Bildungswerk für Gesundheitsberufe e.V. (BIG)

What Bildungswerk für Gesundheitsberufe e.V. (BIG) does

Bildungswerk für Gesundheitsberufe e.V. (BIG) is a German non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2010 on the initiative of the Verband medizinischer Fachberufe e.V. (formerly Berufsverband für Arzt-, Zahnarzt- und Tierarzthelferinnen e.V.). Headquartered in Kassel at Falderbaumstr. 16a, BIG delivers accredited continuing education for medical assistants (MFA), dental assistants (ZFA), veterinary assistants (TFA), dental technicians, podologists, and other healthcare employees, with a portfolio spanning practice management (Praxismanager/in, Betriebswirtschaft und Personalmanagement, Bedarfsgerechtes Personalmanagement), data protection certification (Datenschutzbeauftragter, Datenschutzkoordinator), gastroenterological endoscopy (Grundkurs and Aufbaukurs under BÄK curriculum), ambulatory surgery certification, EBM/GOÄ billing training, IT fundamentals for practices, vaccination assistance qualification (co-developed with Sanofi-Aventis), English for medical staff, instructor qualification (Befähigung zur Ausbildung), and short-format leadership and communication courses. Courses are accredited by the Bundesärztekammer (BÄK), Ärztekammer Niedersachsen, AG-TFA, and the bng gastroenterology association, and BIG is ISO 9001:2015 certified (Cert. No. 516203 QM15) since April 2024.

Name

Bildungswerk für Gesundheitsberufe e.V. (BIG)

Legal name

Bildungswerk für Gesundheitsberufe e.V. – BIG

Website

https://bildungswerk-gesundheit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIG is a German non-profit continuing education association, founded in 2010 on the initiative of Verband medizinischer Fachberufe e.V., delivering accredited courses in practice management, data protection, billing, and clinical procedures to medical, dental, and veterinary assistants across Germany via in-person seminars and web conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Healthcare continuing education
• Vocational training programs
• Medical assistant certification
• Professional development courses
• Practice management training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees (Kursgebühren): BIG generates revenue from participant fees charged for its seminars and structured vocational training courses. Pricing follows a two-tier structure: standard rate and reduced rate for members of the Verband medizinischer Fachberufe e.V. and other partner associations. Some courses are offered free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BIG provides continuing-education seminars and certification programs for medical assistants (MFA), dental assistants (ZFA), veterinary assistants (TFA), and other healthcare professionals in Germany. The portfolio covers practice management, medical billing (EBM/GOÄ), gastroenterological endoscopy, ambulatory surgery, data protection, IT basics, instructor qualification, and vaccination assistance, delivered online and in-person. Courses are recognized by professional bodies including AG-TFA, Ärztekammer, and Bundesärztekammer.

Product overview

Bildungswerk für Gesundheitsberufe e.V. (BIG) is a continuing education institution for healthcare professions offering a diverse portfolio of specialized courses and certification programs. The core offerings include practice management programs (Praxismanager/in, Praxisorientierte Betriebswirtschaft und Personalmanagement, Bedarfsgerechtes Personalmanagement), healthcare-specific IT and data protection courses (IT Basics für Praxen, Ausbildung zum Datenschutzbeauftragten, Datenschutzkoordinator/in), medical procedure certifications (Ambulantes Operieren, Gastroenterologische Endoskopie Grund- und Aufbaukurs), and billing training (Abrechnung Intensiv EBM, GOÄ). Programs target Medical Assistants (MFA), Dental Assistants (ZFA), and Veterinary Assistants (TFA). Delivery formats include web conferences, in-person seminars, and hybrid formats. Many courses provide accreditation toward advanced professional certifications and are recognized by professional associations such as the AG-TFA.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Praxisorientierte Betriebswirtschaft und Personalmanagement

Quantifiable outcome

• AG-TFA recognized courses can count toward salary grade advancement and additional qualifications (Zusatzqualifikation) for veterinary assistants.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Initiative Chronische Wunden – Regionalgruppe OsnabrückminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2010BIG co-organized the 1st 'Die Wunde im Blick' (Wound in Focus) continuing education day on June 5, 2010 in Osnabrück with around 100 participants from nursing, medical, and podology professions. BIG later launched the recognized Wundexperte ICW certification program.
• Biogen Idec GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2010Biogen Idec partnered with Universitätsklinikum Dresden and BIG to create a certified 'MS-Spezialist' (Multiple Sclerosis Specialist) training program for medical assistants. The program aimed to improve MS patient care through specialized training of medical staff.
• Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG co-organizes the 'Qualifizierung zur Impfassistenz' (vaccination assistant qualification) course with Sanofi-Aventis. Sanofi provides and organizes the instructors for the course, while BIG provides the educational infrastructure and certification. The exam fee is €35.00, with course materials and refreshments included.
• AG-TFA (Arbeitsgruppe Tiermedizinische Fachangestellte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAG-TFA is the key professional body for veterinary assistants in Germany. BIG's courses such as Praxismanager/in, Befähigung zur Ausbildung, and Ambulantes Operieren are formally recognized by AG-TFA, enabling salary grade advancement and Zusatzqualifikation (additional qualification) recognition for TFA participants.
• Ärztekammer (Medical Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG's gastroenterological endoscopy courses (Grundkurs and Aufbaukurs) follow the curriculum of the Bundesärztekammer (BÄK) and are recognized by the Ärztekammer. The ambulatory surgery course is based on the BÄK curriculum and is recognized by the Ärztekammer Niedersachsen.
• Verband medizinischer Fachberufe e.V. (Association of Medical Professions)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBIG was founded on the initiative of the Berufsverband für Arzt-, Zahnarzt- und Tierarzthelferinnen e.V. (now Verband medizinischer Fachberufe e.V.). The association's member network is the primary referral channel for students. Association members receive discounted course fees.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Georg Thieme Verlag: Thieme is a major German medical publisher offering CME-eligible e-learning, textbooks, and training content for physicians, dentists, and allied health professionals. Comparable to BIG because it addresses the same German healthcare CE audience, but as a diversified publisher rather than a focused CE provider.
• Springer Medizin (Springer Nature): Springer Medizin is the German medical-professional publishing arm of Springer Nature, offering CME-certified courses, e-learning, and reference content for physicians and medical staff. Comparable to BIG because it serves the same healthcare CE market in Germany, but operates at much larger scale as part of a global publishing portfolio.
• Bundesärztekammer: The German Medical Association sets CME frameworks and accredits provider curricula across Germany, including recognizing BIG's endoscopy and ambulatory surgery courses. Comparable as a defining body in the same CME ecosystem BIG operates in, rather than a direct course competitor.

Direct peers

• Concept Heidelberg: Concept Heidelberg organizes medical conferences, seminars, and certified continuing education programs for physicians and medical staff in Germany. It is directly comparable to BIG as a German CE provider serving the healthcare workforce, with similar course catalog, accreditation partnerships, and reliance on industry events.
• med update GmbH: med update organizes accredited medical CME seminars and congresses for German physicians and medical staff, focused on specialty updates. Comparable to BIG as a German CE provider in the medical professional space, with similar seminar-based delivery model.
• COGNOMED: COGNOMED is a German provider of accredited continuing medical education (CME) courses for physicians and medical professionals, focused on specialty topics. Directly comparable to BIG in business model (CE courses, accreditation-driven, healthcare professional audience) and target market.
• Deutsche Zahnärztliche Akademie (DZA): The German Dental Academy provides continuing education specifically for dental practice staff, including ZFA (dental assistants) — one of BIG's primary target segments. Direct competitor in the German dental-assistant CE niche with similar course structure and professional-body recognition.

Regional players

• Interplan AG: Interplan is a Munich-based medical congress and education organizer running certified CME events across Germany. Comparable to BIG's reliance on in-person and conference-based CE delivery, and operates in the same German healthcare professional market.

Emerging players

• AVOXA Mediengruppe (formerly Avoxa): AVOXA is a German media company serving pharmacy and healthcare professionals with publications, training, and CE content. Comparable to BIG as a healthcare-professional-focused CE and information provider in Germany, though concentrated on pharmacy rather than MFA/ZFA/TFA.
• Forum für Führungskräfte / FOM Hochschule: FOM is a German university targeting working professionals, including healthcare managers, with practice-management and leadership courses. Comparable to BIG's Praxismanager/in and Betriebswirtschaft offerings, but positioned as a degree-bearing institution rather than CE-only provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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