Further education

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.

Services in Further education

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Adult education center offers
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...
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Apply for a change to a BMZ-funded project in the field of vocational education and training
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.
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Apply for a residence permit to participate in the Federal Volunteer Service
If you want to do a Federal Volunteer Service in Germany, you can obtain a residence permit.
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Apply for a shortened examination to become a tax advisor
If you would like to take the tax consultant examination, you can apply to shorten the examination under certain conditions.
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Apply for admission to the auditing exam
If you would like to take the auditing exam, you must apply for admission. You must meet certain requirements for admission.
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Apply for advancement bonus I Rhineland-Palatinate for passing a vocational training examination
Under certain conditions, you can receive a financial bonus for passing certain training examinations.
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Apply for approval as an energy expert for the federal program Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture
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).
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Apply for educational leave
Would you like to continue your education or training? If you meet the requirements, you can apply for educational leave from your employer.
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Apply for exemption from the tax consultant examination
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.
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Apply for extension of residence permit for conditional admission to studies or part-time studies
If you have a residence permit to prepare for studies and the conditions for starting your studies are not yet present, you can apply for the extension of the residence permit.
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Apply for extension of residence permit for recognition of professional qualification during employment
You can apply for the 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.
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Apply for extension of residence permit for the purpose of study application
If you have a residence permit for the purpose of finding 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.
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Apply for extension of the residence permit for a study-related internship EU
If you have a residence permit for a period of less than six months to carry out a study-related internship EU and want to continue the internship, you can apply for an extension of your residence permit.
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Apply for funding for further vocational training at the Jobcenter
If you would like to continue your professional training, the Jobcenter will cover the costs of further training for you under certain conditions.
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Apply for funding for further vocational training from the employment agency
If you would like to undertake further vocational training, the Employment Agency will cover the costs of further training for you under certain conditions. Support for further vocational training is possible for unemployed and employed persons.
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Apply for professional advancement training funding
If you would like to continue your professional training and meet certain requirements, you can receive an advanced training grant.
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Apply for reimbursement of costs for educational leave
As an employer, have you granted your employees time off for training? Then you can apply for reimbursement of costs.
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Apply for the tax consultant examination
If you would like to become a tax consultant, you must apply for admission to the tax consultant examination.
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Apply for upgrading training assistance (Aufstiegs-BAföG)
If you are continuing your education, you can receive financial support under the Upgrading Training Assistance Act (AFBG) under certain conditions.
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Apply to the BMZ for funding for new and continuing vocational education and training projects
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).
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Apply to the Employment Agency for funding for people with disabilities who would like to complete further training
If you would like to do further training and need special support or assistance due to your disabilities, you can do the training in a company or institution that is equipped to meet your special needs.
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Apply to the job center for funding for people with disabilities who would like to complete further training
If you would like to do further training and need special support or assistance due to your disabilities, you can do the training in a company or institution that is equipped to meet your special needs.
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Applying for a residence permit for company training and further education for training and further education purposes
Regardless of your qualifications, you can obtain a residence permit to complete in-company vocational training or further training in Germany.
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Applying for a residence permit for recognition of professional qualifications during employment
You can obtain a residence permit to have your professional qualification acquired abroad recognized with employment in Germany.
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Applying for an extension of the residence permit for company training and further education
You must extend your residence permit, which was issued to you for education and training purposes, in good time if you wish to continue your education or training in Germany.
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Applying for an extension of the residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification
You can apply for the extension of your residence permit, which was granted to you for taking an examination for the recognition of your foreign professional qualification.
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Applying for an extension of your residence permit to take part in the Federal Volunteer Service
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Appoint a tax advisor as a representative
If you are a tax advisor or tax representative and are prevented from practising your profession for more than one month, you must appoint a general representative.
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Appoint a tax consultant
Appointment as a tax consultant is made by the relevant Chamber of Tax Consultants after passing the tax consultant examination.
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Certify pre-qualification for upgrading BAföG
In order for your advanced vocational training to be funded by the Upgrading BAföG, you must provide proof of your previous qualification.
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Financial support for temporary servicewomen and men in their integration into civilian working life
If you leave the service as a temporary soldier, you will receive a so-called service pension to financially secure your reintegration into civilian working life.
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Promote technical and business training for master craftsmen and journeymen
Would you like to develop further in your trade? Find out about further training opportunities here.
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Recognising continuing education for doctors
As a doctor, you can use other specialist titles in addition to your professional title after successful further training. These continuing education titles must be recognised for you.
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Recognising continuing education for psychological psychotherapists
You are a psychotherapist and would like to specialize further or get to know other psychotherapeutic areas? Then take a look at the possibilities of further education provided by the State Chamber of Psychotherapists.
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Recognition of further training as a dentist
Dentists can train in Rhineland-Palatinate to become a specialist dentist for orthodontics or dental surgery (oral surgery).
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Recognize professional practice company
You want aprofessional practice companies set up? Find out here what you need to consider.
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Report changes to the data of energy experts for the federal program Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture
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).
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Request deletion of data of energy experts for the federal program Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture
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.
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Request funds for a funded project from the Vocational Education and Training funding program
Are you receiving funding from the German 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.
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Submit a waiver of legal remedies for a funded project from the "Vocational education and training" funding program
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.
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Submit proof of use or interim proof of use for a BMZ-funded project in the field of vocational education and training
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.
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Supported employment: Applying for an individual company qualification for people with disabilities
If you need special help to integrate into working life and are currently unable to complete training or further education due to your disability, you can receive individual in-company training as part of Supported Employment.
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Take advantage of careers advice from the Federal Employment Agency
If you need help in choosing a career or reorienting yourself, you can contact the careers advice service at the Employment Agency.
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Take the examination to become a tax consultant
If you want to become a tax consultant, you generally have to pass the tax consultant examination.
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Tax consultant aptitude test for the recognition of professional qualifications
The aptitude test is a special form of tax consultant examination. If you have a professional qualification from another European country, passing the aptitude test entitles you to work independently and to use the title "tax consultant" in Germany.
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Tax consultant Information on requirements for admission to the audit or exemption from the audit
Upon request, legally binding written information can be issued on the fulfillment of individual requirements for admission to the examination or for exemption from the examination as a tax consultant.
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Tax consultant reappointment
Under certain conditions, former tax advisors and tax agents can be reappointed.
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Upgrading bonus I Rhineland-Palatinate to be paid out for passing a vocational training examination
With the Upgrading Bonus I, the state of Rhineland-Palatinate financially recognizes the willingness to undergo further professional training and strengthen one's own qualifications. It is granted for passing certain further training examinations.
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