Jugend des Deutschen Alpenvereins (JDAV)

What Jugend des Deutschen Alpenvereins (JDAV) does

JDAV (Jugend des Deutschen Alpenvereins) is the youth division of Deutscher Alpenverein e.V. (DAV), Germany's largest mountain sports association. It operates training and certification programs for youth leaders, family group leaders, climbing supervisors, mountain biking instructors, and alpine sports instructors across disciplines including hiking, via ferrata, mountaineering, ski touring, ice climbing, and route building. The organization functions as the federation's certification authority for DOSB (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund) and BLSV (Bayerischer Landes-Sportverband) licensed mountain sports instructors in Germany.

The underlying technology consists of the ausbildung.alpenverein.de course booking and management platform combined with the lernen.alpenverein.de E-Learning portal for theoretical self-study modules. Practical training is delivered in-person at certified venues including the Jugendbildungsstätte in Bad Hindelang, mountain huts, climbing halls, and alpine sites across the Alps. Online registration requires final approval and signature by the participant's DAV section coordinator, integrating digital tooling with the federation's governance workflow.

Revenue is generated through training course fees (€266-€1,386 per participant depending on course type) split between participants and their DAV sections, with guest association members paying premium rates roughly 2x the DAV member rate. The underlying DAV membership subscription model funds the broader federation. Distribution is exclusively through the 350+ DAV regional sections across Germany and a limited set of recognized guest associations (schools, universities, therapeutic facilities). JDAV holds core partnerships with DOSB, BLSV, Interski Deutschland/IVSI (international ski instructor recognition), and ERGO Reiseversicherung AG (seminar cancellation insurance bundled into course fees).

Name

Jugend des Deutschen Alpenvereins (JDAV)

Legal name

Jugend des Deutschen Alpenvereins (JDAV)

Website

https://ausbildung.alpenverein.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JDAV is the youth division of Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV), Germany's largest alpine association, delivering DOSB/BLSV-licensed training and certification programs for youth leaders, family group leaders, and mountain sports instructors through the 350+ DAV section network and E-Learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine Sports Training and Certification

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructor-Led Skills Academies (Climbing, Paddling, Mountaineering Schools) (THAAAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Alpine sports training
• Mountaineering certification
• Youth outdoor education
• Instructor certification programs
• Climbing supervisor training

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Revenue generated from participant fees split between individual participants and their DAV section. Guest association members pay higher rates. Fees vary by course type and duration, with member rates significantly subsidized.
2. Membership Subscriptions: DAV section membership required for course participation, generating recurring membership revenue that supports training operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JDAV operates the youth training and education division of the German Alpine Association (DAV), delivering standardized alpine sports training programs and instructor certifications to DAV members. The portfolio covers climbing, mountaineering, mountain hiking, mountain biking, ski touring, via ferrata, ice climbing, and route building, combining online self-study modules through lernen.alpenverein.de with practical residential training at mountain huts, climbing halls, and alpine venues. Courses are routed exclusively through the network of 350+ DAV regional sections, with successful completion yielding DOSB/BLSV sport federation licenses valid for four years.

Product overview

The DAV-Ausbildungsprogramm is a comprehensive training and education platform operated by the German Alpine Association (DAV) that encompasses multiple product lines including course booking management, instructor certification programs across alpine sports disciplines (climbing, mountaineering, hiking, mountain biking, ski touring, via ferrata), and E-Learning support modules. The system is accessed by DAV sections and member organizations for booking courses, with complementary platforms including lernen.alpenverein.de for online learning, and JDAV-specific youth training portals. The portfolio includes foundational certifications like Kletterbetreuer*in (Climbing Supervisor) and Wanderleiter*in (Hiking Guide), advanced Trainer*in C/B/A level programs across multiple disciplines, specialized family group leader training, and route building certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DAV-Ausbildungsprogramm (DAV Training Program) Comprehensive online course booking and management platform for the German Alpine Association's training and education programs, allowing DAV sections and member organizations to reserve course spots for alpine sports training, instructor certifications, and continuing education.
• Trainer*in / Instructor Certification Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Upon successful course completion, participants receive DAV identification cards and may obtain official DOSB/BLSV licenses valid for 4 years.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOSB (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV issues DOSB licenses for qualified trainers in mountain sports. DOSB licensing is essential for official recognition in German sports. DAV is authorized to issue licenses only to sections belonging to DAV state associations and state sports associations.
• BLSV (Bayerischer Landes-Sportverband)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV issues BLSV licenses in Bavaria. BLSV licenses are issued annually and are valid for one year. Guest associations must apply in writing to DAV's Education Department.
• Interski Deutschland / IVSIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV issues IVSI (International Association of Snow Sports Instructors) cards for ski instructors, enabling discounts at Alpine cable cars.
• ERGO Reiseversicherung AGminorOthersSeminar cancellation and interruption insurance included in course fees, covering cases like illness, accident, or pregnancy with 20% deductible.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/deutscher.alpenverein.dav
• Instagraminstagram.com/deutscheralpenverein
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jugend-des-deutschen-alpenvereins-jdav-

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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