Professional recognition for international skilled workers

Did you complete a degree in a social, educational, or care-related field abroad?
We support you in getting your degree recognized in Germany. We will help you with all the steps – from the required documents and certifications to communication with the responsible authorities.

We accompany you through the entire process, organize document management, and communicate with ministries and recognition bodies. This gives you a clear perspective for your work in Germany.

Das sagen unsere Absolvent:innen:

„Dank der Impact School habe ich endlich einen Job gefunden, der zu meinem Leben passt und mich wirklich erfüllt. Ich bin Mama von zwei Kindern, war lange arbeitslos und auf der Suche nach Orientierung. Direkt im Anschluss an den L&E Kurs habe ich als Schulbegleiterin angefangen.

Melanie Lo Grasso

What the course teaches you

Your path to recognition of your degree.
We will guide you through the recognition process and your entry into the social or educational sector.
In 1:1 coaching, we accompany you personally through all the steps of recognition.
We will help you sort, translate and submit your documents.
We will assist you in contacting the authorities and clarify the next steps for your work in Germany.

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The advantages of the course

Recognition of foreign qualifications for social and educational professions
People with foreign qualifications
up to 12 weeks
This course offers you the ideal opportunity to reorient yourself professionally or acquire valuable qualifications for your next career step – often even without prior professional experience. We impart practical knowledge and guide you individually in recognizing and effectively utilizing your personal strengths. You will gain valuable insights into real work fields, benefit from our network for concrete career prospects, and build a solid foundation for potential later specializations. Whether you want to get back on track after a break, develop your career further, or embark on a completely new, meaningful path: You will receive exactly the guidance and practical tools you need for a successful professional future.

This is how the course is structured

Module 01

Orientation in the recognition system

You will learn about the legal basis and responsibilities in the recognition procedure - and understand how your own path to recognition works

Module 02

Documents and application

We will review your documents together, help with translations and certifications and support you in completing and submitting your recognition applications.

Module 03

Communication with authorities

You will learn how to communicate confidently with authorities and recognition offices - both verbally and in writing. We also support you in the event of queries or partial recognition.

Module 04

Career & integration planning

We develop a realistic plan for your next steps: Adaptation courses, further training or direct career entry - individually tailored to your situation.

Module 05

Professional knowledge

Insights into social and nursing professions, the school and daycare system in Germany as well as a wide range of fields of activity - from supplementary workers and school support to nursing assistance and other social professions.

Module 06

Option: Language

In this voluntary module, you improve your German specifically for everyday working life. In specialist language courses for nursing or education, you will practise typical professional situations and gain more linguistic confidence.

In 12 weeks we will advance your recognition process. So that you can work in Germany with your degree.

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Entry possible at any time
German or English
Up to 12 weeks
100 % Online
PRICE ON REQUEST??

Access requirements

You would like to have your foreign qualification in the educational, social and nursing field recognized in Germany and are motivated to actively participate in the recognition process.

You have at least A2 level German (better B1) to understand documents and communicate with authorities.

What makes Impact School special.

We believe in every person and their ability to succeed professionally.

Individual support

Jeder Mensch ist anders. Wir passen unsere Unterstützung an deine persönliche Situation an – inklusive individuellem Jobcoaching, das dich bei Orientierung, Bewerbung und Berufseinstieg begleitet. Und auch nach Abschluss des Kurses lassen wir dich nicht allein: Wir bleiben an deiner Seite und unterstützen dich auf deinem weiteren beruflichen Weg.

Praxisnah und handlungsnah

Bei uns lernst du nah an der Praxis: Theorie und konkrete Handlungssituationen aus dem pädagogischen Alltag gehen Hand in Hand. So kannst du dein Wissen direkt anwenden, gewinnst Sicherheit und bist optimal auf den echten Berufsalltag in Kita, Schule und Betreuung vorbereitet.

Netzwerk an Praxis- und Arbeitgeberpartner:innen

Wir sind bestens vernetzt. Durch unser Netzwerk aus Praxis- und Arbeitgeberpartnern öffnen wir dir konkrete Türen – von ersten Praxiskontakten während der Weiterbildung bis hin zu echten Einstiegs- und Anschlussperspektiven auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.

Technische Ausstattung inklusive

Damit du dich voll auf deine Weiterbildung konzentrieren kannst, stellen wir die passende technische Ausstattung sicher. So bist du für das Online-Lernen von der ersten Minute an bestens ausgestattet – ohne dich um Technik oder Software kümmern zu müssen.

Hochqualifizierte Dozent:innen

Bei uns lernst du von erfahrenen Fachkräften. Unsere Dozentinnen und Dozenten bringen fundiertes pädagogisches Fachwissen und praktische Berufserfahrung mit und begleiten dich kompetent, engagiert und auf Augenhöhe durch die gesamte Weiterbildung.

AZAV-certified

Als AZAV-zertifizierter Bildungsträger erfüllen wir bundesweit anerkannte Qualitätsstandards und sind für die geförderte Weiterbildung zugelassen. So kannst du deine Weiterbildung z. B. über einen Bildungsgutschein (BGS) oder einen Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein (AVGS) in der Regel kostenfrei absolvieren.

Education experts about the Impact School

Shortly after starting your career, you will be making a real difference to children's lives every day. There are numerous paths open to you - whether you explore new areas or gain further qualifications, your career can continue to develop.

Stephan Bayer

Founder and Managing Director of sofatutor - Germany's largest learning platform for schools, education expert, Chairman of the Board of Social Job Networks e.V.

With a comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum, this further education course ideally prepares career changers for work in schools and daycare centers. The course content covers all essential aspects of pedagogical work and provides the specialist knowledge required to successfully enter the profession.

Prof. Dr. Julia Siegmüller

President Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences and former Vice President EU FH University of Applied Sciences for Health, Social and Educational Sciences

In order to prepare daycare children well for life, we need well-qualified professionals - and a variety of entry opportunities into this professional field. With the pioneering Impact School and its innovative technology-based concepts, we can inspire more people to work in multi-professional daycare teams and enable them to enter and advance in this field.

Stefan Spieker

Vorstandsvorsitzender Fröbel e.V.

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It is very important to me that all participants find their place in an educational institution, where they can develop their skills and grow and flourish in their role every day

Sandra Romig
Education consultant at the Impact School

Certqua AZAV seal

The Impact School is certified by CERTQUA as an educational institution in adult education in accordance with the “Accreditation and Approval Ordinance for Employment Promotion” (AZAV). CERTQUA is a certification body recognized by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS). This recognition means that the Impact School meets the requirements nationwide to enable various funding opportunities, including education vouchers (BGS) and activation and placement vouchers (AVGS), which support further vocational training or qualifications.