Schiller Heidelberg Students Explore Low-Code Development and AI with Zoho

Students at Schiller International University’s Heidelberg campus took part in a hands-on Low-Code & AI Workshop with Zoho Corporation on October 7, bringing technology, innovation, and practical learning together in an immersive campus experience.

The workshop attracted strong interest from across the student community, with 115 students successfully completing the training. Participants explored the fundamentals of low-code application development and artificial intelligence while gaining practical exposure to technologies that are increasingly shaping the modern workplace. Students who successfully completed the workshop also received an official certificate from Zoho Corporation.

Key Takeaways

• 115 students completed the training and received an official certificate from Zoho Corporation.
• Participants gained hands-on experience with low-code development and AI-powered tools.
• The workshop explored the relevance of these technologies across fields including business management, healthcare, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, data analytics, and technology.
• The event gave students the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals and explore future-ready digital skills.

Turning Ideas into Digital Solutions

One of the central themes of the workshop was understanding how low-code development can help transform ideas into functional digital solutions.

During the practical training, students were introduced to the fundamentals of low-code application development alongside AI-powered tools. Through hands-on learning, participants explored how these technologies are being applied to business processes and innovation across different industries.

This multidisciplinary perspective is particularly relevant in an increasingly digital professional environment. Technology is no longer limited to traditionally technical roles. Digital transformation and AI are influencing areas ranging from business and marketing to finance, entrepreneurship, and data analysis.

For students pursuing different academic and professional paths, understanding these technologies can provide an important additional perspective alongside their degree studies. Schiller’s academic programs span STEM, Business, and International Relations & Diplomacy, preparing students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to navigate global and evolving professional environments.

Learning Directly from Industry

Collaboration with industry partners gives students the opportunity to see how the concepts and skills they encounter academically connect with the professional world.

Through the workshop, students learned directly from industry professionals while gaining practical experience with modern development tools. The session also explored how low-code and AI platforms are creating new possibilities within today’s digital economy.

Upon completing the training, 115 participants received an official certificate from Zoho Corporation, recognizing their participation and the skills developed during the workshop.

Building Future-Ready Skills at Our Heidelberg Campus

The event also brought the wider campus community together around technology and innovation. The Heidelberg campus was transformed for the occasion, creating a welcoming setting for students to participate, collaborate, and learn throughout the workshop.

Experiences such as the Low-Code & AI Workshop complement classroom learning by giving students opportunities to develop practical skills, engage with professionals, and explore technologies influencing the industries they may enter after graduation.

At Schiller International University, this connection between academic study and professional practice is part of a broader approach to preparing students for an international and evolving employment landscape.