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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.
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 you have a BFCL, SFCL or LAPL pilot license, you can extend it to include the right to fly SFZ, TMG, SEP. Other helicopter types, model series, balloon class or group is also possible.
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).
If you hold a pilot's license that was not issued by a member state of the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland and wish to convert it into a license in accordance with EU law, you must apply for this.
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.
If you hold a pilot's license that was not issued by a member state of the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland and wish to convert it into a license in accordance with EU law, you must apply for this.
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 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.
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.
If your employees take part in further vocational training, you can receive a training allowance from the Employment Agency for the duration of the measure as a compensation payment for your employees.
Tax consultants who are unable to exercise their profession for longer than one month must appoint a general representative and notify the competent Chamber of Tax Consultants immediately.
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.
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.
If you would like to live in another country, you can find more information about rights and obligations in the field of education in each Member State of the European Union here.
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 leave the service as a temporary soldier, you will receive a so-called service pension to financially secure your reintegration into civilian working life.
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 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.
If you would like to carry out research in another member state, you can find more information here about your rights and obligations during your work abroad.
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 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.
