Funding through state programs
Exploiting regional opportunities
Up to 70 % subsidy with IEC and the programs of your federal state
Every federal state promotes further education differently – we help you get the best out of it for you
In addition to nationwide funding such as education vouchers or QCG, many federal states offer their own programs for financing vocational training. These grants are often particularly attractive because they can be used in addition to other funding.
With IEC as a certified training provider, you not only receive suitable courses, but also support in selecting and applying for the right state funding.
Why IEC?
- All courses certified & eligible for funding according to state guidelines
- Advice on suitable state funding - individual & free of charge
- Application assistance - we take care of the preparation
- Flexible course formats - online, hybrid or on-site
- Experience with funding programs in all federal states
What are state programs for continuing education?
State programs are regional funding measures that are initiated and administered by the respective ministries. They supplement federal programs and often offer higher subsidies or simplified access.
Examples:
- NRW education voucher – up to €500 grant for employees
- Qualischeck Rhineland-Palatinate – up to €1,000 funding
- Continuing education bonus Hamburg – up to 50 % of the course costs
- Master craftsman bonus Bavaria – € 2,000 after successful completion
Requirements for funding
- Place of residence or work in the respective federal state
- Participation in a certified course (IEC fulfills all requirements)
- Application before the start of the course
- Depending on the program: certain income limits or target groups
Further state subsidies
In addition to the state programs, there are also nationwide benefits, e.g:
- Tax deductibility of further training costs
- Promotion of continuing education courses (e.g. part-time Master’s degrees)
- Future starters – especially for young adults without a vocational qualification
3 steps to state funding
1. consultation & funding check
We check which state program is suitable for you or your company.
2. prepare the application
We help with the application and provide all the necessary documents.
3. start the course & receive a grant
Once you have been approved, you can start your further training – with financial support from your federal state.
FAQ - State funding for continuing education
What support programs are available in my federal state?
Here you will find an overview of the most important programs:
Baden-Württemberg
- Master craftsman bonus: €1,500 for successfully completing the master craftsman examination
- Promotion of further vocational training: Grants for employees without a university degree or with outdated training
Bavaria
- Master craftsman bonus: € 3,000 for master craftsman examination or equivalent further training
- Qualification Opportunities Act: Up to 100% funding for course and wage costs
Berlin
- Educational leave: time off for further training with continued pay
- Funding via ESF programs: Grants for specific target groups
Brandenburg
- Brandenburg education voucher: up to 70% of the costs, max. €3,000
- Target group: employees subject to social insurance contributions, parental leave, top-up employees
Bremen
- Further training voucher Bremen: Up to 50 % of the course costs, max. 500 €
- For employees who live or work in Bremen
Hamburg
- Further training bonus: Up to €1,500, depending on the target group
- Master craftsman bonus: subsidy for successful further training qualifications
Hesse
- Qualification cheque: subsidy for further vocational training, especially for SMEs and people returning to work
- Advancement bonus: for successfully completed training courses
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Master craftsman extra: €1,000 for master craftsman’s certificate
- Bildungsscheck MV: Grants for further training at recognized providers
Lower Saxony
- Further training bonus: grants for successfully completed further training courses
- IWiN: Individual further training in Lower Saxony – support for employees
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
- NRW education voucher: Up to 50% of the costs, max. €2,000
- For employees, people returning to work, the self-employed
Rhineland-Palatinate
- QualiScheck: Up to €1,500 per year for professional development
- Advancement bonus: Subsidy for further training qualifications
Saarland
- Advancement bonus Saarland: funding for further training qualifications
- Further programs via ESF Plus
Saxony
- Saxony master craftsman bonus: €2,000 for master craftsman examination
- Vocational training in Saxony: Grants for qualifications
Saxony-Anhalt
- Continuing education direct: support for individual professional development
- Grants for course costs and examination fees
Schleswig-Holstein
- Continuing education bonus SH: Grants for employees and the self-employed
- Funding possible via ESF Plus
Thuringia
- Thuringia further training voucher: Up to 70 % of the costs, max. € 1,000
- For employees, people returning to work, the self-employed
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