Building Your Future
Building Your Future
Building Your Future
Building Your Future
The Current QCG System in Germany
The Current QCG System in Germany
The Current QCG System in Germany
The Current QCG System in Germany
ETS Training Students
Get 100% Costs Funded
ETS Training Students
Get 100% Costs Funded
9.4%
9.4%
9.4%
9.4%
of adults in Germany participate in learning.
of adults in Germany participate in learning.
of adults in Germany participate in learning.
of adults in Germany participate in learning.
81%
81%
81%
81%
report career benefits from training.
report career benefits from training.
report career benefits from training.
report career benefits from training.
2-5%
2-5%
2-5%
2-5%
fewer errors happen after training.
fewer errors happen after training.
fewer errors happen after training.
fewer errors happen after training.
Empowering Career Growth Through Government Support
Empowering Career Growth Through Government Support
Empowering Career Growth Through Government Support
The Qualifizierungschancengesetz (QCG) is Germany’s solution for tackling the skills gap caused by rapid technological and structural change. Since January 2019, the law has made it possible for employees to benefit from targeted training measures, with the Agentur für Arbeit covering up to 100% of training costs and some or all wage costs.
The Qualifizierungschancengesetz (QCG) is Germany’s solution for tackling the skills gap caused by rapid technological and structural change. Since January 2019, the law has made it possible for employees to benefit from targeted training measures, with the Agentur für Arbeit covering up to 100% of training costs and some or all wage costs.
The Qualifizierungschancengesetz (QCG) is Germany’s solution for tackling the skills gap caused by rapid technological and structural change. Since January 2019, the law has made it possible for employees to benefit from targeted training measures, with the Agentur für Arbeit covering up to 100% of training costs and some or all wage costs.
Why Continuous Learning Matters Today
Why Continuous Learning Matters Today
Why Continuous Learning Matters Today
Digitalization and decarbonization are changing the workplace, leaving every company with new challenges—especially small teams and micro-enterprises who often struggle to invest in professional development independently.
Digitalization and decarbonization are changing the workplace, leaving every company with new challenges—especially small teams and micro-enterprises who often struggle to invest in professional development independently.
Digitalization and decarbonization are changing the workplace, leaving every company with new challenges—especially small teams and micro-enterprises who often struggle to invest in professional development independently.
What You Need: Your QCG Checklist
What You Need: Your QCG Checklist
Key Requirements
Valid employment in Germany (the QCG is targeted at current employees, not unemployed individuals)
A future-oriented, certified training course (must be AZAV-accredited and over 120 hours in length)
Proof that your last similar training was at least two years ago
Employer participation and willingness to co-fund depending on company size
Career motivation: readiness to adapt to digital change or fill a shortage occupation
Valid employment in Germany (the QCG is targeted at current employees, not unemployed individuals)
A future-oriented, certified training course (must be AZAV-accredited and over 120 hours in length)
Proof that your last similar training was at least two years ago
Employer participation and willingness to co-fund depending on company size
Career motivation: readiness to adapt to digital change or fill a shortage occupation
Documents to Prepare
Employer’s confirmation and participation agreement
Detailed course description and accreditation proof
Evidence of previous training history
Personal statement of motivation
Is it required that employees continue to be paid during Weiterbildung?
Is it required that employees continue to be paid during Weiterbildung?
Die Vergütung (salary) remains unchanged.
Die Vergütung (salary) remains unchanged.
However, das QCG provides Lohnkostenzuschüsse (wage cost subsidies) to reduce the financial burden on employers. The amount of support depends on the Unternehmensgröße (company size) and the type of Weiterbildung (training).
However, das QCG provides Lohnkostenzuschüsse (wage cost subsidies) to reduce the financial burden on employers. The amount of support depends on the Unternehmensgröße (company size) and the type of Weiterbildung (training).
Die Höhe der Förderung (amount of support) is as follows:
Die Höhe der Förderung (amount of support) is as follows:
Kleine Unternehmen (<10 Mitarbeiter): Up to 100% of Weiterbildungskosten (training costs), up to 75% of Lohnkosten (wage costs).
Mittlere Unternehmen (10–249 Mitarbeiter): 50–100% of Weiterbildungskosten, up to 50% of Lohnkosten.
Große Unternehmen (ab 250 Mitarbeiter): Up to 50% of Weiterbildungskosten, up to 25% of Lohnkosten.
Kleine Unternehmen (<10 Mitarbeiter): Up to 100% of Weiterbildungskosten (training costs), up to 75% of Lohnkosten (wage costs).
Mittlere Unternehmen (10–249 Mitarbeiter): 50–100% of Weiterbildungskosten, up to 50% of Lohnkosten.
Große Unternehmen (ab 250 Mitarbeiter): Up to 50% of Weiterbildungskosten, up to 25% of Lohnkosten.
Micro Enterprises
< 10 Employees
Micro Enterprises
< 10 Employees
Micro Enterprises
< 10 Employees
Micro Enterprises
< 10 Employees
Small & Medium Enterprises
< 250 Employees
Small & Medium Enterprises
< 250 Employees
Small & Medium Enterprises
< 250 Employees
Small & Medium Enterprises
< 250 Employees
Large Enterprises
> 250 Employees
Large Enterprises
> 250 Employees
Large Enterprises
> 250 Employees
Large Enterprises
> 250 Employees
Corporation
> 2500 Employees
Corporation
> 2500 Employees
Corporation
> 2500 Employees
Corporation
> 2500 Employees
Wage Subsidy During Training
Wage Subsidy During Training
Wage Subsidy During Training
Wage Subsidy During Training
Up to 75%
Up to 75%
Up to 75%
Up to 75%
Up to 50%
up to 100% for employees aged 45+ and those with severe disabilities
Up to 50%
up to 100% for employees aged 45+ and those with severe disabilities
Up to 50%
up to 100% for employees aged 45+ and those with severe disabilities
Up to 50%
up to 100% for employees aged 45+ and those with severe disabilities
Up to 25%
Up to 25%
Up to 25%
Up to 25%
Up to 25% up to 20% for company agreements
or collective bargaining agreements with training elements
Up to 25% up to 20% for company agreements
or collective bargaining agreements with training elements
Up to 25% up to 20% for company agreements
or collective bargaining agreements with training elements
Up to 25% up to 20% for company agreements
or collective bargaining agreements with training elements
Reimbursement of Training Costs
Reimbursement of Training Costs
Reimbursement of Training Costs
Reimbursement of Training Costs
Up to 100%
Up to 100%
Up to 50%
Up to 50%
Up to 25%
Up to 25%
Up to 15%
Up to 15%
Up to 100% for employees without professional qualifications or with severe disabilities
Our Solution: Guiding You Every Step
Our Solution:
Guiding You Every Step
Our Solution: Guiding You Every Step
All-Inclusive Support for Your Career Growth
We walk you through every step—helping you understand eligibility, prepare documentation, and select the accredited course that fits your aspirations.
We walk you through every step—helping you understand eligibility, prepare documentation, and select the accredited course that fits your aspirations.
We walk you through every step—helping you understand eligibility, prepare documentation, and select the accredited course that fits your aspirations.
Personalized Guidance From Start to Finish
We walk you through every step—helping you understand eligibility, prepare documentation, and select the accredited course that fits your aspirations.
We walk you through every step—helping you understand eligibility, prepare documentation, and select the accredited course that fits your aspirations.
We walk you through every step—helping you understand eligibility, prepare documentation, and select the accredited course that fits your aspirations.
Your Success is Our Commitment
From application to funding approval, we take the confusion out of the QCG. With our guidance, you increase your chances of getting 100% course costs—and wage subsidies—covered.
From application to funding approval, we take the confusion out of the QCG. With our guidance, you increase your chances of getting 100% course costs—and wage subsidies—covered.
From application to funding approval, we take the confusion out of the QCG. With our guidance, you increase your chances of getting 100% course costs—and wage subsidies—covered.
We'll consult you free of charge!
We'll consult you free of charge!
We'll consult you free of charge!
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Funding & Finance
Funding & Finance
Funding & Finance
