Oberlin Berufliche Schulen

Name

Oberlin Berufliche Schulen

Legal name

Oberlinhaus Berufsbildung gGmbH

Website

https://oberlin-berufliche-schulen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Nursing training programs
• Social care training
• Inclusive vocational training
• Professional credential recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Potsdam-Babelsberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Vocational Education: As a publicly recognized vocational school (staatlich anerkannte Berufliche Schule), Oberlin Berufliche Schulen operates as a non-profit educational institution funded through government education subsidies. Training is free for students. AZAV certification enables financing through the German Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit).
2. AZAV-Certified Training Programs: Several training programs hold AZAV certification (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung), allowing costs to be covered via the Federal Employment Agency funding mechanisms for eligible participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Oberlin Berufliche Schulen is a publicly funded, state-recognized non-profit vocational school that delivers vocational preparation (Berufliche Grundbildung), dual-system Berufsschule training for over 30 apprenticeship occupations, full-time vocational training in social care and healthcare (including the 3-year generalist Pflegefachmann/Pflegefachfrau program), and qualification recognition services for international nursing professionals. Training is provided free of charge to students, with several AZAV-certified programs eligible for Federal Employment Agency funding, on an inclusive campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg.

Product overview

Oberlin Berufliche Schulen is a vocational school institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs: Berufsvorbereitung (professional preparation) providing Berufliche Grundbildung for those seeking school-leaving certificates; Berufsausbildung in the social sector (Sozialassistent/in, Erzieher/in, Heilerziehungspfleger/in) and healthcare sector (Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegehelfer/in, Pflegefachfrau/-mann); Berufsschule providing theoretical education for over 30 occupations in printing/media, hospitality, metal/wood technology, orthopedics, and business administration; and Berufsanerkennung for international credential recognition. The institution serves approximately 760 students with and without support needs, operates on an inclusive campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg, and is affiliated with the Oberlinhaus Berufsbildung gGmbH umbrella organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oberlinklinik: Orthopedic clinic with 160 beds and 300 employees, part of the Christliche Kliniken Potsdam (CKP) network serving as a practice partner
• St. Josefs Krankenhaus (Alexianer)
• Evangelisches Zentrum für Altersmedizin (EZA)

Products and services

• Berufsvorbereitung (Berufliche Grundbildung) One-year preparatory vocational program for individuals without a school-leaving certificate or clear career direction, enabling students to obtain simple or extended Berufsbildungsreife and explore various professions through internships. Includes small classes (max 12 students), individualized learning support, outdoor pedagogy, and German language support. Designed for youth aged approximately 16-25, including those with migration backgrounds, school anxiety, or trauma from exclusion.
• Ausbildung im sozialen Bereich (Sozialassistent:in, Erzieher:in, Heilerziehungspfleger:in) Vocational training programs in the social sector offered full-time or as part-time berufsbegleitende Ausbildung, leading to state-recognized qualifications as Sozialassistent:in, Erzieher:in, or Heilerziehungspfleger:in. Combines theoretical education with practical experience from the first day, with flexible study options for working adults in part-time mode.
• Ausbildung als Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann Generalist nursing training program spanning 3 years with 2,100 theoretical hours and 2,500 practical hours, combining previously separate tracks of Kranken-, Kinderkranken- and Altenpflege into a unified qualification that enables employment across all care sectors. AZAV-certified, includes integrated German language support for non-native speakers, and is delivered in cooperation with three practice partner hospitals offering 2-year employment guarantees to graduates.
• Ausbildung als Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegehelfer:in One-year healthcare nursing assistant training combining 600 hours of theory and 1,000 hours of practical placement, qualifying graduates for employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory services. Provides an accelerated entry path into healthcare and a pathway for advancement to the Pflegefachmann qualification. AZAV-certified, enabling Employment Agency funding.
• Berufsschule (dual vocational school) Theoretical vocational school education for apprentices who already hold a training contract with a company, covering over 30 IHK-recognized apprenticeship occupations across printing/media, nutrition/hospitality, wood/metal technology, orthopedics technology, and business/administration. Features small class sizes up to 15 students; particularly focused on students with Reha status but open to all apprentices regardless of disability.
• Berufsanerkennung für internationale Pflegefachkräfte Recognition program for international nursing professionals enabling credential evaluation, qualification pathway support, and specialized German language courses for the healthcare sector, supporting foreign-trained nurses seeking to work in Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• State-recognized qualifications in over 30 professions and 3 years of nursing training (Pflegefachmann/Pflegefachmann)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christliche Kliniken Potsdam (CKP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020CKP is an umbrella organization comprising Oberlinklinik, Alexianer St. Josefs Krankenhaus, and Evangelisches Zentrum für Altersmedizin. Since October 2020, Oberlin Berufliche Schulen has offered the generalist Pflegefachmann/Pflegefachmann training in cooperation with CKP. CKP is one of the largest healthcare providers in the Potsdam region.
• OberlinklinikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner160-bed orthopedic clinic with 300 employees. Departments: Endoprothesenzentrum, Wirbelsäulenzentrum, Allgemeine Orthopädie, Kinder- und Neuroorthopädie, Anästhesie, HNO. Practice partner for nursing students. Located at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 24, 14482 Potsdam. Provides 2-year employment guarantee to graduates.
• St. Josefs Krankenhaus (Alexianer Potsdam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner244-bed hospital with 550 employees. Departments: Chirurgie, Gefäß- und Thoraxchirurgie, Viszeralchirurgie, Unfallchirurgie, Innere Medizin, Kardiologie, Onkologie, Neurologie, Frauenheilkunde/Geburtshilfe, Anästhesie/Intensivmedizin, Radiologie, Notaufnahme/Rettungsstelle. Practice partner for nursing students. Provides 2-year employment guarantee to graduates.
• Evangelisches Zentrum für Altersmedizin (EZA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner100-bed inpatient and 20-bed day-clinic geriatric hospital with 160 employees. Practice partner for nursing students, specializing in geriatric care. Located at Weinbergstraße 18-19, 14469 Potsdam. Provides 2-year employment guarantee to graduates.
• Erasmus+ Partner Organizations (Italy and Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ mobility partners include an Italian agency facilitating placements for Auszubildende in Italian companies in Vicenza, and Polish partners in Krakow. Italian partners speak German. The program enables 4-week international internships for students with disabilities. Began with IHK Potsdam cooperation in 2016; Oberlin Berufsbildungswerk achieved its own Erasmus+ accreditation. Funding from EU (Erasmus+), ESF, and BMBF.
• IHK PotsdamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Karriere Kick Potsdam, bringing together regional companies and students. Also previously collaborated with the Berufsbildungswerk on Erasmus+ projects.
• Wirtschaftsförderung Land BrandenburgcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Karriere Kick Potsdam, providing official support from the Brandenburg state economic development agency.
• University of Potsdam (Sport Students)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation with sports students from the University of Potsdam for the biennial Oberlympics inclusive sports festival.
• IHK Potsdam (Inclusive Kaffeeklatsch)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIHK Potsdam is the host venue for the Inklusiver Kaffeeklatsch event (September 17, 2026), organized by Oberlinhaus as part of the nationwide 'Menschen in Arbeit – Fachkräfte für die Region' action weeks.
• Netzwerk Arbeit inklusiv (Working Group on Inclusive Employment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Unternehmensansprache' (business outreach) working group within the 'Netzwerk Arbeit inklusiv' organizes the Inklusiver Kaffeeklatsch event to connect companies with qualified job seekers with disabilities.
• City of PotsdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city of Potsdam named Oberlinhaus as a potential cooperation partner in its Lokaler Teilhabeplan 3.0 (Local Participation Plan 3.0) for creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including more internship places and out-of-workshop employment for workshop clients.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Deutschland: Caritas runs a broad network of vocational schools and qualification programs in social care, healthcare support, and integration training. Comparable diaconal/welfare delivery model focused on social-sector qualifications like those Oberlin offers (Sozialassistent, Erzieher, Heilerziehungspfleger).
• bbw Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Bavaria's large vocational training organization offering apprenticeship-linked programs across many trades, with strong employer partnerships. Comparable breadth of program portfolio and employer-integrated delivery model.
• SRH Berufsbildungswerk: SRH operates a network of Berufsbildungswerke and vocational rehabilitation centers across Germany, including sites in Neckargemünd and other locations. Directly comparable in mission, inclusive vocational pedagogy, and integration of theory with practical training.
• AWO Bundesverband: Arbeiterwohlfahrt operates vocational training centers and Berufsbildungswerke across Germany, including programs for youth with disabilities and integration of marginalized learners. Comparable welfare-organization structure with similar inclusive vocational offerings.
• CJD Braunschweig (Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands): CJD is one of Germany's largest non-profit vocational education networks, operating inclusive vocational schools and youth support programs nationwide. Comparable mission of combining social welfare with vocational qualification across many trades.
• Don Bosco Jugendwerk Deutschland: Catholic welfare organization running vocational training and youth education programs, including inclusive offerings for disadvantaged young people across Germany. Comparable mission combining social support with vocational qualification pathways.
• Berufsbildungswerk Berlin: Berlin-based Berufsbildungswerk serving young people with disabilities through vocational training across multiple trades. Closest geographic and operational peer, operating a similar inclusive model under the broader German BBW framework.
• Stiftung ICP München (Berufsbildungswerk München): Stiftung ICP München operates the Berufsbildungswerk München, offering vocational rehabilitation training for young people with disabilities across multiple occupations. Direct peer in the German BBW federation, with comparable inclusive vocational model.

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Bildungszentrum: Asklepios is one of Germany's largest private hospital operators and runs its own Bildungszentren for nursing and allied health training. Broader incumbent in nursing-specific vocational education, with greater scale and geographic spread than Oberlin's Pflegeschule.
• Helios Bildungszentrum: Helios operates hospital-owned nursing schools (Pflegeschulen) across its large German clinic network, competing for nursing candidates in the same labor market. Broader incumbent leveraging owned hospital capacity to deliver integrated nursing training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BBWimOberlinhaus
• Facebookfacebook.com/bbw.potsdam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oberlin-berufliche-schulen
• Instagraminstagram.com/oberlinberuflicheschulen

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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