Bildungszentrum Bauer

What Bildungszentrum Bauer does

Bildungszentrum Bauer GmbH is a privately held vocational training and employment services provider headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, founded in 1996. The company operates 9 locations across the Rhein-Main region (Frankfurt, Offenbach, Büdingen, Friedberg, Eschborn, Rüsselsheim, Dieburg, Darmstadt, Dietzenbach) and employs over 150 people. Its core offerings are AZAV-certified IHK/StBK retraining programs (logistics specialists, IT specialists, office management, tax professionals, HR specialists) typically running 21-29 months, alongside short-format job coaching services (CoachingPlus, AVGS-Bewerbungscoaching), private job placement via an employer network portal hosting 500+ anonymized candidate profiles, and ICDL digital competency certification.

The technology stack centers on a 'PräsenzPlus' hybrid teaching model combining in-person instruction at modern Frankfurt training rooms with live online participation; an employer-facing network portal for candidate-job matching; and standard integrations (DATEV, Skype for Business, BA-mobil-App, Federal Employment Agency Jobbörse) used within coaching curricula. The company is an authorized ICDL testing center since 2001, AZAV-certified since 2012, ISO 9001:2000 compliant, and a founding member of Weiterbildung Hessen e.V. since 2003.

Revenue is generated primarily through publicly funded government vouchers: Bildungsgutscheine (education vouchers) issued by Agentur für Arbeit and Jobcenter for retraining programs, and AVGS (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutscheine) for job coaching and private placement services, with a secondary direct-pay stream for self-paying participants. Customers are three-sided: unemployed/job-seeking individuals (end participants), employers in the Rhein-Main region (recruitment counterparties), and the German Federal Employment Agency and Jobcenters (commissioning/funding bodies). Fabian Bauer and Leonard Bauer serve as the sole managing directors.

Name

Bildungszentrum Bauer

Legal name

Bildungszentrum Bauer GmbH

Website

https://bzbauer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bildungszentrum Bauer is a Frankfurt-based AZAV-certified vocational training and employment services provider operating 9 locations across the German Rhein-Main region, delivering IHK retraining programs, job coaching, and private placement funded primarily through government Bildungsgutschein and AVGS vouchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Employment Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Transition, Re-entry & Employability Support (Mid-career, Returnships) (EDAAAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Vocational retraining programs
• Job placement services
• Adult continuing education
• Government-funded training
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training Programs: Revenue primarily from publicly funded vocational training and retraining programs funded through Bildungsgutscheine (education vouchers) issued by employment agencies (Agentur für Arbeit) and job centers (Jobcenter). Programs include Umschulungen (retraining), Teilqualifikationen (partial qualifications), and continuing education courses. AZAV certification enables acceptance of government vouchers.
2. AVGS-Funded Employment Services: Job placement and coaching services funded through AVGS (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutscheine) vouchers from employment agencies. Private employment mediation (AVGS MPAV) is provided at no cost to participants holding valid vouchers.
3. Direct Participant Fees: Self-paying participants can enroll in programs with payment due upon receipt of invoice. Installment payment plans available for programs exceeding 3 months duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bildungszentrum Bauer provides government-funded vocational retraining (Umschulung), partial qualifications (Teilqualifikationen), professional development, and job placement/coaching services for unemployed individuals and job seekers in the Rhein-Main region. It additionally offers employer recruitment services through an anonymized candidate network portal, with all training delivered via in-person instruction at 9 regional locations complemented by the proprietary PräsenzPlus hybrid (online + in-person) teaching format.

Product overview

Bildungszentrum Bauer is a vocational training and employment services institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of retraining programs, job placement services, and professional development courses. The core offerings include job coaching programs (CoachingPlus, AVGS-Bewerbungscoaching, Private Arbeitsvermittlung), IHK-certified retraining programs (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik, Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement, Industriekaufleute, Fachinformatiker), tax professional training (Steuerfachangestellte), and specialized modules (Gabelstaplerschulung, Digitale Arbeitswelt 4.0, A-QUA basic qualifications). The institution uses a 'PräsenzPlus' hybrid learning model combining in-person instruction with online participation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CoachingPlus Job coaching program combining individual profiling, small-group coaching, and practical application training to support job seekers in finding employment, delivered at multiple Bildungszentrum Bauer locations.
• AVGS-Bewerbungscoaching Job application coaching service funded by activation and placement vouchers (AVGS), offering individual and group sessions for resume optimization, cover letter drafting, and interview preparation for job seekers.
• Private Arbeitsvermittlung (AVGS MPAV) Private job placement service using a partner network portal, funded by AVGS MPAV vouchers from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter, free for voucher holders.
• Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik IHK (Retraining) IHK-certified retraining program for logistics specialists covering goods receiving, storage, picking, packaging, and forklift operation, running 21-26 months.
• Steuerfachangestellte/r (StB K) (Retraining) Retraining program for tax professionals (24-29 months) including DATEV accounting software training, preparing for Steuerberaterkammer examinations.
• Geprüfte Personalfachkaufleute IHK IHK-certified advanced training for HR specialists covering personnel planning, marketing, controlling, and organizational development, approximately 3.5 months in duration.
• Fachinformatiker/in Anwendungsentwicklung IHK (Retraining) IHK-certified IT retraining for application development specialists covering software development, cyber-physical systems, and user interfaces, running 24-29 months.
• Fachinformatiker/in Systemintegration IHK (Retraining) IHK-certified IT retraining for system integration specialists covering IT infrastructure, network setup, cybersecurity, and system administration, running 24-29 months.
• Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement IHK (Retraining) IHK-certified office management retraining covering office processes, business transactions, and MS-Office applications, running 21-26 months.
• Gabelstaplerschulung Forklift operator training according to DGUV 68 and DGUV Grundsatz 308-001, including theoretical instruction and practical driving exercises.
• Digitale Arbeitswelt 4.0 Digital skills training program covering computer basics, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, internet security, job portal usage, and online collaboration tools, running 6 weeks.
• Teilqualifikation Gebäudereiniger Partial qualification program for building cleaners covering customer-oriented work processes, cleaning equipment operation, and quality assurance, running 4.5 months.
• Deutsch · Mathematik · EDV (A-QUA) Basic qualifications module for vocational preparation covering German communication, mathematics, and IT skills, optionally leading to ICDL certification, running 4-24 weeks.
• Prüfungsvorbereitung Steuerfachangestellte/r Exam preparation course for external tax professional certification by Steuerberaterkammer Frankfurt, including theory and exam simulations, running 4 months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 anonymized candidate profiles updated daily in employer network portal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen)coreOthers · 1 January 2012Certification body providing AZAV certification enabling Bildungszentrum Bauer to accept government-funded Bildungsgutscheine and AVGS vouchers.
• Weiterbildung Hessen e.V.coreOthers · 1 January 2003Founding member of the Hessian Continuing Education Association since 2003. A quality-reviewed member company with QM system compliant with association standards.
• ICDL (International Certification for Digital Literacy)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2001Authorized ECDL/ICDL testing and training center since 2001, offering international digital competency certification to participants.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment employment agency issuing Bildungsgutscheine and AVGS vouchers, commissioning Bildungszentrum Bauer for training and placement services.
• Jobcenter (Employment Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employment centers commissioning job placement and training services, issuing vouchers for participant access to programs.
• Employers in Rhein-Main regioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of employers in the Rhein-Main area who trust institutional recommendations from Bildungszentrum Bauer for recruitment. Companies access candidate profiles through the network portal.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FAW gGmbH (Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft): Non-profit vocational training provider offering AZAV-certified retraining and activation programs for unemployed adults across Germany. Same funding mechanism (AVGS/Bildungsgutschein), similar target population, and overlapping program categories (commercial, IT, logistics).
• WBS TRAINING AG: One of Germany's largest privately-held vocational retraining and continuing education groups, offering AZAV-certified Umschulungen and AVGS coaching programs nationally. Highly comparable business model and customer base (voucher-funded adult learners, employers, public employment agencies) with broader geographic reach.
• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: Large private vocational retraining and continuing education group with AZAV-certified Umschulungen and AVGS coaching across multiple German states. Closely comparable product portfolio and funding dependence on the same voucher programs.
• bfw Unternehmen für Bildung: National vocational training provider affiliated with DGB trade unions, delivering retraining (Umschulung) and activation programs. Comparable voucher-funded business model and overlapping customer segments in career transition and re-entry support.
• maxQ im bfw: Specialized brand of bfw focused on commercial/office and IT retraining plus AVGS coaching. Directly comparable program mix (Büromanagement, IT, Bewerbungscoaching) and target audience of unemployed/job-changing adults.
• Euro-Schulen / ESO Group: Germany-wide provider of vocational retraining, language courses, and integration/employment services, with similar reliance on Bildungsgutschein and AVGS voucher funding. Direct overlap in product mix (retraining, coaching, employer placement) and customer segments (job seekers, employment agencies, employers).

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Training arm of TÜV Rheinland offering certifications, retraining, and continuing education with overlap in AZAV-recognized programs and digital literacy/IT training. Larger, internationally diversified incumbent competing in adjacent rather than identical niches.
• DEKRA Akademie: Part of DEKRA Group, one of Germany's largest private vocational training and certification providers. Overlaps in AZAV-funded retraining and forklift/safety training (Gabelstaplerschulung), but operates at much greater scale and broader portfolio beyond workforce activation.

Emerging players

• COMCAVE.COLLEGE: Vocational retraining and IT training provider with strong presence in AVGS/Bildungsgutschein-funded adult learning, particularly in IT and commercial categories. Comparable on funding mechanism and target learner, but more IT-weighted and tech-delivery focused than Bauer.

Regional players

• BWHW Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft: Vocational training provider affiliated with Hessian employer associations, operating in the same state (Hesse) with directly overlapping training categories (commercial, logistics, IT). Compares as a same-region competitor with employer-association backing rather than voucher-led business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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