You’re never too old to learn! Further education, retraining, completing
your school education as an adult, or doing a part-time university degree can improve
your career options. But how does professional development work and what financial
support is available? You will find information on the topic of further education and
retraining here.
In addition to the aspect of professional qualification, further training is also of great importance in the non-professional field. It serves personal development, opens up...
As a DAAD, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation or International Sustainability Campus, you must notify the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of any changes to funding projects for vocational education and training.
If your employees take part in further vocational training, you can receive a training allowance from the Employment Agency as compensation for the duration of the training.
If you would like to study in Germany but have not yet fulfilled the conditions for taking up your studies, you can obtain a residence permit for this purpose.
If you have a residence permit for a period of less than six months to carry out a study-related internship EU and wish to continue the internship, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit.
If you have a residence permit to prepare for studies and the conditions for starting your studies are not yet in place, you can apply for an extension of the residence permit.
If you have a residence permit for the purpose of looking for a place to study and its total validity period of nine months has not yet been reached, you can apply for an extension of the residence permit.
You can apply for an extension of your residence permit, which was issued to you for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification, if the maximum period of validity of two years has not yet been exhausted.
You can apply for an extension of your residence permit, which was issued to you for taking an exam for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification.
If you would like to apply for approval as an expert for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture, you can do so at the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
Employees whose place of work is located in Saxony-Anhalt are entitled to five days of paid special leave per year for educational purposes that serve thematically for...
If you would like to become a tax consultant, you can apply for an exemption from the tax consultant examination. This must be granted if certain requirements are met.
If you would like to continue your professional training, the employment agency will cover the costs of further training for you under certain conditions. Funding for continuing vocational training is available for the unemployed and employees.
The DAAD, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and International Sustainability Campus can currently apply for funding for vocational education and training projects from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
If you want to do continuing education and you need special support or assistance because of your disabilities, you can do the continuing education in a company or facility that is set up to meet your special needs.
If you want to do continuing education and you need special support or assistance because of your disabilities, you can do the continuing education in a company or institution that is set up to meet your special needs.
If you want to have your already acquired qualification in the field of hazardous substances recognised as equivalent to expertise, you must prove equivalence to the competent authority.
If you want to live in another country, this section provides more information on educational rights and obligations in every Member State of the European Union.
If you leave your service as a temporary soldier, you will receive a so-called service pension to provide financial security for your reintegration into civilian working life.
If you work in the technical field of radiation protection (e.g., operating X-ray equipment or handling radioactive materials), you must have the necessary expertise. This must be tested and certified by the competent authority.
If you are approved as an expert for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture and would like to change your approval or data, you can apply to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
If you would like to have your approval as an expert for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency and CO2 Reduction in Agriculture and Horticulture revoked, you can apply to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food for revocation.
Are you receiving funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for a vocational education and training project? Then you can request payment of the funds at the start of the project.
You must provide proof of information in the security industry if you are employed and take over guarding tasks in the security industry on your own responsibility.
You must extend your residence permit, which was issued to you for training and further education purposes, in good time if you wish to continue your training or further education in Germany.
The DAAD, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation or International Sustainability Campus can waive the right to appeal if you receive project funding from the BMZ under the Vocational Education and Training budget heading. This speeds up the payment process.
Do you receive funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for a vocational education and training project? Then you must submit annual interim reports as well as a proof of use of funds after completion.
If you need special assistance in integrating into working life and are currently unable to complete any training or further education due to your disability, you can receive individual in-company qualification as part of Supported Employment.