How to get a Bildungsgutschein (Education Voucher)

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What you’ll get from this short course

In this four-day course, you’ll learn what it takes to apply for, and increase your chances of getting a Bildungsgutschein (education voucher) from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter in Germany.

We’ll cover exactly what a Bildungsgutschein is and what the eligibility criteria are, how to register at the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter, and how to prepare for your appointment. We’ll also cover some common questions you might get asked during your appointment, and you can even schedule a call with us as a final rehearsal before your appointment.

Each tutorial contains:

Written lesson
Hands-on task

What is a Bildungsgutschein?

What is a Bildungsgutschein, and who is eligible for one?

Registering at the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter

Learn exactly how to register at the Agentur for Arbeit in order to book an appointment.

Create a presentation pitch

Prepare for your upcoming appointment by creating a personalised presentation pitch.

Common questions from your advisor

Discover some common questions your advisor might ask you at your appointment.

Do I need prior experience?

This is an informational short course designed to help you understand how to receive a Bildungsgutschein from the Agentur for Arbeit or Jobcenter—you don’t need to prepare in any way before signing up for this course.

Is this really free?

The course is cost and commitment-free. It’s a great way to get understand whether you’ll be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein before you invest money in your career change through any paid courses or training.

How much time will it take?

The course is self-paced. Once you sign up, you’ll get full access to the course. The tutorials each take around 15 minutes to complete, but you can complete them whenever it works best for you.

Learning with CareerFoundry

Once you’ve received a Bildungsgutschein and you’re ready to sign up, we're here to help! Our full career-change programs will take you from beginner to job-ready in as little as four months. The full programs include expert mentorship and career coaching, a rigorous curriculum that’s in sync with the industry, hands-on projects, and portfolio reviews. Everything you need to successfully change careers!