International Certification Programs

International Certification Programs

Become a professional in choice subject areas and acquire international certification.

With our International Certification Programs we offer our students the chance to deepen their knowledge and broaden their skill set in long-term structured training programs combining a variety of training courses and topics. 

The objective here is to become professionalized in an intensive and comprehensive manner by covering different sub-topics related to a key focus. This is done based on a DB Rail Academy-specific assessment system that includes learning objectives by comparing content with its application. The assessment includes daily assessment, project work, reports, presentations and/or tests by an expert.

The International Certification will give participants worldwide acceptance and better access to the international rail market. Our examination processes are approved by officially recognized certifying bodies, such as:

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International Rail Professional Program

International Rail Professional Program

This program is designed to provide managers and experts with a specifically identified technical understanding of railroad engineering and operations. Combined with methodological knowledge, practical insights, and first-hand experience, the skills learned are practice-relevant and directly applicable. The understanding of the technical system is complemented by relevant management competencies.

Modules
The program provides the participants with a broad rail-specific knowledge split into 8 modules covering the following areas:

•    Fundamentals of Rail Operation
•    Fundamentals of Rolling Stock
•    Maintenance of Rolling Stock & Infrastructure
•    Rail Infrastructure
•    Signaling
•    Electrical Engineering
•    Safety and Risk Management / Incident Investigation / Quality and Audit
•    Rail Project Management

A key component of the program is to apply the knowledge and skills gained from each module in a project work, that is directly of benefit to reaching company business targets. 

Benefits
A key component of the program is to apply the knowledge and skills gained from each module in a project work, that is directly of benefit to reaching company business targets. Participants who have successfully completed the final examination of the TÜV Rheinland Certified Qualification have a sound technological knowledge and understanding of all listed areas in a railway-specific context. 

They demonstrate a deep understanding of the fundamentals of transportation as well as the four main technical areas of rail operations (rail system fundamentals, rolling stock, operations and infrastructure) and are familiar with the most important principles, concepts and methods of working in the railroad sector. 

They are able to implement rail project management methods and tools and have an awareness for the importance of safety and risk management as well as quality control in rail business.

Duration
The program duration can vary but usually runs for at least 12 months.

Reference
DB Rail Academy qualifies Managers of Road and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, with customized Certified Rail Professional Program. Learn more.

Certification
This program is certified by one of the world's leading mobility groups, Deutsche Bahn, as well as by the DAAKS-accredited testing company TÜV.
 

International Rail & Metro Rail Systems Management

International Rail & Metro Rail Systems Management

This program is designed to provide managers and senior staff with a specifically identified technical understanding of railway systems management as well as to introduce them to new concepts and methodologies applicable to railways. Combined with methodological knowledge, practical insights and first-hand experience, the skills learned are practice-relevant and directly applicable. The understanding of the technical system is complemented by relevant management competencies.

Modules 
The program provides the participants with a broad rail-specific knowledge split into 7 modules covering the following areas:

•    Rail Operations
•    Rail Systems
•    Rolling Stock & Maintenance
•    Infrastructure & Maintenance
•    Safety and Human Factor
•    Leadership & Management
•    Economics

Self-learning through preparation tasks and module assessments helps to process and understand the learning content and to intensify the application of knowledge.
A key component of the program is to apply the knowledge and skills gained from each module in a project work, that is directly of benefit to reaching company business targets. 

Benefits
Participants who have successfully completed the final examination of this certified program have a sound technological knowledge and understanding of all listed areas in a railway-specific context. 

They demonstrate a deep understanding of the four main technical areas for managing railway systems (rail operations, rail systems, rolling stock & maintenance, and infrastructure & maintenance). Furthermore, they show an understanding of the importance of human factors and ergonomics in railway; making and implementing strategic decisions and change; and key aspects of railway economics. 

They are able to implement rail project management methods and tools and have an awareness of the importance of safety, risk, and incident management as well as quality control in the rail business.

Duration
The program duration can vary but usually runs for at least 18 months.

Certification
This program is certified by one of the world's leading mobility groups, Deutsche Bahn, as well as by the DAAKS-accredited testing company Traffic-Cert.

Reference
2nd Class of the International Training Program for Rail and Logistics Management. Learn more.

International Transport and Smart Mobility Manager

International Transport and Smart Mobility Manager

This program is designed to provide the youth and young professionals with a basic technical understanding of the three specialized areas of Metro, Tram, and Bus; Transport Infrastructure; and Mobility Governance. This comprehensive and structured training concept combines a series of theoretical classes on the concepts included in each module of the training plan with excursions, job rotations and a real application project with a final certification. The Young Mobility Capability training program is the basis, which prepares the participants for a career in the transport and mobility sector.

Modules
The Certified Young Mobility Capability Program provides the participants with a broad knowledge of transport and smart mobility-related topics split into 5 general and 6 technical training modules:

•    Digital Transformation in Public Transport
•    Data Science in Public Transport
•    Fundamentals of Smart Mobility Services
•    The Transport Basic Regulatory Framework
•    Fundamentals of Engineering Consulting
•    Principles of Metro and Tram Systems
•    Bus Transport – Planning / Preparation of Operation and Maintenance
•    Infrastructure Fundamentals
•    Life Cycle Management (LCM)
•    Transport Planning and Design
•    Economics in Railway Business 

Benefits
Transport & Smart Mobility Managers with TÜV Rheinland Certified Qualification have a sound technological knowledge and understanding of all listed areas in a railway-specific and smart mobility context. 

They demonstrate a deep understanding of the fundamentals of transportation as well as the main technical areas of rail and bus operations (Principles of Metro and Tram Systems, Rail Infrastructure, Transport Planning & Design, Bus Transport Planning and Preparation of Operation and Maintenance) and are familiar with the most important principles, concepts and methods of working in the transport and mobility sector. 

Through case studies and project work, they are able to implement project management methods and tools and also gain an awareness of the importance of safety and risk management as well as financial and quality control in the transport business.

Duration
The program duration can vary but usually runs for at least 12 months.

Certification
This program is certified by one of the world's leading mobility groups, Deutsche Bahn, as well as by the DAAKS-accredited testing company TÜV.

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