Berufsbildungszentrum Marburg gGmbH (BBZ)

Name

Berufsbildungszentrum Marburg gGmbH (BBZ)

Legal name

Berufsbildungszentrum Marburg GmbH

Website

https://bbz-marburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufsbildungszentrum Marburg gGmbH (BBZ) is a non-profit vocational training institution in Hessen, Germany, jointly owned by regional chambers of crafts and commerce, delivering certified retraining, master craftsman preparation, and continuing education across 12 skilled-trade disciplines to job seekers, regional businesses, and rehabilitation participants.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

akta.pro primary industry

Arc Welding (SMAW/GMAW/FCAW/GTAW) Training (EDAOADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF), Aluminum, Stainless & Specialty Metals Welding Training (EDAOADAL), Sheet Metal Fabrication & Light-Gauge Metalwork Training (EDAOADAD), Sheet Metal & Ductwork Fabrication/Installation (EDAOACAH), Carpentry & Framing (EDAOAAAA)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Skilled trades training
• Continuing education programs
• Master craftsman preparation
• Retraining programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marburg-Cappel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Direct course fees charged to participants for professional education and certification courses ranging from short seminars to multi-year vocational retraining programs. Prices vary by course duration and type, from approximately €250 for single-day seminars to €29,540 for full retraining programs.
2. Government-Funded Training: Umschulungen (retraining programs) and qualifying courses funded through Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) provided by Agentur für Arbeit, Kreisjobcenter, pension insurance providers, and accident insurance providers for eligible participants.
3. Rehabilitation Funding: Vocational rehabilitation programs funded by Agentur für Arbeit, Kreisjobcenter, Deutsche Rentenversicherung, and Berufsgenossenschaften for participants with barriers to employment.
4. Corporate Training: Customized in-house training programs for regional businesses, including safety inspections (AU, Klima, SP, HV), airbag systems, and specialized technical training delivered at BBZ facilities or on-site at client companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BBZ provides vocational education, retraining (Umschulung), continuing education, and rehabilitation programs across skilled trades including automotive, electrical, metal, welding, painting, wood, sanitary/heating/AC, and hairdressing. The institution prepares participants for master craftsman examinations (Meistervorbereitung) and offers recognized certifications, operating as a DVS-certified welding training center with AZAV accreditation that enables access to government-funded retraining pathways.

Product overview

Berufsbildungszentrum Marburg gGmbH (BBZ) is a vocational education and training institution organized as a non-profit company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of continuing education programs, retraining courses, and exam preparation across multiple technical and commercial trades. The core educational offerings include vocational training (Ausbildung), continuing professional education (Weiterbildung), AZAV-certified retraining programs (Umschulungen), and master preparation courses. BBZ's portfolio encompasses specialized courses in Automotive Technology (Kraftfahrzeugtechnik), Metal Technology (Metalltechnik), Painting and Coating Technology (Maler-, Lackier- und Fahrzeuglackiertechnik), Welding Technology (Schweißtechnik), Electrical Technology (Elektrotechnik), Refrigeration/AC/Heat Pump Technology (Sanitär-, Heizungs- und Lüftungstechnik), Wood Technology (Holztechnik), Hairdressing (Friseurhandwerk), Rehabilitation services, and Career Advancement Training (Aufstiegsfortbildung). Programs are delivered in full-time (Vollzeit) and part-time (Teilzeit/berufsbegleitend) formats. The institution is certified by AZAV for its retraining programs and collaborates with the Handwerkskammer (HWK) and Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) for recognition of qualifications.

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Products and services

• Master Craftsman Preparation Courses (Meistervorbereitung)
• Retraining Programs (Umschulung)
• Continuing Education (Weiterbildung)
• DVS-Certified Welding Training
• Rehabilitation Vocational Training (Reha)
• Multi-Trade Workshop Training (Automotive, Electrical, Metal, Painting, Wood, SHK, Hairdressing)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Handwerkskammer KasselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint shareholder of BBZ as non-profit GmbH. Handwerkskammer Kassel is the official Chamber of Crafts responsible for skilled trades in the region. BBZ prepares students for HWK-recognized Gesellenprüfung (journeyman) and Meisterprüfung (master craftsman) examinations in Handwerk occupations.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Kassel-Marburg (IHK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint shareholder of BBZ as non-profit GmbH. IHK is the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for the region. BBZ prepares students for IHK-recognized qualifications including Industriemeister and Industriemechaniker examinations.
• Kreishandwerkerschaft MarburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint shareholder of BBZ as non-profit GmbH. Represents the interests of crafts and trades businesses at the district level and collaborates with BBZ on training programs for regional skilled trades.
• ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTool manufacturer collaboration for A1 certification course (Sachkundenachweis gemäß EU 2024/2215) in sanitary/heating technology. ROTHENBERGER provides expertise and possibly equipment for the training program.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary government funding partner referring unemployed individuals to BBZ for AZAV-certified retraining programs through Bildungsgutschein education vouchers. Collaborates on Umschulungen for job seekers.
• Regional Industry EmployersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional businesses provide ongoing financial and equipment support to BBZ workshops (especially automotive and welding departments) and collaborate on apprenticeship and training programs at the Stadtallendorf Lehrwerkstatt.
• Deutscher Verband für Schweißtechnik (DVS)coreTechnology or IntegrationBBZ is an officially recognized DVS welding course provider (Schweiß-Kursstätte) authorized to conduct DVS-standardized welding training, examinations, and welder certifications per DVS-Richtlinien and DIN EN ISO 9606-1.

Scale indicators6 records

Direct peers

• Europäisches Bildungswerk (EBW): Vocational education and retraining group operating across Germany with AZAV-certified Umschulungen in technical and commercial trades; directly comparable to BBZ as a Bildungsgutschein-funded multi-trade vocational school.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: One of Germany's largest non-profit vocational education and retraining providers, offering AZAV-certified Umschulungen and continuing education across many of the same trades as BBZ (metal, electrical, commercial); directly comparable as a Bildungsgutschein-funded vocational school.
• Handwerkskammer Bildungszentrum Frankfurt-Rhein-Main: Operates the HWK chamber's own Meistervorbereitung, Gesellenprüfung preparation, and ÜLU courses in a similar Hessian/regional footprint; competes for the same HWK-funded skilled-trades trainees and AZAV clients.
• Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft: Hessen-based vocational training provider affiliated with regional employer associations, delivering apprenticeships, retraining, and continuing education in technical trades; a close regional peer with comparable chamber and employer relationships.
• Stiftung Bildung & Handwerk: Non-profit vocational training foundation operating AZAV-certified programs in metal, electrical, automotive, and rehabilitation trades; close parallel to BBZ's gGmbH non-profit structure and chamber-aligned mission.
• bfw – Unternehmen für Bildung (Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft): National vocational training and retraining provider operating AZAV-certified programs in industrial, technical, and commercial trades; overlaps directly with BBZ's AZAV Umschulung portfolio and B2B upskilling channels.
• Provadis Partner für Bildung und Beratung: Industry-affiliated vocational training provider (Hoechst industrial park) offering AZAV-certified technical retraining and dual-study programs in industrial, chemical, and pharmaceutical occupations; comparable in AZAV-funded technical Umschulung delivery.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: National training division of DEKRA delivering vocational retraining, automotive, welding, and safety certifications; comparable in regulated certificate offerings and AZAV-certified retraining, but with broader geographic reach.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Large incumbent with a broad technical training portfolio spanning welding, HV, automotive, and quality certifications; overlaps with BBZ's regulated certificate offerings (DVS welding, HV, AU/Klima) but operates at national scale across many verticals.

Regional players

• Handwerkskammer Wiesbaden Bildungszentrum: Chamber-owned training facility in southern Hessen offering Meistervorbereitung, ÜLU, and continuing education for skilled trades; a regional peer serving a neighboring catchment area rather than directly overlapping with Marburg-Biedenkopf.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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