Our trainings
Our training sessions are primarily aimed at immigrant workers who want to find their way around German everyday life more quickly. In addition to the training program, we naturally also address individual questions in detail and answer follow-up questions for up to three days after the training ends.
Participants receive a handout for each training session with a summary of the most important information, as well as a list of helpful links and explanations of the content behind them.
New in Germany - The Basics
Registration requirement, tax ID, pension information, health insurance, bank account, driver's license, unemployment benefits, BAföG (student financial aid), broadcasting fee... here we explain the initial basics that you can't avoid. Of course, with many helpful tips and tricks, such as references to consumer and comparison portals and support services, including a comprehensive handout.
Politics in Germany
Insights into the political system of Germany and your federal state Would you like to better understand the political landscape? Our training offers you a comprehensive overview of the German political system, its most important institutions, and the key figures shaping it.
- Fundamentals of German politics
- Important political institutions
- The most important political figures
- Current political topics
- Overview of the political situation in your federal state
The German Economy
Economic engine Germany: Insights into the German economy and its opportunities Are you interested in Germany's economic landscape and its interconnections? In this training, we convey essential aspects of the German economy, its strengths, challenges, and the diverse opportunities it offers.
- Fundamentals of the German economy
- Important economic sectors
- Labor market and career opportunities
- Current economic topics
- Consumer protection and financial literacy
Geography and Mobility
Discovering and Reaching Germany's Diversity Here, we want to convey the diversity of German geography to you, the special features of some regions and traditions, and the wide range of mobility options.
- Landscape diversity and climate zones
- Cities and regions, regional particularities and traditions
- The federal states, federal structure, and regional characteristics
- Mobility in Germany with
- Local public transport
- Long-distance transport
- Individual mobility
- Digital mobility
Your Home in Germany
Everything You Need to Know About Housing and Real Estate
Finding a suitable home is one of the biggest challenges for many immigrants. Our training shows you all the important aspects of housing and real estate in Germany so that you can settle into your new home quickly and confidently.
- The German housing market
- Renting in Germany
- Buying real estate in Germany
- Important insurances related to housing
- Practical tips for everyday life
The German Media
Landscape Navigating the Information Jungle: Understanding the German Media Landscape In an age of information overload, it's important to find your way around the German media landscape. Our training offers you a comprehensive overview of the diverse media in Germany, their structures, tasks, and special features.
- Fundamentals of the German media landscape
- The most important media sectors
- Media and politics
- Media literacy
The German Education System
This training provides a clear overview of the Berlin school system. We start with
- Kita (daycare center), then move on to
- Grundschule (primary school) and then gradually explain the transitions and opportunities of
- Sekundarstufe I (lower secondary education)
- Integrierte Sekundarschule (ISS) (integrated secondary school)
- Gymnasium (grammar school)
- Gemeinschaftsschule (comprehensive school) and
- Privatschule (private school) We discuss the respective qualifications (MSA, Abitur) and their significance, and also shed light on vocational training pathways via
- Oberstufenzentren (OSZ) (upper-level centers)
- Berufsschule (vocational school) and
- post-secondary training opportunities In addition, we provide information about special funding opportunities and contact points to optimally support parents in choosing a school.
The German Healthcare System (specifically for employees in the healthcare system)
Healthcare in Germany: A guide through the complex healthcare system The German healthcare system is known for its high quality, but also for its complexity. Our training explains the institutions, structures, services, and special features of the system. This is so that you, as an employee of the healthcare system and as a potential patient in case of illness, feel knowledgeable, safe, and well-cared for.
- Fundamentals of the German healthcare system
- Institutions and structure
- Health insurance
- Medical care
- Hospitals and clinics
- Prevention and precaution
- Rights and obligations of patients