Training and specialised skills

Providing basic and advanced training to your own employees is advantageous to all involved and is becoming increasingly important given the growing competition for skilled workers. Here you will find an overview of information about training and skills certification, as well as relevant government services.

Services:

Air transport - apply for permission to train pilots or air traffic control personnel

If you want to train flight instructors or air traffic control personnel, then you need a permit.

Apply for a certificate of competence for the application of plant protection products and advice in plant protection

You would like to apply plant protection products or advise on plant protection for professional reasons? Then you need the plant protection certificate of competence in card format.

Apply for a certificate of competence for the dispensing of plant protection products

You need a certificate of competence for the dispensing of plant protection products if you place plant protection products on the market on a commercial basis or want to...

Apply for a certificate of competence in accordance with the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance without technical or trade training

To obtain the so-called refrigeration license, you normally need to have completed training. You can be exempted from this under certain conditions.

Apply for admission to the final examination in a training occupation according to BBiG

The final examination takes place at the end of the training period. By passing the final examination, you demonstrate your professional competence in a specific occupation.

Apply for clearance certificate according to explosives ordinance

If you want to participate in a If you would like to participate in a training course for the acquisition and handling of explosive substances in accordance with the Explosives Act, you will need a clearance certificate.

Apprenticeship register for the skilled trades: modification or deletion of apprenticeship relationships

If a training relationship in your company changes, is terminated or dissolved, you must notify the relevant office immediately.

Apprenticeship register for the skilled trades: registration of vocational training relationships

If you take on trainees as a recognized training company, then these training relationships must be registered with the responsible chamber.

Apprenticeship roll craft: shortening or extension of the apprenticeship period

The duration of training is bindingly defined for each occupation by the respective training ordinance in accordance with the Vocational Training Act. Upon application, the...

Commercial transport of passengers by road Apply for a permit

If you want to carry out commercial passenger transport on the road, then you must obtain prior authorization.

Conduct instructor aptitude test

With the instructor aptitude test, you prove that you are suitable to carry out the vocational training of trainees.

Distance learning courses - Approval of distance learning courses that are not exclusively for recreational/entertainment purposes.

All distance learning courses must be approved by the state before they can be offered. Prior to approval, distance learning courses are reviewed to determine whether the stated...

Distance learning courses - approval of major changes

If there are significant changes in a distance learning course, these must be approved by the competent authority. Substantial changes exist if the content, duration or...

Distance learning courses - display of distance learning courses for recreational/entertainment purposes only.

If you wish to offer distance learning courses that are solely for recreational or entertainment purposes, then you must notify the relevant authority.

Driving instructor training centers - apply for recognition

If you want to train or have trained persons who want to become driving instructors (driving instructor candidates), you need the official recognition of your company as a driving instructor training center.

Educational leave in accordance with the Thuringian Educational Leave Act (ThürBfG)

You are an employee and would like to participate in a recognized educational event according to the Thuringian Educational Leave Act (ThürBfG)? Then you must make this claim in writing to your employer.

Handicrafts Register: Declaration of handicraft business manager

If the craft business manager meets the requirements, then he or she is entered in the craftsmen's register.

Obtain official certificate of competence to stun or kill vertebrate animals

Killing and related activities may only be carried out by persons who have the necessary knowledge and skills (expertise).

Professional driver education and training center - apply for recognition

If you, as the provider of a training facility, would like to offer courses for accelerated basic qualification or further training, your company must be a recognized training facility. For recognition, contact the Thuringian State Administration Office.

Recognition of educational events in accordance with the Thuringian Educational Leave Act (ThürBfG)

You are the organizer of an educational event and want to have it recognized under the Thuringian Education Exemption Act? Then you must submit an application for this.

Register for an examination of expertise for the trade in over-the-counter medicines

In order to be able to offer so-called over-the-counter medicines in the trade, you must prove the corresponding expertise by passing an examination.

Register for the examination to prove suitability as a trainer (trainer aptitude test)

With the trainer aptitude test, you prove that you are suitable to carry out the vocational training of trainees.

Register training contract

As an employer who employs trainees, you must register their vocational training in the register of vocational training contracts.

Report retraining measure to the responsible body

You would like to report a retraining measure and have it checked by the responsible office.

Road haulage and passenger transport: Professional driver qualification - basic qualification/accelerated basic qualification

If, as a professional driver, you carry out journeys in road haulage or passenger transport for commercial purposes on public roads, you require proof of basic qualification in...

Road haulage Obtain proof of professional qualification to run a company

To open a company that transports goods by road, you must prove your professional qualification.

Road passenger transport - Apply for a certificate of professional competence

To open a company that transports passengers by road, you must prove your professional suitability. In addition to an examination, this can also be done through a managerial position in passenger transport or the completion of appropriate vocational training.

Security guarding - certificate of competence

For the permission to perform some activities in the guarding business you need a certificate of competence.

Show persons responsible for explosives

If you own a company that is permitted to handle explosive substances and would like to appoint a responsible person in accordance with the Explosives Act, you will find information on this here.

Submit proof of successful completion of the security guard and security industry proficiency test

You must pass the security guarding proficiency test in order to carry out particularly conflict-prone and sensitive security activities or to be allowed to operate a security business.

Take the dangerous goods driver exam

To transport dangerous goods by road, you must have an ADR training certificate.

Take the dangerous goods safety adviser exam

To be able to be appointed and work as a dangerous goods safety advisor, you must have a training certificate. The training certificate is issued to you by the IHK after participation in a training course and a successful examination.

Training centers for continuing education in the health and social care professions

If you would like to operate a continuing education center for continuing education in the health and social care professions regulated in Thuringia, then you must have this recognized by the responsible body.

Verify trader reliability for trades requiring monitoring

You would like to register or re-register a trade that requires monitoring? In this context, the trade authority checks your reliability on the basis of a certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority and a trade central register information for submission to an authority.

Vocational training: Trainers - certify vocational and occupational pedagogical aptitude.

According to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG), trainers may generally only provide training in recognized training occupations if they employ trainers who meet the suitability...

Weapons trade specialist examination prove

As part of the licensing procedure for commercial arms trading, you must provide proof of the relevant specialist knowledge. To do this, you take a specialist knowledge examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

Adult Education Center

Information on the offerings of the Thuringian adult education centers can be found on the pages of the cities and districts or at the Thuringian Adult Education Association.

Air transport - applying for approval of an aviation school as a training organization

You would like to operate an aviation school as an approved training organization (ATO)? Then you need an ATO certificate.

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.

Apply for admission to the retraining examination

You complete your retraining with the retraining examination. By passing the retraining examination, you demonstrate your professional competence in a specific occupation.

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).

Apply for instructor approval and proof of qualification for dangerous goods in air transport

If you would like to train personnel in the field of dangerous goods in aviation, you need an instructor's license and, if necessary, a certificate of qualification.

Apply for one or more theoretical examinations for aviation personnel

If you wish to obtain an aircrew license, you must pass a theoretical examination.

Apply for subsidies for the training and employment of people with disabilities from the employment agency

If you provide in-company training or further training for people with disabilities and severely disabled people, you can receive a training allowance. If you subsequently employ severely disabled people on a permanent basis, you can receive a wage subsidy.

Apply for subsidies for training and employment of people with disabilities at the Jobcenter

If you provide in-company training or further training for people with disabilities and severely disabled people, you can receive a training allowance. If you subsequently employ severely disabled people on a permanent basis, you can receive a wage subsidy.

Apply for support for successful training/entry qualification (assisted training)

If you have difficulties in your in-company vocational training or entry-level qualification, you and your training company can receive support so that you can successfully start or complete your training or entry-level qualification.

Apply for training advice as a training company, trainee or apprentice

The competent bodies (e.g. Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts or other chamber) promote the implementation of vocational training preparation, vocational training and vocational retraining by advising all those involved.

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 you 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.

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 you 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.

Appointing or dismissing ("discharging") money laundering officers or money laundering officers

Financial companies and organizers and brokers of games of chance (obligated parties according to § 2 para. 1 no. 6 and 15 GwG) must have a money launderingämoney laundering...

Contact the Employer Service

The Employer Service of the Federal Employment Agency provides information, advice and support on all aspects of personnel.

Declare withdrawal from a theoretical examination for aviation personnel

Have you registered for an examination with the Federal Aviation Office? Withdrawal is possible on request if you can present a valid reason.

Get internship for foreign students or university graduates confirmed

If you as a company or exchange organization would like to offer foreign students or university graduates an internship in Germany, you must obtain confirmation from the Federal Employment Agency in advance under certain conditions.

Have political education seminars from private educational institutions recognized by the Federal Agency for Civic Education as eligible for special leave

Are you organizing a civic education event for federal civil servants and judges? Then you can have your event recognized by the Federal Agency for Civic Education (BpB) as eligible for special leave.

Heimvolkshochschulen

Home adult educationcenters (HVHS) are institutions of adult education of supra-regional importance, whose educational work is aimed at a closed group of participants with a...

IHK certificate of instruction for slot machine operators received

If you wish to install a gaming machine, you will need a certificate from a chamber of industry and commerce confirming that you have received instruction on the protection of players and minors for machine operators.

Obtain certificate of instruction in the guarding trade

You must provide proof of instruction in the guarding trade if you are employed and take on guarding tasks in the guarding trade on your own responsibility.

Over-the-counter medicines Take expertise test for sale

In order to be able to offer so-called over-the-counter medicines in the trade, you must prove the corresponding expertise by passing an examination.

Pest control expertise test prove

If you want to control pests with poisons professionally, you may not just do it, but you must first inform the authorities who are responsible for this.

Private university: Recognition

You would like to run a private university? Then you need to apply for state recognition.

Receive reimbursement of social security contributions paid for the period during which a rehabilitation measure was carried out

If you, as a measure provider, carry out measures for participation in working life for people with disabilities, you must pay social security contributions. The employment agency or job center will reimburse your social security contributions on request.

Registering applicants as aviation personnel with the Federal Aviation Office

As an approved training organization or approved training organization (ATO/NTO), you can submit an applicant notification or a follow-up notification to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt here.

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).

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.

Road passenger transport - prove professional suitability to run a business.

To open a company that transports people by road, you usually have to prove your professional suitability by passing an examination.

Seminars for staff councils from public administration recognized by the Federal Agency for Civic Education as suitable for educational leave

Do you organize educational events for staff councils in public administration? Then the Federal Agency for Civic Education (BpB) can recognize your event as suitable for educational leave under certain conditions.

Submit an application for the company's suitability for training

If you would like to provide training in your company, the responsible body, for example the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), will advise and support you.

Take an intermediate examination in dual training occupations

Your intermediate examination takes place approximately halfway through the training period. The intermediate examination is a knowledge assessment and is intended to provide you and the training company with feedback on the knowledge you have acquired to date.

Take the certificate examination as a certified specialist for insurance brokerage IHK

In order to broker insurance policies or provide commercial advice on insurance, you must provide proof of your professional qualifications. As a rule, this proof is provided by successfully passing the specialist examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Take the examination as a dangerous goods officer

In order to be appointed and work as a dangerous goods officer, you must have a training certificate. The training certificate is issued to you by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce after you have attended a training course and passed an examination.

Take the examination for financial investment brokers

In order to obtain a license as a financial investment broker, you must provide proof of the required expertise.

Take the expert examination for fee-based financial investment advisors

In order to obtain permission to work as a fee-based financial investment advisor, you must provide evidence of the necessary expertise.

Transport of dangerous goods - Apply for recognition of training organizers for training in the transport of dangerous goods.

If you want to conduct training courses for dangerous goods drivers, you must be recognized as a training organizer by the locally responsible IHK.

Vocational training - advising and checking training companies (advising and checking existing or potential training companies)

If you would like to train in your company, the office responsible for the profession and the region will advise and support you.

Please select the desired service on the left.