Vocational training in Germany
Everything you need to know about vocational training in Germany
In Germany, vocational training is designed to teach you everything you need to succeed in a real profession. At the end of the program, you receive an official diploma that is recognized nationwide.
In Germany, you can choose from several types of vocational training:
- Learning mainly at school
- learn in a company,
- or mix school + company in an alternating system.
The choice mainly depends on what you want to do later and the job that interests you.
The most famous training in Germany is called the dual system.
It's simple :
➡️ For part of the week, you are at the company,
➡️ The other part of the week is spent at school for theoretical courses.
You therefore learn your future profession in real life, directly on the job.
The training lasts between 2 and 3.5 years, and thanks to this practical experience, you are quickly ready for the job market.
Doing vocational training in Germany opens many doors :
- Companies are actively looking for motivated young people, so finding a job afterwards is easier.
- You gain real-world experience, which employers truly value.
- Many apprentices are hired directly by the company where they completed their training.
In short, it’s a system designed to help you succeed in your professional life and give you a solid future.
Vocational training typically begins on 1st August or 1st September .
In the company, you take part in real tasks of the profession.
At vocational school, you learn all the theoretical aspects.
Depending on the training program, the organization varies :
- Either school and company every week,
- Or divided into longer periods.
It’s a pace that allows you to progress quickly and really understand your future profession.
3 reasons to do vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany.
Guaranteed remuneration during the training
In Germany, vocational training (Ausbildung) is paid from the very first year, with salaries starting at around €1,300 per month, depending on the programs offered, such as those available through KAGEDEV. This remuneration allows learners to be financially independent while completing their training.
A recognized and highly sought-after training system
Vocational training in Germany is based on the dual model, combining theoretical courses with practical experience in a company. This system is renowned for:
- Its quality,
- Its recognized certifications,
- Its high rate of professional integration.
Excellent employment and integration opportunities
Germany is facing a significant shortage of skilled workers, opening the way to rapid employment after training. All the programs offered by our campus are part of the list of occupations in shortage, which guarantees you a job at the end of your training.
Vocational training catalog
Campus Allemagne, offers around 40 vocational training programs across 10 fields. Each program combines practical courses in a company, theoretical instruction, and a guaranteed monthly salary, while also providing real career opportunities and a secure employment contract at the end of the training.
Who can do vocational training in Germany?
Discover all the eligibility requirements for vocational training in Germany.
Obtaining a training contract
Have you obtained your German language diploma at level B1 or B2 and are you looking for a vocational training contract in Germany for the next school year?
We still have several training contracts available.