Orientation course "Social professions"
Full-time 4 weeks or part-time 8 weeks
Are you unsure which educational or social profession suits you best? Then our orientation course is the ideal opportunity to explore your career options in the social sector and find out which path is right for you!
What our graduates say:
The Impact School was always professional and helpful in all aspects of the program, whether it was imparting knowledge or helping me navigate the further education system in Germany. I can only say that my experience in the few weeks I was in contact with them was wonderful.
Elaine Hegedus
The openness and patience of the lecturers made this course something very special. I not only learned a lot about myself and my reactions, but also about how people work - a valuable insight for my future career in the social sector.
Shirin Khouri
I was always interested in social professions, but had no real idea of what to expect.
This course not only introduced me to different possibilities, but also made me realize how fulfilling this work is. Now I know: this is exactly my path.
This course not only introduced me to different possibilities, but also made me realize how fulfilling this work is. Now I know: this is exactly my path.
Bianca Kuhr
What the course teaches you
Our orientation course will help you discover your strengths and find your place in social work - whether in daycare centers, schools or other educational or social institutions.
Recognize your strengths
Find out where your skills lie and how you can use them in social professions.
Practice-oriented learning
Gain real insights into daycare centers and schools and apply what you have learned directly.
Acquire important soft skills
Learn how to strengthen your communication, resilience and self-organization for everyday working life.
Clear professional orientation
At the end of the course, you will know which further training or apprenticeship suits your professional goal.
With the knowledge and experience you have acquired, you are ideally prepared to make a start in social professions.
Your advantages
The advantages of the course
Online and company visits to daycare centers, schools or care facilities
4 weeks full-time or 8 weeks part-time
Do you want to work in social or educational work - but don't know exactly where you want to go?
In our orientation course, you will get to know professions, tasks and your own strengths.
Then you will have clarity. And new energy for your path.
In our orientation course, you will get to know professions, tasks and your own strengths.
Then you will have clarity. And new energy for your path.
Germany-wide
Hybrid
The orientation
-course built up
Module 1
Professional knowledge
Professional knowledge
Insights into social and care professions, the school and daycare system in Germany as well as a wide range of fields of activity - from supplementary workers and school support to nursing assistance and other social professions.
Module 2
Practical insights
Practical insights
Employers present their facilities and career changers provide personal insights into their profession as role models. In interviews, you will find out how to get started and what opportunities await you.
Module 3
Introduction to pedagogy
Introduction to pedagogy
Introduction to the legal framework (e.g. protection of minors, data protection), pedagogical approaches and methods, developmental psychology, methodology and didactics.
Module 4
Recognize personality strengths and potentials
Recognize personality strengths and potentials
You will get to know your personal strengths and interests better - with the help of proven methods that will help you find suitable careers in the social sector.
Module 5
Key competencies
Key competencies
Practical exercises on time management, self-organization, resilience, motivation and goal setting - for your successful entry into social professions.
Module 6
Career planning
Career planning
Reflection on the course, feedback, perspective planning, individual coaching for professional integration.
You will spend four weeks immersed in the world of work and will explore your strengths and goals. After that, you'll know where you want to go - and how to get there.
Admission requirements
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 social or educational work
You want to work with people - with children, young people or people in need of care - you just need to get started. You don't need any previous knowledge for our course. It's your interest that counts.
You want to work with people - with children, young people or people in need of care - you just need to get started. You don't need any previous knowledge for our course. It's your interest that counts.
Education experts about the Impact School
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
Sound training is the key to optimally preparing school support staff for their responsible role. Only with well-qualified specialists can we ensure that children and young people receive the support they deserve.
Thomas Zimmermann
Head of the Berlin Regional Competence Center of the European Training Center for Career and Society
It is very important to me that all participants find their place in an educational institution, where they can develop their skills and grow and flourish in their role every day
Sandra Romig
Education consultant at the Impact School
Education consultant at the Impact School
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