Qualification for social and
pedagogical professions:
pedagogical professions:
Learning &
Development worker
For job seekers and professionals
Online. Full-time 6 months or part-time 14 months
The direct route to your teaching career:
The demand for specialists in the social sector is higher than ever - whether in schools, daycare centers or other social institutions. The best thing about it: our further training is ideal for career changers. Previous knowledge of education? Not required!
The demand for specialists in the social sector is higher than ever - whether in schools, daycare centers or other social institutions. The best thing about it: our further training is ideal for career changers. Previous knowledge of education? Not required!
Crisis-proof job
A secure employment relationship in economically turbulent times: Over 400,000 vacancies in the education sector.
Education chain
After the course, you will quickly find a job in the social sector. You can also gain further qualifications as a state-recognized social-pedagogical assistant.
Family friendly
Live learning from home in the mornings and flexible learning in the afternoons make it possible to combine family and further education.
Have an impact
Education is the raw material of our society - educational professionals in daycare centers and schools shape the society of tomorrow.
Further training.
Many possibilities.
Our further training opens up numerous paths for you in the social sector. It combines sound theoretical foundations with practical learning phases in social institutions. You will gain comprehensive knowledge in all relevant areas of education and will be well prepared to take on responsible tasks in daycare centers and schools. This course is also ideal for career changers with little basic knowledge of German. It offers you a solid foundation for starting your career and opens up a wide range of prospects for the future.
Full or part-time
In 6 or 14 months: much shorter than a degree course or dual training.
In 6 or 14 months: much shorter than a degree course or dual training.
Online. Flexible. Suitable for everyday use.
Learn from home, live in the virtual classroom - family-friendly and without detours.
Learn from home, live in the virtual classroom - family-friendly and without detours.
Certificates
You will acquire a number of certificates that are relevant for starting your career: First Aid; Infection and more.
You will acquire a number of certificates that are relevant for starting your career: First Aid; Infection and more.
Strong support - also for job applications.
During your training, we will coach you with applications, job interviews and job entry.
During your training, we will coach you with applications, job interviews and job entry.
Individual support:
We accompany you all the way to your goal - even if German is your second language.personal support and coaching.
We accompany you all the way to your goal - even if German is your second language.personal support and coaching.
100% promoted - no own part.
With an education voucher from the job center or the employment agency, further training is completely free of charge for you.
With an education voucher from the job center or the employment agency, further training is completely free of charge for you.
Who is the course for - and how can you get started?
Entitlement to state funding
Further training is only free of charge for you with an education voucher. You apply for it at your local employment agency or job center.
More info
Further training is only free of charge for you with an education voucher. You apply for it at your local employment agency or job center.
More info
Interest in working with children
You don't need to have any experience with children, but you should be interested in supporting and accompanying children in daycare centers and schools.
You don't need to have any experience with children, but you should be interested in supporting and accompanying children in daycare centers and schools.
Determination to participate
Places on our training courses are limited and the Impact School is financially dependent on participants taking part in the course in full. If you are unsure whether our training program is right for you, first take a look at our Orientation course "Social professions" to.
Places on our training courses are limited and the Impact School is financially dependent on participants taking part in the course in full. If you are unsure whether our training program is right for you, first take a look at our Orientation course "Social professions" to.
This is how the training is structured
Block 1:
Basics of digital communication
Basics of digital communication
TopicMS Office, school and kindergarten software.
GoalAcquisition of basic computer skills and digital communication techniques for everyday teaching.
GoalAcquisition of basic computer skills and digital communication techniques for everyday teaching.
Block 2:
Care
Care
Topic: Care techniques for infants and people with disabilities.
GoalSkills for basic care measures such as diapering, personal hygiene and dressing.
GoalSkills for basic care measures such as diapering, personal hygiene and dressing.
Block 3:
Pedagogical principles
Pedagogical principles
Topic: introduction to pedagogy, child development, social pedagogy.
GoalTeaching basic knowledge of pedagogical work, understanding of development processes and application of socio-pedagogical concepts.
GoalTeaching basic knowledge of pedagogical work, understanding of development processes and application of socio-pedagogical concepts.
Block 4:
Legal and ethical principles
Legal and ethical principles
Topic: Child and youth protection, data protection, ethics.
GoalKnowledge of the legal framework and ethical principles in pedagogical work.
GoalKnowledge of the legal framework and ethical principles in pedagogical work.
Block 5:
Methodology and didactics
Methodology and didactics
TopicTeaching and learning methods, planning of educational activities.
GoalAbility to independently plan and implement educational programs.
GoalAbility to independently plan and implement educational programs.
Block 6:
Inclusion and communication
Inclusion and communication
TopicInclusive pedagogy, communication with parents.
GoalPromoting inclusion and improving communication skills in an educational context.
GoalPromoting inclusion and improving communication skills in an educational context.
Block 7:
Practical application and supervision
Practical application and supervision
TopicInternship, supervision, job application training.
GoalApplication of what has been learned in practice, reflection on experiences and preparation for starting a career.
GoalApplication of what has been learned in practice, reflection on experiences and preparation for starting a career.
Block 8:
Optional German language support
Optional German language support
Topic: Vocational language teaching.
GoalImprovement of language skills in typical pedagogical situations.
GoalImprovement of language skills in typical pedagogical situations.
These professional fields are open to you after further training
Further training as a "learning and development assistant" prepares you for various professions with children. This gives you the choice and keeps you flexible.
Here are some of the positions you will be qualified for after completing the training:
Here are some of the positions you will be qualified for after completing the training:
School companion/iN
also as integration assistant, inclusion assistant, school assistant, participation assistant
You will support pupils with special educational needs in everyday school life and promote their integration into the classroom. Your tasks will include accompanying them in class, helping them with their school work and promoting their social skills.
Nursery helper
(also childcare assistant, educator assistant, educator assistant):
Nursery assistants look after children in daycare centers, organize activities and promote early childhood development.
After-school caretaker
(also OGS supervisor, all-day supervisor):
In after-school care centers or open all-day schools, you look after school children after school, help them with their homework and organize varied leisure activities that promote their social and personal development.
Housekeeping assistant
Housekeeping assistant
(also as a housekeeping assistant):
(also as a housekeeping assistant):
As a housekeeping assistant, you are a valuable member of the team in daycare centers and schools. By helping to prepare meals and maintain the premises, you create a pleasant environment in which children can feel comfortable and develop.
Childminder
(also as a childminder):
As a childminder, you look after a small group of children aged from a few months to three years, sometimes older, in your own home or in rented rooms. You promote their development through individual care, education and upbringing and work closely with the parents. This activity is carried out independently and requires a care permit from the youth welfare office.
Childcare worker in a private household
(also as a private childcare provider):
You support families directly at home with the care of their children. You promote their development through individual support and playful activities. Many parents rely on this professional help to balance work and family life. State support is available for families who need help due to special circumstances.
Together with my network of education experts, I have developed a unique training program that enables career changers from all over the world to find secure and well-paid work in the German education system.
Milena Pflügl
Founder of Impact School, education expert, former management positions at leading education companies Klett and Cornelsen, board member of Didacta Verband e.V.
Founder of Impact School, education expert, former management positions at leading education companies Klett and Cornelsen, board member of Didacta Verband e.V.
What our employer partners say
The Impact School plays a central role in training the specialists we urgently need in our educational institutions. Through its practical and future-oriented training courses, it fills the gaps in our teams and prepares people for the challenges of educational professions.
Vera Reimann
Head of Human Resources Management, Caritas
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
Chairman of the Board Fröbel e.V., Fröbel is the largest supra-regional and non-profit provider of daycare centers in Germany.
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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.
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