Educational institutes are expected to meet the following requirements as defined by the AZWV (Anerkennungs- und Zulassungsverordnung – Weiterbildung) certification regulations for further education:

Requirements to be fulfilled by the institute

• Ability to perform the service
• Due consideration of current job market situation and development
• Director and teaching staff must have the necessary professional experience, training and further education
• Implementation of an appropriate quality assurance system

Requirements to be fulfilled for training program certification

• Precise description of program
• Awareness of current job market situation and development
• Appropriate teaching organization
• Meet the principles of sound financial management and economy

Examination criteria for the requirements listed above follow our examination regulations and those recommended by the German Federal Employment Agency. A precise description is accessible from our download page under "AZWV/AZAV".