Bildungswerk ver.di in Niedersachsen e.V.

What Bildungswerk ver.di in Niedersachsen e.V. does

Bildungswerk ver.di in Niedersachsen e.V. is a registered German non-profit educational association (eingetragener Verein, Amtsgericht Hannover VR 3609), founded in 1966 and headquartered at Goseriede 10 in Hannover. It functions as the educational arm of ver.di (Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft), Germany's largest service-sector trade union, and delivers legally mandated training under §37 BetrVG, §54 BPersVG, and related statutes for elected employee representatives — principally Betriebsräte, Personalräte, Jugend- und Auszubildendenvertretungen, Schwerbehindertenvertretungen, and Gleichstellungsbeauftragte — across Lower Saxony, Bremen, and Hamburg via a 9-office regional network.

The product portfolio spans BR/PR/JAV/SBV core seminars, QuBE continuing education, the KitaCampus early-childhood-education program, Bildungsurlaub (educational leave) courses, Politische Bildung, EU/ESF-funded workforce projects (Sustainability Hub, Talentwerk, In-Kit, Kita Connect, Smart Kita), and consulting/coaching services. Technology infrastructure includes the seminare.bw-verdi.de enrollment portal with a searchable seminar finder, Quotenrechner zur BR-Wahl rule-based tool, and the Digital Campus Niedersachsen — a subsidized studio complex (podcast, seminar, talk studios equipped with Rodecaster Pro, PTZ cameras, and 4K video mixers) offering hybrid event production and B2B studio rentals. The organization is ISO 9001 certified.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: pay-as-you-go seminar fees (approximately €390 plus €75 conference fee for one-day courses; €1220 plus accommodation or conference fees for multi-day courses; studio rentals from €54 to €1650 per day), European Social Fund project grants, and subsidies from the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Kultur. Distribution combines a self-service online portal, direct seminar enrollment through regional offices, customized in-house training at client organizations, and external venue partnerships (e.g., ver.di Bildungs- und Tagungszentrum Walsrode).

Name

Bildungswerk ver.di in Niedersachsen e.V.

Legal name

Bildungswerk der Vereinten Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di) in Niedersachsen e.V.

Website

https://bw-verdi.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bildungswerk ver.di in Niedersachsen e.V. is the Lower Saxony educational arm of the ver.di trade union, delivering legally mandated labor-law training for works councils, staff councils, and other employee representatives across 9 regional offices, complemented by educational leave, childcare workforce development, and a subsidized Digital Campus studio facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult and Continuing Education Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Adult education services
• Works council training
• Labor law seminars
• Political education programs
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seminar Fees: The organization charges seminar fees for training courses. Fees vary by course type: 1-day courses (e.g., 390.00€ plus 75.00€ conference fee), 5-day courses (e.g., 1220.00€ plus accommodation or conference fees), studio rentals (podcast studio from 54€ for 2 hours, seminar studio from 180.00€ per half-day, talk studio from 1650.00€ per day). Fees are typically paid by employers as part of legal release/training obligations.
2. EU/ESF Project Funding: The organization receives European Social Fund (ESF) funding for various projects including Sustainability Hub, Talentwerk, Talentwerk II, In-Kit, Kita Connect, Smart Kita, Smart Kita II, and other workforce development initiatives.
3. Sponsorship and Subsidies: The Digital Campus Niedersachsen is funded through subsidies from the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Kultur. The organization is affiliated with ver.di (United Services Union) and benefits from its institutional support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bildungswerk ver.di in Niedersachsen e.V. delivers legally mandated and continuing education seminars for employee representatives (works councils, staff councils, youth and trainee representatives, severely disabled employee representatives, and equal opportunity officers), along with educational leave programs, early-childhood professional training, political education, ESF-funded workforce projects, and consulting services. It complements in-person training with the Digital Campus Niedersachsen, providing studio rentals and digital event facilitation for hybrid learning content production.

Product overview

Bildungswerk ver.di in Niedersachsen e.V. is a labor union-affiliated educational organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of training and qualification services. The organization operates as a multi-product educational platform delivering BR/PR/JAV/SBV seminars (works council and staff representation training), QuBE continuing education programs, KitaCampus early childhood education services, Bildungsurlaub educational leave programs, Politische Bildung (political education), EU-funded ESF projects, and Beratung consulting services. The Let's go digital! initiative provides digital infrastructure including Digital Campus Studios for content production (podcast, seminar, talk studios) and digital event services. Additional offerings include knowledge portals (Know How), in-house customized training, online tools such as the Quotenrechner for works council elections, and structured qualification pathways. The organization maintains regional offices across Lower Saxony, Bremen, and Hamburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BR/PR/JAV/SBV Seminare Seminars and training programs for Betriebsräte, Personalräte, Jugendvertretungen, and Schwerbehindertenvertretungen covering labor law, occupational health and safety, works constitution law, co-determination, digitalization, and communication. Recognized under §37 BetrVG and §54 BPersVG for legally mandated training.
• QuBE Weiterbildungen Comprehensive continuing education and qualification programs offering professional development courses across various industries and disciplines for adult learners.
• KitaCampus Specialized educational program for early childhood education (Kindertagesstätten/Kita) offering qualifications, projects, and training for Kita professionals, including leadership training and specialized topics like multilingualism and inclusion.
• Bildungsurlaub Educational leave programs allowing employees to take paid time off work for professional and personal development, covering topics such as democracy, health, stress management, languages, politics, environment, and photography.
• Let's go digital!

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft und KulturcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing funding and support for the Digital Campus Niedersachsen project, which enables the organization to operate studios for digital content production and strengthen digital competencies of citizens in Lower Saxony.
• aewb-nds.de (Arbeitsstelle Erwachsenenbildung Niedersachsen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the Digital Campus Niedersachsen initiative alongside the organization, representing adult education providers in Lower Saxony for digitalization efforts.
• Evangelische und Katholische ErwachsenenbildungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations in the Digital Campus Niedersachsen project, representing religious adult education providers who collaborate on digital competency strengthening initiatives.
• ver.di (Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent trade union organization. The Bildungswerk is the educational arm of ver.di in Lower Saxony, benefiting from institutional affiliation, brand recognition, and access to union member networks. The organization is part of a nationwide network of ver.di Bildungswerke.
• Verband der Ersatzkassen e.V. (vdek)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Gesundheitsdigitalisierung projects related to 'Gute digitale Arbeit in der Sparkasse' initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arbeit und Leben (DGB/VHS): Joint DGB-VHS adult education provider delivering political and labor-focused training, including Bildungsurlaub and works council-adjacent seminars. Comparable in mission (worker education), delivery model (in-person + online), and funding mix (public + participant fees).
• Bildungswerk ver.di Bayern e.V. Regional ver.di Bildungswerk for Bavaria offering works council and staff council training, political education, and Bildungsurlaub programs. Operates the same non-union e.V. structure with regional office network, making it a near-clone peer.
• IHK Niedersachsen Weiterbildung: Chamber of commerce continuing education arm offering employer-facing professional development and qualification programs. Competes for the same employer training budgets, particularly for supervisory and management courses in Lower Saxony.
• DGB Bildungswerk Bund: Federal DGB-affiliated education organization providing cross-sector works council training, political education, and qualification pathways. Umbrella peer that co-shapes the curriculum standards and statutory recognition the subject company leverages.
• Bildungswerk ver.di Hessen e.V. Sibling ver.di Bildungswerk covering Hesse; delivers the same BR/PR/SBV/JAV seminar portfolio under identical statutory framework (§37 BetrVG, §54 BPersVG). Closest structural peer with matching curriculum, accreditation, and union affiliation, differing only by federal state.
• Volkshochschulen (VHS) Landesverband Niedersachsen: State association of municipal adult education centers in Lower Saxony; offers comparable continuing education, Bildungsurlaub, and political education programs to overlapping adult learner audiences. Direct competitor for Bildungsurlaub and QuBE Weiterbildung segments.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD Akademie: Large commercial training provider offering professional development, certification prep, and management courses across Germany. Adjacent in delivery model and customer base but broader in scope, including compliance and technical training not core to the subject company.
• Hans-Böckler-Stiftung: Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB) foundation that funds labor research and education including works council training materials. Larger, grant-making institution whose outputs (research, publications) supplement and shape the Bildungswerk curriculum.

Emerging players

• DGfp Deutsche Gesellschaft für Personalführung: HR management association providing executive education, professional development, and HR certifications. Overlaps in customer base (HR leaders, managers) and competes for the same professional development budgets, though more management-oriented than works council-focused.
• W.A.F. WirtschaftsAkademie für Führungskräfte: Private-sector works council and staff council training provider with nationwide delivery; operates as a for-profit alternative to union-affiliated Bildungswerke. Comparable product portfolio (BR/PR/SBV seminars) and competing for employer-paid training budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/bw.verdi
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• Instagraminstagram.com/bw_ver.di

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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