Our courses are officially certified and can be fully financed with the German Bildungsgutschein! Which is great news for you, but what is it exactly?
The Bildungsgutschein is an educational voucher for German citizens who are currently unemployed, funded and provided by the Agentur für Arbeit. So if you're in need of a new career, the voucher will give you access to our top-tier tech education and career services completely for free!
According to the Federal Employment Agency, over 500,000 individuals have utilized the Bildungsgutschein in the past decade to finance their education, significantly improving their employment prospects and career advancement opportunities. So you're in good company.
Your future is worth more than a course fee and financial resources shouldn't get in the way of your ambitions. So here we're going to go through:
Who is eligible for the Bildungsgutschein?
How does the Bildungsgutschein work?
What is the application process for the Bildungsgutschein like?
Why should you study with Ironhack?
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The Bildungsgutschein: The Complete Guide
Who is eligible for the Bildungsgutschein?
To qualify for funding, you must be registered in Germany and meet one of the following requirements:
Receive benefits from the Arbeitslosengeld I unemployment program
Receive SGB II (Hartz IV) benefits
Be on on Kurzarbeit (temporary employment)
Be unemployed with a completed apprenticeship or 3 years of work experience
Be a jobseeker or employee at risk of redundancy
Be a fixed-term employee whose employment contract is due to expire
Once you have been granted the Bildungsgutschein, the German voucher will cover all the tuition costs of your chosen bootcamp or programme.
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How does the Bildungsgutschein work?
Make an appointment for a personal consultation at your local Agentur für Arbeit or Job Center
Now it's time to convince your agent at the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter to grant you the Bildungsgutschein! Explain why taking one of our bootcamps is essential for you and your future career. Your motivation and motives are crucial here–after all, they want to know whether it's worth funding you.
Apply for the remote or German bootcamp of your choice on our website
Once you have successfully completed Ironhack’s application process (personal and technical interview) and have been accepted to the bootcamp, we will give you the official educational offer for it, as well as your participation contract.
Communicate with Ironhack
If you have received the Bildungsgutschein from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter, share the good news with us! Let our Admissions Manager know about it and our Admissions Manager will be happy to sign and stamp your Bildungsgutschein.
Get studying!
Congratulations! Your tuition fees are now fully covered by the Bildungsgutschein. Now there is nothing holding you back from continuing your education and entering the tech industry.
What's the application process for the Bildungsgutschein like?
Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
Consultation: Schedule a consultation with your local Jobcenter or the Federal Employment Agency.
Documentation: Gather necessary documents, including proof of job seeker status and educational background.
Application: Submit your application through the official portal or in-person at the Jobcenter.
Approval and Enrollment: Upon approval, use the Bildungsgutschein to enroll in one of Ironhack's bootcamps.
Why should you study with Ironhack?
The Bildungsgutschein is all about making tech education accessible to those looking for a new job. And that's what we're all about too!
All of our courses are completely beginner friendly, harnessing your existing transferable skills (no matter your background, tech or otherwise) and teaching you the hard skills you need to land an entry-level job.
We make sure that every Ironhacker is set up for success, with all courses coming with pre-work modules covering all of the basics. This means that every student comes to the course with the same foundational knowledge needed to keep up with the course contents.
You can choose from a wide variety of topics, from Web Development and DevOps, to UX/UI Design and Digital Marketing, to Data Science and AI. And all of them are covered by the Bildungsgutschein.
All of our programmes are available remote and part-time, for maximum flexibility. We also offer full-time formats, meaning you can graduate and be on your way to work sooner!
Does the course cover Ironhack Germany's 1 Year Programs?
Yes! Our 1 Year Programs are also covered by the Bildungsgutschein.
In just one year, gain skills from basic coding to advanced AI in our AI Software Engineering or Data Science and AI courses. Benefit from Career Services and secure a guaranteed internship upon completion to launch your career.
About the Author:
Juliette Carreiro is a tech writer, with two years of experience writing in-depth articles for Ironhack. Covering everything from career advice and navigating the job ladder, to the future impact of AI in the global tech space, Juliette is the go-to for Ironhack’s community of aspiring tech professionals.
