5 facts about trainers with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education - facts from the education consultancy
Would you like to share your expertise in a professional manner, guide adults, and design learning processes? The Federal Professional Examination for trainers with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education offers experienced professionals recognized continuing education, further training for challenging roles in adult education. The training programbuilds on the SVEB competenciesandfocuses in particular on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of learning processes. Thanks toHigh practical relevance, recognition in many areas of education and modular structurethe training can be completed while working and close to the job. The following5 Factsshow which skills are required, how the Federal Professional Examination is structured and why the qualification is so important in adult education.
The "Trainer" course is designed for individuals who already have experience in adult education. The Federal Professional Examination builds on competencies from the AdA system (Training of Trainers). Often, the SVEB Certificate in Course Instruction or the corresponding basic qualification serves as the entry point. Thus, the professional certificate is considered the next step in professional adult education.
Structure:
The SVEB certificate (SVEB 1) is followed by further modules covering topics such as:
- Learning processes
- Group dynamics
- Methodology didactics
- Learning support
- Online learning
deepen your knowledge. It is a modular system (AdA - Ausbildung der Ausbildenden) in which the SVEB certificate is the first module, followed by five further level 2 modules to obtain the Federal Professional Examination.
Trainers plan, design and evaluate learning events for adults. This involves not only specialist knowledge, but also learning support, methodology, group dynamics, communication and transfer into practice. The skills are based on real-life situations from adult education.
Contents:
The knowledge of
- Concept
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Learning support
- Competency-Based Approach
of educational events.
Theory alone is not enough to qualify as an instructor with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education. Anyone wishing to take the Federal Professional Examination must demonstrate practical experience in adult education. This is to ensure that graduates are not only familiar with learning processes, but can also implement them professionally.
The most important practical requirements (for the specialist certificate):
- At least 300 hours of practical experience:Proven experience in leading learning events with adults.
- Period: These 300 hours must beover a period of at least 4 years(can also take place parallel to continuing education, further training).
- Target group: Participants mustAdults(usually from the age of 16, after compulsory schooling).
- Group size: At least two thirds (200 hours) of the lessons must be carried out in groups of at least 3 people.
- Individual tuition: A maximum of one third (100 hours) can be credited as individual tuition or learning support.
- Crediting: Hours that have already been credited for the SVEB certificate (level 1) count towards the 300 hours.
Trainers work in companies, further education institutes, public institutions or non-profit organizations. The Federal Diploma of Higher Education is an established qualification in adult education and is valued in numerous areas of education and HR.
- Conclusion:After passing the Federal Professional Examination (FPE), you will receive the official title “Trainer with a Federal Certificate / Female Trainer with a Federal Certificate.”
- Recognition:It is a higher vocational education and training qualification (continuing education and training / tertiary level) that is firmly established in education and further training.
- High priority:The qualification is regarded as proof of professional competence in adult education and is firmly established in the business world.
- Qualifications for Training Coordinators:This certification is particularly relevant for individuals who plan continuing education, further training programs within companies, train employees, or hold leadership roles in corporate training.
- High priority:The qualification is regarded as proof of professional competence in adult education and is firmly established in the business world.
- Qualification:You are recognized as a qualified specialist for adult education.
- Career:The specialist certificate provides access to further qualifications, such as the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for a federal diploma.
The training takes place over several modules with certificates of competence. This means that participants can complete individual steps flexibly and often complete continuing education, further training while working. The modular structure is typical for qualifications in the AdA system (training of trainers).
- Flexibility:Modules can be completed in a different order and with different providers (e.g. aeB, Lernwerkstatt, IBAW).
- SVEB Certificate for Instructors (Level 1):Mostly Module 1 (conducting learning events with adults).
- Further modules (level 2):To obtain the Federal Diploma of Higher Education, further modules must be completed that focus on didactics, group processes and individual learning support.
- Qualification procedure/examination:Preparation for the Federal Professional Examination, proof of experience and examination.
- Crediting:Existing training and experience in adult education can be recognized (equivalence assessment).
Good to Know
There are a number of rumors circulating about the “Instructor with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education” training programMisunderstandings. For example, many people believe that instructors work only in schools or are required to train students. Neither of these statements is true. The Federal Diploma of Higher Education is also often confused with the SVEB Certificate. You can find the key differences on ourComparison Page"SVEB Certificate or Instructor with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education—What's the Difference?"
- With this teaching certificate, I am authorized to teach any subject.
Incorrect: The professional certificate confirms teaching skills. You must also have the relevant professional qualifications. - The training consists mainly of presentation techniques.
Incorrect: Learning psychology, educational planning, counseling, evaluation, and competency-based approaches make up a large part of continuing education, further training. - The professional certification automatically guarantees a higherWages.
False: It often improves career prospects. However, actual pay still depends on the industry, role, experience, and level of responsibility. - Only former teachers are eligible to earn the professional certification.
Incorrect: Participants come from virtually every industry—such as engineering, healthcare, computer science, business administration, manufacturing, and government. Many graduates take on training responsibilities in addition to their primary professional roles. - Every class counts as practical experience.
Incorrect: Which activities count toward the requirement is determined by the provisions of the examination regulations. Not every form of knowledge transfer meets the requirements. Internal educational and training activities or small learning groups may also be counted—provided they meet the requirements (it does not have to be exclusively adult education). Similarly, part-time positions or self-directed training activities may be recognized depending on the situation. The decisive factors are the nature and scope of the documented practical experience.
