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This programme is suitable for
Target groups
Who is funded? (Eligible to apply)
- Employed individuals (no age limit) who have completed their professional training. The legal basis is the “Act on the Promotion of Professional Career Advancement Training (AFBG)”.
- University and technical college graduates with a bachelor’s or comparable degree.
- Dropouts and high school graduates (with higher education entrance qualification) without any further education but with the required professional experience stipulated by the advanced training regulations for their further training.
- Foreigners who have their permanent residence in Germany and hold certain residence permits or a permanent residence permit or who have already resided legally in Germany for 15 months and have been gainfully employed during this time.
What is funded? (Purpose)
Further training provided by public and private institutions on a full or part-time basis that prepares participants for specific examinations under public law in accordance with the Vocational Training Act or the Crafts Code or equivalent qualifications under federal or state law.
Funding is available for:
- Full-time coursework
- Part-time coursework
- Distance learning and media-based coursework
The intended professional qualification must be beyond the level of a skilled worker, journeyman or qualified assistant or a leaving certificate from a vocational school/technical college. This means a completed qualification from an initial training programme is often a prerequisite for admission to the continuing education/advanced training examination. Programmes eligible for funding include master craftsperson coursework or comparable coursework (a total of more than 700 continuing education/advanced training certifications are offered).
The funding is granted, in what amount? (The type and amount of support)
Grant combined with loans.
Partial funding up to a maximum of €15,000 for course and examination fees.
- 50% provided as a grant
- Remaining amount as a loan at reduced rates of interest
- 50% of the loan amount is forgiven if the exam is passed
- 100% of the loan amount is forgiven when a company is founded
Grants and loans for living expenses are paid depending on the familial status of the participant.
Single parents receive an additional childcare allowance.
Contact information
Federal Ministry of education and research (BMBF)
Professional Education Department; Career Advancement Funding
Tel.: 0800 622 36 34 (the call is free of charge)
E-Mail: information@bmbf.bund.de
Further information
Ansprechpartner
Federal Ministry of education and research (BMBF)
Professional Education Department; Career Advancement Funding
Tel.: 0800 622 36 34 (the call is free of charge)
E-Mail: information@bmbf.bund.de
