Continuing education counselling

Find information on counselling services in English.

Counselling services on the topic of continuing education

In Germany, continuing education and its counselling services are regulated differently depending on the federal state.

If you need advice on continuing education in a particular federal state, it is best to contact a counselling centre there. You can select your federal state on our continuing education counselling page. 

Important: The pages are in German. However, you can use your browser's translation feature to read "mein NOW" in your preferred language.

Counselling offered by "Recognition in Germany"

Do you have questions about integration in Germany or would you like to have your professional qualification obtained abroad recognised in Germany? With the offer of "Recognition in Germany" you will find a nationwide counselling service that will advise you free of charge.

The "Working and Living in Germany" hotline will answer your questions on the following topics in German and English:

  • Recognition of foreign professional qualifications
  • Job search and careers
  • Entry and residence
  • Learning German

You can use the contact form to make a direct request for advice or use the search option to find the nearest advice centre in your area. 

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Counselling in Berlin

Do you live in Berlin? The "Counselling, Education & Career" advice centre offers advice in many languages, such as English, Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Farsi and Spanish.

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