Institut für Bildung und Sicherheit

What Institut für Bildung und Sicherheit does

Institut für Bildung und Sicherheit (IBS) is a Berlin-based, AZAV-certified vocational training provider founded in 1999 and operating as a sole proprietorship owned by Eberhard Hesse. The company specializes in preparing unemployed and job-seeking adults for careers in the German regulated security industry, with a primary focus on the §34a GewO Sachkundeprüfung administered by IHK Berlin. Course formats range from a 15-day Schnellkurs through 60-day Professional and 40-day Bootcamp tracks to extended 82-day Premiumguard Professional and 62-day Premiumguard Bootcamp programs that combine §34a with weapons handling (§7 WaffG), VdS 2172/2868 intervention training, and ASR A2.2 fire protection modules. IBS also delivers one-day Brandschutzhelfer and Selbsthilfekraft im Brandschutz courses to corporate and institutional clients under workplace safety regulations.

The technology base is modest: a proprietary Moodle-based online learning and test center (moodle.ibs-lernen.de) provides 24/7 access to course materials, practice exam questions, and exam preparation, supplemented by mobile fire extinguisher training equipment that enables on-site corporate delivery. There is no disclosed AI, mobile application, or proprietary adaptive learning system; differentiation rests on regulatory certification, instructor quality, small class sizes (max 16), and the institutionally recognized IHK examination outcome.

The business model is built around government funding. The majority of students pay €0 directly because their course fees — and IHK examination fees of ~€200 — are fully covered by Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) issued by Jobcenter Berlin, Agentur für Arbeit, Deutsche Rentenversicherung, and the Berufsförderungsdienst der Bundeswehr. Self-payer revenue exists at ~€1,290 for the §34a Schnellkurs, €998 group / €125 individual for Brandschutzhelfer, and €140 for Selbsthilfekraft, but represents a minority of volume. A separate AZAV-certified Job- und Karrierecoaching line (ibs-coaching.de) extends the funded revenue base beyond training delivery. IBS claims a 100% job placement guarantee for §34a graduates, operationalized through a hiring-partner network that includes Pütz Security AG, Sicherheit Nord, Klüh Security, and Gabel Security. The company operates from a single facility at Michaelkirchstraße 17/18, Berlin-Mitte, with 9 employees and no disclosed external funding, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Institut für Bildung und Sicherheit

Legal name

Institut für Bildung und Sicherheit

Website

https://ibs-bildung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IBS is a Berlin-based, AZAV-certified vocational training school founded in 1999 that prepares unemployed adults for careers in the German security industry through §34a GewO certification courses, fully funded via government Bildungsgutschein vouchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Security Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Protection & Close Protection Training (EDAOAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA), Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB), Executive Protection (Close Protection) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAC)

Keywords

• Vocational security training
• Security guard certification
• Fire protection training
• Weapons handling certification
• Career coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Vocational Training (Bildungsgutschein): Revenue is generated from AZAV-certified vocational training courses fully funded by government bodies (Jobcenter, Agentur für Arbeit, Deutsche Rentenversicherung, Berufsförderungsdienst der Bundeswehr) via education vouchers. IBS is an AZAV-certified training provider (Zertifikats-Registrier-Nr.: 31T0714115) eligible to receive direct reimbursement from public funders. Students incur zero direct costs when funded.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Institut für Bildung und Sicherheit (IBS) is an AZAV-certified vocational training provider in Berlin that prepares individuals for the IHK Sachkundeprüfung §34a GewO, the legal qualification required for security guard work in Germany. The core portfolio includes preparation courses in 15-day, 8-week, and 12-week formats, plus specialized modules in weapons handling (§7 WaffG), alarm response (VdS 2868/2172), and fire protection (ASR A2.2). Training is fully funded for eligible participants via government Bildungsgutschein vouchers, with a 100% job placement guarantee upon certification.

Product overview

Institut für Bildung und Sicherheit (IBS) is a vocational education provider specializing in security industry training. The company offers a modular portfolio of AZAV-certified courses for the German security sector, anchored by the §34a GewO Sachkundeprüfung (security industry certification) preparation courses available in 15-day, 8-week, and 12-week formats. Additional specialized certifications include §7 WaffG weapons handling, VdS 2172/2868 intervention force training, and ASR A2.2 fire protection courses. IBS also provides career coaching services (ibs-coaching.de) and operates an online Moodle learning platform. Programs are available with 100% funding through government education vouchers (Bildungsgutschein).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sachkundeprüfung §34a GewO Vorbereitungskurse Preparation courses for the IHK Sachkundeprüfung §34a GewO, the foundational certification required for most regulated security industry activities in Germany. Available in 60-day Professional, 40-day Bootcamp, and 15-day Schnellkurs formats, delivered in Berlin-Mitte. Fully covered by Bildungsgutschein for eligible participants; self-payer price €1,290 plus €200-210 IHK exam fee.
• Unterrichtung §34a GewO (Kleiner Schein) Entry-level instruction course (§34a GewO 'Kleiner Schein') providing basic security industry qualification without IHK examination. Covers 200 teaching units over 25 days, including fire protection, evacuation assistance, and first aid modules. Enables work in object protection, patrol services, and museum supervision. Costs covered by Bildungsgutschein with rolling entry.
• Waffensachkunde Lehrgang §7 WaffG Five-day specialist training (40 teaching units) for weapon handling certification pursuant to §7 WaffG (Weapons Act), qualifying graduates for armed security roles including cash-in-transit, object protection, and close protection services. Concludes with state-recognized examination before the examination committee.
• Interventionskraft-Schulung gem. VdS 2868 Four-day advanced training (32 teaching units) for alarm response personnel, qualifying graduates to work at all VdS-certified security companies. Covers alarm monitoring, intervention procedures, legal foundations, and security technology per VdS 2172/2868 guidelines. Concludes with VdS 2868 examination.
• Selbsthilfekraft im Brandschutz (VdS) gem. ASR A2.2 One-day fire protection training covering theoretical and practical aspects of fire prevention, fire extinguisher operation, evacuation procedures, and emergency response. Concludes with VdS and CFPA Europe certification. Self-payer price €140 per participant.
• Brandschutzhelfer Ausbildung gem. ASR A2.2 Fire protection officer training covering 6 theoretical units and 2 practical fire extinguishing exercises. Required by German workplace safety regulations (ASR A2.2). Available as group course (8-12 persons, €998) or individual training (€125 per participant). AZAV certified.
• Premiumguard Professional / Bootcamp Extended security training program combining §34a GewO certification with additional specialized modules. Bootcamp format runs 62 days; Professional format runs 82 days. Fully funded via Bildungsgutschein for eligible participants.
• Job- und Karrierecoaching Career coaching service offered via ibs-coaching.de, providing individual support for personal circumstances analysis, daily routine planning, and barrier reduction. AZAV certified (Zertifikatsregistrier-Nr.: 31M0714092). Eligible for Bildungsgutschein funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% job placement rate for §34a graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHK BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHK Berlin (Industrie- und Handelskammer Berlin) is the examining body for the §34a GewO Sachkundeprüfung. IBS prepares students for the official IHK examination, which is held separately at IHK Berlin. The partnership is fundamental to IBS's core business model — without the IHK exam, the §34a certification cannot be obtained.
• BDSW - Bundesverband der Sicherheitswirtschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDSW is the German Federal Association of the Security Industry. IBS is a member and was awarded an honorary certificate by BDSW for 25 years of operation. BDSW membership indicates alignment with industry standards and professional recognition within the security sector.
• Pütz Security AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin-based security company. IBS references Pütz Security AG in its partners section and directs graduates to their job listings (puetz-security.de/stellenangebote-berlin/). Active hiring partner for IBS graduates seeking employment in the security industry.
• Sicherheit NordminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional security company operating in northern Germany. IBS references Sicherheit Nord in its partners section with a link to their careers page (karriere.sicherheit-nord.de/), indicating active recruitment of IBS graduates.
• Klüh SecurityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German security service provider (Gabel Security). IBS references Klüh Security as a partner, directing graduates to their recruitment portal for employment opportunities in the security industry.
• Berliner EisbärenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin-based Eishockey (ice hockey) sports club. IBS references Berliner Eisbären as a partner, potentially referencing event security training or student activities. The partnership appears in the partner logo section on the IBS website.
• Gabel SecurityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman security services provider. IBS references Gabel Security via its connectoor.de platform as a hiring partner for IBS graduates seeking security industry employment.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment employment agency that issues Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) covering 100% of IBS training costs for eligible unemployed individuals. Key institutional funding partner enabling IBS's core revenue model of government-funded vocational training.
• Jobcenter BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman government job center that issues Bildungsgutschein for unemployed individuals and those at risk of unemployment. Primary funding body covering IBS course fees for the majority of participants.
• Deutsche Rentenversicherung (German Pension Insurance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman public pension insurance provider that issues Bildungsgutschein for vocational rehabilitation and retraining. One of the government funding bodies covering IBS course costs for eligible participants.
• Berufsförderungsdienst der Bundeswehr (BFD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer development service for German Armed Forces personnel transitioning to civilian employment. Provides funding for vocational training, including IBS security guard certification programs for former Bundeswehr members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GFN GmbH: German IT and commercial vocational training provider with AZAV-certified retraining including §34a security preparation. Comparable because of overlapping government-funded training model and shared Jobcenter referral funnel, though GFN's footprint and curriculum breadth are larger.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major German vocational training provider offering AZAV-certified retraining including security and §34a preparation courses across multiple cities. Comparable because it competes in the same Bildungsgutschein-funded vocational training market, though DEKRA operates at significantly larger scale and across many subject areas.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: National vocational training arm of TÜV SÜD offering certified security, fire protection, and occupational safety courses including §34a preparation. Comparable because it serves the same AZAV-funded job-seeker segment with overlapping curriculum (Brandschutzhelfer, Waffensachkunde, security certifications).
• BBQ Berufliche Bildung gGmbH: Established German vocational education provider delivering AZAV-certified retraining including §34a security preparation in Berlin and other metros. Comparable because of overlapping curriculum, shared Jobcenter/Agentur-für-Arbeit referral channels, and direct competition for voucher-funded students.
• bfw Bildungszentrum: Large German vocational retraining provider (part of bfw Bildungswerk der Wirtschaft) operating across Germany with AZAV-certified courses including security industry training. Comparable because it accesses the same Bildungsgutschein funding stream and serves unemployed job seekers transitioning into regulated occupations.

Direct peers

• maxQ im bfw: Vocational training brand within bfw specializing in commercial, trade, and service-sector retraining including security and §34a courses. Comparable because it operates AZAV-certified security training programs at similar scale to IBS, targets the same unemployed job-seeker segment, and competes for Bildungsgutschein-funded students.

Others

• IHK Berlin: The Chamber of Industry and Commerce that administers the §34a Sachkundeprüfung itself. Comparable because IBS's business model is structurally dependent on IHK Berlin's examination framework, but IHK is not a training competitor — it sets the standard IBS prepares students against.

Regional players

• SBW Bildungswerk: Vocational training provider operating in Berlin and other German states with AZAV-certified programs including security and protective services courses. Comparable because it shares the same funding model and serves similar unemployed job-seeker segments, though primarily operates outside Berlin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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