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The stupidity of the helpless: Why banning cell phones in schools is wrong
25.03.2025
The introduction of cell phone bans in schools is one of the current education policy debates in Germany, which is met with both approval and fierce rejection. Critics of such a ban argue that it not only harms pupils, but also disregards a broader social responsibility. Not only does not allowing schools to include cell phones in lessons mean a denial of digital reality, it also means that tech companies are increasingly exerting uncontrolled influence over students. Instead of teaching them how to use digital technologies confidently and responsibly, they are being forced into a passive role in which they become mere objects of commercial platforms.
A key problem with the cell phone ban is the fact that it weakens the media skills of both pupils and teachers. In an increasingly digitalized world, it is essential that young people learn to navigate digital spaces safely and responsibly. Instead of burying our heads in the sand and pretending that cell phone addiction, cyberbullying and social isolation have no real impact, the school system should take targeted measures to train students and teachers in the use of digital media. Such media literacy training would not only help pupils to arm themselves against the dangers of the internet, such as cyberbullying, but also to make sensible use of the potential of technology.
The comparison to the "bird's-eye policy" is by no means exaggerated. If state parliaments in Germany continue to focus on "solving" the cell phone problem with bans, they are failing to provide pupils with the tools they need to act independently and safely in the digital world. It's not just a question of technical access, but also the responsibility that comes with this access. While platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok continue to grow in popularity and shape young people's digital spaces, schools remain inactive. Refusing to teach young people how to use these platforms is a missed opportunity to constructively tackle the emerging challenges.
Teaching students how to confidently defend themselves against cyberbullying and how to use social networks responsibly will not only improve their use of technology, but also boost their self-confidence and independence. They learn how to navigate between the real and digital worlds without falling into the traps of addiction, isolation or bullying.
Overall, it is clear that banning cell phones is not the solution to the complex problems of the digital world. Rather, it is an invitation to ignorance that harms both students and society as a whole. Instead of burying its head in the sand, the education system should see the challenges of the digital transformation as an opportunity to actively integrate media skills into the curriculum and thus prepare young people for the digital future. This is the only way to prevent them from becoming passengers on the journey through the digital world instead of active and self-confident co-creators.
Thoughts from Niko Fostiropoulos, Managing Director of the education company alfatraining.
Formulated with AI support. 25.03.2025
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SAP compact courses in cooperation with adult education centers on original SAP training systems
20.01.2025
alfatraining and the adult education centers in Germany will continue to offer a top-class qualification model in 2025: The alfatraining Bildungszentrum , cooperation partner of SAP Deutschland SE & Co KG, together with Xpert Business, provides all adult education centers in Germany with training in the area of SAP users.
This cooperation follows on from a success story spanning more than 10 years: Adult education centers have been offering their customers SAP training courses in collaboration with alfatraining since 2013. Since 2020, these have been held via the education platform alfatraining.com and can be attended from the comfort of your own home or workplace using the alfaview video conferencing system. The seminars are held on original SAP training systems so that newly acquired knowledge can be applied directly in practice.
The cooperation comprises a total of four SAP user training courses, which are held regularly in two-day training sessions (Friday afternoons and Saturdays) comprising 14 teaching units:
SAP® Grundlagen: Navigation
Finanzbuchhaltung in SAP® S/4HANA
Einkauf in SAP® S/4HANA
Personaladministration in SAP® ERP
Participants receive an original SAP education partner certificate after each seminar.
Registration via participating adult education centers
Find out more at your local adult education center or send us your message to vhs@alfatraining.de to benefit from the favorable conditions within the framework of the cooperation . You can also find cooperating adult education centers via the course finder of the German Adult Education Association: https://www.volkshochschule.de/kursfinder.
Live online courses with the SAP education partner alfatraining
As an education partner of SAP, alfatraining has many years of experience in the field of vocational training and qualifies participants at over 300 locations nationwide in various specialist areas relevant to the labor market.
With the live online courses at alfatraining, it is possible to broadcast the didactic and technical expertise of the trainers without barriers and make the learning content accessible live and in real time. During the lessons at alfatraining, all participants are connected to the lecturers via the alfaview video conferencing system. In this way, course participants learn to apply their theoretical knowledge directly in practice and at the same time practice modern forms of communication in the world of work 4.0.
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Innovative tech start-up Semanux becomes part of the alfa group of companies
29.11.2024
Expansion of the accessible range from alfatraining, alfaview and EML with intelligent software solutions from Semanux.
The award-winning IT company Semanux has been operating under the umbrella of the alfa group of companies owned by Karlsruher technology entrepreneur Niko Fostiropoulos since 22.11.2024.
With Semanux, Niko Fostiropoulos has gained a company with extensive expertise in the fields of intelligent human-computer interaction and machine learning. Semanux's product range includes innovative technologies in the areas of eye tracking, gesture recognition and facial expression and face recognition.
Semanux GmbH was founded as part of a research project at the University of Stuttgart at the Chair of Analytic Computing of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and was funded by an EXIST research transfer from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and Europäischen Sozialfonds. Semanux's technologies have already won prestigious awards, including the CyberOne Award, 3rd place in the Handelsblatt's Health-i-Award under the patronage of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs and 3rd place in the Baden-Württemberg Foundation's AI Garage.
The acquisition of the tech company Semanux is intended to create new AI-based solutions for the entire group of companies. In future, the accessible control solutions will be seamlessly integrated into existing products from alfaview, alfatraining and EML Speech Technology.
"Our goal is to develop our own digital products and AI solutions in Germany and the European Union so that people in all countries of the world can communicate without barriers - 100% data and information secure. With the strategic acquisition of technology expert Semanux, we are gaining an innovative partner for the forward-looking topics of barrier-free control and artificial intelligence that will be a powerful addition to our expertise." Niko Fostiropoulos, Managing Director of alfatraining,alfaview, EML and Semanux
With the expansion of the company family through the acquisition of Semanux, Niko Fostiropoulos is creating the basis for extensive developments in the areas of intelligent control systems and barrier-free digital participation in vocational training.
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Returning to work part-time with tailor-made courses from alfatraining
24.07.2024
Many life courses are not linear, but reflect real life. Parental leave, lack of childcare options, caring for relatives, illness or other personal reasons often require time out of work or changes in professional circumstances.
It is often necessary to refresh one's knowledge after a career break.
However, full-time training courses tie up a lot of time. In many places, there are no childcare options for parents that reliably cover full-time training periods. There are many individual reasons that stand in the way of full-time training.
The further education company alfatraining has therefore developed a tailor-made part-time course portfolio that optimally prepares people returning to work for a fresh start.
For example, participants in the Digitales Büro course can obtain the Führerschein für digitale Kompetenz certificate in two weeks. In the commercial sector, the latest courses are available in the areas of Büroorganisation, Grundlagen Buchhaltung, Finanzbuchhaltung and Buchhaltung mit DATEV or SAP. In addition, alfatraining provides further training in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access). In the area of human resources, participants can gain qualifications at Lohnbuchhaltung mit DATEV. The courses offered by alfatraining in the areas of IT security and computer basics are also in high demand.
All part-time courses can be individually combined and put together into a tailor-made further training package.
The above-average placement rates at alfatraining speak for themselves - thanks to the targeted training and individual support provided as part of the program, graduates find jobs in the shortest possible time. alfatraining-Job-CoachingsGraduates find a new job in industry and business in a very short time.
Thanks to the nationwide network of part-time participants, alfatraining course participants have interesting opportunities for exchange and can work together in exciting project teams. Lessons on modern communication technology train participants to work in digital teams. Remote working is a form of work that is already practiced and even demanded by many companies today. At alfatraining, participants learn how to use this form of work, but are taught and individually supported by an experienced lecturer throughout the course.
All courses at alfatraining can be subsidized with Bildungsgutschein be subsidized. The training costs are covered by Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, DRV or other funding agencies.
The further training experts at alfatraining will advise those interested in further training free of charge at any time and put together a non-binding further training plan for anyone interested.
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Original certifications with 100% funding from Bildungsgutschein
24.07.2024
The training company alfatraining has established itself as one of the leading providers of continuing vocational training in Germany. alfatraining offers a wide range of specialist courses developed by labor market specialists and experienced experts from the world of work. The course portfolio of alfatraining comprises over 300 labor market-related subject areas, such as CAD für Maschinenbau and Architektur, Webdesign & Webprogrammierung, SAP® ERP und S4/HANA, SPS /Automatisierungstechnik, Personal & Management, Netzwerkadministration, Programmierung & Softwareentwicklung, Logistik, Qualitätsmanagement, Marketing & Kundenmanagement, Projektmanagement, Sprachen and kaufmännische Lehrgänge. Cooperations with TÜV-Rheinland, Siemens, DATEV, SAP or Dassault Systems enable participants to apply for jobs with the coveted Original-Zertifikaten.
All courses at alfatraining can be individually combined with one another. The team of advisors at alfatraining provides detailed advice and information on possible subsidies that enable free access to the high-quality courses offered by alfatraining. All courses offered by alfatraining are AZAV-certified and can be financed up to 100% with a Bildungsgutschein or Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein grant from Agentur für Arbeit. This means that further training is free of charge for participants. Through the combination of high course quality, certified lecturers, practice-oriented learning and state-of-the-art technology, alfatraining makes a significant contribution to the qualification and integration of skilled workers in Germany.
Niko Fostiropoulos, Managing Director of alfatraining, emphasizes the company's vision:
"We want to empower people through barrier-free education and give them the tools they need for a successful professional future. We are proud to train highly qualified specialists for industry and business and to contribute to the professional development of our participants."
By qualifying well-trained specialists, alfatraining contributes to the sustainable integration of jobseekers into the labor market. The funded training programs enable participants to take advantage of high-quality training opportunities free of charge. The team at alfatraining supports participants throughout their course so that they can look to the future with a positive and well-qualified outlook after their training.
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State-of-the-art concepts make us one of Germany's leading education companies
22.07.2024
The term "lifelong learning" currently covers a wide range of social challenges: Skills shortages, industrial economization processes and demographic change require a sustainable and professional education offering in Europe.
Niko Fostiropoulos, Managing Director of the education company alfatraining, has taken up the cause of sustainable and accessible education. With his company, he wants to make a social contribution to the professional qualification of skilled workers. Since 2010, the digital training company has been using video technology to offer fully accessible training courses. It is important to Niko Fostiropoulos that all courses are taught digitally by highly qualified specialist lecturers.
"The alfaview video technology makes it possible for people to take part in training from anywhere and without barriers . It is important to us that the seminars at alfatraining teach practice-oriented content that our graduates can apply on the job. We have been using this concept to train specialists for the digital industry and economy for 20 years."
Niko Fostiropoulos, Managing Director and founder of alfaview and alfatraining
Participants are networked throughout Germany via the alfaview video communication system and can work on their respective training topic in project teams under the guidance of instructors. Participants are taught by certified lecturers with relevant professional experience throughout the entire course. The courses at alfatraining are geared towards the latest market requirements: courses in the areas of CAD-Konstruktion, Softwareentwicklung, künstliche Intelligenz, modernes Büromanagement, Mediengestaltung and Webdesign, zertifizierte SAP-Schulungen and renommierte Herstellerzertifizierungen form the core of alfatraining's offering. alfatraining works closely with industry and business and maintains educational partnerships with SAP, Siemens and Microsoft. Through extensive activities in associations and networks, alfatraining plays an active role in shaping the educational landscape. With its know-how, the company participates in many working groups and congresses and gives specialist lectures throughout Germany.
The course concept of alfatraining is recognized by Agentur für Arbeit and certified according to the AZAV approval regulation. The quality management of alfatraining is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
More than 600 specialists at alfatraining ensure that everything runs smoothly and that intensive support is provided. They are already working on new, forward-looking concepts to provide participants with the best quality in continuing professional development.
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New perspectives with further training from alfatraining
19.07.2024
In most cases, losing your job is a life change that initially causes uncertainty. Many questions arise: Do I even have the necessary know-how to get back on the job market? Can I find a new job at my age? What is the next step for me?
The further education company alfatraining offers people who find themselves in precisely this situation new career prospects. For more than 20 years, jobseekers have been able to receive further professional training and reorient themselves professionally at alfatraining. Participants of alfatraining can have 100% of their further training funded by Agentur für Arbeit and the job center via Bildungsgutschein. This means that further training is free of charge for participants. The further training offered by alfatraining has a modular structure so that all courses can be combined individually. Together with the labor market specialists at alfatraining, course participants therefore have the opportunity to put together their own personal course combination from the 300 specialist courses.
The courses conclude with prestigious certificates that prove the newly acquired expertise to future employers. Graduates of alfatraining are excellently qualified and find an attractive job on the labor market in the shortest possible time. An important part of the services offered by alfatraining is individual coaching on the participants' application documents. The staff at alfatraining work closely with the participants to bring their application documents up to date and tailor them to their desired positions. The training company alfatraining has excellent networks with industry and business and regularly organizes company presentations. Here, renowned employers can introduce themselves and present their companies. These events offer participants the opportunity to make direct contact with HR managers and network with interesting companies. The labor market experts at alfatraining also research suitable vacancies for participants on a weekly basis. Participants receive industry-specific job suggestions from alfatraining that are precisely tailored to their expertise. All lecturers at alfatraining also impart knowledge regarding job research and self-presentation in digital job and applicant portals.
With its tailored coaching sessions, alfatraining offers the best conditions for a quick and successful start on the job market.
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Specialists for the mechanical engineering industry
17.07.2024
With around 3 million employees in Germany, mechanical engineering is one of the core sectors of German and European industry. According to a survey by the Ifo economic research institute, the shortage of skilled workers is the main reason for the current deterioration in the competitiveness of the German mechanical engineering sector. Due to demographic change, many well-qualified engineers and specialists in the plant engineering sector will retire in the coming years. Almost 700,000 engineers will retire by 2029. The training company alfatraining has been active throughout Germany for over 20 years in order to qualify specialists for mechanical engineering.
User knowledge of the latest industry-specific technologies and the latest know-how on international sales markets, customer requirements, optimization processes and value chains are necessary to gain a foothold in the mechanical engineering job market. Tens of thousands of specialists have already successfully qualified for top-class jobs in the mechanical engineering industry at alfatraining. The cutting-edge course portfolio at alfatraining includes 17 Lehrgänge, which is conceptually tailored to the needs of the industry.
For example, participants of alfatraining learn basic visualization techniques in the course AutoCAD 2D/3D or Inventor and can create highly complex drawings of machines and components after completing the course. The CAD software CATIA V5 is primarily used in design and development departments in the automotive and aviation industries. Certified graduates of the course CATIA V5 from alfatraining are able to carry out design processes with CATIA V5 and create sophisticated three-dimensional drawings and receive the title CATIA Mechanical Designer Specialist upon successful completion. The course CATIA V5 Flächenmodellierung enables you to work on complex surfaces in the CATIA V5 design environment and concludes with the original certification from Dassault Systèmes as a CATIA Mechanical Surface Designer Specialist. In the course Siemens NX, participants learn how to use the Siemens NX user interface as well as 3D modeling of assemblies and the creation of model drawings. They also gain an insight into advanced part modeling. The practice-oriented course Siemens NX Flächenmodellierung teaches the design of different curve and surface shapes with Siemens NX. Exercises are used to apply, analyze and train the most important functions. In the course SOLIDWORKS, course participants use sketch-based features, operation features and libraries to create 3D parametric parts and assemblies. Graduates apply for the job market with the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certificate and have excellent opportunities for a sought-after job in the very well-paid mechanical engineering industry. In the courses at CAD für ausländische Fachkräfte, international specialists can train for a job in the German-speaking mechanical engineering sector.
In order to remain one of the world's leading technology countries, Germany urgently needs qualified specialists in mechanical engineering. alfatraining makes an important contribution to providing top-class further training for the specialist staff so urgently needed by the mechanical engineering industry.
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How do you actually become a manager?
15.07.2024
The digital transformation, above all the technologies associated with artificial intelligence, will change many jobs in the coming decades. The automation of processes will inevitably lead to the elimination of certain jobs. At the same time, the overall demand for well-qualified specialists in management will increase in order to steer the new structures in companies and to manage and strategically coordinate digitalization projects.
But how do you actually become a manager in order to help shape company processes? In the field of management, core qualifications in strategic corporate management, personnel management, controlling and general business know-how are required. In modern management, managers are well advised to also undergo further training in the field of digital transformation and project management in order to be able to accompany these change processes at management level.
The further education company alfatraining therefore offers topaktuelle Kurse with highly qualified lecturers for future managers in order to train managers who are in high demand on the job market.
In the subject area Business Management, participants can attend further training courses in the topics Management und Unternehmensplanung, Compliance, Wissensmanagement, Performance Management, Projektmanagement or Business Management für ausländische Fachkräfte.
The further training courses offered by alfatraining at digitalen Transformation are the perfect complement to the management courses. Qualification seekers can train as Digitalisierungsmanager, Transformationsmanager, Industrie 4.0 Transformation Expert, Nachhaltigkeitsmanager or Chief Digital Officer and book courses in the areas of Digital Leadership, Changemanagement, Digitales Büro or Design Thinking.
The entire range of courses offered by alfatraining is AZAV-approved and can be subsidized up to 100% with Bildungsgutschein. The management system of alfatraining is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001.
With a team of 600 permanent and freelance employees, alfatraining aims to impart the latest management knowledge and qualify participants for the job market of the future using the latest technologies. Certified lecturers, educational specialists, software and AI developers as well as labor market specialists work daily to ensure that graduates start their professional future with the best job opportunities. Teaching takes place via the GDPR-compliant video conferencing solution alfaview and enables location-independent and barrier-free learning, so that all courses can also be attended from home.
Time for your next career move?
The team at alfatraining will be happy to advise you personally and work with you to develop your individual training roadmap. This will give you the best chance of making a career in management.
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Nice to meet you! Fit for a job on the international job market
10.07.2024
English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. In addition to 330 million native speakers, there are around 1.5 billion second language learners. English enables people all over the world to communicate, even in a professional context. Due to international networking and global corporate structures, there are fewer and fewer positions in which English is not required. English language skills are therefore indispensable in the workplace.
Why is knowledge of English so important in the workplace?
Improved job opportunities: English language skills significantly increase your chances on the job market. Current job advertisements usually require a good command of English.
Higher salaries: Employees with advanced English skills earn higher salaries on average.
International career opportunities: In a globalized economy, companies are also increasingly internationally networked. English as a corporate language enables employees to work in international teams, participate in global projects and take advantage of career opportunities at home and abroad.
Business English at alfatraining with TOEIC® certification
The Wirtschaftsenglisch course at alfatraining prepares participants for the workplace in a practice-oriented way. Experienced instructors teach course participants sound language skills in four weeks so that they can express themselves accurately in the workplace. Participants learn job-specific business vocabulary in order to communicate successfully internationally. Exercises and examples from real business situations help them to apply and consolidate what they have learned. The course also gives participants an insight into the use of modern AI technologies to optimize processes and develop innovative solutions.
Through TOEIC®-Zertifizierung, graduates acquire a meaningful certificate with which they can prove their language skills and successfully apply for jobs in international companies.
All courses at alfatraining are AZAV-certified and can be attended free of charge with Bildungsgutschein.
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How does building work today? Climate-friendly, intelligent and resource-conserving
10.07.2024
Energy-efficient and sustainable construction, age-appropriate construction and intelligent building development - the construction of buildings has developed enormously over the last decade. Changing legal frameworks, modern urban development, demographic trends and the climate crisis all require the latest expertise in the construction and architecture sector. A study by the Institute for Economic Research (ifo) shows that the construction sector is one of the most important drivers of growth and employment in Germany.
The renowned further education company alfatraining offers a variety of brand new courses in the field of architecture and construction to optimally prepare specialists for the challenges of the modern construction world. Participants in the courses at alfatraining learn how to build in a modern, climate-friendly, intelligent and resource-conserving way. alfatraining offers 16 verschiedene Fachkurse im Bereich Architektur und Bau, which can be combined in modular form. All courses are AZAV-certified and can be subsidized with Bildungsgutschein.
In the CAD 2D/3D courses, participants learn how to create precise 2D and 3D models that serve as the basis for every construction project.
The Revit software is used in architecture and engineering offices. The Revit Architecture course teaches participants how to work with 3D architectural components and enables graduates of alfatraining to create detailed building plans.
In the course ArchiCad, participants learn how to manage complex projects. The ArchiCad software makes it possible to implement designs as digitally visualized buildings.
The software ALLPLAN (formerly: Nemetschek) is the market leader in the field of architecture. The Kurs Allplan provides comprehensive knowledge in the field of 3D planning and visualization.
In the BIM-Kursen of alfatraining, participants learn how to use this collaborative modeling system to optimize planning processes and make construction projects more efficient.
Successful construction management requires comprehensive knowledge of Bauprojektmanagement. The courses at alfatraining teach sound methods and techniques for completing projects on time and within budget. Participants are prepared to lead teams effectively and coordinate the various phases of a construction project.
The seminars at Kostenermittlung, AVA und HOAI focus on the financial aspects of construction. Participants learn how to accurately calculate and control costs, comply with the regulations of the Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers (HOAI) and efficiently implement tendering, awarding and invoicing (AVA).
In addition, knowledge of Bau- und Vertragsrecht is essential in order to recognize legal risks and draft construction contracts safely. In the training course at alfatraining, participants acquire a solid foundation in order to position themselves with legal certainty.
The further training courses at Bauleiter and Baumanager teach the practical and theoretical knowledge required to successfully manage construction projects and ensure quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.
The seminar Immobilien- und Facility Management covers the efficient and sustainable management and optimization of properties over their entire life cycle.
Especially for international professionals, alfatraining offers Kurse im Bereich Bau/Architektur für ausländische Fachkräfte. These courses help international participants to integrate into the German labor market.
With further training from alfatraining, participants not only acquire in-depth specialist knowledge in the field of architecture/construction, but also the practical skills that are in demand in the modern construction industry through digital projects. The wide range of courses offered by alfatraining is designed to provide specialists with the best possible qualifications for the future of contemporary and sustainable construction.
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Courses in quality management with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
09.07.2024
The continuous improvement of processes and products is crucial for the business world. Quality management helps companies to optimize their productivity and ensure customer satisfaction.
The training company alfatraining offers Vielzahl von Kursen im Bereich Qualitätsmanagement to train specialized professionals. At the heart of alfatraining 's offering are the sought-after certifications in quality management with TÜV Rheinland-approved qualifications. Participants can train to become a Qualitätsbeauftragten mit TÜV-Rheinland-geprüfter Qualifikation in four weeks. The course provides professional knowledge in the application of the ISO DIN EN 9001 standard as well as in the planning, introduction, maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of a QM system.
The course Qualitätsmanager leads through the strategic planning of QM systems, deals with possible management methods and concludes with the certificate "Quality Manager with TÜV Rheinland-approved qualification".
In the course Qualitätsauditor, participants acquire knowledge and methods to master the preparation, implementation, follow-up and reporting of quality audits in accordance with specific standards. They also learn how artificial intelligence is used in a professional environment. In all courses, participants work on a practical project that prepares them for their future professional activities in industry-specific projects.
Specialists in the field of quality management are in demand from both large and medium-sized companies in industry, trade and the service sector. In view of the increasing importance of quality and efficiency in all areas of the economy, sound further training in QM is a decisive factor for professional and entrepreneurial success. With its comprehensive range of courses, alfatraining ensures that specialists and companies are optimally prepared to master the challenges of the market and achieve sustainable success.
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Job-related German courses for foreign skilled workers
05.07.2024
As a country of immigration, Germany is reliant on skilled workers from abroad to meet the growing demand in many sectors of the economy. According to a study by the German Economic Institute, there could be a shortage of around five million skilled workers by 2030. Demographic change and the associated shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for the German economy. In order to remain competitive, the qualification of foreign skilled workers is of crucial importance. Language skills are the key to successful professional and social integration. The further education company alfatraining offers spezialisierte berufsbezogene Deutschkurse, which optimally prepares foreign skilled workers for the job market.
alfatraining, one of Germany's leading training companies, specializes in vocational training. One component of the offer is berufsbezogenen Deutschkurse, which has been specially developed for foreign skilled workers. The German courses at alfatraining are practice-oriented and tailored to the specific needs of the respective professional groups. Participants learn specialist vocabulary, practise professional communication situations and acquire language skills for professional correspondence. There is a particular focus on teaching language skills that are relevant to everyday working practice.
All further training courses at alfatraining can be funded by Bildungsgutschein.
alfatraining relies on pedagogically trained specialist lecturers, modern learning methods and an innovative digital learning platform. Participants can take part in their training at Bildungszentrum on site or from the comfort of their own home. They are networked with other course participants and lecturers throughout Germany via video technology.
Thousands of skilled workers with a history of migration have successfully entered the German labor market thanks to the German courses at alfatraining. The qualification of foreign skilled workers is essential for Germany's future viability. With its job-related German courses, alfatraining makes an important contribution to the integration and professional success of people with a migration background.
Foreign skilled workers make a lasting contribution to Germany's innovative strength and cultural diversity. alfatraining welcomes participants from all over the world!
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IT management & network technology at alfatraining
05.07.2024
Digital infrastructures play a crucial role in almost all companies worldwide. The administration and security of these networks require more and more specialized know-how in the field of network technology and IT management. alfatraining offers a wide range of IT courses to optimally prepare participants for the job market in the IT sector.
The course Cloud Computing from alfatraining provides comprehensive knowledge of cloud services and their implementation. Participants learn about the different cloud models and gain practical insights into working with leading cloud platforms. The curriculum of alfatraining is practice-oriented and prepares participants specifically for the challenges of modern cloud technologies.
Microsoft certifications are considered valuable proof of expertise in the IT industry. alfatraining offers the courses Microsoft Endpoint Administration, Microsoft Information Protection Administration and Microsoft Azure Administration, which prepare for internationally recognized Microsoft certifications and conclude with a Microsoft certificate.
The course AWS Cloud Administrator at alfatraining teaches the skills required to manage and operate systems on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. AWS is one of the leading providers in the cloud sector and professionals with relevant qualifications in AWS are in high demand in all industries. Participants in the course at alfatraining learn how to efficiently plan, manage and optimize AWS infrastructures.
Linux is a fundamental operating system in many IT areas. The courses LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 from alfatraining cover all important aspects of Linux, from installation and configuration to system administration and security. The knowledge imparted is essential for system administrators and IT professionals working in heterogeneous IT environments.
The courses at Cisco-Technologien at alfatraining prepare participants for working with network infrastructures. Cisco certificates are a seal of quality in network technology and open up numerous career opportunities. Participants will learn how to plan, implement and maintain networks and will be able to apply the latest security standards upon completion.
Security in IT is a key topic. The courses at IT-Security from alfatraining, which culminate in a TÜV Rheinland-approved qualification, provide comprehensive knowledge of protective measures, threat detection and risk management.
The CompTIA training courses from alfatraining are internationally recognized IT certifications. The courses prepare students for various CompTIA exams, including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ as well as CompTIA CySA+.
alfatraining In addition, Kurse für ausländische Fachkräfte offers specially tailored courses that make it easier for them to enter the German IT sector.
Further training in IT and network technology from alfatraining opens doors to new career opportunities and helps participants to position themselves successfully in the IT sector. All courses at alfatraining are AZAV-certified and can be funded by Bildungsgutschein.
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Career as a software developer
05.07.2024
In an increasingly digitalized world, qualified specialists in the field of software development are more in demand than ever. With a comprehensive range of courses in the field of programming, alfatraining offers tailor-made module combinations to train as a software developer and significantly improve your chances on the job market with the latest IT know-how.
alfatraining offers courses in the programming languages C++, Python, Java and C#, which teach both the basics and advanced techniques of software development. In the courses Anforderungsmanager and Requirements Engineer, participants can specialize in the collection, analysis and documentation of software requirements. The course Softwaretester teaches knowledge in test methods and automation, while the further training in the area of VBA-Makroentwicklung deals with the automation of tasks in Microsoft Office. With the Softwareentwicklung für ausländische Fachkräfte qualification, alfatraining offers a special training course for participants with a history of migration that optimally prepares them for the German job market.
Participants can attend classes from the comfort of their own home or at one of the alfatraining training centers. With these practical and high-quality IT training courses, alfatraining ensures that graduates are optimally qualified for the job market. With the latest skills in software development, alfatraining participants have a very good chance of finding an attractive and highly paid job in the IT sector. All courses at alfatraining can be funded by Bildungsgutschein from Agentur für Arbeit or the Jobcenter. The certified trainers at alfatraining teach participants individually and personally for the entire duration of the course.
With the tailor-made coaching from alfatraining and direct networking with employers, alfatraining offers the best conditions for a quick and successful start on the job market.
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Курси для кваліфікованих робітників з підтримкою німецької мови на робочому місці
23.02.2024
Коомпанія підвищення кваліфікації alfatraining пропонує спеціалізовані кваліфікації в усіх сферах сучасного ринку праці. Усі курси alfatraining можна поєднувати зі спеціальною підтримкою німецької мови на робочому місці, щоб випускники alfatraining були оптимально підготовлені до німецького ринку праці як у професійному, так і в мовному плані. На курсах німецької мови за професійним спрямуванням alfatraining викладається теоретичний матеріал з найпоширеніших економічних галузей, щоб забезпечити швидку та індивідуальну інтеграцію.Курс також пояснює використання штучного інтелекту на ринку праці. Завдяки набутим знанням випускники можуть працювати як у комерційній, так і в технічній сферах. Вивчення німецької мови за професійним спрямуванням на цьому курсі дозволяє вам писати ділову кореспонденцію відповідно до чинних норм і впевнено спілкуватися всередині компанії. Це важлива кваліфікація, яка набуває все більшого значення в сучасному глобалізованому світі праці. Протягом 8 тижнів учасники навчаються спеціалізованому та професійному спілкуванню на робочому місці і, таким чином, отримують відміннну мовну підготовку для роботи в цифровому корпоративному середовищі в Німеччині. Курс завершується видачею відповідного сертифікату (alfatraining та ETS/Pipplet), який дає детальне уявлення про здобуту кваліфікацію та досягнутий мовний рівень. Всі курси сертифіковані і можуть бути заброньовані безкоштовно за допомогою освітнього ваучера.
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Further training at alfatraining as an HR expert
26.02.2024
Demographic developments will present companies with enormous challenges in the coming decades. The shortage of skilled workers requires experts in HR departments to recruit and train qualified employees, but also to help shape digital transformation processes in companies. There is therefore an increasing demand for well-trained specialists in human resources.
The training company alfatraining has responded to this demand and offers a wide range of specialized as well as generalist qualifications in the field of HR.
The courses offered by alfatraining in the field of human resources include Grundlagen Personalwirtschaft, Lohn und Gehalt mit DATEV, Steuerrecht mit DATEV, SAP HCM, Arbeitsrecht, Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung, Eignungsdiagnostiker mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation, Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement, Arbeitsschutz mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation, Compliance, AEVO, Personalreferent mit original SAP-Anwender-Zertifikat, Personal- und Lohnbuchhalter, Referent für Eignung und Recruiting, as well as various Qualifizierungen im Personalbereich für ausländische Fachkräfte.
All alfatraining courses are certified and can be attended free of charge with Bildungsgutschein. The company provides non-binding advice to those interested in further training on suitable offers and creates an individual further training plan. As part of the free trial offer, those seeking further training have the opportunity to see for themselves the high quality of the courses at alfatraining and can take part in live lessons for a few hours. alfatraining teaches state-of-the-art software and AI know-how in all courses in order to optimally prepare participants for professional practice .
With further professional training from alfatraining, graduates have excellent chances of making a career as an HR professional in the booming HR industry.
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Further training from alfatraining for creative minds
01.03.2024
The advertising industry in Germany is growing. The Central Association of the German Advertising Industry (ZAW) forecasts an industry result of EUR 48.87 billion (+1.6%) for 2023. According to the ZAW, the main reason for the positive development is the "disproportionately high growth of digital advertising".
The increasing digitalization of the media industry and the new possibilities offered by artificial intelligence require new knowledge from the industry's scarce specialists.
Further training from alfatraining in the field of "new media"
The certified training company alfatraining offers a comprehensive Kursportfolio im Bereich digitaler Medien und Gestaltung program. Course participants can qualify at alfatraining in the areas of Fotobearbeitung, UI/UX-Design, Illustration, Mediengestaltung, Grafik- oder Kommunikationsdesign, Desktop Publishing, künstliche Intelligenz und Videobearbeitung sowie Schnitt. With this know-how, graduates have excellent chances of finding top jobs in the advertising industry.
There is a high demand throughout the industry for experts who are familiar with the latest trends and technologies. In order to position yourself in the fast-paced world of digital media with a future-proof job, you also need the latest advertising knowledge in the areas of search engine optimization (SEO), target group-specific content creation and web design. In the modern advertising industry, there is no getting around programs such as Adobe's Creative Cloud (Adobe Photoshop, After Effects CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC) or the new functionalities of Cinema 4D. As a long-standing training company with a high level of tech expertise, alfatraining therefore focuses in particular on teaching software programs in the field of digital media in its media courses.
Via the communication cloud alfaview, course participants at alfatraining also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other professionals in the industry nationwide and work together on advertising projects.
The digital revolution has fundamentally changed the way we communicate, work and consume. Companies and organizations are increasingly reliant on media professionals to stand out in the market. With further training from alfatraining in media, marketing, design or editing, creative minds have the opportunity to get off to a flying start in the advertising industry with the latest specialist knowledge.
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People to Work Program: SAP qualifications from alfatraining
01.03.2024
The software company SAP has 400,000 customers worldwide who, according to the company, generate 87 percent of the global trading volume. SAP products are among the most sought-after and powerful management tools for business processes in operational practice. Specialists who can use SAP software in their daily work are therefore in demand across all industries. In addition, companies also urgently need experts who are able to adapt, further develop and introduce SAP systems in companies. In reality, however, there are nowhere near enough SAP specialists to meet companies' needs. The job exchange of the Federal Employment Agency currently lists 26,230 vacancies in the SAP sector. In particular, conversion processes from SAP ERP to SAP S/4 HANA require well-qualified specialists who can support the digital transformation of companies.
The training company alfatraining has been a training partner of SAP Germany since 2007 and is a member of the People to Work partner program. This exclusive partnership gives alfatraining the opportunity to offer original SAP certifications. Participants of alfatraining are always taught by certified SAP lecturers, receive the official training materials and learn directly on the SAP cloud. All graduates of alfatraining also receive a manufacturer certificate from SAP. alfatraining offers SAP qualifications in the areas of SAP Anwender, SAP Berater, SAP Power-User and SAP Key-User. In addition, there is a special offer for foreign specialists who can participate in SAP-Zertifizierungen mit berufsbezogener Deutschförderung in order to gain a foothold in the German labor market with excellent opportunities.
With pass rates of almost 100%, alfatraining is one of the most successful SAP training partners on the market.
If they fail the certification exam at the first attempt, SAP participants at alfatraining have the opportunity to retake the exam free of charge. With top-class SAP training from alfatraining, graduates are future-proofed for the modern job market and are perfectly qualified for sought-after and well-paid jobs in the SAP environment.
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Microsoft Office in the modern office
23.02.2024
At a time when technological developments are constantly changing the world of work, IT basics and a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite are essential for efficient working life. 85% of companies use the programs Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. And although the Office applications have become a standard tool in almost every office, only a few users are proficient in the software. In job interviews at the latest, many applicants' knees buckle when they are asked about their specific knowledge of Excel or Access.
Anyone looking for a new career should therefore also check that their Office skills are up to date.
Further training with Bildungsgutschein in the area of Microsoft Office at alfatraining
The training company alfatraining has been offering professional courses for Office programs for over 20 years. Full-time or part-time participants can acquire the "Microsoft Office Führerschein" and learn how to use the latest Office programs. After completing the course, graduates have the basic skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, internet and communication, IT security and databases and can successfully apply for jobs on the market with the "Microsoft Office driver's license" certificate.
Anyone who wants to get started professionally in modern office management has the opportunity to acquire the "Führerschein für digitale Kompetenz" in various courses at alfatraining. The "Digitales Büro" course teaches office-specific knowledge and provides practical training in digital transformation in everyday office life.
The "Büroorganisation" course is ideal for more in-depth knowledge: Participants learn about the workflow of modern office work across all sectors and improve their communication techniques. After completing the course, graduates will be able to take on administrative and organizational tasks in secretarial and administrative positions with a high level of competence and complete commercial work assignments independently.
With the professional driving licenses from the further education specialist alfatraining, there are now two important certifications in demand from industry and business, which graduates can use to apply for top-class jobs in digital office management.
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Make a career with a certification in project management
20.02.2024
Now more than ever, companies are dependent on well-organized and efficient projects in order to be successful in an increasingly competitive environment. Project management skills are particularly important in the context of digitalization projects.The dynamics of business life have changed dramatically with digitalization. Companies must constantly adapt to new technologies in order to remain competitive. Project management is a key component that significantly influences the success of these transformation processes. Digitalization projects often entail complex challenges. New technologies need to be implemented, existing systems need to be integrated and employees need to be prepared for the changes.Without a sound project management strategy, projects can get out of hand and lead to costly mistakes. Effective project management enables companies to make the best use of their resources, minimize risks and maximize the quality of their products or services.Employees with project management skills are therefore essential for companies. A study by the Project Management Institute states: "Companies around the world are struggling to fill project management positions with professional specialists."According to the study, an average of 11,690 new project management jobs are created in Germany every year. Stepstone states an average annual salary for project management jobs of €54,500.Certifications such as PRINCE2®, IPMA®, GPM®, ITIL® or Scrum are a recognized standard in many industries and can significantly improve career prospects.Further training in project management at alfatraining alfatraining as one of the leading training companies in Germany, offers the entire range of modern project management topics. Participants can acquire the internationally recognized Basiszertifikat im Bereich Projektmanagement (GPM)® von PM-Zert in 4 weeks. This original certification provides an insight into the basic concepts of modern project management so that graduates can successfully implement practical procedures, methods and tools in their company.For those interested in further training who would like to specialize in project management, the training company alfatraining also offers specialist courses that examine the various methods of project management in great detail. At alfatraining, graduates can obtain recognized qualifications in the areas of Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner, IPMA® Level D, ITIL® or PRINCE2®.During their further training at alfatraining, participants work on exciting projects in order to be prepared for new professional challenges in a practical way.Certified trainers provide alfatraining course participants with all the tools they need to enter the project landscape.As a renowned partner of industry and business, alfatraining can train the specialists that are currently so urgently needed by companies to future-proof their projects.
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20 years alfatraining Bildungszentrum
16.02.2024
For two decades, alfatraining has stood for quality, innovation and a high level of professional expertise as one of the leading training companies in the field of continuing professional development. With a clear focus on the IT and technology sector, alfatraining has established itself as a pioneer in the industry. Training courses in over 300 subject areas and a large number of original certifications provide alfatraining participants with excellent job opportunities on the labor market.
Since its foundation, alfatraining has continuously expanded its range of topics to ensure that participants always have their finger on the pulse of the job market.
Niko Fostiropoulos, Managing Director of alfatraining, emphasizes: "I founded alfatraining 20 years ago with the aim of always offering the best quality for our participants. We have consistently positioned the company digitally right from the start. That was the key to our success."
The introduction of video technology in 2010 was the decisive factor in this success. Lecturers and participants were able to take part in their live seminars nationwide with a guaranteed start. The rapid expansion came with the digitalization of teaching events. Today, more than 600 employees work for the training company at more than 300 locations across Europe - digitally networked via the video communication platform alfaview, which was developed in-house.
alfatraining The company can proudly look back on 20 years of successful operations and continues to focus on quality, innovation and the latest digital technologies. Niko Fostiropoulos wants to positively influence the structural change of the digital transformation - for his customers, but also because he wants to help shape the path to the digital future.
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Qualification offensive by alfatraining in the area of IT security
26.02.2024
Digitalization offers companies great opportunities, but it also poses some serious risks. German companies are attacked by hackers every day. The latest report from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) on the state of IT security in Germany states: "The threat in cyberspace is higher than ever before." The digital association Bitkom puts the damage caused by cyber attacks at 203 billion euros. Almost every German company has already been affected by an attack. The International Cyber Security Organization(ISC) states that there is a global shortage of around 3.4 million cyber security specialists. There are hardly any IT security specialists in Germany either. The TÜV association states: "A rapid and determined qualification offensive is necessary at national level, because only with sufficiently highly qualified cyber security experts can digital infrastructures, which form the backbone of our society, be operated securely and reliably."
The training company alfatraining has taken up the cause of this training offensive and has launched a wide range of training courses and original certifications in the field of cyber security.
"The order of the day is to offer top-class qualifications in order to train the urgently needed specialists in Germany. Our aim is to qualify participants for the digital future with the latest know-how and plenty of practical knowledge," says Niko Fostiropoulos, founder and CEO of alfatraining.
In 12 weeks, you can train to become a IT-Security-Spezialist at alfatraining in order to effectively protect companies from cyber attacks with expertise in the areas of network and data security, risk and threat management as well as ISO/IEC 27001 and IT baseline protection (BSI). The course concludes with the certifications CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+ and certification as IT-Security-Beauftragte:n mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation. With these prestigious certificates, graduates have excellent chances of finding the most sought-after jobs in the field of IT security.
In the 8-week course at IT-Security-Beauftragten und -Manager mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation, participants acquire knowledge of organizational and technical security measures, cryptography, network security, physical protection measures, legal frameworks and the use of artificial intelligence.
The training company alfatraining has always focused on the tech sector and offers more than 300 courses, which can be combined on a modular basis. Certifications in the areas of networking, cloud computing, software development, data protection, quality management, data analysis and deep learning are useful technical additions to the topic of IT security.
Europe urgently needs network, cloud and IT security specialists. With further training from alfatraining, graduates have excellent career opportunities in one of the best-paid industries on the market.
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Original SAP training courses via video conferencing software
09.01.2024
alfatraining and the adult education centers will continue to offer a top-class qualification model in 2024: The alfatraining Bildungszentrum , cooperation partner of SAP Deutschland SE & Co. KG, together with Xpert Business, is once again providing all adult education centers in Germany with training in the area of SAP users in 2024. The training courses can be attended conveniently from home via the alfaview® video conferencing system.
This cooperation follows on from an 11-year success story. Since 2013, the adult education center has been offering its customers top-class SAP training courses in cooperation with alfatraining, which have been available via the educational platform alfatraining.com in the home office via video conferencing since 2020.
The cooperation comprises a total of four SAP user training courses: SAP Grundlagen, SAP Finanzbuchhaltung, Einkauf in SAP HANA and SAP Personaladministration.
As a training partner of SAP, alfatraining already has many years of experience in the field of vocational training and qualifies participants at over 300 locations nationwide in various specialist areas relevant to the labor market.
With the live online courses from alfatraining, it is now possible to broadcast the didactic and technical expert knowledge of the trainer without barriers and make the learning content accessible live and in real time from home. During the lessons at alfatraining, all participants are connected to the lecturers in real time via alfaview®. In this way, course participants learn to apply their theoretical knowledge directly in practice and at the same time practice modern forms of communication in the world of work 4.0. Courses on video technology from alfatraining at participating adult education centers:
SAP Grundlagen
(Fridays and Saturdays, 14 units in total)
SAP Finanzbuchhaltung
(Fridays and Saturdays, 14 units in total)
SAP Einkauf
(Fridays and Saturdays, 14 units in total)
Personaladministration in SAP
(Fridays and Saturdays, 14 units in total)
Participants receive an original SAP training partner certificate after each seminar.
Registration for the SAP courseAnd this is how it works if you are interested in attending a course:
You can simply seek advice from participating local adult education centers and register there for an SAP course with our cooperation partner alfatraining. The SAP course takes place via video technology from home via alfaview.
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Big data, machine and deep learning: tech expertise in professional development
15.02.2024
The world of work is facing a transformation in which artificial intelligence (AI) has become a decisive factor. Companies must adapt, employees must retrain. In this game of change, alfatraining is taking on a pioneering role by preparing the training participants of the renowned training company specifically for the challenges of the future world of work. alfatraining courses make AI not just a buzzword, but a central component of teaching. State-of-the-art AI applications as well as industry-specific case studies and exercises - the participants of alfatraining immerse themselves in the diverse application areas of artificial intelligence in all subject areas.
How do you become an AI specialist?
Those who want to delve deeper into the topic of AI also have the opportunity to attend specialist courses at the training company alfatraining in order to develop AI themselves. A sound knowledge of Python, machine learning and deep learning is essential here. At alfatraining, you can train to become an AI specialist in 8 weeks or a big data engineer in 4 weeks. As an AI Developer, Big Data Specialist or as part of an original certification in Microsoft Azure Administrator, participants have excellent opportunities to get a head start on the job market. The world is changing and alfatraining is helping to shape the digital transformation. The company's aim is to make all participants fit for the digital job market. After all, those who speak the language of artificial intelligence are ahead of the game - not only on the job market, but also in the competition for the best solution of tomorrow.
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Further alfatraining courses conclude with official DATEV certificates
09.10.2023
alfatraining is expanding its range of further training courses with an official DATEV certificate: with immediate effect, the "Accounting with DATEV/Lexware" and "Wages and Salaries with DATEV" courses will also conclude with an official DATEV exam, the content of which is provided nationwide by DATEV. As an official DATEV training partner, alfatraining teaches all relevant content and thus optimally prepares course participants for the external examinations. After successfully completing the course, they will now also receive an official DATEV certificate in addition to the alfatraining certificate.
With the "DATEV Anwender Finanzbuchführung" certificate, DATEV confirms that graduates of the "Buchhaltung mit DATEV/Lexware" course have certified and nationally comparable knowledge of financial accounting that covers the current requirements of the market. Successful participants in the "Wages and salaries with DATEV" course receive a DATEV certificate attesting to their knowledge of human resources management.
The already established successful cooperation with DATEV improves the job prospects of course participants enormously: DATEV is widely used as leading software by companies in industry, commerce, services and finance and qualified specialists are urgently needed.
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alfatraining offers free introductory courses on current topics as co-organizer of the German Continuing Education Day
06.09.2023
This year's German Continuing Education Day will take place on 26 September 2023 under the patronage of Bettina Stark-Watzinger (Federal Minister of Education and Research) and Hubertus Heil (Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs). alfatraining is once again co-organizing this year's event and is offering free online compact seminars on current topics during the week of the day:
ChatGPT - introductory course: AI-supported chatbots are now used in many areas. The course provides an insight into the functionality and possible applications of ChatGPT in a professional context and will be offered on September 26 and 27 from 17:00 to 18:30. Zur Anmeldung.
Social Media for Business - introductory course: Social media has become an indispensable communication channel for many companies. The course provides tips and tricks for working successfully with the most popular social networks and will take place on September 26 from 16:30 to 18:00. Zur Anmeldung.
The history of the German Continuing Education Day began in 2007 with the founding of a working group to organize a nationwide day of action for education and continuing education, which has been held every two years since then. The non-profit association of the same name was founded on November 27, 2019: This serves as a link in the diverse landscape of associations and providers of continuing education, which are becoming increasingly important in light of current social challenges.
The DWT kick-off event will take place on September 26, 2023 in Berlin and will be broadcast live via alfaview.
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SAP User Financial Accounting (FI) now also available as a part-time course
25.07.2023
alfatraining is now also offering the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) User training course on a part-time basis with a duration of eight weeks. This makes it possible to take part in the course while working and is easier to combine with family life: Class times are from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 11:45 am (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 am to 12:35 pm).
The course offers a compact introduction to the basic methods and applications of financial accounting and is aimed at people with training, professional experience or good basic knowledge in the commercial or administrative field as well as specialists in the areas of bookkeeping and accounting. The course is also suitable for specialists from the fields of economics and business administration who wish to acquire user knowledge of SAP software.
Upon successful completion, participants receive an original SAP® user certificate, one of the most important manufacturer certifications in the commercial sector, which improves career opportunities across all industries. Specialists in the field of financial accounting are in demand from both large and medium-sized companies in industry, trade, services and finance.
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Virtual information event for employers on the Qualification Opportunities Act
22.06.2023
In cooperation with Deutscher Weiterbildungstag e.V. and IBB AG, alfatraining is offering a virtual information event for employers on the Qualification Opportunities Act (QCG) on June 29, 2023 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
The Act to Strengthen Opportunities for Qualification and for More Protection in Unemployment Insurance has been in force since January 1, 2019. In principle, employees have access to further training funding regardless of their qualifications, age and company size if they require further training as a result of digital structural change or are otherwise affected by structural change. (Source: BMAS)
The virtual information event on the QCG offers valuable information in just one hour on how employers can make effective use of the opportunities offered by this law. Sandra-Liane Bremer from the Federal Employment Agency in Stade and Jörn Kneiding from the Federal Employment Agency in Karlsruhe will take part in the event.
The following aspects will be discussed, among others:
Information on the QCG, presentation of important portals and examples of forward-looking qualifications: When and how can further training for employees be funded? Where can specific offers be found?
Information on submitting and processing applications
Best practice examples from companies with the QCG
Moderation:
Kerstin Rudi, alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH
Susanne Sander-Thumann, IBB AG
The event will take place via alfaview, participation is free of charge. Registration is not required. Simply log in shortly before the event.
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Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) included in alfatraining courses
09.06.2023
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) offers great potential and is becoming increasingly important in everyday working life in many industries. For this reason, all alfatraining courses now include a short unit in which all participants receive an introduction to the theoretical principles and practical application of AI in the workplace.
Specific AI technologies and their possible applications in everyday working life are presented. In addition, practical exercises offer the opportunity to immediately implement and consolidate what has been learned. In this way, participants are ideally prepared for current developments in work processes and new requirements on the job market.
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alfatraining at the didacta in Stuttgart
07.02.2023
In five halls at Messe Stuttgart, the education sector will provide a comprehensive overview of current developments and offers. The focus of this year's didacta, under the patronage of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, will include the topic of "Continuing education and lifelong learning".
Particularly in times of digital transformation and in view of the growing shortage of skilled workers, alfatraining is making an important contribution here: with our diverse course portfolio focusing on digital transformation, we offer prospects for professional development or reorientation.
The alfatraining team is looking forward to welcoming you daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the trade fair stand in Hall 1, Aisle D, Stand 61 and has little surprises in store for all visitors, such as discounts and special free courses!
Independently of didacta, free introductory courses in various subject areas can be booked regularly at alfatraining.com.
Further information about visiting the trade fair and tickets: https://www.messe-stuttgart.de/didacta/besucher
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New year - new courses
02.01.2023
alfatraining is starting 2023 with a series of new courses: The range of courses is being adapted and expanded in line with current developments and the needs of the job market:
In the area of marketing, participants in the Public Relations Management course will deal with the basics of successful press relations and the development and implementation of PR strategies, while the Brand Marketing course will teach knowledge about successful and targeted brand communication, including in relation to social media.
The training course for test equipment officers is aimed at specialists and managers from quality management as well as people with technical training or a degree: How is the use of test and measuring equipment planned, implemented and monitored and what legal requirements are these based on? The Regulatory Affairs course, which is aimed at people with a degree in natural sciences or medicine and can also be easily combined with other QM courses, provides specific content on quality management in the area of drug approval.
For specialists in the IT sector, the new Software Tester / Agile Tester course introduces basic testing tasks in agile software development projects: How can agile methodology be linked to testing? The prerequisite for participation in the course is ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certification. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CFTL-AT) certification.
The Agile Software Development course is aimed not only at IT professionals, but also at specialists in project management and business administration. It teaches agile values and methodologies as well as agile frameworks that can be used in the field of software development.
All our courses start every four weeks - if there is a short wait until the next course start date, this can be bridged with one of our new one- to two-week short courses: These include cross-industry offerings such as self-management and time management, IT courses such as Microsoft Excel for advanced learners and currently popular topics such as digital office or new work. Other courses such as risk management, Six Sigma White Belt, complaint management or sustainability management are aimed at specialists and managers in various areas.
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Qualification for the world of work 4.0
16.08.2022
The requirements on the labour market are changing - new technologies and increasing digitalization are changing many work processes and creating ever new job profiles.
In line with these developments, we at alfatraining also regularly adapt our course portfolio in order to provide our participants with the best possible qualifications and prepare them for the labor market of the present and future.
Since July 2022, alfatraining has been offering further new courses in the field of qualification for the world of work 4.0:
SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design: based on our existing SOLIDWORKS courses with CSWA certification, the course teaches the design of parametric 3D models and associated drawings. The course concludes with the original CSWP certification (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional).
The human resources area has been expanded to include recruiting: The "Aptitude diagnostician" course teaches - based on DIN 33430 - how to determine and document the aptitude of applicants.
Two new BIM courses can be recognized as further training by the chambers of architects (BE, BB, BW; HE, NRW, RP) upon application to alfatraining.
BIM Modeler with Revit: The course provides knowledge in the creation and maintenance of BIM building models.
BIM coordinator: BIM coordinators define and coordinate the tasks and responsibilities of those involved in the project. In this course, participants learn how to guarantee data exchange and ensure the quality of information and processes.
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Study: Digital training as an opportunity
02.08.2022
A recent study on the topic of "Motivation to learn during unemployment" came to the conclusion that over three quarters of the more than 1000 participants in the study who are currently looking for work are motivated to attend further training: Many use the time to think about their professional future, hope for an interesting job and want to continue their education. Although motivation is high, only 18.2% are actually taking part in further training or have registered. What could support the remaining interested parties in their learning process? Over half (53.3 %) of those surveyed stated that it was important for them to have a fixed contact person during further training. For many (41.1%), the exchange with other people in the group is also a key factor for successful continuing education.
The "Unemployment Trend Study" from 2021 with 1900 participants came to similar conclusions: Around half of those surveyed stated that they hoped to improve their chances on the job market through further training and be able to work more flexibly thanks to the skills they had acquired. A third wanted to reorient themselves professionally with the help of further training: They are particularly interested in sectors that will also be relevant in the labor market of the future: Further training in IT and technology is particularly in demand.
Interest in further training is therefore high - but two thirds of those surveyed doubt that they will find a suitable offer: Many cite the distance of the offerings from their place of residence as an obstacle and would like to see digital further training opportunities. Some expressed doubts about the relevance of the course content - a concern that is unfounded at the further education company alfatraining: at alfatraining, the content is always adapted to the current conditions and requirements of industry and business and is taught in an easy-to-understand way by highly qualified lecturers with practical experience.
The courses take place remotely in a virtual classroom using the alfaview video conferencing software: Here, all course participants and lecturers are connected live with audio and video and can communicate with each other in real time. Participants can therefore also attend the courses from home - making it possible to take part in courses even in rural areas without long commutes and travel times. Thanks to alfaview, there is still contact with the other course participants and individual support from the lecturers and the entire training team, who are available to participants at all times.
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Discount campaign on online seminars
18.07.2022
Our partner website alfatraining.com offers online seminars for professionals in various fields with a focus on training for the world of work 4.0, e.g. exciting courses such as Agiles Projektmanagement including an introduction to the Scrum method, Social Media for Business, Online Marketing Management or SAP-Lehrgänge. After registering on the website and subscribing to the newsletter, interested parties now have the opportunity to receive a 20% discount on all courses taking place in the period up to September 20, 2022. In July 2022, alfatraining will be offering further new courses in the field of qualification for the world of work 4.0.
All courses conclude with a certificate and are taught online by industry-experienced lecturers using alfaview® video conferencing software, meaning they can be booked from anywhere and attended from home.
Independently of the summer campaign, alfatraining.com regularly offers free introductory courses on topics relevant to the profession. You can find a current overview at Website.
Further information can be found at www.alfatraining.com.
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Exciting new course combinations at alfatraining
02.06.2022
The course portfolio at alfatraining is constantly being expanded and adapted to current developments and the needs of the job market.
In addition to various courses that can be booked individually, alfatraining will also be offering exciting new course combinations from June 2022 that provide comprehensive qualifications for professional challenges in the world of work 4.0:
Chief Digital Officer (12 weeks): Chief Digital Officers plan and manage the digital transformation of a company: the course teaches leadership skills, knowledge for personnel development tasks as well as change and innovation management in the area of New Work.
Chief Data Officer (16 weeks): Chief Data Officers are responsible for leading data management within the digital transformation of a company. The course provides the necessary know-how to lead teams, departments, divisions and companies in the face of the challenges of current change processes in the course of digitalization. Important knowledge in the area of big data rounds off the course.
Transformation Manager (12 weeks): The course provides an introduction to the key concepts of Industry 4.0 and knowledge of the challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation in companies. Gain knowledge in project management and change management. Upon successful completion, you will receive the Industry 4.0 Transformation Expert certificate with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification from TÜV Rheinland Academy GmbH and the basic certificate in project management (GPM®) in addition to the alfatraining certificate.
Office assistance with SAP (16 weeks): In addition to knowledge of office organization, this course teaches basic knowledge of digital transformation and central SAP application areas. The course concludes with the original SAP User Certificate Foundation Level.
Strategic Purchasing (12 weeks): The course is aimed at employees in purchasing who wish to work in strategic functions or strategic purchasing: The course provides knowledge around operational and strategic purchasing tools, as well as in the areas of price analysis, costing and negotiation. The topic of CIP - the continuous improvement process in product, process and service quality - rounds off the course with the help of DIN EN ISO 9001. After successfully completing the course, participants receive the Purchasing Management 4.0 certificate with a TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification.
Life Science Manager (12 weeks): Life Science is dedicated to biotechnological processes for the production of new medicines, food and animal feed, cosmetics and medical products. Knowledge of the ICH-GCP quality standard, practical knowledge of conducting clinical studies and applicable guidelines for quality assurance of production processes and environments in various areas are taught. Finally, the establishment and administration of a risk management system based on the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and DIN EN ISO 13485 are covered.
Our team will be happy to advise you on our new course combinations free of charge and without obligation:
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New courses at alfatraining
18.05.2022
From June 2022, completely new courses - such as programming with Rust - as well as further advanced courses and new course combinations will be offered in various areas.
The Big Data area has been completely restructured and will offer the right course for every level in future: for example, the new 4-week Big Data Basics course provides basic knowledge and serves as an introduction to the subject area. Other specialized courses such as Big Data Specialist with Hadoop and new modular course combinations round off the offering.
New courses have also been developed in other areas that are currently in high demand on the job market:
Process Manager: participants learn the basics of process management and how they can optimize processes. The course is aimed at specialists with knowledge of project and quality management who want to take on process responsibility, as well as managers, division and department heads. The course also forms a good basis for the course "Process optimization with Lean, Kaizen and CIP".
Quality management in the area of food safety (HACCP): The course is aimed at all specialists and managers in the food industry: Every company in which food is produced, processed and distributed must have a system in place to ensure product and food safety. The course first teaches the basics of food law before explaining in detail hazard analysis, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and the creation of a corresponding concept.
Web development with ASP.NET: The prerequisite for this course is a sound knowledge of a .NET programming language and HTML. On this basis, the course teaches the skills required to program dynamic websites using Microsoft's ASP.NET web application framework.
Our team will be happy to advise you on our new courses free of charge and without obligation:
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alfatraining offers free introductory courses in the area of Working World 4.0
14.04.2022
From May 11 to 13, alfatraining is offering various free introductory courses in the field of Working World 4.0 to provide an insight into its broad portfolio of courses. In short units, experienced experts will teach the basics in the following exciting and current specialist areas:
Projekt Management: 11.05.2022: 16:30 - 18:45:What exactly is project management and why is efficient project planning so important? What steps and methods are used in modern project management? What exactly does agile project management mean? The course provides an overview of the most important facts about well-organized projects and tasks.
Change Management: 12.05.2022: 16:30 - 18:45:Work processes and corporate strategies are constantly changing. Companies and employees must react to this dynamic. Find out in the course which tools are suitable for introducing new processes, how changes can be communicated and how employees can be motivated.
Online Marketing Management13.05.2022: 09:00 - 12:00 am:The course provides an insight into all the important channels, platforms and tools of online marketing and teaches theoretical and practical skills to choose and apply the right terms and measures on a digital level. How can the possibilities of digital marketing be used strategically to achieve the desired goals?
All courses can be booked from any location and attended from home, as they take place online via the alfaview® video conferencing system. Participants receive a certificate at the end of each course.
Further information and registration at alfatraining.com, by e-mail at info(at)alfatraining.com or by telephone on +49 721 90 99 09 00.
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alfatraining receives EU funding for train-the-trainer courses as part of the "Continuing education courses for teaching digital skills" program
18.03.2022
alfatraining will be offering free online courses for teachers in Saarland from May 2022 on the topics of digitalization in teaching, online didactics and the use of media in the classroom. The alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH was able to secure funding from the European Union and will offer further training courses on the topic of "Train the Trainer" for the Saarland program of further training courses for teaching digital skills from May 2022 until the end of the year. The courses are 100% funded by Europäischen Sozialfonds as part of the REACT-EU initiative to mitigate the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy and Transport.
The aim of the program is to promote equal opportunities in the digital society and thus increase digital education skills. The courses are aimed at people from the fields of teaching and vocational training in Saarland, i.e. teaching staff from educational institutions or vocational schools, trainers in companies and educational institutions as well as freelance trainers in vocational training.
alfatraining will offer two Train-the-Trainer-Kurse courses as part of the program: a basic course with 35 teaching units and an advanced course with 20 teaching units. The courses will focus on teaching in the context of digitalization, online didactics, online moderation techniques and the sensible use of media. The aim of the courses is to teach teachers and trainers how they can develop and implement their content in a sustainable digital or hybrid way.
The courses are free of charge for participants and take place exclusively online in the alfaview® virtual classroom. From mid-May 2022, four basic courses and two advanced courses will be offered on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
Course start dates:
Basic course:
06.05.2022
24.06.2022
16.09.2022
11.11.2022
Advanced course:
15.07.2022
09.12.2022
Further information and registration at alfatraining.comby e-mail at info(at)alfatraining.com or by telephone on +49 721 90 99 09 00.
The project Continuing Education Courses for Digital Skills is funded by the European Union's Europäischen Sozialfonds as part of the Union's response to the COVID-19 pandemic (REACT-EU) by the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy and Transport.
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alfatraining is a partner of the Ruhr 2022 training offensive
16.03.2022
alfatraining is a partner of Bündnis.Weiterbildung.Ruhr, which comprises various regional networks with a total of more than 150 further education companies. The alliance aims to help raise awareness of the importance of continuing education in society, politics and business and to better reach people interested in continuing education with qualification offers. To this end, the partners organize workshops, conferences, congresses and campaigns.
Under the motto "You can do more", the alliance has set itself the goal of highlighting the importance of continuing professional development for the Ruhr 2022 continuing education campaign, particularly in today's dynamic working world. Torsten Withake, Chairman of the Management Board of the North Rhine-Westphalia Regional Directorate of the Federal Employment Agency, emphasizes that the motto applies "to all of us": further training can improve career opportunities and at the same time help to ensure that the economy has the skilled workers it needs.
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alfatraining on course for growth
03.03.2022
With 200 locations nationwide and location-independent teaching in the virtual classroom, alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH is one of the leading education companies.
In 2005, Managing Director Niko Fostiropoulos founded the first alfatraining branch in Karlsruhe. The company's headquarters are still located here. After the first locations were opened in Stuttgart in 2006 and Mannheim in 2007, numerous other branches followed throughout Germany.
In the meantime, alfatraining has established itself as one of the leading training companies in the field of professional development with 200 locations nationwide. All courses at alfatraining are conducted via the data protection-compliant video conferencing platform alfaview® so that participants can learn and work not only at the locations but also from home.
Via alfaview®, the entire course is connected via audio and video in the virtual classroom and can communicate live and work together on projects. The video technology enables individual support from the lecturers and the entire training team, who are available to participants at all times, regardless of their location.
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Safe teaching in the virtual alfatraining classroom
09.02.2022
Since 2010, training courses at alfatraining have been held exclusively using the specially developed alfaview® video conferencing software. This has now been awarded the "fair.digital" and "Software Hosted in Germany" seals of approval.
The fair.digital initiative confirms the GDPR-compliant software with its seal of approval of the same name as a fair digital offering: alfaview® fully and completely implements the European General Data Protection Regulation, data settings and terms of use are transparent and easy to understand. As little data as possible is collected from users (data minimization) and is not passed on without their consent. The initiative thus recognizes alfaview® as a digital product that promotes digital sovereignty and offers clear and understandable benefits for users.
The Bundesverband IT-Mittelstand e.V. (BITMi) also recognizes alfaview® as GDPR-compliant video conferencing software and thus as particularly data-secure software by awarding it the "Software Hosted in Germany" seal of approval. The seal of approval confirms German quality standards, best availability, future security and trustworthiness in terms of data protection, especially with regard to sensitive company data on the Internet: Without exception, the software is hosted in data centers located and headquartered in Germany and data is processed exclusively within the GDPR area.
With the development and use of alfaview®, alfatraining guarantees a secure learning environment in which participants' personal data is protected. The video conferencing software is now also being used very successfully by various other educational institutions and companies.
Further information on alfaview®: www.alfaview.com
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alfatraining shows how it's done: hybrid working models are the future
07.02.2022
How will we collaborate and communicate in the future? A study by SHARP confirms that modern technologies are already playing a major role in this context and will continue to do so in the future.
Especially in times of coronavirus, the relevant technology enables many employees to work from home. But even regardless of the special circumstances of the pandemic, video conferencing platforms in particular offer significant added value for a large proportion of respondents: around half feel that online meetings are more inclusive and productive than face-to-face meetings. Many young professionals in particular believe that traditional offices will become less important in the future and will increasingly be replaced by video conferencing.
The study suggests that hybrid working models will play a key role in the working world of the future: Many people do not want to spend at least part of their working time in the office; collaboration and communication will increasingly take place in virtual space. It is all the more important to use suitable technology to enable face-to-face meetings to take place in digital form. High-performance video conferencing platforms such as the GDPR-compliant alfaview® softwaredeveloped by alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH ensure that participants can also recognize non-verbal communication signals, which are a fundamental element of human communication, thanks to stable and high image and audio quality.
alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH has been using the alfaview® video conferencing software for its training courses for over ten years: Several thousand participants are taught here every day in the virtual classrooms. The learners are supported live by a lecturer from home or from the locations - completely independent of location.
alfatraining The company also successfully uses the software for internal and external corporate communication, so that its 700 employees are permanently connected virtually. The training company uses alfaview® to map the room and organizational structure of its more than 180 locations in Germany and Greece. In virtual rooms, employees are networked in their teams via video and audio, no matter where they are - a seamless switch from the office to the home office and back again is possible at any time.
Further information on alfaview®: www.alfaview.com
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