praxis – institut für systemische beratung süd oHG

What praxis – institut für systemische beratung süd oHG does

praxis – institut für systemische beratung süd oHG is a German professional training institute founded in 1989 and headquartered in Hanau, Hessen. The institute provides DGSF-certified continuing education programs in systemic consulting, systemic therapy, coaching, supervision, and organizational development. Its core offering is the two-year 'Systemisches Arbeiten' program (570 instruction units at €5,950) available in three formats: full in-person, blended learning, and a two-part foundation/advanced pathway. The institute serves licensed professionals and qualified practitioners across social work, psychotherapy, education, healthcare, coaching, and leadership, with specific programs for psychologists, therapists, social pedagogues, educators, managers, and professional coaches.

The institute operates a blended learning delivery model combining intensive in-person seminars at four regional seminar centers (Hanau, Mainz, Nürnberg/Fürth, Erfurt/Weimar) with online sessions delivered via Isyflow LMS, Vitero, alfaview, and iversity platforms. Technology integration spans learning management (Isyflow, Switzerland), video conferencing (Vitero Stuttgart, alfaview Karlsruhe), online course hosting (iversity Berlin), newsletter delivery (Sendinblue), and payment processing (Unzer). The institute additionally delivers 65 in-house qualifications for organizations including youth welfare agencies and psychiatric clinics, and maintains a community of 3,000+ alumni supported through free expert lectures, specialist days, and intervision groups.

The institute generates revenue primarily through course fees for professional training programs, with pricing tiers ranging from €610 (short online courses) to €6,750 (comprehensive supervision/coaching qualification). Payment options include monthly installments, one-time payments with discounts, and educational leave subsidies. The institute is structured as an oHG (offene Handelsgesellschaft) partnership with two managing directors: co-founder Rainer Schwing (Dipl.-Psychologe, 22-year DGSF board member) and Peter Martin Thomas (joined as shareholder and managing director in 2020, former director of SINUS-Akademie). With 18 employees and no external funding, the institute operates as a privately-held professional education provider with sustained operations spanning 35+ years.

Name

praxis – institut für systemische beratung süd oHG

Legal name

praxis – institut für systemische beratung süd oHG

Website

https://praxis-institut-sued.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

praxis – institut für systemische beratung süd oHG is a German professional training institute founded in 1989, offering DGSF-certified systemic consulting, therapy, coaching, supervision, and organizational development programs across four regional seminar centers and online platforms, serving 3,000+ alumni of psychosocial, therapeutic, educational, and leadership professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Learning & Development (L&D) & Training Management (EDABAIAC)

Keywords

• Systemic counseling training
• DGSF-certified programs
• Professional coaching courses
• Organizational development training
• Systemic therapy certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional training and continuing education programs: The institute generates revenue through fees for its DGSF-certified and non-certified training programs, including 2-year systemic consulting courses, systemic therapy programs, coaching and supervision qualifications, organizational development, leadership training, and short workshops. Payment options include one-time payment with discount, installment plans over course duration, and Bildungsurlaub (educational leave) subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Delivers DGSF-certified professional training programs in systemic counseling, therapy, coaching, supervision, and organizational development, anchored by the two-year 'Systemisches Arbeiten' qualification offered in in-person, blended, and two-part formats. Programs are delivered through intensive in-person seminars combined with online learning via the Isyflow LMS, supplemented by shorter workshops, in-house corporate training, and free introductory sessions.

Product overview

praxis – institut für systemische beratung süd oHG offers a comprehensive portfolio of DGSF-certified professional training programs in systemic counseling, therapy, coaching, supervision, and organizational development. The core product is the two-year 'Systemisches Arbeiten' program available in three formats (full in-person, blended learning, or two-part foundation/advanced). This anchors a broader offerings including specialized therapy training (systemic therapy, child/adolescent therapy, couple therapy), supervision and coaching qualifications, organizational development programs, and leadership training. Additional offerings include free introductory workshops, specialized continuing education workshops, and a self-employment workshop series. Programs are delivered through a blended approach combining in-person seminars, live online sessions, and the Isyflow learning management system. The institute operates physical locations in Hanau, Mainz, Nürnberg/Fürth, and Erfurt/Weimar, with nationwide in-house training available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Systemisches Arbeiten (DGSF-zertifiziert) Two-year DGSF-certified professional training program in systemic counseling covering 570 instruction units, available in three formats (in-person, blended, two-part foundation/advanced). Designed for psychosocial professionals seeking recognized systemic credentials.
• Systemische Therapie (DGSF-zertifiziert) DGSF-certified systemic therapy training for qualified professionals providing therapeutic competencies for working with individuals, couples, and families in clinical settings.
• Professionelles Coaching (DGSF-zertifiziert) Comprehensive DGSF-certified coaching qualification on systemic foundation: 30 training days (292 instruction units) plus coaching practice, peer supervision, and self-organized learning. Qualifies for the DGSF Certified Coach designation.
• Systemische Supervision & Coaching (DGSF-zertifiziert) Dual qualification for systemic supervision, coaching, and organizational consulting: 36 seminar days plus 14 supervision days (436 instruction units) and 100 intervision hours. Awards DGSF-certified supervisor/coach credentials.
• Systemische Organisationsentwicklung (DGSF-zertifiziert) Advanced DGSF-certified training in systemic organizational development: 310 instruction units combining seminars (160 UE), supervision (50 UE), intervision (50 UE), and project work (50 UE). Prepares for OE consulting roles.
• Systemische Kinder- und Jugendlichentherapie (DGSF-zertifiziert) Specialized DGSF-certified training in systemic therapy for children and adolescents. Addresses developmental considerations, family systems, and age-appropriate intervention methods.
• Systemische Paartherapie und -beratung (DGSF-zertifiziert) Combined systemic couple therapy and counseling certification. Integrates therapeutic approaches with counseling methodologies for working with partnered individuals and couples.
• Systemisch Führen Leadership development program using systemic thinking for managing roles in organizational contexts. Five 3-day seminars (120 instruction units) plus supervision/coaching (32 UE) and peer group work (minimum 20 UE). Duration approximately 1.5 years.
• Systemisch Lehren Qualification program for designing and delivering systemic continuing education. Four 3-day block seminars (100 instruction units) plus 24 hours peer group work. Joint offering with ifs Essen. Certified for systemic education professionals.
• Systemisches Arbeiten in der Schule (kompakt und Aufbau) Specialized training programs for educational settings. Compact course provides foundational skills; advanced course offers deeper competencies. Includes open coaching groups for ongoing support.
• Systemische Onlineberatung Modular continuing education qualifying professionals for systemic work in digital space. Covers video, chat, and messenger-based counseling with methodology, process design, and organizational frameworks.
• Systemisches Arbeiten mit Paaren Three-block seminar format providing systemic competencies for counseling couples and other relationships. Covers relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and affairs through practical methodology.
• Führung trifft Wandel – Systemische Organisationsentwicklung für Führungskräfte Compact 9-month program for change management and organizational development. Three 3-day in-person seminars with group coaching sessions. Focuses on leading change from within the organization.
• Einführungsworkshops Free introductory workshops for prospective participants to experience the institute's methods before committing to full training. Available online and at all locations (Hanau, Mainz, Nürnberg-Fürth, Erfurt).
• Fortbildungsworkshops Short-term continuing education workshops on specialized topics including trauma counseling, part work with children, self-organization, and change processes.
• Weiterbildung – und dann? (Selbständigkeit als Berater) Workshop series supporting graduates in transitioning to self-employment. Five workshops covering business positioning, budgeting, marketing, and self-organization for independent consulting practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 professionals trained who actively recommend the institute
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Systemische Tage im SalzkammergutminorOthersCooperation with the Systemic Days in Salzkammergut, an annual professional event for systemic practitioners in the Austrian lake district region.
• ifs Essen – Institut für Systemische Familientherapie, Supervision & OrganisationsentwicklungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint cooperation with ifs Essen for the 'Systemisch Lehren' (Teaching Qualification) program. Both institutes are DGSF-affiliated and collaborate on the development of teaching professionals for systemic training programs.
• Evangelische Hochschule DarmstadtmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Protestant University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt for academic collaboration, research exchange, and professional development in systemic approaches.
• BildungEvangelischmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with BildungEvangelisch, the Protestant educational portal, for marketing and distribution of systemic training programs within the Protestant educational network in Germany.
• SINUS-AkademiemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation with the SINUS-Akademie, which specializes in youth research and social research. Peter Martin Thomas was director of the SINUS-Akademie from 2012-2019 and is currently Consultancy Partner of the SINUS-Institut.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wieslocher Institut für Systemische Lösungen (WISL): Baden-Württemberg-based DGSF-affiliated systemic training institute offering comparable systemic counseling, coaching, and supervision qualifications to working professionals across Germany.
• Systemisches Centrum Berlin: Berlin-based systemic training institute offering DGSF-certified systemic counseling, therapy, and coaching programs for psychosocial professionals — comparable curriculum and target audience to praxis institut süd.
• Helm Stierlin Institut Heidelberg: Established Heidelberg-based institute offering systemic family therapy, counseling, and organizational development training with DGSF-aligned certifications and a comparable academic orientation.
• ifs Essen – Institut für Systemische Familientherapie, Supervision & Organisationsentwicklung: Direct peer and existing collaboration partner. Both DGSF-accredited systemic institutes offering comparable multi-year counseling, therapy, supervision, and teaching programs with similar course structures and certifications.
• Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie und Beratung (GST) Berlin: Berlin-based systemic training institute offering DGSF-equivalent systemic therapy and counseling certifications. Comparable curriculum depth and target professional groups as praxis institut süd.
• IGST Heidelberg – Institut für systemische Therapie und Beratung: One of Germany's leading systemic training institutes, offering DGSF-certified systemic therapy, counseling, and supervision programs with multi-year curricula comparable to praxis institut süd.

Broad incumbents

• Metaplan GmbH: Established German consultancy and training provider specializing in systemic organizational development and strategy facilitation. Overlaps with praxis institut süd's organizational development and leadership programs but operates more as a strategy consultancy than a certification institute.
• Haufe Akademie: One of Germany's largest corporate training and continuing education providers. Competes with praxis institut süd in the leadership, management, and organizational development training segment but serves a much broader, less specialized audience.

Emerging players

• SINUS-Akademie: Existing cooperation partner under common management lineage (Peter Martin Thomas was director 2012-2019). Focuses on youth and social research with adjacent training offerings — overlapping audience but narrower scope than praxis institut süd.

Regional players

• ifs Wien – Institut für systemische Therapie und Organisationsentwicklung: Austrian counterpart institute under similar ifs branding, delivering DGSF-equivalent systemic certifications in Austria. Comparable offerings but operates primarily in Austria rather than competing directly in praxis institut süd's German core market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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