Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus

What Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus does

Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus gGmbH is a German non-profit (gGmbH) vocational education provider founded in 1982, operating nine Caritas Bildungszentren für Pflege und Gesundheit across the western Münsterland and northern Ruhrgebiet in North Rhine-Westphalia. The organization delivers state-recognized nursing training under the Pflegeberufegesetz, including the three-year Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann generalist program and the one-year Pflegefachassistenz qualification, plus a dual study pathway with Hamburger Fernhochschule leading to a Bachelor of Science. Since founding it has trained more than 10,600 nursing professionals and assistant staff, and today operates with approximately 155 full-time employees (Hauptamtliche) plus an extensive network of practical-training partner facilities.

The technology backbone centers on the award-winning Lernplattform Generalistik (Deutscher Exzellenzpreis, eLearning AWARD), digital course rooms with integrated video conferencing, VR-Brillen for scenario-based training, Skills Lab simulation environments with advanced medical manikins, and online Unterweisungen for facility-based digital briefings. Continuing education spans Praxisanleitung (300-hour clinical instructor qualification), leadership development (VPK, PPM), gerontopsychiatric specialization, mandatory §45a/§53b SGB XI Betreuungskraft training, and recurring Fachtagungen on nursing-related themes.

The business model is hybrid: publicly funded vocational training via state-recognized Pflegeschulen, fee-based continuing education with access to Bildungsscheck NRW, Bildungsgutschein, and Qualifizierungschancengesetz subsidies, plus professional services revenue from inhouse and online seminars delivered at customer facilities or via Microsoft Teams. Customers span individual trainees (B2C, applying directly via the Seminar Manager Cloud booking portal), working nursing professionals seeking certification, and healthcare facility operators (nursing homes, ambulatory care services, day care, integration assistance, youth welfare) purchasing group training. The 55+ nationalities represented among students and staff highlight a deliberate focus on integrating international nursing recruits into the German healthcare workforce.

Name

Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus

Legal name

Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus gGmbH

Website

https://caritas-bildungswerk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus is a German non-profit operating nine nursing-education centers across western Münsterland and northern Ruhrgebiet, delivering state-recognized Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann and Pflegefachassistenz training, continuing education, and digital learning services to individual trainees, working nursing professionals, and healthcare facility operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Nursing Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid/Blended Classroom & HyFlex Instruction Systems (EDAFABAC), Simulation & Scenario-Based Learning Authoring (EDAFAHAD), Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Nursing vocational training
• Continuing healthcare education
• Digital nursing simulation
• Clinical instructor training
• Elderly care education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahaus

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nursing Education: State-recognized nursing education programs (Ausbildung zur Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann and Pflegefachassistenz) - publicly funded vocational training under German Pflegeberufegesetz
2. Continuing Education: Professional development courses, Fachtagungen (professional conferences), Praxisanleitung qualification, and specialized nursing courses for working professionals - fee-based with government funding options (Bildungsscheck NRW, Bildungsgutschein)
3. Digital Training Services: Online training sessions, webinars, and digital Unterweisungen (briefings) for care facilities, including hygiene and specialized nursing topics

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus gGmbH operates nine state-recognized Caritas Bildungszentren for nursing and health, delivering the 3-year generalist Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann vocational training and the 1-year Pflegefachassistenz training under the Pflegeberufegesetz, supplemented by a broad continuing education and digital learning portfolio (Praxisanleitung, gerontopsychiatry, palliative care, leadership, geriatric care specializations, Fachtagungen, online Unterweisungen, and a dual study pathway to Bachelor of Science). The organization leverages an award-winning digital learning platform (Lernplattform Generalistik), VR training, and Skills Lab simulation environments to deliver blended theoretical and practical training across western Münsterland and northern Ruhr areas.

Product overview

Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus operates as a network of nine Caritas education centers (Bildungszentren) for nursing and health, providing a unified educational portfolio comprising vocational training programs, continuing education, and digital learning solutions. The core offerings include the 3-year Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann generalist nursing program and the 1-year Pflegefachassistenz nursing assistant qualification, both offered at all nine locations. A dual study pathway with Hamburger Fernhochschule leads to a Bachelor of Science degree alongside practical training. The digital infrastructure includes the award-winning Lernplattform Generalistik learning platform, VR-Brillen virtual reality training, Skills Lab simulation facilities, and online course rooms with integrated video conferencing. Continuing education spans Praxisanleitung (clinical instructor training), management programs, gerontopsychiatric care, and specialized conferences (Fachtagungen) for household management, day care, and integration assistance. Supporting services include school social work counseling and voluntary professional registration with continuing education points. All offerings are delivered across the nine regional centers and through digital channels, with the Lernplattform and course rooms serving as the central digital hub connecting theoretical and practical training components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caritas Bildungszentren für Pflege und Gesundheit: Nine regional education centres operated by the Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus offering nursing training and continuing education in the districts of Borken, Steinfurt, and Recklinghausen.

Products and services

• Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann Ausbildung 3-year generalist vocational training program in nursing leading to state-recognized qualification as Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann (nursing professional), conducted according to the Pflegeberufegesetz (Nursing Profession Act). Available at all nine Caritas Bildungszentren.
• Pflegefachassistent/in Ausbildung 1-year full-time vocational training program for nursing assistant qualification (Pflegefachassistenz), also available in part-time format, according to the new nursing profession law.
• Duales Studium - Pflege- und Therapiewissenschaften (Dual Study Program in Nursing and Therapy Sciences) Dual study program in nursing and therapy sciences spanning 8 semesters, conducted in partnership with Hamburger Fernhochschule (Fern-Hochschule Hamburg) with seminars in Essen or Münster, leading to Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree alongside the practical training.
• Lernplattform Generalistik Interactive digital learning platform for generalist nursing training, containing hundreds of videos, case studies and comprehension questions aligned with curricular units. Awarded the Deutscher Exzellenzpreis and eLearning AWARD.
• Digitale Kursräume (Digital Course Rooms) Digital course rooms for each training and continuing education course, providing participants with course-specific materials, discussion forums, joint project work, and integrated video conferencing tools for collaboration outside class hours.
• VR-Brillen (Virtual Reality Training) Virtual reality technology for nursing training, enabling students to immerse in fully 3D environments simulating realistic nursing scenarios, practice complex procedures in risk-free settings, and train for emotional and ethical challenges including end-of-life care.
• Skills Lab Innovative practical learning environment for teaching essential clinical skills to nursing students using advanced medical simulation manikins and technical equipment in a safe and controlled setting.
• Online-Unterweisungen (Online Training) Online training modules providing specialized knowledge transfer for nursing facilities, including courses for nursing care, integration assistance, child and youth welfare, practical instruction, care support, and prophylaxis refreshers.
• Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramm (Continuing Education Program) Continuing education offerings for management, nursing, specialist, assistant and support staff in elderly care, day care, integration assistance, domestic services, and social services. Includes both single-day events and professional conferences.
• Fachtagungen (Professional Conferences) Professional conferences including Hauswirtschaft (Household Management), Tagespflege (Day Care), Eingliederungshilfe (Integration Assistance), and Gerontopsychiatrie (Gerontopsychiatry), providing current impulses from science and practice.
• Weiterbildung zur Praxisanleitung (Clinical Instructor Training) Professional pedagogical qualification for clinical instructors, oriented to DKG (German Hospital Society) recommendations, comprising 3 modules covering teaching, role development, practical skills promotion, and cultural diversity, with performance assessments including project work, exams, and presentations.
• Inhouse- und Online-Seminare Customized training sessions conducted either on-site at client facilities or via Microsoft Teams online, covering topics including clinical instructor training days (24 UE), mandatory training for care assistants per § 45a and § 53b SGB XI, and individualized topics for elderly care staff.
• Schulsozialarbeit/Schulsozialcoaching (School Social Work) School social work services at multiple locations providing voluntary and confidential support for acute emergency situations, personal crises, and challenging circumstances for trainees, targeting prevention of training dropouts.
• Weiterbildung zur Verantwortlichen Pflegefachkraft (VPK) Advanced training program for responsible nursing professionals, preparing for leadership and management responsibilities in care facilities.
• Weiterbildung zum/zur Pflegeprozessmanager/in (PPM) Specialized training program for nursing process management, enabling participants to optimize care processes and quality management systems.
• Gesundheitliche Versorgungsplanung für die letzte Lebensphase (GVP) Qualification program for healthcare planning for the final phase of life, supporting advance care planning and palliative care approaches.
• Weiterbildung zur Gerontopsychiatrischen Fachkraft Specialized training for geriatric psychiatric care professionals, addressing mental health needs of elderly patients.
• Führungskräfte Weiterbildung (Leadership Development) Leadership development programs for management staff including 'In Führung weiter wachsen' (Grow in Leadership), 'Führung startklar' (Leadership Ready) coaching for new managers, and individual coaching for executives in social services.
• Qualifizierung zur Betreuungskraft (Care Assistant Qualification) Qualification program for care assistants (Betreuungskräfte) following § 45a and § 53b SGB XI requirements.
• Freiwillige Registrierung für Beruflich Pflegende (Voluntary Registration for Professional Nurses) Voluntary registration system for professional nurses (registered nursing professionals) providing continuing education points and quality certification, in cooperation with RegBP (Registrierungsstelle der Berufsverbände).

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,600 Pflegefachkräfte and assistant staff trained since 1982
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bildungswerk IbbenbürencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Vocational language training partnership for nursing trainees. Bildungswerk Ibbenbüren provides recognized integration and language courses under Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF). New concept specifically designed for trainees with continuous support throughout education.
• Multifit | Perick - Die SanitätshäusercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Skills Lab equipment at Caritas Bildungszentrum Rheine. Provides practical training equipment including nursing beds, mobility aids, and specialized positioning aids to enhance hands-on learning environment.
• Hamburger Fernhochschule (Fern-Hochschule Hamburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual study program in Therapie & Pflegewissenschaften (Therapy & Nursing Sciences). Students attend seminars at Essen or Münster locations and work with study materials. Enables Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree alongside nursing qualification.
• St.-Bonifatius-Hospitalgesellschaft LingenminorOthersRegional healthcare provider sharing best practices on international nursing recruitment and integration at Neujahrsempfang event. Operates 6 hospitals, 8 senior facilities, and 3 ambulatory care services with 8,200 employees.
• Kooperationspartner (Cooperation Partners)coreOthersExtensive network of nursing facilities, hospitals, and care service providers serving as practical training (Ausbildungs-) locations for nursing students. Includes 61 ambulatory care services, 49 day care facilities, 51 assisted living communities, and 48 stationary facilities with 3,300+ care places in Kreis Borken alone.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Large commercial vocational training and certification provider with national footprint including nursing and care programmes. Comparable as a scaled nursing education provider but with broader portfolio and capital base than the Caritas Bildungswerk.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Major commercial training provider with vocational Pflegefachmann/Pflegefachfrau programmes and continuing education across Germany. Comparable in regulated training delivery and continuing education offerings, but with much broader sector coverage.
• SRH Berufsbildungswerk: Private education group operating state-recognized nursing schools and healthcare vocational programmes across Germany. Comparable in vocational nursing education model, with more diversified education portfolio and corporate ownership.

Direct peers

• Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw): Large Bavarian vocational education group providing nursing and care training via state-recognized schools. Comparable in state-recognized vocational training model, multi-center delivery, and continuing education programmes for healthcare professionals.
• AWO Bildungswerk: Workers' Welfare Association's vocational education arm providing nursing and care training with state-recognized schools. Comparable in non-profit structure, multi-center footprint, and continuing education programmes in elderly/disability care.
• Caritas Bildungswerk Köln: Diocesan Caritas nursing education provider in the Cologne region with state-recognized Pflegeschulen and similar vocational/continuing education portfolio. Direct peer because of the same Caritas operating model, identical Pflegeberufegesetz curriculum, and overlapping continuing education offerings.
• Malteser Bildungswerk: Catholic nursing and care education provider operating across multiple German regions with state-recognized Pflegeschulen and continuing education. Directly comparable in mission, faith-based governance structure, and product mix (Ausbildung + Fortbildung).
• Johanniter Bildungsakademie: St. John nursing education provider offering vocational nursing training and continuing education across Germany. Comparable in faith-rooted welfare mission, state-recognized Pflegeschulen, and focus on generalist nursing qualifications.
• DRK Bildungswerk: German Red Cross nursing education arm offering Pflegefachmann/Pflegefachfrau Ausbildung and continuing education across Germany. Comparable in welfare-association governance, regulatory accreditation, and regional center model.

Others

• Hamburger Fernhochschule: Distance-learning university partner of Caritas Bildungswerk Ahaus for the dual study programme in Therapie & Pflegewissenschaften. Comparable as an education provider in the same nursing academic pathway, included for context rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/caritasahaus
• Instagraminstagram.com/caritasbildungswerkahaus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caritas-bildungswerk-ahaus

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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