Federal Association DEULA

Name

Federal Association DEULA

Legal name

DEULA Freren GmbH

Website

https://deula-freren.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional driver qualification
• Construction equipment certification
• Agricultural education programs
• Industrial safety courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerstede

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Courses: Fees from professional development courses including driver training, heavy equipment operation, industrial trades, and agricultural programs
2. Seminars and Workshops: Short-term seminars covering topics such as asbestos remediation, forklift operation, chainsaw safety, welding, and metalworking
3. Custom In-House Training: Tailored corporate training programs delivered at client facilities for businesses requiring specific workforce development
4. Driving School Services: Driver's license training across all license classes including A, B, C, D, and specialty categories

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DEULA Freren is a German vocational education and training center that delivers hands-on, practice-based courses across more than fifteen occupational areas, including driving school services for all license classes (A1–Mofa), professional driver qualification (BKrFQG) modules, construction and agricultural machinery operation, welding and metalworking, woodworking, forklift and chainsaw operation, asbestos remediation, animal transport qualification, and care-sector training. Offerings are delivered through open-enrollment seminars at its three Lower Saxony locations, customized in-house corporate training programs, ESF-funded youth and employment projects, and recognized partial qualifications, retraining, and initial vocational education programs under an AZAV-certified quality management system.

Product overview

DEULA Freren is a German vocational education and training center offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development programs. The organization operates as a unified training platform providing both classroom-based seminars and hands-on practical courses across diverse technical and professional fields. The product portfolio includes professional driver licensing (Fahrschule) with a driving simulator, construction and agricultural equipment operator training, industrial skills (welding, metalworking, woodworking), safety certifications (asbestos removal, forklift, chainsaw), and healthcare/care sector training. Supporting facilities include seminar/guest house accommodations and the Hof Kulüke conference center. ESF-funded projects support youth employment and vocational integration. The center also offers customized in-house training and retraining/qualification programs. All offerings are delivered under an AZAV-certified quality management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fahrschule (Driving School) Driving school offering instruction and licensing across all license classes including A1, A2, A, B, B196, B197, B96, BE, C, CE, D, DE, L, T, AM, and Mofa, with a dedicated "Führerschein trotz Handicap" (license despite disability) track.
• Berufskraftfahrer Qualifizierung (Professional Driver Qualification) Professional driver qualification training covering initial qualification, EU driver training modules 1–5, and accelerated basic qualification under German and EU regulations for commercial drivers.
• Baumaschinenführer Ausbildung (Construction Machinery Operator Training) Training and certification for operators of construction machinery, preparing participants for legal operation of equipment such as excavators, loaders, and related heavy machines.
• Gabelstapler Ausbildung (Forklift Operator Training) Forklift operator training and certification course meeting occupational safety requirements for industrial forklift handling.
• Schweißen Ausbildung (Welding Certification) Welding training and certification programs for participants pursuing professional welding qualifications.
• Asbestsanierung Kurse (Asbestos Remediation Courses) Training and certification courses covering safe removal and handling of asbestos materials in line with hazardous-materials regulations.
• Motorsägenkurse (Chainsaw Operation Courses) Chainsaw operation and safety training courses for forestry and landscaping professionals.
• Freischneider Kurse (Brush Cutter Courses) Brush cutter operation and safety training courses for grounds maintenance and landscaping workers.
• Landwirtschaft/Agrar- und Umwelttechnik Kurse (Agricultural and Environmental Technology Courses) Training in modern agricultural machinery, agronomy, and environmental technology for agricultural workers and environmental technicians.
• Metallverarbeitung Kurse (Metal Processing Courses) Metalworking and metal processing technology training courses for industrial and trades participants.
• Holzverarbeitung Kurse (Wood Processing Courses) Wood processing and woodworking technology training courses.
• Hauswirtschaft und -technik Kurse (Home Economics and Technology Courses) Home economics and household technology training courses.
• Pflege Kurse (Care and Nursing Courses) Professional training courses for the care and nursing sector workforce.
• Tiertransporteure Qualifizierung (Animal Transporter Qualification) Qualification and certification courses for animal transport operators.
• Fahrsimulator (Driving Simulator) Driving simulator tool supporting practical driver training and skill development for professional drivers.
• Umschulungen (Retraining Programs) Occupational retraining programs for career changers seeking to enter new vocational fields.
• Erstausbildungen (Initial Vocational Education) Initial vocational education and training programs preparing participants for entry-level professional careers.
• Berufliche (Teil-)Qualifizierungen (Partial Professional Qualifications) Continuing education and recognized partial professional qualification programs for workforce upskilling.
• Inhouse-Schulungen (Custom In-House Corporate Training) Customized training programs delivered at client facilities for businesses requiring specific workforce development, available for minimum participant numbers with tailored content.
• Seminar- und Gästehaus (Seminar and Guest House) On-site accommodation facility for course participants attending multi-day training programs at DEULA Freren.
• Hof Kulüke Tagungszentrum (Hof Kulüke Conference Center) Conference and meeting center facility available for corporate events, seminars, and meetings hosted at the DEULA Freren campus.
• ESF-geförderte Projekte (ESF-Funded Projects) European Social Fund-supported projects including Anlauf 2.0, Auf Kurs, and Jugendwerkstatt Fürstenau (JuWe) providing subsidized vocational training and youth employment support.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WBS Training AG: German private vocational education provider with AZAV-certified retraining, qualification, and continuing education programs funded by Bildungsgutschein; directly comparable in target customer (career changers, employed upskillers) and course model.
• DEULA Westerstede: Another DEULA-Bildungszentrum in the same federal network offering comparable vocational training in driving, agricultural, and construction equipment; directly comparable business model and service portfolio to DEULA Freren.
• BBQ Bildung und Berufliche Qualifizierung: German vocational training provider specializing in retraining, partial qualifications, and continuing education with AZAV certification; serves nearly identical customer segments (job seekers, employers, career changers) to DEULA Freren.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Large German adult education provider offering retraining, vocational qualifications, and integration courses funded through education vouchers; overlaps with DEULA Freren in career changer and ESF-funded program segments.
• Eckert Schulen: Private German education group offering vocational retraining, technical qualifications, and skilled trades training; comparable in scale and program mix including industrial and construction-related certifications.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Large incumbent offering professional and vocational training including welding, safety, and technical certifications across Germany; competes with DEULA Freren for corporate training budgets but operates at far larger scale.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK): Regional Chambers of Industry and Commerce offer vocational training, examination prep, and continuing education across Germany; compete with DEULA Freren for the same employer and individual learner segments but as a public-sector body.
• Handwerkskammer: German Chambers of Trades administer vocational training and master craftsman examinations in skilled trades (welding, construction, metalworking); directly comparable training subject matter with DEULA Freren's industrial trades courses.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major German training and certification provider, part of DEKRA Group; offers overlapping vocational, driver qualification, and safety certification programs nationwide, but as part of a much broader testing and certification portfolio.

Emerging players

• F+U RheinAhrCampus: Private German education group offering vocational retraining, language courses, and qualification programs with AZAV certification; smaller scale than DEULA Freren but overlapping in career-change and publicly-funded training segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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