DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH

What DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH does

DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH is the non-profit educational subsidiary of the Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag (DIHK), the umbrella organization of the 79 German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs). The company develops and delivers standardized nationwide continuing education programs for IHK and AHK (German Chambers of Commerce Abroad) employees, including 100+ bundeseinheitliche IHK-Zertifikatslehrgänge spanning IT/digital skills, AI, sustainability, management, leadership, and vocational compliance topics, as well as seminars covering leadership, GDPR (EU-DSGVO), and Ausbildung (vocational training). It also administers standardized vocational examinations under Germany's Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) — covering qualifications such as Meister, Betriebswirt, and Fachwirt — and supports computer-based digital exam delivery.

The technology stack centers on a multi-product digital learning ecosystem: the cimoio seminar booking and administration platform (WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301 549 compliant), the IHK AILA generative AI learning assistant, the ISA AI-powered search assistant with direct enrollment, the IHK Lernen mobil mobile application, and web-based online learning programs. Video delivery relies on MS Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Connect. Learning materials and exam preparation tools are sold through the DIHK-Bildung.shop e-commerce storefront.

The revenue model combines training course and seminar fees (professional services-style), examination fees under BBiG, and learning material sales via e-commerce. Distribution is exclusively through the IHK/AHK network across Germany and globally — a closed institutional channel with no third-party resellers or SMB exposure. Registered office is in Berlin-Charlottenburg (HRB 90004 B) with operational headquarters in Bonn; leadership comprises Management Representatives (Geschäftsführer) Sören Brune and Nico Schönefeldt. As a non-profit gGmbH, the company carries no external funding, is wholly owned by DIHK, and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH

Legal name

DIHK-Gesellschaft für berufliche Bildung - Organisation zur Förderung der IHK-Weiterbildung gGmbH

Website

https://dihk-bildungs-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH is the non-profit educational subsidiary of Germany's DIHK chamber network, delivering standardized continuing education, 100+ IHK certificate courses, AI-powered learning tools, and vocational examinations for IHK and AHK employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate/L&D Course Licensing from Creators (B2B Upskilling) (MPACALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational continuing education
• IHK certification programs
• Corporate e-learning platforms
• Digital examination services
• Professional development seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Courses and Seminars: Continuing education courses and seminars for IHK organization employees, including IHK certificate programs, leadership training, and professional skills development.
2. Learning Materials: Sale of learning and information materials for IHK continuing education and exam preparation through the DIHK-Bildung online shop.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH is the central non-profit education provider for the IHK organization in Germany, developing and delivering standardized continuing education programs, certificate courses (Zertifikatslehrgänge), web-based trainings, mobile learning apps, and standardized digital and written examinations under the Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) for IHK employees, AHK staff, and chamber-affiliated audiences. It also operates proprietary digital platforms (IHK AILA, ISA, cimoio) and an online shop that distributes branded learning materials across the IHK network.

Product overview

DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH operates a multi-product education and training ecosystem serving the German IHK (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) network. The core offering consists of standardized nationwide IHK certificate courses (IHK-Zertifikatslehrgänge), covering 100+ topics in areas such as IT/digital skills, AI, management, sustainability, and business administration. This is complemented by digital learning tools including the AI-powered IHK AILA learning assistant, the AI-supported ISA search tool, online learning programs, and a mobile learning app. The company also administers standardized examinations under German vocational law (Prüfungen nach BBiG), including digital exam delivery, and operates an e-commerce platform (DIHK-Bildung.shop) for learning materials. For IHK staff specifically, it provides seminars and training sessions, with the cimoio seminar booking platform enabling digital enrollment and management. The portfolio spans from self-service digital learning to proctored certification exams, unified by IHK-wide standardization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IHK AILA: KI-Lernplattform (AI Learning Assistant) for IHK continuing education - the organization's AI-powered learning platform.
• IHK Lernen mobil
• cimoio
• ISA (IHK-Weiterbildungs-Suchassistenz)

Products and services

• IHK-Zertifikatslehrgänge Standardized IHK certificate courses (Zertifikatslehrgänge) offered to employees of IHKs, AHKs, and IHK educational centers, concluding with an IHK-issued certificate.
• Praxistraining mit IHK-Zertifikat Short, practice-oriented in-person trainings delivered at IHK Bildungszentren, each concluding with an IHK certificate.
• Seminare und Trainings Seminars and training sessions covering a wide range of professional development topics, bookable through the cimoio platform.
• Online-Lernprogramme / Web-Based Trainings (WBTs) Web-based training (WBT) courses covering statutory topics such as AEVO and §34a GewO, available to IHK and AHK employees.
• IHK Lernen mobil (Mobile Learning App) Mobile learning app (IHK Lernen mobil) providing microlearning content for statutory topics (AEVO and §34a GewO) with offline functionality for IHK employees.
• IHK-Prüfungsaufgaben und -Übungsklausuren Authentic IHK exam questions (Prüfungsaufgaben) and practice exams for AEVO and §34a GewO, including the apps AEVO Trainieren und Testen and IHK GewO 34a.
• Sustainable Leadership (IHK) Continuing-education program (Sustainable Leadership) addressing sustainability and leadership topics for IHK and AHK staff.
• Zertifikatsergänzte Exzellenzabschlüsse (Zert-Ex) Certificate-augmented excellence programs (Zert-Ex) that complement existing qualifications and conclude with an IHK-issued certificate.
• IHK AILA – Your Learning Assistant AI-powered learning assistant (IHK AILA) that provides interactive learning support to users across DIHK-Bildung courses.
• ISA – IHK-Weiterbildungs-Suchassistent AI-based search assistant (ISA) that helps users find relevant continuing-education courses within the IHK continuing-education catalog.
• cimoio – Seminarbuchungsplattform Proprietary seminar booking and administration platform (cimoio) used by IHKs to administer, book, and deliver continuing-education offerings across the chamber network, with WCAG 2.1 AA / BITV 2.0 / EN 301 549 accessibility certification.
• Prüfungen nach BBiG (Aus- und Weiterbildungsprüfungen) Standardized vocational examinations under the Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG), including AEVO (Ausbildereignungsprüfung) and §34a GewO certifications, administered on behalf of the IHK organization.
• Digitale Prüfungen Digital administration and delivery of standardized IHK examinations under BBiG, enabling candidates to sit chamber exams via digital channels.
• Online-Shop (DIHK-Bildung.shop) Online shop (DIHK-Bildung.shop) that distributes branded learning materials, exam preparation products, and continuing-education resources to IHK/AHK staff and the wider chamber community.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammern)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IHK organization is the core stakeholder and beneficiary of DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH's services. The company develops standardized educational content and programs exclusively for the IHK network across Germany, including 79 IHKs and their educational centers.
• AHK (Auslandshandelskammern)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) worldwide receive training services from DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH. The platform and courses are designed for AHK employees in addition to domestic IHK staff.
• Microsoft (MS Teams)supportingTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Teams is used as the video conferencing platform for conducting online seminars and training sessions. The platform enables virtual classroom experiences with features including screen sharing and chat functionality.
• ZoomsupportingTechnology or IntegrationZoom is used as an alternative video conferencing platform for conducting online seminars and virtual training sessions.
• Adobe ConnectsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAdobe Connect is used as a web conferencing solution for online meetings, presentations, and training sessions.
• DIHK (Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIHK is the parent organization of DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH. The company operates as the educational subsidiary (Tochtergesellschaft) of DIHK, developing standardized training and examination formats for the IHK network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera for Business: Global incumbent in corporate L&D with a broad catalog of certified professional content. Comparable as a competing destination for employer-funded upskilling, but with much wider global reach and a different delivery model.
• LinkedIn Learning: Broad incumbent in enterprise L&D and professional certification-adjacent content. Comparable as a competing standardized learning destination for working professionals, especially for self-directed, digital-first learners.

Direct peers

• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: German vocational continuing-education provider with a wide catalog of standardized, certified courses — comparable in scale, B2B audience, and reliance on standardized curricula for vocational qualifications.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: TÜV Rheinland's training division delivers standardized, certification-bearing professional courses in Germany and globally — highly analogous to DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH's standardized IHK-Zertifikatslehrgänge and Prüfungen nach BBiG model.
• DEKRA Akademie: DEKRA's vocational training and certification arm in Germany. Directly comparable as a Germany-based, certification-focused vocational education provider offering standardized courses and exams to a B2B/professional audience.
• Eckert Schulen: Large German private vocational school group offering standardized vocational qualifications and certifications across many disciplines — comparable in certified, standardized vocational offerings and national footprint.
• WBS Training: Major German vocational retraining and continuing-education provider with a national footprint and standardized course offerings. Comparable in its delivery of certified, employer-funded vocational programs.
• Haufe Akademie: One of Germany's largest corporate learning and development providers, offering standardized certificate courses, seminars, and digital learning for professionals. Closely comparable in course catalog breadth and B2B professional audience.
• Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie (DAA): Nationwide German provider of vocational continuing education, integration courses, and certified training — closely comparable as a large, standardized, certificate-driven vocational education provider.

Emerging players

• Udemy Business: Large global catalog of standardized professional courses sold to employers. Comparable in standardized course breadth and B2B distribution model, but operates with a much larger global library and faster iteration cycle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DIHKDe
• Facebookfacebook.com/DIHKde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dihk-gesellschaft-f%C3%BCr-berufliche-bildung-organisation-zur-f%C3%B6rderung-der-ihk-weiterbildung-ggmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/dihk_de

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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