Georg-Simon-Ohm-Schule K�ln

What Georg-Simon-Ohm-Schule K�ln does

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Berufskolleg is a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) located at Westerwaldstraße 92 in the Humboldt/Gremberg district of Cologne, Germany, operated by the City of Cologne (Stadt Köln) through its Amt für Schulentwicklung. Specializing in IT and media education, the school serves approximately 2,500 students drawn from 53 nationalities, delivering dual vocational training (Berufsschule), full-time vocational schools (Berufsfachschule), and the Fachoberschule für Informatik, with pathways to both IHK-certified professional qualifications and university entrance qualifications (Fachhochschulreife and Abitur).

Its program portfolio comprises four tracks: (1) dual IT training covering Fachinformatiker specializations (application development, systems integration, data/process analysis, digital networking) and IT-Systemelektroniker; (2) dual AV media training covering Mediengestalter Bild und Ton, Gestalter für immersive Medien (VR/AR design), and Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik; (3) full-time vocational schools in two-year and three-year formats including the Informationstechnische/r Assistent/in program; and (4) the Fachoberschule für Informatik. Facilities include the PC-Werkstatt computer workshop and the Trainee-TV student broadcasting studio. The technology stack is standard educational infrastructure — Moodle (LMS), WebUntis (scheduling), Microsoft Office 365, and the Schüler Online registration portal — with no proprietary technology platform.

As a publicly funded municipal institution, the school charges no tuition and generates no commercial revenue; operations are financed through Cologne's municipal education budget and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Go-to-market is direct-to-student via open enrollment, the Schüler Online portal, open-house events (Tage der Ausbildung), Girls' Day, and education fairs (Messe der Kölner Berufskollegs). The corporate customer side consists of apprenticeship partners participating in the dual education system, including a named KURS learning partnership with Ströer SE & Co. KGaA and Erasmus+ host relationships such as IBM Research Ireland. Leadership is Oberstudiendirektor Bertram Wolf (Schulleiter), StD Volker Stern (Deputy), and Judith Hermanns (Bereichsleitung IT-Berufe).

Name

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Schule K�ln

Legal name

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Berufskolleg der Stadt Köln

Website

https://gso-koeln.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public vocational college in Cologne, Germany, operated by the City of Cologne, providing IT and media education to approximately 2,500 students. The school offers dual apprenticeships, full-time vocational programs, and upper secondary tracks delivering IHK-certified qualifications and university entrance certificates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG), Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH), Career & Employability Integration Support (Work Culture, Networking, Job Readiness) (EDAIAKAH), Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• IT training
• Media education
• Apprenticeship programs
• Berufskolleg

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Cologne (Stadt Köln), the school is funded through public education budgets and taxpayer resources. No commercial revenue is generated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Berufskolleg is a public vocational college specializing in IT and media education under the motto 'IT.Medien.Zukunft.' It delivers dual vocational training (Berufsschule) in IT professions (Fachinformatiker Anwendungsentwicklung, Systemintegration, Daten- und Prozessanalyse, Digitale Vernetzung, IT-Systemelektroniker) and AV media professions (Mediengestalter Bild und Ton, Gestalter für immersive Medien, Veranstaltungstechnik), plus full-time vocational programs (Berufsfachschule 2-year and 3-year, Fachoberschule Informatik) leading to IHK certification, Fachhochschulreife, or Abitur.

Product overview

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Berufskolleg is a vocational school (Berufskolleg) offering IT and media education under the motto 'IT.Medien.Zukunft.' The school operates a multi-track portfolio consisting of: (1) Dual vocational training (Berufsschule) with IT programs (Fachinformatiker specializations, IT-Systemelektroniker) and AV media programs (Mediengestalter, Gestalter für immersive Medien, Veranstaltungstechnik); (2) Full-time vocational schools (Berufsfachschule) in two-year and three-year formats leading to Fachhochschulreife or Abitur, covering IT assistant and design programs; (3) Upper secondary school (Fachoberschule) for computer science. Notable programs include the immersive media design program (GIM) teaching VR/AR development, and the Trainee-TV student television project producing live broadcasts. The school also offers a dual qualification program combining apprenticeship with Fachhochschulreife, and international exchange opportunities through Erasmus+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trainee-TV: Student-produced television program where AV media students produce their own live shows, broadcast via Vimeo.

Products and services

• Berufsschule IT (Vocational School for IT) Dual vocational training programs for IT professions including Fachinformatiker specializations (Anwendungsentwicklung, Systemintegration, Daten- und Prozessanalyse, Digitale Vernetzung) and IT-Systemelektroniker. Designed for students combining company-based apprenticeship with school-based theoretical education leading to IHK certification.
• Berufsschule AV-Medien (Vocational School for AV Media) Dual vocational training for media professions including Mediengestalter Bild und Ton (media designer for image and sound), Gestalter für immersive Medien (designer for immersive media), and Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik (event technology specialist). Designed for students pursuing media production careers through hands-on training in modern facilities.
• Berufsfachschule (Two-year Vocational School) Two-year full-time vocational programs leading to Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification), including Berufsfachschule für Gestaltung (design focus on video production) and Berufsfachschule für Technik/Informationstechnik. Designed for full-time students seeking both a vocational qualification and higher education entrance qualification.
• Berufsfachschule ITA (Three-year IT Assistant Program) Three-year full-time Informationstechnische/r Assistent/in program combined with either Abitur or Fachhochschulreife, providing both vocational qualification and higher education entrance qualification in a single integrated program. Designed for students seeking IT assistant skills with full university entrance qualifications.
• Fachoberschule für Informatik Two-year upper secondary school for computer science with integrated internship (3 days per week in the first year), leading to Fachhochschulreife. Designed for students seeking a computer science-focused upper secondary education with practical workplace experience.
• Gestalter:in für immersive Medien (GIM) Program Three-year dual vocational apprenticeship program for 'Designer for Immersive Media' (GIM) teaching 3D modeling, animation, immersive experience creation, VR/AR development, and VR prototype creation. The pioneering program launched with the first cohort graduating in 2026, representing one of the first immersive media vocational training programs in NRW. Designed for students interested in VR/AR and immersive media careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• First cohort of Gestalter für immersive Medien graduates completed in 2026 - pioneering VR/AR training program in NRW
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TH Köln (TH Cologne University of Applied Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2024Cooperation on workshops for Gestalter für immersive Medien program. TH Köln faculty collaborate on curriculum development and provide workshops in the emerging field of VR/AR/immersive media creation.
• Ströer SE & Co. KGaAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023KURS learning partnership (Kooperation Unternehmen der Region und Schulen) focusing on Informationstechnische Assistenten program. Ströer provides practical industry exposure, internship opportunities, and potential recruitment pipeline. The partnership includes exchange between school faculty and company training programs to ensure curriculum relevance.
• KST Moschkau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop cooperation for GIM (Gestalter für immersive Medien) students. The company provides access to studio production automation and robotics technology education.
• Zespół Szkół Komunikacji im. Hipolita Cegielskiego (Poznan, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ and DPJW-supported exchange program with Polish technical school specializing in electrical engineering, IT, and media technology. Includes joint AI projects and cultural exchanges.
• Campus DeutzminorOthersLocal district network connecting schools and businesses in the Deutz area of Cologne.
• Erasmus+ Partner SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership network including schools in Spain (Málaga - FP Alanturing), Ireland (IBM Research Ireland), Poland (Poznan), and others. Provides student and teacher mobility, work placements, and joint projects under Erasmus+ accreditation valid until 2027.
• IBM Research IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for Erasmus+ internship program. GSO ITA student Raphael completed 9-week research internship at IBM Dublin, working on AI/knowledge graph visualization projects.
• Ausbildung Weltweit (AWW) ProgramminorOthersFederal program enabling dual vocational training abroad. GSO student placed in Cape Town, South Africa for Mediengestalter Bild und Ton apprenticeship.
• Deutsch-Polnisches Jugendwerk (DPJW)minorOthersGerman-Polish Youth Office provided funding and support for international exchange program between GSO and Polish partner school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georg-simon-ohm-schule-k%EF%BF%BDln

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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