Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung PH Weingarten

What Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung PH Weingarten does

The Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (AWW) is a central facility (zentrale Einrichtung) of Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten, a state-run university of education in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 2014, the AWW designs and delivers part-time, blended-learning continuing education programs for in-service educators, early childhood specialists, and internationally trained teachers. Its core mission is the transfer of academic research into pedagogical practice through recognized academic credentials (CAS, DAS, and Master's degrees). The AWW operates as a non-profit state entity (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) under the rector of PH Weingarten.

The AWW's product architecture follows a platform-plus-modules model anchored by the Master International Teaching (M.A., 90 ECTS, six semesters), with three stackable 30 ECTS certificate tracks feeding into it: InterkultLBP (CAS), InterCom (CAS), and EBIA (DAS). Adjacent offerings include DaF/DaZ certificates, a Montessori-Pädagogik DAS, KitaProSprache (180-hour early childhood language certification), LeiQ.go (Kita leadership), and the IGEL program for internationally trained teachers (pre-program plus regular study support). Delivery combines synchronous Zoom sessions with periodic in-person seminars on the Weingarten campus, using the PH Weingarten learning management system; the website is instrumented with self-hosted Matomo analytics.

Revenue is generated through a mix of participant tuition (€1,300–€1,400 for CAS/DAS certificates; €2,100 + €120 graduation fee for Montessori; €8,500 for the Master's) and substantial public-project grants from Land Baden-Württemberg ministries, the European Social Fund, EU ERASMUS+, the DAAD, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and private foundations (Josef Wund Stiftung, Bürgerstiftung Kreis Ravensburg). Several flagship programs (IGEL pre-program, KitaProSprache, LeiQ.go, Stiftung Kinder forschen workshops) are fully funded and free to participants. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the institutional website and email, supplemented by regional network partnerships (WEITER.mit.BILDUNG@BW, vtb, Stiftung Kinder forschen regional network) and free educational counseling delivered through the Landesnetzwerk Weiterbildungsberatung (LN WBB).

Name

Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung PH Weingarten

Legal name

Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung PH Weingarten

Website

https://aww-phweingarten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung PH Weingarten is a state-run continuing education academy at Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten, offering part-time blended-learning certificate and master's programs for educators and internationally trained teachers in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education and Professional Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language & Communication Continuing Education (EDAAAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid Overseas Pathway & Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAK), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Continuing education programs
• Teacher professional development
• Intercultural pedagogy certificates
• Adult education qualifications
• University continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Weingarten, Baden-Württemberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: The AWW generates revenue through course fees charged for its continuing education certificate programs and master's degrees. Fee structures vary by program: certificate courses (30 ECTS) cost between €1,300–1,400; Montessori certificate courses cost €2,100 plus €120 graduation fee; Master International Teaching costs €8,500 (90 ECTS). Additional fees include semester contributions (currently €191 per semester). Some programs are funded or subsidized by public bodies, reducing or eliminating participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (AWW) is the central continuing education institution of Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten. It offers part-time, blended-learning academic certificate programs (CAS/DAS, 30 ECTS), a Master of Arts in International Teaching (90 ECTS), and shorter qualification courses for teachers, educators, and other pedagogical professionals. Programs cover intercultural education, German as a foreign/second language, Montessori pedagogy, early childhood language education, and STEM workshops, supported by free educational advising.

Product overview

The Akademie für Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (AWW) at PH Weingarten is a university-based continuing education institution offering a portfolio of professional development programs primarily in the areas of education, language, intercultural competence, and early childhood development. The offering is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture: at its center is the Master International Teaching (M.A., 90 ECTS), which can be accessed through three modular Certificate/Diploma of Advanced Studies (CAS/DAS) programs — InterkultLBP (CAS), InterCom (CAS), and EBIA (DAS) — each comprising 30 ECTS and covering distinct specializations in intercultural education and communication. Supporting the core academic offerings are specialized short programs: KitaProSprache (language qualification for early childhood educators, 180 hours), Montessori-Pädagogik (DAS, 3 semesters), LeiQ.go (Kita leadership, 10 months), and IGEL (integration program for internationally trained teachers). Broader offerings include Stiftung Kinder forschen STEM training, DaF/DaZ language certificates, seminars, and workshops, alongside free advising services for continuing education orientation. Programs are predominantly delivered as blended learning combining online and in-person sessions.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• IGEL: Integration and Equal Treatment of International Teachers - program for requalification of internationally trained teachers to work in German schools
• IGEL 2
• International Teaching
• KitaProSprache
• Stiftung Kinder forschen
• PH Weingarten Netzwerk Kinder forschen
• Critical Making
• WIN Projekt

Products and services

• Master International Teaching (M.A.) A part-time, blended-learning Master of Arts program (90 ECTS, 6 semesters) qualifying educators to plan and deliver instruction in intercultural non-school contexts. Covers multilingualism, diversity management, audiovisual media, computer-assisted teaching, intercultural learning, and adult education. Total fee €8,500 (€2,800 per 30 ECTS module package) plus semester fees of approximately €144.50.
• Experte für Intercultural Communication (InterCom) – Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) A CAS certificate course (30 ECTS) qualifying participants to design and deliver intercultural and diversity training programs and provide intercultural consulting services, with a focus on English-language contexts. Includes audiovisual media deployment in training and coaching. Total fee €1,400.
• Experte für Interkulturelle Lern- und Bildungsprozesse (InterkultLBP) – Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) A CAS/DAS certificate course (30 ECTS) qualifying participants to independently plan and conduct teaching sessions in intercultural non-school settings, grounded in scientific research and tailored to specific target groups. Total fee €1,400.
• Experte für Erwachsenenbildung in interkulturellen Arbeitsfeldern (EBIA) – Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) A DAS certificate course (30 ECTS) qualifying participants to independently plan and conduct teaching sessions in intercultural non-school adult education contexts. Covers organizational and program development, intercultural team development, and research methods for intercultural fields. Total fee €1,300, historically funded by ESF and state ministries.
• Qualifizierung zur Fachkraft Sprache und Kommunikation – KitaProSprache A two-semester, 180-hour certificate course qualifying early childhood educators as language and communication specialists. Covers language acquisition, diagnostics, fostering strategies, and key situations for linguistic education, culminating in a written documentation of a language pedagogical concept. Free for participants, financed by the Ministry of Culture Baden-Württemberg.
• Stiftung Kinder forschen – Fortbildungen (STEM Workshops and Network Coordination) Network coordination and training service for the Stiftung Kinder forschen foundation, offering half- or full-day training sessions for educators and teachers in STEM (MINT) education and sustainability. Includes free workshops, materials, and facility certification support across the Bodenseekreis, Ravensburg, Sigmaringen, and Lindau regions. Funded by Josef Wund Stiftung and Bürgerstiftung Kreis Ravensburg.
• Montessori-Pädagogik – Zertifikatskurs (DAS) A three-semester, part-time Montessori training program for primary and secondary education (up to grade 7), emphasizing hands-on practice and individualized learning. Concludes with a Montessori diploma recognized by the Deutsche Montessori-Vereinigung and a DAS with 30 ECTS. Course fee €2,100 plus €120 graduation fee.
• LeiQ.go – Starke Leitung Starke Kita Qualification A 10-month (10-session) qualification program within the 'Starke Leitung Starke Kita Baden-Württemberg' initiative, addressing Kita management topics including concept development, interaction and team development, quality management, leadership, and child protection. Provided free of charge and funded by the Ministry of Culture Baden-Württemberg.
• IGEL – Integration und Gleichstellung internationaler Lehrkräfte A structured program supporting internationally trained teachers in reintegrating into the German education system. Offers a free three-month pre-study language and subject preparation phase (IGEL pre-program, delivered online via Zoom and the PH Weingarten learning platform), support during regular study, and parallel-to-practice advising. Divided into IGEL Classic, IGEL Light, and IGEL All pathways tailored to individual qualification levels. Funded by DAAD (Integra, Welcome, Profi, ProfiPLUS programs).
• DaF/DaZ – Certificate/Diploma of Advanced Studies (CAS/DAS) German as a Foreign Language / German as a Second Language certificate and diploma programs (CAS and DAS levels) providing scientific and practical qualifications for teaching German to non-native speakers. The CAS has two levels (Grundlagen and Vertiefung) and is offered alongside a DAS program.
• Weiterbildungsberatung (Educational Counseling Service) Free, independent, and professional advising on continuing education options, covering financing possibilities, study formats, certifications, and matching of continuing education needs with offerings across providers. Provided through the Landesnetzwerk Weiterbildungsberatung (LN WBB).

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 program cohorts of IGEL completed between 2019 and 2024, with the program now continuing as IGEL 2 under DAAD ProfiPLUS funding.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EU ERASMUS+ / Forward-Looking Projects - Critical Making ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AWW participates as a research team member in the Critical Making project, funded by EU ERASMUS+ Forward-Looking Projects (January 2024–December 2026). The project involves 4 partner countries and targets STEM teachers' competence development for tackling disinformation and fostering digital competencies. Partners include Umeå University (SE), Politecnico di Torino (IT), Zentrum für Schulqualität und Lehrerbildung (DE), Politechnika Warszawska (PL), and Fondazione Links (IT).
• CJD RavensburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WIN project (Weiterbildung –Integration –Nachhaltigkeit, 2020–2021) was a cooperation between CJD Ravensburg and AWW, supporting regional nursing homes with workplace language promotion. Various virtual language courses and a language mentoring training program were delivered for nursing staff.
• ZfP WeissenauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric care center participating in the WIN project (2020–2021), receiving workplace language support as part of the cooperation between CJD Ravensburg and AWW.
• Stiftung Liebenau Fachzentrum RosenharzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility participating in the WIN project (2020–2021) for workplace language training and mentoring as part of the CJD Ravensburg–AWW cooperation.
• Ambulanter Pflegedienst VergissmeinnichtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulatory nursing service participating in the WIN project (2020–2021), receiving language mentoring training and virtual language courses as part of the CJD Ravensburg–AWW cooperation.
• FIER (Fast-track Integration in European Regions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIER is a European program targeting sustainable labor market integration of adults with migration backgrounds. AWW's LaTJo (Language Training on the Job) sub-project was successfully completed on December 31, 2019, focusing on language learning at the workplace.
• Verbund für Technologie und Bildung (vtb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWW became an official partner of the Verbund für Technologie und Bildung (vtb), a continuing education network focused on supporting SMEs in the Bodensee-Oberschwaben region with digital transformation. The vtb is funded by the Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and provides educational needs assessment, qualification concepts, and training support.
• Volkshochschule Ravensburg (VHS Ravensburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHS Ravensburg cooperates with the IGEL program for language testing of international teacher participants, providing recognized language examination services to support the requalification process.
• Bundesweites Netzwerk Qualifizierungsprogramme für internationale Lehrkräfte (QuiL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGEL is organized within this national network alongside other projects for integrating international teachers, enabling exchange on program design, accompanying research, policy work, and joint event planning.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch GmündminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the joint Fachtag Sprache & MINT 'Forschen heißt fragen: Sprach- und MINT-Bildung verknüpfen' on October 1, 2026, held at PH Weingarten, together with the Elementarbildung department of PH Weingarten.
• Universität PotsdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with PH Weingarten from October 2024 to March 2025 to develop practical learning videos for international teachers covering topics such as the Brandenburg education system, digital classroom design, and differentiated instruction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SRH Hochschulen: Private university group operating multiple campuses across Germany with continuing education and certificate programs. Comparable in continuing education offerings for working professionals, though operates as a private, multi-discipline institution rather than a state university continuing education unit.
• Goethe-Institut: Germany's primary international cultural and language institute with extensive DaF/DaZ teacher training programs globally. Comparable in the DaF/DaZ space where AWW offers CAS/DAS programs, but operates globally with a much larger scale and broader scope beyond teacher education.
• FernUniversität in Hagen: Germany's largest distance university with a substantial continuing education portfolio (FernUni Weiterbildung). Comparable as a state university continuing education institution but serves a much broader geographic and disciplinary audience than AWW.

Direct peers

• Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe: State teacher training college in Baden-Württemberg with continuing education offerings for educators. Comparable as a fellow Pädagogische Hochschule addressing the same teacher and educator audience with continuing education programs in the same regulatory and funding environment.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg: Another Pädagogische Hochschule in Baden-Württemberg with continuing education offerings. Directly comparable in structure and target audience (teachers, educators) within the same state regulatory framework under the Ministerium für Kultus.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg: Another Pädagogische Hochschule in Baden-Württemberg offering continuing education for teachers and educators. Directly comparable in mission (teacher professionalization) and structure (state university continuing education institution) within the same state regulatory framework.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd: Regional Pädagogische Hochschule in Baden-Württemberg that co-organizes events with AWW (e.g., Fachtag Sprache & MINT). Directly comparable as a state teacher training university with overlapping professional development offerings for educators in southern Germany.
• Stiftung Kinder forschen: National foundation for early STEM education whose regional network AWW coordinates across four districts. Comparable in offering STEM/certified early childhood educator training in the same geographic service area, though operates nationally as the sponsoring foundation.
• Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg: German university running comparable programs for international teacher integration and qualification. Comparable in mission (international teacher requalification, pedagogical professionalization) via parallel programs under the broader German university continuing education system.
• Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung Universität Heidelberg: University-based scientific continuing education division at Universität Heidelberg, offering certificate and CAS/DAS programs for professional development. Directly comparable as a comparable state university continuing education institution targeting working professionals in the same geographic region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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