ibu institut für berufsbildung und umschulung gmbh
Developing core skills
to prepare for a new career direction
At a glance
Start work, retraining or an apprenticeship well prepared and with confidence! Together, we refresh your basic German, mathematics and IT skills and develop or strengthen your career prospects.
Questions & advice
Do you have questions? Get in touch; we are happy to help.
Your contact
You can reach the ibu team at 038757 5070 or by email.
New course dates are being planned
No fixed start date has currently been published for this programme. A date will appear here automatically as soon as it is confirmed.
Labour market integration
Use this course as a stepping stone into work
Looking for a new role? Need stronger language skills? Unfamiliar with working life in Germany? Are you seeking work, considering a new direction or looking to develop your skills, but your school days were some time ago? Would you also like to improve your knowledge of computers, standard Office applications and the possibilities of the internet? Together, we prepare you for the demands of today's labour market.
The programme can be funded in full through a Bildungsgutschein (German training voucher) from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter.
Course duration: 6 months full-time
For people who completed medical training in their country of origin, we offer a separate programme in core skills for healthcare.
Locations & availability
Course locations at a glance
We offer core skills training at these locations. The next course start dates are being planned and will appear automatically in the dates section above once confirmed.
Courses without a fixed date
Course locations
- Neustadt-Glewe In planning
- Boizenburg In planning
- Lübtheen In planning
- Plau am See In planning
Developing core skills – PDFs & leaflets
pdf · training programme (German)
pdf · training programme (German)
pdf · training programme (German)
Introductory stage structure
Content
- Initial assessment (part 1): written and spoken German
- Initial assessment (part 2): basic arithmetic and basic IT knowledge
- Career orientation (part 1): what professional skills do I already have?
- Career orientation (part 2): where would I like my career to lead?
- Job application training (part 1): preparing an up-to-date CV
Learning area 1 structure
Content
- How can I organise my own learning? When and how do I learn most easily?
- How can I maintain my motivation?
- Which methods help me concentrate?
- How do I start working life with reliability and good organisational skills?
- What social skills do I already have, and which do I need at work?
- How do I engage with other cultures, religions and minorities?
Learning area 2 structure
Content
- Reading, understanding and writing German
- Developing reading comprehension
- Developing fluent written and spoken communication
- German for everyday working life
- Job application training (part 2): writing an effective covering letter
Learning area 3 structure
Content
- Basic arithmetic
- Equations and inequalities, averages
- Fractions and decimals
- Percentages and interest calculations
- The rule of three
- Units of measurement and conversions
- Calculating areas and quantities
Learning area 4 structure
Content
- How is a PC or tablet put together, and what accessories do I need?
- Which programs or apps are installed on a PC or tablet?
- How can I create documents in Word and Excel?
- How do I use the internet for job applications and work?
- How do I conduct effective research?
- Which communication programs are available, and how do I use them?
- How do I communicate confidently and appropriately by email?
Learning area 5 structure
Content
- How do I prepare for a face-to-face interview?
- What can I expect during vocational training and continuing education?
- What rights and responsibilities do I have during continuing vocational education, and where are they set out?
Course duration
- 5 months
Teaching hours
- Classes take place Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 15:00
Delivery
- In person
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18
- Resilience and reliability
- Written and spoken German at B1 level
- Valid residence permit
- Berufsreife (German lower secondary school certificate) desirable
- You are registered with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter
Funding
Please ask your adviser at the Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit about a Bildungsgutschein (German training voucher).
