SBH Südost GmbH

What SBH Südost GmbH does

SBH Südost GmbH is a German regional education and training provider headquartered in Oschatz, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the non-profit foundation Stiftung Bildung & Handwerk (Paderborn). The company delivers vocational training, professional continuing education, career orientation, language-integration, and vocational rehabilitation services (including under § 51 SGB IX for people with disabilities), alongside early childhood education, youth welfare, and academic preparation programs. Customer segments span individual learners and job seekers, immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities, and corporate clients, with delivery through in-person training centers and the group's Online-Akademie virtual classroom platform.

The core technology surface is the Online-Akademie virtual learning environment, which extends in-person vocational curricula into online delivery for continuing education, retraining, and advanced qualification programs. Product breadth is organized into a platform-plus-modules architecture covering sixteen service lines, including SAP and DATEV credentialing, ESF-funded labor market projects, Betriebliches Bildungsmanagement, and Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement. The offering is supported by partnerships with SAP, DATEV, BIBB, DVS, and CERTQUA, plus alignment with national initiatives (Deutscher Weiterbildungstag, Netzwerk Unternehmen integrieren Flüchtlinge, Deutsche Auslandsschulen International).

The business model is anchored in publicly-funded vocational training contracts (ESF, federal employment agency, SGB IX rehabilitation budgets) and supplemented by corporate training management fees. As a subsidiary of a non-profit foundation, SBH Südost operates on a mission-driven rather than equity-financed basis, with no public listing, no private equity or venture capital ownership, and no disclosed revenue. Geographic scope is national Germany, with the broader SBH group reaching 10 states and approximately 130 physical training locations.

Name

SBH Südost GmbH

Legal name

SBH Südost GmbH

Website

https://sbh-suedost.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SBH Südost GmbH is a German regional vocational education and training provider, headquartered in Oschatz and owned by the non-profit Stiftung Bildung & Handwerk foundation, serving individual learners, corporate clients, immigrants, and people with disabilities through in-person centers and an online academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Professional development programs
• Career counseling services
• Language job integration
• Vocational rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices91 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBH Südost GmbH provides vocational education, professional training, and career development services as part of the Stiftung Bildung & Handwerk group. Its core offerings include vocational training and retraining (Ausbildung und Umschulung), professional continuing education, career orientation, language-job integration programs for immigrants, vocational rehabilitation under § 51 SGB IX, and corporate training management services. Services are delivered through physical training centers and a virtual classroom platform (Online-Akademie).

Product overview

SBH Nordost GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of education and training services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering encompasses vocational training, professional development, and career services organized under distinct service categories. Key products include Berufliche Weiterbildung (professional continuing education), Ausbildung und Umschulung (vocational training and retraining), Berufsorientierung und Berufswahl (career orientation), Sprachliche Integration programs, Berufliche Rehabilitation services, Virtuelles Lernen (virtual/online learning via the Online-Akademie), and corporate services such as Betriebliches Bildungsmanagement and Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement. The company operates approximately 130 locations across 10 German states and offers both in-person and virtual training modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berufliche Weiterbildung (Professional Continuing Education) Professional continuing education programs providing skills development and qualification updates for workers seeking to advance or maintain their careers. Targeted at individuals and working professionals.
• Ausbildung und Umschulung (Vocational Training and Retraining) Vocational training and retraining programs that prepare individuals for specific professions or enable career transitions. Targeted at job seekers and individuals seeking career changes.
• Berufsorientierung und Berufswahl (Career Orientation) Career orientation and vocational choice services helping individuals identify suitable career paths based on their skills and interests. Targeted at students and individuals entering the workforce.
• Sprache-Beruf-Integration (Language-Job Integration) Language-professional integration programs combining language learning with vocational training for immigrants and refugees. Targeted at immigrants and refugees requiring language and professional integration.
• Berufliche Rehabilitation (Vocational Rehabilitation) Vocational rehabilitation services under § 51 SGB IX for people with disabilities, providing tailored support for social participation including counseling, integration assistance, and individualized support programs.
• Akademische Bildung (Academic Education) Academic education programs and university preparatory courses for individuals seeking higher education qualifications. Targeted at individuals pursuing higher education paths.
• Beruflicher Aufstieg (Career Advancement) Career advancement programs including management training, leadership development, and executive education. Targeted at working professionals seeking career advancement.
• Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (Child and Youth Welfare) Child and youth welfare services providing educational support and development programs for young people. Targeted at children and adolescents requiring educational support.
• Frühkindliche Bildung (Early Childhood Education) Early childhood education programs focusing on pedagogical development for young children. Targeted at children in early childhood education.
• Online-Akademie / Virtuelles Lernen (Virtual Learning) Virtual classroom and e-learning platform offering continuing education, retraining, and advancement qualifications through online sessions. Targeted at individuals seeking flexible remote learning options.
• Coaching und Kompetenzfeststellung (Coaching and Competency Assessment) Coaching services and competency assessment programs to evaluate and develop individual professional capabilities. Targeted at individuals and corporate clients.
• Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement (Corporate Health Management) Corporate health management services helping employers promote workplace wellness and employee well-being. Targeted at corporate clients and employers.
• Betriebliches Bildungsmanagement (Corporate Training Management) Corporate training management services enabling organizations to plan, implement, and track employee development programs. Targeted at corporate clients and employers.
• Arbeitsmarktdienstleistungen / Ausschreibungen (Labor Market Services) Labor market services and public procurement offerings for workforce development projects. Targeted at government agencies and public sector clients.
• ESF Programme und Projekte (ESF Programs) European Social Fund (ESF) supported programs and projects for employment and social inclusion initiatives. Targeted at individuals and organizations benefiting from EU-funded programs.
• Internationale Bildung (International Education) International education programs including German schools abroad and cross-border educational cooperation. Targeted at international students and educational partners.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP Education Partner - SBH Nordost offers SAP training and certification preparation programs as part of its professional development offerings
• DATEVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDATEV Education Partner - SBH Nordost provides training for DATEV software used in German tax and business consulting
• CERTQUAminorOthersQuality management certification - CERTQUA certification demonstrates compliance with quality standards for continuing education providers
• Deutscher WeiterbildungstagminorOthersGerman Continuing Education Day - National initiative to promote continuing education and professional development
• BIBB (Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung)minorOthersFederal Institute for Vocational Education and Training - National research institution for vocational education in Germany
• DVS (Deutscher Verband für Schweißtechnik)minorOthersGerman Association for Welding Technology - Professional association for welding and joining technology
• Netzwerk Unternehmen integrieren FlüchtlingeminorOthersNetwork of companies integrating refugees into the workforce - SBH participates in programs supporting refugee employment integration
• Deutsche Auslandsschulen InternationalminorOthersGerman International Schools Network - Partnership for international education programs

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Operates vocational training, certification, and continuing education programs nationwide, often tied to public employment contracts. Closely overlaps SBH's vocational training and certification (especially DVS welding partnership) offerings.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Large non-profit continuing education provider offering vocational rehabilitation, retraining, and integration courses across Germany. Analogous to SBH in non-profit structure, mission-driven focus, and reliance on public funding.
• BBQ Berufliche Bildung: Vocational education and training provider with broad regional coverage in Germany, focused on reskilling, language integration, and youth career programs. Directly comparable to SBH's integration and retraining segments.
• maxQ. Vocational training provider with focus on healthcare, occupational, and language integration courses, often delivered through public contracts. Comparable to SBH's Sprach- und Integrationskurse and vocational segments.
• DEKRA Akademie: One of Germany's largest private vocational education and retraining providers, delivering continuing education, retraining (Umschulung), and integration programs across multiple states. Directly comparable to SBH's Ausbildung/Umschulung and continuing education portfolio.
• WBS Training: Private vocational training operator with substantial online and in-person delivery, particularly in SAP, DATEV, and business administration courses. Competes with SBH in continuing education and corporate training.
• bfz (Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft): Large vocational training and integration provider operating across multiple German states for both individuals and corporate clients. Strongly comparable business model and customer segments.
• bfw (Berufsförderungswerk): Federal-network vocational rehabilitation provider delivering SGB IX § 51 services and reskilling for people with disabilities. Closest direct comparability to SBH's Berufliche Rehabilitation business.

Broad incumbents

• Volkshochschulen (VHS): Public-sector adult education centers offering language, vocational, and integration courses across Germany. Overlap with SBH's integration and continuing education lines under a different public funding model.
• Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband (DVV): Umbrella organization for public adult education institutions in Germany, providing language and integration courses at scale. Adjacent incumbent competing for the same integration participant base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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