Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg

What Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg does

Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg der Stadt Dortmund is a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Dortmund in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The institution, named after the German industrialist Robert Bosch (1861–1942), delivers technical and vocational education across seven main fields: Elektrotechnik, IT-Berufe (information technology), Augenoptik (optical engineering), Anlagenmechanik (plant mechanics), Medientechnik (media technology), Medizintechnik (medical technology), and Informationselektronik (information electronics). It serves three principal learner groups: dual-system apprentices (Ausbildung) combining school-based theory with employer-based practical training, full-time technical students pursuing school-leaving or higher education entrance qualifications (Fachhochschulreife and Abitur), and adult learners in continuing education (Weiterbildung) programs such as the Medizintechniktage.

The school combines state-recognized vocational qualifications with academic pathways, offering combined Fachhochschulreife-plus-vocational tracks (e.g., electrical engineering assistant with medical technology profile, IT assistant) and full Abitur programs with computer science or electrical engineering specializations. Its technology stack centers on mainstream educational platforms: IServ for learning management and coursework delivery, and WebUntis for timetable and attendance scheduling. Program content explicitly integrates cloud computing, digitalization management, and data/process analysis into IT-related vocational tracks, but the institution operates as a teaching consumer of these technologies rather than as a developer of proprietary AI or software products.

Commercially, Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg is not a revenue-generating business in the conventional sense. Tuition is covered by public funding through the City of Dortmund, with the institution sitting inside the German public school framework that confers state-recognized credentials. Distribution is direct on-campus education within the Dortmund metropolitan area, supported by regional industry partnerships that supply apprenticeship positions and by participation in the RBZB consortium of Dortmund's vocational colleges. No commercial distribution channels, private capital, or external ownership structures are present.

Name

Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg

Legal name

Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg der Stadt Dortmund

Website

https://rbb-dortmund.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg is a public vocational college in Dortmund, Germany, operated by the City of Dortmund, delivering dual Ausbildung training, Fachhochschulreife and Abitur pathways, and continuing education across seven technical fields including electrical engineering, IT, medical technology, and media technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Technical training programs
• Dual education system
• Apprenticeship training
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg is a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) providing vocational training (Ausbildung) and academic qualification programs in seven technical disciplines: electrical engineering, IT professions, optical engineering, plant mechanics, media technology, medical technology, and information electronics. The school combines dual education with classroom instruction, offering pathways from basic vocational qualifications to university entrance qualifications (Fachhochschulreife and Abitur), along with continuing technical education programs.

Product overview

Robert-Bosch-Berufskolleg is a vocational college (Berufskolleg) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across technical fields. The institution provides vocational training (Ausbildung) in seven main areas: Elektrotechnik, IT-Berufe, Augenoptik, Anlagenmechanik, Medientechnik, Medizintechnik, and Informationselektronik. Beyond vocational training, it offers academic pathways including Fachhochschulreife (FHR) and Abitur programs, often combined with vocational qualifications. The educational offerings span multiple certification levels from basic school-leaving certificates through to university entrance qualifications, with both full-time programs and dual training options. Continuing education (Weiterbildung) programs in specialized technical fields are also available.

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Products and services

• Elektrotechnik Vocational Training (Electrical Engineering) Vocational training programs in electrical engineering covering eight specializations: Elektroniker/in Energie- und Gebäudetechnik, Maschinen- und Antriebstechnik, Automatisierungstechnik, Betriebstechnik, Elektroanlagenmonteur/in, Industrieelektroniker/in Betriebstechnik, Elektroniker/in für Gebäude- und Infrastruktursysteme, and Elektroniker/in für Gebäudesystemintegration. Available in dual (Ausbildung) format.
• IT-Berufe Vocational Training (IT Professions) Vocational training programs in information technology with seven specializations: Fachinformatiker/in Anwendungsentwicklung, Daten- und Prozessanalyse, Digitale Vernetzung, Systemintegration, IT-Systemelektroniker/in, Kaufleute für IT-System-Management, and Kaufleute für Digitalisierungsmanagement. Available in dual (Ausbildung) format.
• Augenoptik Vocational Training (Optical Engineering) Vocational training program in optical engineering and eyewear, preparing students for the Augenoptik trade. Available in dual (Ausbildung) format.
• Anlagenmechanik Vocational Training (Plant Mechanics) Vocational training programs in plant mechanics with two tracks: Anlagenmechanik Handwerk (trade sector) and Anlagenmechanik Industrie (industry sector). Available in dual (Ausbildung) format.
• Medientechnik Vocational Training (Media Technology) Vocational training programs in media technology with two specializations: Mediengestalter/in Bild und Ton (media designer for image and sound) and Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik (event technology specialist). Available in dual (Ausbildung) format.
• Medizintechnik Vocational Training (Medical Technology) Vocational training program in medical technology, preparing students for careers in medical technical fields. Available in dual (Ausbildung) format.
• Informationselektroniker Vocational Training (Information Electronics Technician) Vocational training program in information electronics, preparing students for the Informationselektroniker/in profession. Available in dual (Ausbildung) format.
• Fachhochschulreife (FHR) Programs Full-time programs leading to the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification), including Höhere Technikschule (HÖT) energy and automation technology, and Fachoberschule (FOS) Informatics for Class 11 and Class 12.
• Fachhochschulreife with Vocational Qualification (FHR mit Berufsabschluss) Combined programs providing both the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) and a vocational qualification, including Elektrotechnische Assistenten (Profil Medizintechnik / MedA) and Informationstechnische Assistenten (ITA).
• Abitur Program (General Higher Education Entrance Qualification) Full-time programs leading to the Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification) with specializations in computer science (Informatik) and electrical engineering (Elektrotechnik), including the Fachoberschule Class 13 (FOS 13) pathway.
• Weiterbildung (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs for professionals in specialized technical fields, including Medizintechnik (medical technology with Medizintechniktage events) and Elektrotechnik (electrical engineering). Fee-based offerings for advanced technical training and professional certification.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Regionales Bildungszentrum der Berufskollegs Dortmund (RBZB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational center initiative bringing together Dortmund's vocational colleges (Berufskollegs) for coordinated educational offerings and resource sharing across institutions.
• Regional Industry Partners (Regionalunternehmen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with regional companies providing dual education positions for students, enabling practical training through apprenticeships alongside theoretical instruction at the school.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Major vocational training provider across Germany operating in technical and electrical trades, similar to TÜV Rheinland Akademie; competes for the same corporate-training budgets and adult learners.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Large private continuing-education provider offering vocational and technical certifications across Germany, competing for adult upskilling and continuing-education budgets (e.g., Medizintechniktage) in the same technical domains.
• IHK zu Dortmund (Industrie- und Handelskammer): Regional industry chamber administering and certifying the dual apprenticeship framework in the Dortmund region; enables and certifies many of the same Ausbildung pathways the school teaches.

Direct peers

• Reinoldus- und Schiller-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Dortmund Berufskolleg participating in the same RBZB regional educational center, offering dual vocational training in commerce and technology to the same student catchment.
• Carl-Schmidt-Schule (Berufskolleg Hagen): Public vocational college in Hagen offering technical Berufskolleg programs including electrical engineering and IT; directly comparable institution under NRW vocational education framework.
• Fritz-Henßler-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Another Dortmund public Berufskolleg with overlapping technical and vocational programs serving the same regional applicant pool and competing for the same regional apprenticeship partners.
• Paul-Ehrlich-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Local Dortmund Berufskolleg within the same city school authority, providing comparable vocational pathways and competing directly for students in healthcare, technical, and social work trades.
• Leopold-Hoesch-Berufskolleg Dortmund: Public Berufskolleg in Dortmund operating under the same North Rhine-Westphalian vocational education framework, offering dual education and academic qualifications to a directly overlapping student pool in the same city.

Regional players

• Handwerkskammer Dortmund (Bildungswerk): Regional crafts chamber running craft-trade vocational training (Anlagenmechanik, Elektrotechnik Handwerk) in the Dortmund catchment area, directly competing for craft-trade apprentices.
• Max-Busch-Berufskolleg Hagen: NRW Berufskolleg in Hagen with comparable technical and vocational programs under the same state education framework, serving an adjacent catchment area east of Dortmund.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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