive an automatic certificate which includes your name, the course name as well as the completed units. We want to point out that this certificate merely confirms that you answered at least 75% of the self-assessment questions correctly.

Licence

Unless otherwise stated, this MOOC is licenced under CC BY 4.0 Benedikt Brünner.

Some parts of this MOOC consist of openly licenced content taken from other courses on iMooX.at. The licence of this content is mentioned accordingly.

Course instructor

Fanni Fleisz

Benedikt Brünner

Benedikt Brünner works at the Institute of Human-Centred Computing at Graz University of Technology and is PhD candidate in the reserach project Future of Digital Education and Learning.

Martin Ebner

Martin Ebner is head of the Organisational Unit Educational Technology at Graz University of Technology, which means he is responsible for the university's e-learning activities. He also teaches media informatics (focus: educational IT) and works as a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Human-Centred Computing (HCC).

Partners

This is what other participants particularly liked about this course

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  • Well-thought-out structure
  • Interactive content
  • Concise videos

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