vhs akademie - ARBERLAND

What vhs akademie - ARBERLAND does

vhs akademie - ARBERLAND is a municipal public continuing education institution (Volkshochschule) operating in the district of Regen, Bavaria, Germany, legally registered as Volkshochschule ARBERLAND. The institution runs nine program areas (Society, Career & Professional Development, IT & Digitalization, Languages, Health, Culture, Target Groups, vhs akademie, and Digital Offerings) with over 1,000 courses and events annually supported by 300+ instructors. Operationally, VHS Arberland runs from its headquarters at Amtsgerichtstr. 6-8 in Regen (ARBERLAND Haus) with a branch in Grafenau and a network of partner venues (schools, community centers, municipal facilities) across the district. The institution is a member of the Bayerischer Volkshochschulverband (BBV) and operates on the national vhs.cloud platform and vhs Lernportal for digital course delivery.

The product portfolio is organized into three integrated divisions: (1) the core VHS general adult education program serving individual learners across languages, health, culture, and personal development; (2) the vhs akademie B2B division offering 51 corporate training courses covering social competence, digital competence, security, quality management, and industry-specific training for local businesses and public institutions; and (3) the Digitalisierungszentrum ARBERLAND, a dedicated digital transformation consultation hub featuring an ARBERLAND-Studio with green-screen production capabilities. VHS Arberland also holds official accreditations as a test center for ICDL (International Computer Driving License), Goethe-Institut certificates (A1, A2), telc language tests (Deutsch B1, B2), and HEIDENHAIN CNC programming certifications, alongside government-approved Integrationskurse (integration courses) for immigrants.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: course fees (ranging from EUR 10 trial sessions to EUR 600 individualized training packages), government-funded integration courses (Integrationskurse), and corporate training contracts via the vhs akademie division. The institution qualifies this as a pricing model mixing unit pricing and subscription formats. VHS Arberland distributes courses through a hybrid channel approach: direct website enrollment, in-person registration, online delivery via vhs.cloud and Zoom, and partner venues. Customer segments span the general public (primary), local businesses and public institutions (primary B2B), migrants and immigrants (secondary), seniors (with 17 dedicated courses), and children/youth (with 66 courses under Junge vhs). The institution received EFQM 2025 certification for quality management and employs 12 full-time staff under interim leadership of Sabrina Kraas (Komm. Geschäftsleiterin) with Alexandra Silion heading vocational education.

Name

vhs akademie - ARBERLAND

Legal name

Volkshochschule ARBERLAND

Website

https://vhs-arberland.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VHS Arberland is a municipal public adult education center in Regen, Bavaria, operating 1,000+ courses annually across 9 program areas, serving individual learners, local businesses through its vhs akademie division, and immigrants via government-funded integration courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Adult continuing education
• Corporate training programs
• Language courses
• Digital transformation consulting
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Regen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fee Revenue: VHS Arberland generates revenue primarily through course fees paid by participants. Course fees vary by program type and duration, ranging from free events to several hundred euros for intensive programs.
2. Government-Funded Integration Courses: The institution receives government funding for integration courses (Integrationskurse) with certified German language teachers, often with Zulassungen (official approvals) for these programs.
3. Corporate Training (vhs akademie): The vhs akademie division provides targeted professional development and training services for companies and public institutions, generating revenue through business contracts and customized training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VHS Arberland is a municipal adult education center (Volkshochschule) operating in the district of Regen, Bavaria, offering over 1,000 continuing education courses annually across nine program areas including languages, health, culture, IT and digitalization, career development, and corporate training. The institution operates a dedicated corporate training division (vhs akademie) for businesses and public institutions, and a Digitalisierungszentrum ARBERLAND for digital transformation consulting and education, supported by 300+ instructors.

Product overview

VHS Arberland is a community education center (Volkshochschule) offering a comprehensive portfolio of continuing education programs. The organization operates as a unified platform with multiple integrated divisions: the core vhs akademie providing corporate and professional training; the Digitalisierungszentrum ARBERLAND for digital transformation services; specialized online learning through vhs cloud and vhs Lernportal; professional IT certification via ICDL; and CNC programming training. The portfolio spans nine program areas including Society, Career & IT, Languages, Health, Culture, and Target Groups, with over 1,000 courses and events offered annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• vhs akademie (Corporate Training Division) Dedicated corporate training division providing 51 professional development courses annually for local companies and public institutions, covering social competence, digital competence and marketing, security and quality, public institution training, and industry-specific programs such as CNC programming and ISO certification.
• Digitalisierungszentrum ARBERLAND Digital transformation center serving as a consultation and project hub for digitalization topics, offering further education programs and projects for businesses and individuals across the Arberland district.
• ARBERLAND-Studio Green-screen studio at the Regen headquarters available for rental, offering virtual production capabilities and event hosting for businesses and individuals, including studio tours and event bookings.
• ICDL Certification Program (Computer Driving License) Internationally recognized computer literacy certification program delivered as an Accredited ICDL Test Centre, providing IT qualifications for individuals and corporate employees.
• CNC-Programmierung (HEIDENHAIN Training) Professional CNC programming courses using HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 and TNC 640 systems for industrial manufacturing training, delivered as an official HEIDENHAIN Training Partner.
• Language Course Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 1,000 courses and events annually across 9 program areas

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICDL (International Computer Driving License)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHS Arberland serves as an Accredited ICDL Test Centre, offering internationally recognized computer literacy certification programs including ICDL certifications for digital skills validation.
• HEIDENHAINcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial HEIDENHAIN Training Partner providing CNC programming courses (TNC 620 / TNC 640) for professional machine operation and industrial automation training.
• DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DQS for quality management certification and ISO standard training programs, including ISO 9001:2026 seminars with DIN/ISO committee members.
• Goethe-InstitutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized testing center for Goethe certificates (Goethe Zertifikat A1, A2), facilitating German language certification for professional and immigration purposes.
• BBV (Bayerischer Volkshochschulverband)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Bavarian Adult Education Association, part of the national vhs network providing standardized quality assurance and professional development.
• telc language testscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized telc examination center offering language certification tests including telc Deutsch B1, B2 and other European language certificates.
• CineVIT Lichtspiel & LoungeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with local cinema in Viechtach for language learning through film program, combining Sprachcafé sessions with original-language movie screenings (English, French, German).
• ILE NationalparkgemeindenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with National Park Communities for joint educational events including heritage presentations and senior-focused programs.
• ILE ZellertalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperation with ILE Zellertal for energy-related educational programs including PV system seminars.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haufe Akademie: German corporate-training specialist covering digital, HR, compliance, and quality management — directly comparable to vhs akademie's corporate offering for SMEs and public institutions.
• WBS TRAINING: German vocational and retraining provider focused on Beruf & Karriere, often funded through government programs (Bildungsgutschein); overlaps with VHS's vocational training and integration segments.
• Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie (DAA): National German provider of vocational and continuing education with strong integration-course and corporate-training offerings; competes with the vhs akademie arm for similar B2B and funded-program contracts.
• VHS München (Münchner Volkshochschule): Large municipal Volkshochschule serving Munich with the same adult-education mandate, 9 program areas model, and certified test-center role as VHS Arberland; the closest direct peer in the German VHS network.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Certification-driven training provider (ISO, safety, quality, technical) in Germany; competes with vhs akademie's DQS-partnered ISO and quality-management courses for corporate clients.
• VHS Berlin (Berliner Volkshochschulen): Network of municipal adult-education centers in Berlin offering the same combination of languages, Beruf & Karriere, health, culture, and Integrationskurse — directly comparable operating model and revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• Goethe-Institut: Global German-language teaching and certification body; both partner and indirect competitor to VHS's language and Goethe-certified course offerings.
• IHK Akademie (Industrie- und Handelskammer): Chamber of commerce training arm providing certified professional development across Germany; competes for the same corporate and Beruf & Karriere segment as vhs akademie, but with broader geographic coverage.
• LinkedIn Learning: Global online professional-development platform covering languages, IT, business, and creative skills — competes for the same individual and corporate learners as VHS's digital and language programs at a different price point and scale.

Regional players

• bbw Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Bavarian employer-led vocational education provider covering Beruf & Karriere, languages, and digitalization — a regional peer with similar corporate and integration-course offerings to vhs akademie ARBERLAND.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vhsARBERLAND
• Instagraminstagram.com/vhs.arberland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vhs-akademie

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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