Mitteldeutsches Institut für Weiterbildung MIFW

What Mitteldeutsches Institut für Weiterbildung MIFW does

Mitteldeutsches Institut für Weiterbildung MIFW (legal entity: MIFW GmbH) is a privately held German continuing education institute headquartered in Erfurt, Thuringia, with two managing directors (Dr. Patrick Staffel, Diplom-Psychologe and Psychologischer Psychotherapeut; M. Kirchner) and Clemens Bossack as institute director. The institute runs roughly 40 instructor-led certification courses grouped into relaxation and stress management, health and nutrition, communication and coaching, eastern relaxation methods (Qi Gong, yoga, forest bathing), and vocational qualifications (elder care, IHK payroll, §34a security). Multiple course concepts — notably Autogenic Training, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Stress Management — are pre-certified by the Zentrale Prüfstelle Prävention (ZPP) under §20 SGB V, which allows graduates to register with German statutory health insurers and offer reimbursable prevention courses without individual concept certification. Pricing is fee-for-service, ranging from approximately 850 EUR for standard 9-day in-person courses in Suhl/Dresden/Leipzig/Chemnitz to 1,490 EUR for the Erfurt variant and 900-1,150 EUR for one-week intensive retreats at Kochel am See, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria that bundle accommodation and meals.

The underlying technology stack is modest and conventional: a WordPress-based learning management system with integrated booking and payment processing through Stripe, PayPal, and Sofort/Klarna, and live-online delivery via GoToMeeting. Distribution is multi-channel: a self-serve online booking flow on mifw.de, phone and email registration ([email protected] / 0361 6531339-0), 10 physical training venues (Erfurt HQ, Dresden, Leipzig, Chemnitz, Suhl, Berlin-Lankwitz, Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg, plus intensive retreats at Kochel am See, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria), dedicated corporate in-house seminars (Firmenseminare), and content-marketing-driven organic acquisition via the institute's Ratgeber blog, email newsletter, and a 5-out-of-5 Google Reviews rating. Funding-side partnerships with Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB, up to 80% course-fee reimbursement for Saxony participants) and the Berufsförderungsdienst der Bundeswehr (BFD) reduce out-of-pocket cost for individual buyers. The institute is management-owned, reports 11 employees, and discloses no external investment or revenue figures.

Name

Mitteldeutsches Institut für Weiterbildung MIFW

Legal name

MIFW GmbH

Website

https://mifw.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MIFW GmbH is a German continuing education institute (Erfurt) delivering ~40 instructor-led certification courses in relaxation, stress management, coaching, and vocational qualifications across 10 physical locations and live-online, with ZPP-certified concepts enabling health-insurance-reimbursable graduate offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education / Professional Training

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Wellness & Self-Care Skills (Sleep, Nutrition, Habits) (EDAMAIAJ)

Keywords

• Professional certification training
• Relaxation instruction courses
• Stress management education
• Continuing education Germany
• Health prevention training

Headquarters

HQ city

Erfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Courses: The primary revenue stream consists of fee-for-service professional training courses where participants pay tuition for instructor-led certifications in relaxation techniques, stress management, health and nutrition, and communication/coaching. Courses are priced individually ranging from approximately 850 EUR to over 1,400 EUR. Payment is accepted via credit card, PayPal, invoice, or installment plans.
2. Corporate Seminars (Firmenseminare): The institute offers customized in-house training programs for businesses covering relaxation instruction, stress management, communication training, and burnout counseling for employees.
3. Self-Study Materials: Sale of self-study booklets (Selbstlernhefte) for independent learning of relaxation techniques.
4. Residence-Based Training Packages: Bundled offerings at destination locations (Kochel am See, Tenerife, Gran Canaria) that combine course instruction with accommodation and meals, generating higher per-participant revenue than standard courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mitteldeutsches Institut für Weiterbildung MIFW (MIFW GmbH) is a German continuing education institute that delivers professional certification courses in relaxation techniques (autogenic training, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation), stress and burnout counselling, health and nutrition counselling, communication training, and systemic coaching. Its course concepts are certified by the Zentrale Prüfstelle Prävention (ZPP) under §20 SGB V, enabling graduates to bill German statutory health insurers for delivering prevention courses. The institute also offers in-house corporate training (Firmenseminare), online courses, and self-study booklets.

Product overview

MIFW is a certified continuing education institute (MIFW GmbH) offering a portfolio of ~40 named training courses and programs organized into four main categories: (1) Relaxation & Stress Management — including Entspannungstrainer/in, Entspannungstherapeut/in, Kursleiter/in Autogenes Training, Kursleiter/in Progressive Muskelentspannung, Kursleiter/in Stressmanagement (48h and 90h variants), Kursleiter/in Meditation, Burnout-Berater/in, Resilienztrainings-Workshop, and Achtsamkeitstraining Workshop; (2) Health & Nutrition — including Ernährungsberater/in and the ZPP-certified Konzept Gewichtsmanagement; (3) Communication & Coaching — including Kommunikationstrainer/in, Deeskalationstrainer/in, Systemischer Coach, Systemischer Business Coach, Mindset Coach, Happiness Coach, and Lerncoach; (4) Eastern Relaxation Methods — including Qi Gong (with ZPP health insurance recognition), medical Qi Gong, Kinderyoga, and Waldbaden. All courses are delivered in small groups (max 10–15 participants) at physical locations (Erfurt — headquarters, Leipzig, Dresden, Chemnitz, Suhl, Berlin-Lankwitz, Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg, plus intensive retreats at Kochel am See, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria) or as live-online programs via GoToMeeting. Vocational courses include Pflegehelfer, Betreuungskraft, Fachkraft Lohn & Gehalt (IHK), and Wach- & Sicherheitsdienst §34a. Most relaxation instructor courses are ZPP-certified under §20 SGB V for statutory health insurance recognition. Self-study booklets (Selbstlernhefte) and corporate in-house seminars (Firmenseminare) supplement the core program catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Entspannungstrainer/in (Relaxation Trainer) Certification
• Entspannungstherapeut/in (Relaxation Therapist) Certification
• Kursleiter/in Autogenes Training (Autogenic Training Instructor)
• Kursleiter/in Progressive Muskelentspannung (Progressive Muscle Relaxation Instructor)
• Kursleiter/in Stressmanagement (Stress Management Instructor)
• Meditationskursleiter/in (Meditation Instructor)
• Burnout-Berater/in und Coach (Burnout Counsellor and Coach)
• Ernährungsberater/in (Nutrition Counsellor)
• Kommunikationstrainer/in und Berater/in (Communication Trainer and Counsellor)
• Deeskalationstrainer/in (De-escalation Trainer)
• Systemischer Coach (Systemic Coach)
• Systemischer Business Coach (Systemic Business Coach)
• Kinderyoga Trainer (Children's Yoga Instructor)
• Stressreduktionstraining mit Yogaelementen (Stress Reduction Training with Yoga Elements)
• Qi Gong Kursleiter (Qi Gong Instructor)
• Psychologische/r Testleiter/in (Psychological Test Administrator)
• Entspannungstrainer/in für Kinder und Jugendliche (Relaxation Trainer for Children and Adolescents)
• Systemischer Lerncoach / Lernberater (Systemic Learning Coach)
• Betreuungskraft / Alltagsbegleiter (Care Worker / Daily Companion)
• Pflegehelfer / Helfer in der Altenpflege (Nursing Helper / Elderly Care Assistant)
• Fachkraft für Lohn und Gehalt (IHK) (Payroll Specialist, IHK-certified)
• Wach- und Sicherheitsdienst §34a GewO (Security Service Certification per §34a GewO)
• Mindset Coach Ausbildung (Mindset Coach Training)
• Happiness Coach Ausbildung (Happiness Coach Training)
• Waldbaden / Shinrin Yoku Kursleiter (Forest Bathing Instructor)
• Resilienztrainings-Workshop (Resilience Training Workshop)
• Achtsamkeitstraining Workshop (Mindfulness Training Workshop)
• Konzept Gewichtsmanagement (Weight Management Concept)
• Firmenseminare (Corporate In-house Training)
• Selbstlernhefte (Self-Study Booklets)
• Online-Ausbildungen (Online Training Programmes)

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants receive recognized certification enabling them to offer health insurance-reimbursable courses to their own clients (currently up to 100%, approximately 70-100 EUR per course)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MIQRminorOthersMIQR is listed as a cooperation partner (Kooperationspartner) in the website footer. No specific details about the nature of the partnership were available in the source material.
• Deutsches PersonalinstitutminorOthersDeutsches Personalinstitut is listed as a cooperation partner (Kooperationspartner) in the website footer. No specific details about the partnership activities were available in the source material.
• Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAB provides state funding for continuing education in Saxony, offering up to 80% reimbursement of course fees for eligible participants with businesses or employment in Saxony.
• Berufsförderungsdienst der Bundeswehr (BFD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBFD funds professional development for career soldiers, temporary-service soldiers, and voluntary military service personnel after leaving active duty.
• LogMeIn (GoToMeeting)coreTechnology or IntegrationLogMeIn's GoToMeeting platform is used for conducting online training courses. Video, audio, and screen-sharing capabilities enable live online training sessions with remote participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IST-Studieninstitut: German distance-learning institute for sport, fitness, health, and management certifications. Comparable to MIFW in delivering professional certifications to individuals seeking wellness/healthcare-adjacent credentials, with similar course catalog breadth.
• BSA-Akademie: German continuing education institute focused on fitness, health, nutrition, and wellness certifications. Directly comparable to MIFW in subject matter (prevention courses, instructor certifications) and target learner (career changers and healthcare adjacent professionals).
• Paracelsus Schulen: Germany's largest chain of alternative-health and wellness continuing education schools, offering Heilpraktiker, relaxation trainer, and coaching certifications across dozens of locations. Closest scale and category analog to MIFW's relaxation and prevention training portfolio.

Emerging players

• 7Mind: German meditation and mindfulness app with growing corporate wellness (B2B) channel. Adjacent/emerging player in wellness training, demonstrating how digital-native companies are entering MIFW's employer-wellness space.

Broad incumbents

• SRH Holding: Large German private education group operating universities, vocational schools, and continuing education programs. Broader portfolio than MIFW but overlapping continuing education and health/wellness offerings make it a relevant incumbent comparable.
• Alfatraining Bildungszentrum: German vocational and continuing education provider with locations nationwide, including health, coaching, and certification tracks. Comparable broad-continuing-education footprint, particularly for the corporate/Firmenseminar channel.
• ILS (Institut für Lernsysteme): Germany's leading distance-learning institute, part of the Klett Group, with vocational training and certifications in health, wellness, and personal development. Comparable continuing education delivery model.
• FernUniversität in Hagen: Germany's only state distance-learning university, offering continuing education and certification programs. Relevant scale incumbent demonstrating the breadth of distance-based continuing education MIFW competes against online.
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with extensive online and continuing education programs in health, management, and coaching. Relevant scale incumbent capable of expanding into MIFW's wellness certification niche.
• SGD (Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt): One of Germany's largest distance-learning providers under the Klett Group, offering hundreds of vocational and certification courses including health/wellness tracks. Broad incumbent with comparable continuing education model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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