Skills Development Act – Up to 100% Funding for Your IT Training

The world of work is changing rapidly due to digitalisation. Take advantage of government funding and secure your future in the IT industry – with minimal financial risk.

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Wage subsidy possible
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AZAV-certified IT Bootcamps
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Win-Win for Everyone Involved

What is the Skills Development Act?

The Skills Development Act (QCG) of the Federal Employment Agency is a funding instrument that offers a Win-Win-Situation for all parties involved. While employees acquire valuable future skills, employers strengthen the innovative power of their team – with minimal financial risk.

The funding is primarily aimed at employees whose activities could be replaced by technology or who are in a sector undergoing structural change.

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Who is eligible for funding?

Employees

Personen in einem bestehenden Arbeitsverhältnis (sozialversicherungspflichtig).

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Employees who wish to qualify for new areas of responsibility in IT.

Companies

Companies of all sizes that want to invest in the skills development of their workforce.

Requirement: The last funded measure or vocational qualification must be at least 4 years ago.

Double Benefit

The Benefits of the Funding

The QCG funding is far more than just a financial injection – it is a strategic tool for personnel development.

Benefits for Employees

Career Development

Acquire high-end skills in areas such as cloud engineering or cyber security.

Job Security

Make yourself indispensable for the modern job market.

Future-Proof Skills

Learn practically and apply your knowledge directly in your daily work.

Benefits for Employers

Wage Cost Subsidy

Receive compensation for the time your employee takes part in the training.

Qualified Specialists

Meet your need for IT experts from within your own ranks.

Increase in Competitiveness

Transform your company through digital know-how.

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Financing

How much funding is available?

Subsidies for course costs and wages – scaled by company size.

Company SizeNumber of EmployeesSubsidyCourse CostsZuschussWage Cost Subsidy
Micro-enterprise TOP< 10 Employeesup to 100%up to 75%
Small & Medium Enterprises10 – 249 Employeesup to 50%up to 50%
Large Companies> 250 Employeesup to 25%up to 25%

Notice: For severely disabled or older employees, the subsidy rates may be individually higher..

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Requirements for QCG Funding

Duration of the Measure

Does the training cover more than 120 hours?

AZAV Certification

Is the course run by a certified training provider such as Clarusway?

Content Focus

Does the qualification provide knowledge that goes beyond a short-term, company-specific induction?

Time Interval

Is your vocational qualification or last government funding at least 4 years ago?

Simple Process

5 Steps to Funding

We guide you through the entire bureaucratic process – from the initial consultation to the start of the course.

01

Initial Consultation

We clarify your goals and select the right IT course for you.

02

Funding Check

Our experts check eligibility according to the guidelines of the Federal Employment Agency.

03

Application

We support you and your employer in preparing all necessary forms.

04

Approval

Once approval is received, the financing is secured.

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Start

You begin your training at Clarusway and launch your new career.

AZAV-Certified

Which IT training courses are funded?

Use the Skills Development Act for our certified bootcamps.

10 Months

AWS & DevOps Cloud Engineer

Master cloud infrastructure and become a sought-after cloud expert.

10 Months

Cyber Security Analyst

Protect companies from digital threats and cyberattacks.

10 Months

Data Science

Become an expert in data analysis and machine learning.

12 Months

SDET – Software Development Engineer in Test

Perfect software quality through automated testing.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The QCG is aimed at people who are already in permanent employment. The education voucher, on the other hand, is primarily intended for jobseekers or people at risk of unemployment.

Emphasise the wage cost subsidy. Explain that the government covers a large part of the salary while you develop into a highly qualified specialist who helps the company save money on external recruiting in the long term.

Yes, as long as the course and the training provider are AZAV-certified, an online format (remote learning) is fully eligible for funding.

As a rule, you should expect a processing time of 4 to 8 weeks. We therefore recommend starting the process early with us.

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Use the Skills Development Act and invest in your future – with up to 100% government funding.

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