SBB Kompetenz gGmbH

What SBB Kompetenz gGmbH does

SBB Kompetenz gGmbH is a non-profit vocational training and professional education provider operating in northern Germany under the parent foundation Stiftung Berufliche Bildung (Foundation for Vocational Training). The organization delivers retraining (Umschulung), continuing education (Fortbildung), career orientation (Berufliche Orientierung), coaching, and language/integration programs across four principal vocational fields: Transport & Logistik, Gesundheit & Pflege, Büro & Handel, and Schutz & Sicherheit. It also offers BAMF-approved integration courses (Integrationskurse) in multiple languages including German, Arabic, and Ukrainian, with accompanying childcare support for single parents. Course delivery is classroom-based and in-person, supported by a web-based Kursfinder (course finder) tool and standard content-management infrastructure rather than any proprietary technology platform.

The company operates a network of 14+ physical training centers across the German states of Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, and Bremen — including multiple sites in Hamburg-Harburg, Winsen, and Itzehoe. It is AZAV-certified by DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen) and holds BAMF approval as an integration-course provider, which together enable access to German public-sector funding streams. Despite operating across a wide regional footprint, the organization runs on a lean headcount of 12 employees, with instructional delivery evidently supplemented by contracted BAMF-approved teaching staff (Lehrkräfte).

Revenue is generated through three streams: government-funded vocational training via Bildungsgutschein vouchers issued by the Agentur für Arbeit, BAMF-funded integration courses for migrants and refugees, and corporate training services (Auftragsmaßnahmen) plus job placement (Jobvermittlung) for employer clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed because most programs are financed through public vouchers or employer sponsorship rather than direct learner payment. As a gemeinnützige GmbH (non-profit limited liability company), SBB Kompetenz operates under German foundation law with a social mission rather than a profit-distribution mandate, reinvesting any surplus into its educational activities.

Name

SBB Kompetenz gGmbH

Legal name

SBB Kompetenz gGmbH

Website

https://sbb-harburg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SBB Kompetenz gGmbH is a non-profit vocational training provider in northern Germany, operating 14+ training centers across Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, and Bremen. It delivers government-funded retraining, continuing education, and BAMF-approved integration courses to job seekers and migrants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAEAC

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

SECONDARYEDAHADAG

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Vocational retraining
• Continuing education
• Integration courses
• Language training
• Career coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg Harburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training and Retraining Programs: Revenue is generated through government-funded vocational training programs, primarily financed via Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers) from the German Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) and other public funding bodies. Programs include retraining (Umschulung), continuing education (Fortbildung), and career orientation services.
2. Language and Integration Courses: BAMF-approved integration language courses and related training programs, funded through government integration funding for migrants and immigrants.
3. Corporate Training Services: Customized training programs for businesses (Auftragsmaßnahmen), including trainings, job placement services, and workforce development solutions for companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBB Kompetenz gGmbH delivers government-funded vocational retraining (Umschulung), continuing education (Fortbildung), career orientation, coaching, and BAMF-approved integration and language courses for adults in northern Germany. Training is organized across professional fields including Transport & Logistics, Health & Care, Office & Trade, and Protection & Security, and is delivered in person at more than 14 training centers across Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, and Bremen. The company also provides customized corporate training and job placement services to employers and job centers.

Product overview

SBB Kompetenz gGmbH operates as a vocational training and education provider offering a unified platform of professional development services. The core portfolio includes Fortbildungen (continuing education), Umschulungen (retraining programs), Berufliche Orientierung (career orientation), Coaching, and Sprachkurse (language courses). These services are organized by professional fields: Transport & Logistik, Gesundheit & Pflege, Büro & Handel, and Schutz & Sicherheit. Specialized programs include Integration courses (BAMF-approved), Auftragsmaßnahmen for corporate clients, and the Betreuungskraft certification program. Supporting tools like the Kursfinder and Finanzierungsarten help participants navigate and finance their training. All offerings are delivered through in-person instruction at multiple locations across Niedersachsen, Schleswig-Holstein, and Bremen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Umschulungen (Retraining) Vocational retraining programs in in-demand professions combining practical workplace training with in-class instruction; programs start twice yearly at multiple locations. Aimed at adults seeking career change or re-entry into the workforce.
• Fortbildungen (Continuing Education) Professional continuing education courses to help individuals improve career prospects through targeted training programs. Includes the Betreuungskraft certification under §§ 43b, 53c SGB XI offered in Buxtehude, Stade, Oldenburg, and Bremen.
• Berufliche Orientierung (Career Orientation) Career guidance and orientation services to help individuals develop their individual professional perspective and plan career transitions.
• Coaching Coaching services supporting professional orientation and career planning for individuals.
• Integrationskurse (Integration Courses) BAMF-approved integration courses for migrants and immigrants with accompanying childcare services for single parents, providing language training and orientation for workforce and societal integration.
• Sprachkurse (Language Courses) Language courses in German, Arabic, and Ukrainian offered alongside integration measures to prepare participants for confident entry into the workforce.
• Berufsfeld Transport & Logistik (Transport & Logistics Training) Qualification programs in the transport, warehouse, and logistics sector offered at multiple locations, addressing skilled labor shortages in logistics.
• Berufsfeld Gesundheit & Pflege (Health & Care Training) Professional qualifications in healthcare and nursing, including nursing care, elderly care, and the Betreuungskraft certification under §§ 43b, 53c SGB XI.
• Berufsfeld Büro & Handel (Office & Trade Training) Qualifications in office management and commerce, ranging from individual training courses to complete retraining programs.
• Berufsfeld Schutz & Sicherheit (Protection & Security Training) Qualification opportunities in the security and protection sector for adults seeking vocational credentials.
• Berufliche Reha (Vocational Rehabilitation) Vocational rehabilitation services supporting individuals returning to the workforce after illness or disability.
• Auftragsmaßnahmen (Custom Training Programs) Customized training programs for employers and job centers, including Trainings, PB Plus (Perspektive Beruf Plus), Aktivcenter, and Förderzentren, addressing corporate workforce development needs.
• Jobvermittlung (Job Placement for Employers) Job placement service that matches trained graduates with employers seeking qualified candidates, offered as part of corporate services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates find employment after completing retraining programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered parent_organization, core_accreditation and core_funding.

• Stiftung Berufliche Bildungparent_organizationStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBB Kompetenz gGmbH is an affiliated company of Stiftung Berufliche Bildung (Foundation for Vocational Training). The foundation operates as the parent organization, providing institutional backing and alignment with vocational education mission.
• Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)core_accreditationStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMF is the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. SBB Kompetenz holds BAMF approval/accreditation to provide officially recognized integration courses for migrants and immigrants, including language training and orientation programs.
• Agentur für Arbeit (German Employment Agency)core_fundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe German Employment Agency funds vocational training programs through Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers), which enable job seekers to access SBB's retraining and continuing education programs at no direct cost to eligible individuals.
• DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen)core_accreditationStrategic or Co-development PartnerDQS certified SBB Kompetenz under AZAV (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung) standards - the German accreditation regulation for employment market instruments. This certification enables the organization to provide government-funded training programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EuroAkademie: Private vocational school group with multiple German locations offering retraining in healthcare, business, and technical fields. Comparable to SBB on curriculum scope and AZAV-funded retraining model, particularly in the healthcare/nursing segment.
• Grone Bildungszentren: Non-profit vocational training group operating numerous centers across Germany, providing retraining, continuing education, and integration services funded via AZAV/BAMF. Direct comparable to SBB on structure, funding model, and curriculum breadth.
• Kolping Bildungswerk: Non-profit vocational education network affiliated with the Kolping society, offering retraining, continuing education, and integration courses through regional locations. Comparable to SBB as a non-profit/mission-driven vocational training provider with government-funded programs.
• GFN: Nationwide German vocational education provider (parent of Comcave) focused on IT, business, and commercial retraining, plus continuing education and integration programs. Comparable to SBB on multi-location AZAV-funded model and corporate upskilling services.
• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: Private vocational education group operating numerous AZAV-certified training centers across Germany. Offers Umschulung, Fortbildung, and integration courses in healthcare, logistics, commerce, and IT — overlapping SBB's curriculum and funding model closely.
• bfw Berufsförderungswerk: Non-profit vocational training provider with extensive regional center coverage in Germany, focused on retraining, vocational rehabilitation, and qualification programs for unemployed and career-transitioning adults — directly comparable to SBB's retraining and career orientation services.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Major nationwide German vocational training and education provider offering retraining (Umschulung), continuing education, language/integration courses, and coaching. Closest direct comparable to SBB on the Bildungsgutschein-funded retraining and BAMF integration course business model.
• BBQ Bildung und Berufliche Qualifizierung: Vocational training and qualification provider operating multiple sites across Germany with focus on retraining, integration courses, and corporate training. Highly comparable to SBB on funding model (AZAV/BAMF) and service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: One of Germany's largest AZAV-certified vocational training providers, offering retraining, continuing education, and integration courses across multiple federal states. Directly comparable to SBB on regulatory model and curriculum scope, though substantially larger in scale and part of the broader DEKRA certification group.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Vocational training arm of TÜV Rheinland offering certified professional development and retraining across Germany. Overlaps with SBB on continuing education and qualification programs, though embedded within a much larger certification services group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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