What is a Bildungsgutschein?

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In order to help people get back into work, CareerFoundry works with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Jobcenter) as an approved partner to train people in high-demand career fields, including data analytics, digital marketing, product management, software engineering, and UX/ product design. 

The Bildungsgutschein is a voucher that covers 100% of the costs of educational opportunities like ours that are proven to get people into careers that last. Since 2014, CareerFoundry graduates have gone on to work in companies like Netflix, Visa, Mercedes Benz, and Google. In the era of digitalization, every industry needs tech talent. 


Why should I reskill with CareerFoundry?

Personalised support by industry experts

Your mentor, a senior in the field, guides your career; while your tutor offers assignment feedback within 24 hours.

Flexible remote learning

Work to your own timetable—not rigid class calendars. Our programs are 100% online, so you can decide when and where you learn.

Learn to use AI and the tools of the future

Learn how generative AI can help you become more effective in your work, while also learning how to use AI tools critically and ethically. 

Learn in-demand tech skills with our innovative project-based curriculum, which takes you from theory to immersive hands-on tasks.

Cutting-edge curriculum

Strategize your career with job preparation

Enjoy 1:1 support from a seasoned career coach. Practice interviewing, revamp your resume, and get job-ready!

Free laptop

Enjoy a new laptop that is provided free during your program.

Our programs

Hands-on education in the skills of the future

Anyone with determination and interest can transform their career with our programs, with no required experience.

The programs are structured flexibly online and guided by 3 experts - a mentor, tutor, and career specialist, with a robust student and graduate community and collaborative group calls. They only require English comprehension (or German), an internet connection, and between 20 and 40 hours/week, depending on whether you’re doing the program part-time or full-time.

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Build a high paid & in-demand new career with tech skills—free with a Bildungsgutschein

100% funded by the Agentur für Arbeit

A free laptop is provided for the course duration

Learn flexibly online, guided by a mentor, tutor, and career specialist

Unemployed?
Restart your career

How do I know if I’m eligible for a Bildungsgutschein?

When assessing your eligibility, the Agentur für Arbeit is looking to see whether further training will improve your employability. You may be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein if:

  • You are currently unemployed (not a student)

  • You are facing the prospect of unemployment in the near future

  • You are registered and living in Germany

They are also looking for transferable experience and skills, which often includes soft skills like communication, team work, and problem solving. We teach you how to build a personal presentation and even offer a practice interview in our free tutorial. 

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Data Analytics

Make the data talk. Become a highly adept analyst with Excel, SQL, & Python.

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AI skills

+ Lingoda German classes 

Digital Marketing

Make your next company famous. Learn the skills you need to drive growth. 

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AI skills

Product Management

Make great products that people love. Learn every step from research to execution.

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AI skills

Product Design

Make products users love. Learn the product design process.

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AI skills

UX Design

Make the web usable for everyone. Become fluent in the UX design process.

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 AI skills

Software Engineering

Make the web. Learn to create with code.

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 AI skills

Can I get a Bildungsgutschein if I am currently a student?
If you are on a student visa or a full-time student, you will likely not be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein. You may be eligible if you are unemployed (not a student), soon to be unemployed, or a freelancer.
My unemployment benefits are expiring soon, can I still take a program?
If you are eligible for a Bildungsgutschein, your benefits will be extended for the full length of the program. The Agentur für Arbeit actually encourages further education, and may offer a bonus to your benefits up to 150€ per month known as the Weiterbildungsgeld (training allowance).
Will I get a job after graduating from CareerFoundry?
Our programs are tailor-made to get people back into the job market. Over 90% of our graduates land a job in their new field on completion of their career-change program. You’ll work in partnership with a career specialist to get job-ready. They’ll be knowledgeable about the job market in the location(s) of the jobs you’re applying for. Together, you’ll develop and implement a strategy for how to find the right jobs with the right employers, start networking, and get noticed by employers online.

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Student outcomes


Irena Medlin 
Product Owner at Wellster Healthtech
Product Managment Progam Alumni

“I love working on solutions that bring the most customer satisfaction, while also aligning with business strategy, which is why I’m always eager to learn new skills. Adding product management skills to my portfolio was a great next step!”

Check out Ophelia's journey landing her first Product Designer job


Dani Rodriguez
Digital Marketing Coordinator at CoClubs
Digital Marketing Program Alumni

"I was really able to dig into concepts and learn the technical skills that I am able to directly apply to roles. I feel more confident in my skillset moving forward since I got a thorough foundation to build off of in the CareerFoundry course."

90.8%

of graduates get a job within 180 days

+€14,413

the average salary increase per year

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