GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH

What GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH does

GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH is a non-profit vocational education and training provider headquartered in Hannover and registered in Lüneburg, Germany. Operating under the parent organization Stiftung Grone-Schule, gemeinnützig, the company delivers vocational retraining (Umschulung), IHK-certified professional development (Fachkräfte), career coaching, and BAMF-funded German language and integration courses under the consumer-facing brand "Lern Mal Wieder" across 32 physical education centers throughout Lower Saxony. The portfolio spans 110 educational programs covering business administration, retail, e-commerce, IT, real estate, accounting (DATEV, Lexware), tax, logistics, and web development disciplines, delivered via dual-phase formats combining virtual classroom instruction through the Grone Online Academy with practical training at partner companies.

The company's technology footprint is deliberately modest: an online learning platform with virtual classrooms for theoretical content delivery, supplemented by in-person instruction and examination at physical centers. Government-funded training constitutes the primary revenue stream, with course fees covered by Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) issued by Jobcenter and Agentur für Arbeit for eligible job seekers, and BAMF integration course funding for immigrants. A secondary private-pay channel exists for individuals not eligible for vouchers, with installment payment terms available for courses longer than three months. Marketing is conducted through the company website, Instagram (@lern.mal.wieder, @groneniedersachsen), Facebook, and direct referrals from federal and state employment agencies.

Customer segments comprise job seekers and unemployed individuals seeking career reorientation (primary), immigrants and refugees requiring language and integration support, and employed professionals pursuing IHK-recognized specialization. Named testimonials include Vanessa (31, part-time retraining as Kauffrau für Büromanagement) and Kai (42, full-time training as Immobilienkaufmann in Oldenburg). The company is led by managing director Holger Wohlfeil, holds CERTQUA quality certification, and is governed as a gemeinnützige GmbH under non-profit foundation control with no equity fundraising, venture capital backing, or public listing.

Name

GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH

Legal name

Grone-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH

Website

https://lernmalwieder.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH is a non-profit vocational education provider in Lower Saxony, Germany, operating 32 training centers under the "Lern Mal Wieder" brand to deliver government-funded retraining, IHK certifications, coaching, and BAMF language courses to job seekers and immigrants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAKAO

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Workplace Skills)

SECONDARYEDAAAKAC

Job Search Strategy & Application Skills

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Workplace Skills)

Keywords

• Vocational retraining
• Adult education
• Language courses
• Job coaching
• Professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded training: Vocational retraining and continuing education funded through education vouchers (Bildungsgutschein) provided by Jobcenter and Agentur für Arbeit. The vouchers cover course fees for eligible job seekers.
2. BAMF-funded language courses: German language and integration courses funded through the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
3. Private education fees: Self-paying individuals who are not customers of Jobcenter or employment agency can privately finance their vocational training or education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH operates vocational retraining, IHK-certified professional development, job coaching, and BAMF-funded German language courses across 32 education centers in Lower Saxony, delivered through a hybrid model of the Grone Online Academy and in-person instruction. The core revenue-generating offerings are Umschulungen (retraining) in business, retail, IT, logistics, real estate, and administrative occupations, plus professional certification modules (Bürowirtschaft, Buchführung, DATEV, Lexware, Personalwesen, Controlling) and structured career integration coaching.

Product overview

GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen gGmbH operates a comprehensive vocational education platform under the brand "Lern Mal Wieder" offering 110 educational programs across 32 locations. The portfolio consists of three main pillars: (1) Umschulungen (vocational retraining) delivered via virtual and hybrid formats covering business, retail, IT, and administrative professions, including IHK-certified programs; (2) IHK Fachkräfte (professional certification courses) providing nationally recognized qualifications in Bürowirtschaft, Buchführung, Personalwesen, Controlling, and software applications like DATEV and Lexware; and (3) Coaching services including Bewerben 2.0, Bewerbercafé flex, Individualcoaching, and specialized programs like Mentor and Jobbrücke for career integration. Language courses funded through BAMF complete the offering, targeting both professional development and integration needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtuelle Umschulungen (Virtual Retraining)
• Hybride Umschulungen (Hybrid Retraining)
• Verwaltungsfachangestellte (Regional Vocational Training)
• IHK Fachkräfte (IHK Professional Certificates)
• Sprachkurse (Language Courses)
• Bewerben 2.0 (Application Training)
• Bewerbercafé flex
• Individualcoaching
• Coaching für Akademiker (Academic Coaching)
• Mentor
• Jobperspektive Kompakt
• Jobbrücke
• Step Up (Kompetenzmodule)

Quantifiable outcome

• Completion of recognized IHK vocational qualifications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jobcenter (Employment Agencies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment employment agencies that provide Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) to cover training costs for job seekers. Integration specialists coordinate with Grone for customer referrals.
• BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Office for Migration and Refugees provides funding for German language and integration courses offered by Grone.
• IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce administers certification exams and issues recognized vocational qualifications for retraining programs.
• Umschulungsbetriebe (Partner Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner companies provide practical training placements for retrainees during the dual phase of their vocational education.
• Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency that can fund education and retraining programs for unemployed individuals through Bildungsgutschein.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Comcave College: Germany-wide private provider of IHK-certified vocational retraining, continuing education, and coaching funded through Bildungsgutschein. Direct head-to-head competitor with strongly overlapping course catalog and funding model.
• bfz Berufliche Fortbildungszentren: Operates a national network of vocational training centers providing Umschulungen, IHK courses, and qualification programs for job seekers paid via AZAV/federal bonds. A direct competitor on funding, programs, and target segments.
• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: National network of vocational education centers offering AZAV-certified retraining, IHK courses, and online/virtual classrooms. Closely mirrors GRONE's hybrid delivery model and Jobcenter/Agentur für Arbeit customer base.
• maxQ. im bfw: Vocational retraining and qualification provider focused on commercial and IT professions, with government-voucher funding and IHK partnerships. Head-to-head with GRONE in the same retraining occupations.
• WBS Training: One of Germany's largest private vocational retraining and further-education providers, offering government-funded Umschulungen, IHK certifications, and online courses. Directly competes with GRONE-Schulen Niedersachsen for the same Bildungsgutschein-funded cohort but operates at national scale.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Large non-profit provider of vocational further education, retraining, and integration courses across Germany, with deep Jobcenter and BAMF relationships. Overlaps with GRONE on virtually every program line and funding channel.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Vocational training arm of the DEKRA certification group, offering AZAV-certified retraining, language courses, and career coaching across Germany. Larger and broader portfolio, but overlapping customer base and delivery model.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Education division of the TÜV Rheinland certification group offering vocational training, language courses, and professional certifications. Broader scope but overlapping on regulated/credentialed programs and government-funded cohorts.

Regional players

• Guttenberger Partner: Vocational training and coaching provider in northern Germany participating in the same AZAV voucher-funded segment. Comparable scope of Umschulung, IHK, and coaching offerings within overlapping geography.
• Euro Akademie: Private vocational school network with strong language and integration course offerings (BAMF-funded) and office/healthcare retraining. Highly comparable program mix and similar funding reliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100069391399580
• Instagraminstagram.com/lern.mal.wieder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grone-schulen-niedersachsen-ggmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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