IHK

What IHK does

IHK Bildungszentrum Halle-Dessau GmbH is a privately-held vocational training and continuing education provider operating in the Sachsen-Anhalt region of Germany, affiliated with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Industrie- und Handelskammer, IHK). Founded in 1991 and organized as a GmbH, the company delivers professional certification preparation across industrial, commercial, and managerial disciplines — including Industriemeister (master craftsman), Fachwirt/Betriebswirt (business specialist), Personalfachkaufmann (HR specialist), Ausbilder (trainer/AEVO), accounting credentials (Finanzbuchhalter/Bilanzbuchhalter), and IT/media courses. It serves a primary audience of working professionals pursuing career advancement through IHK-recognized qualifications, alongside apprentices, career changers, and regional SMEs (small and medium enterprises) in Saxony-Anhalt.

The company operates through three physical sites (Dessau-Roßlau headquarters, Halle (Saale), Weißenfels) and a Moodle-based learning management system supporting both in-person and live-online delivery. Core technology includes a Moodle LMS, live online video conferencing for remote cohorts, and Web 2.0 collaborative learning applications. The platform is AZAV-certified (accreditation for employment-promotion education providers), enabling acceptance of German Bildungsgutschein (education voucher) and Aktivierungsgutschein (activation voucher) government funding, and holds ISO 9001 quality certification alongside GDPR/DSGVO compliance.

Revenue derives from two principal streams: tuition fees from individual and employer-sponsored course enrollment (e.g., €3,590 for the Personalfachkaufmann certification) and project-based income from publicly-funded workforce development programs — including ESF (European Social Fund), JOBSTARTER, and XENOS initiatives. Distribution is hybrid: direct self-serve enrollment via the ihkbiz.de web shop, sales-led partnerships with regional companies and the IHK chamber network, and government-funded channels routed through the Agentur für Arbeit (German Federal Employment Agency). Project partnerships span pharmaceutical majors (IDT Biologika, Bayer Bitterfeld, Serumwerk Bernburg, Salutas Pharma), the Handwerkskammer Halle, Jugendwerkstatt Frohe Zukunft, and regional utilities (Stadtwerke Halle), with collective track records including 121 pharmaceutical apprenticeships filled, 311 learners in Industriemeister cohorts, and 796 learners in additional IHK Aufstiegsfortbildungen (advanced vocational certifications).

Name

IHK

Legal name

IHK Bildungszentrum Halle-Dessau GmbH

Website

https://ihkbiz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IHK Bildungszentrum Halle-Dessau GmbH is a German Chamber of Industry and Commerce-affiliated vocational training provider in Sachsen-Anhalt, delivering IHK-certified professional courses (Meister, Fachwirt, Personalfachkaufmann, Ausbilder) in-person and live-online to working professionals, apprentices, and regional SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Continuing Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Career Transition, Re-entry & Employability Support (Mid-career, Returnships) (EDAAAKAN), Workforce, Employability & Youth Skills Partnerships (EDADALAI)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Continuing education programs
• IHK certification courses
• Workforce development training
• Apprenticeship placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dessau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Direct course fees paid by individuals or sponsored by employers. Course prices vary by program, with example price of 3,590 EUR for Personalfachkaufmann certification course. Exam fees charged separately by examining body.
2. Government-Funded Training Programs: ESF (European Social Fund) and federal ministry funded projects including JOBSTARTER, XENOS, and other workforce development initiatives. Project-based funding for vocational training and integration programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IHK Bildungszentrum Halle-Dessau is a vocational training and continuing education center affiliated with the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). It delivers IHK-certified professional development courses, including Meisterkurse (Industriemeister Metall and other trades), Fachwirt/Betriebswirtschaft courses, Personalfachkaufmann courses, Ausbilder courses, seminars, and individual coaching, in both classroom (three regional locations in Dessau-Roßlau, Halle, Weißenfels) and live-online formats. The company also runs ESF- and federal-ministry-funded workforce development projects (JOBSTARTER, XENOS, LOGIN Ausbildung, PiA, Zukunft PHARMA) partnering with regional SMEs, pharmaceutical firms, and schools.

Product overview

IHK BIZ Halle-Dessau operates as a unified continuing education platform offering professional certification courses and training programs. The portfolio consists of core classroom-based offerings (Meisterkurse, Fachwirte/Wirtschaftskurse, Seminare), live online courses, specialized academies (Azubi-Akademie), and individual coaching services. Key products include Industriemeister Metall (IHK), Geprüfte Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK), and Ausbilder/-in (IHK) programs, with AZAV certification enabling Bildungsgutschein acceptance. The platform integrates a Moodle-based e-learning system for flexible digital delivery alongside traditional in-person instruction at three locations (Dessau-Roßlau, Halle Saale, Weißenfels).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meisterkurse (IHK) Master craftsman courses preparing participants for IHK examination in various technical specializations including Industriemeister Metall (metalworking) and other industrial trades. Offered full-time (e.g., start 03.08.2026) and part-time (berufsbegleitend). Available in-person at three regional sites and live online.
• Fachwirte / Wirtschaftskurse (IHK) Business and economics specialist courses leading to IHK-certified qualifications such as Wirtschaftsfachwirt and Technische Betriebswirte, covering commercial and management disciplines for working professionals seeking career advancement.
• Geprüfte/-r Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) - Live Online Live online professional course leading to IHK certification as certified personnel specialist, covering HR management, recruiting, and organizational development. Priced at 3,590 EUR (tax-exempt under §4 Nr. 21/22 UStG), with separate examination fees and eligibility for Aufstiegs-BAföG funding.
• Seminare Seminar offerings covering professional development topics in various business and technical areas for individual learners and corporate groups.
• Live Online Kurse Live streaming online courses enabling remote participation in IHK-certified professional education programs with 80% recommended attendance and up to 30% available as recordings.
• Azubi-Akademie Apprentice academy providing preparatory courses and exam preparation for young professionals (Azubis) in various trades.
• IT & Medien IT and media professional development courses including agile project management and digital skills training for working professionals.
• Ausbilderkurse (IHK) Trainer qualification courses (Ausbildereignungsprüfung / AEVO) preparing participants for the IHK Ausbilder examination, available in traditional classroom or E-Learning formats.
• Einzelcoaching Individual coaching services for personalized professional development and career guidance.
• Fach- und Sachkunde Professional knowledge and expertise courses covering specialized subject matter.
• Bildungsgutschein Kurse Education-voucher (Bildungsgutschein) accepted courses for government-funded professional training and retraining programs, enabled by AZAV certification.
• IHK-Zertifikat mit Partner Third-party certified courses offered in partnership with industry organizations, leading to recognized professional credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 successful training placements across multiple workforce development projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Handwerkskammer Halle (Saale)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Verbundprojekt partner in DigiVA4ID project for digital apprenticeship marketing and augmented education in dual vocational training. Addresses support needs of SMEs in trades including metal/electrical, plumbing/HVAC, construction, chimney sweeps, logistics, and food industry.
• Jugendwerkstatt Frohe Zukunft Halle-Saalekreis e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2015Collaboration in Stellenbesetzer project to help young people access vocational training through modular qualifications for recognized apprenticeship occupations.
• Jugendwerkstatt Frohe ZukunftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Project developer and driver in XENOS Vielfalt ist Zukunft diversity management project. Works with disadvantaged youth to facilitate entry into regular employment.
• Stadtwerke Halle GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerModel company partner in diversity management training project, demonstrating best practices for employing diverse workforce.
• isw Institut gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in Lernort Betrieb project supporting SMEs in vocational orientation for students with special needs.
• MA&T Organisationsentwicklung GmbH MagdeburgminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation partner in Nachwuchssicherung aus eigener Kraft project for strategic personnel development and generational change management.
• Euro-Schule HalleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner in ASZ-50 Arbeitsmarkt-Servicezentrum for integrating workers over 48 years into the labor market.
• IDT Biologika GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company partner in JOBSTARTER Zukunft PHARMA project for filling apprenticeships in regional pharmaceutical industry.
• Bayer Bitterfeld GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company partner in regional pharmaceutical industry training and apprenticeship initiatives.
• Serumwerk Bernburg AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company partner in regional pharmaceutical industry training and apprenticeship initiatives.
• Salutas Pharma GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company partner in regional pharmaceutical industry training and apprenticeship initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ihkbiz
• Facebookfacebook.com/ihkbiz.de
• Instagraminstagram.com/ihkbiz/?hl=de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ihk-bildungszentrum-halle-dessau-gmbh

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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