WBA | Bauhaus Weiterbildungsakademie Weimar e.V.

What WBA | Bauhaus Weiterbildungsakademie Weimar e.V. does

WBA | Bauhaus Weiterbildungsakademie Weimar e.V. is a non-profit continuing education institute affiliated with Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, founded on 7 November 1995 in Weimar, Thuringia, Germany. The organization serves construction industry professionals — working architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, and specialized tradespeople — alongside SMEs and public sector organizations seeking digitalization training. It operates a diversified continuing education portfolio anchored by three part-time master's degree programs (Bauphysik, Bausanierung, Management im Bauwesen), 15+ professional certificate programs covering topics such as Holzbau, Lehmbau, Ökologisches Bauen, Denkmalschutz, Lean Construction, and KI im Bauwesen, plus short-format seminars, workshops, in-house corporate training, conferences, architectural study trips, and intensive German language courses.

Programs are delivered in blended formats using Moodle LMS and Big Blue Button for online components, with in-person sessions at the Weimar headquarters. The institute's status as 'Institut an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar' was unanimously renewed for another 5 years by the university Senate on 5 November 2025, underscoring its academic affiliation. Revenue is generated from tuition and program fees (specific pricing not publicly disclosed), customized in-house training contracts, conference and event organization, architectural study trips, and EU-funded digitalization training delivered through the EDIH MID GERMANY consortium partnership. Programs are recognized under the Thüringer Bildungsfreistellungsgesetz (ThürBfG) and benefit from various state and federal funding instruments. WBA is governed by a four-person board chaired by Gudrun Kopf, with a small operational team of approximately 12 staff including director Jürgen Schneider, and the Languages and EDIH project departments.

Name

WBA | Bauhaus Weiterbildungsakademie Weimar e.V.

Legal name

Bauhaus Weiterbildungsakademie Weimar e.V.

Website

https://wba-weimar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WBA Bauhaus Weiterbildungsakademie Weimar e.V. is a non-profit continuing education institute affiliated with Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, offering part-time master's degrees, 15+ professional certificates, seminars, and in-house training for construction industry professionals and SMEs in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Continuing Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foundational PM & Delivery Methods (Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid) (EDABAHAA)

Keywords

• Continuing education programs
• Professional certificate studies
• Construction industry training
• Part-time master programs
• In-house corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Weimar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from part-time master programs, certificate studies, seminars and workshops targeting architects, engineers, and related professionals. Programs include Bauphysik, Bausanierung, Management im Bauwesen, and various certificate programs.
2. Inhouse Training Services: Customized in-house workshops and seminars for organizations on topics including BIM, HOAI, Lean Construction Management, Sustainable Construction, Project Management, and Procurement Law
3. Conference and Event Organization: Organizes conferences and congresses, and supports external events
4. Architectural Study Trips: Organizes exclusive multi-day educational trips offering unusual perspectives and backgrounds
5. German Language Courses: German intensive courses offered in cooperation with the Sprachenzentrum of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar for preparation for studies and professional work

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WBA is a non-profit continuing education institute affiliated with Bauhaus-Universität Weimar that offers part-time Master's degree programs, professional certificate studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, and architectural study trips for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It also delivers customized in-house training for organizations, EU-funded digital training through EDIH MID GERMANY, and intensive German language courses in cooperation with the university's Sprachenzentrum. The institute's offerings cover 15+ construction-related specializations including Bauphysik, Bausanierung, Management im Bauwesen, BIM, Lean Construction, Holzbau, Lehmbau, Denkmalschutz, and emerging topics like KI im Bauwesen.

Product overview

WBA | Bauhaus Weiterbildungsakademie Weimar e.V. is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of continuing education programs for construction professionals. The organization operates as a multi-product educational platform with three core pillars: Master's degree programs (Master of Building Physics, User-Oriented Building Renovation, and Construction Management), professional certificate programs (including Holzbau, Bauprojektmanagement, Denkmalschutz, Lehmbau, Ökologisches Bauen, and newer offerings like KI im Bauwesen and Lean Construction), and short-format seminars/workshops (including BIM Late Night series, fire protection engineering, and AI competencies). Additional offerings include in-house corporate training, conferences and congresses, architectural study trips, and intensive German language courses. The institution is an Institute at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and has been developing continuing education programs since 1995, collaborating closely with the university and industry partners. EDIH MID GERMANY programs offer EU-funded digitalization training. The Wissensdatenbank provides supplementary knowledge resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master: Bauphysik und energetische Gebäudeoptimierung Part-time postgraduate Master's program focusing on building physics and energy-efficient building optimization, designed for working professionals in architecture and engineering.
• Master: Methoden und Materialien zur nutzerorientierten Bausanierung Part-time postgraduate Master's program covering methods and materials for user-oriented building renovation, designed for working professionals in the construction industry.
• Master: Management im Bauwesen Part-time postgraduate Master's program in construction management, providing advanced knowledge for leadership roles in the construction industry.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Barrierefreie Verkehrs- und Freiraumgestaltung Professional certification program on accessible transportation and open space design, qualifying participants to design barrier-free environments.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Bauprojektmanagement Comprehensive certification program in construction project management covering planning, execution, and control of construction projects.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Brückenbau Specialized certification program in bridge construction covering design principles, materials, and construction techniques for bridges.
• Zertifikatsstudium: BWL im Bauwesen Business administration certification tailored for the construction industry covering economic competencies for construction professionals.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Denkmalschutz Heritage preservation certification program teaching preservation techniques, legal frameworks, and restoration methods for historic buildings.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Fachbauleiter/in Fußbodentechnik Specialized certification for floor technology construction management covering installation techniques and quality standards, offered in cooperation with Bundesfachschule für Estrich und Belag e.V.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Holzbau Professional certification in timber construction qualifying participants as specialist planners or engineers for wooden building systems.
• Zertifikatsstudium: KI im Bauwesen Artificial intelligence certification program for the construction industry covering AI applications, strategic adoption, and regulatory frameworks.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Lean Construction Experte/in Lean construction certification program teaching waste elimination and efficiency optimization in construction processes, in partnership with Lean Professional Institut.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Lehmbau Earth construction certification program covering traditional and modern earth building techniques, sustainable materials, and building physics, offered in cooperation with Dachverband Lehm e.V.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Ökologisches Bauen Ecological building certification program focusing on sustainable construction strategies and climate-neutral transformation approaches.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Projektmanagement Project management certification covering classical, agile, and hybrid methodologies combined with AI integration.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Sicherheitsaudit von Straßen Road safety audit certification program teaching methodologies for evaluating and improving road safety standards.
• Zertifikatsstudium: Straßenbau mit Zukunft Future-oriented road construction certification covering innovative materials, methods, and sustainable infrastructure development.
• BIM Late Night / BIM Late Night Advanced Evening seminar series on Building Information Modeling (BIM) at introductory and advanced levels, in partnership with buildingSMART Deutschland.
• Ingenieurmethoden des Brandschutzes Engineering methods workshop for fire protection teaching technical approaches to fire safety design.
• KI-Kompetenzen: Grundlagen, Praxis und Tools AI competencies seminar covering fundamentals, practical applications, and tools for AI implementation in professional practice.
• Projektmanagement trifft KI Workshop combining project management methodologies with AI tools and applications for enhanced construction project delivery.
• Inhouse-Seminare und Workshops Customized in-house training programs delivered at client organizations covering topics such as BIM, HOAI, Lean Construction Management, sustainable building, project management, procurement law, and flooring.
• Tagungen und Kongresse Professional conferences and congresses organized by WBA for knowledge exchange and networking in the construction and architecture sectors.
• Architekturreisen Exclusive multi-day architectural tours offering unusual perspectives, backgrounds, and insights into architecture and construction, with destinations including Vorarlberg.
• Deutsch-Intensivkurse Intensive German language courses offered in cooperation with the Sprachenzentrum of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, preparing participants for study and professional work.
• EDIH MID GERMANY Weiterbildungen European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) continuing education offerings under EU-funded conditions covering digital transformation topics including mobility, logistics, energy, and artificial intelligence for SMEs and public sector in Central Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs recognized under Thüringer Bildungsfreistellungsgesetz, enabling employees to claim educational leave
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, secondary and minor.

• EDIH MID GERMANY (European Digital Innovation Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Under the leadership of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and with partners, WBA offers (digital) continuing education offerings as part of the EU-funded EDIH program to support SMEs and public sector with digitalization in mobility, logistics, energy, and AI.
• Bauhaus-Universität WeimarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner. WBA is an institute at the university, founded from the university in 1995. Closely cooperates with faculties for scientific education, continuing education, and promotion of young researchers. Multiple professorial chairs participate in WBA programs.
• Architektenkammer ThüringenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the Thuringian Chamber of Architects providing special benefits and advantages for members including reduced fees or preferential access to WBA programs.
• Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT WeimarsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic university in Weimar, cooperation partner in cultural and educational offerings.
• Materialforschungs- und -prüfanstalt an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (MFPA)majorTechnology or IntegrationMaterials research and testing institute at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Cooperates on construction materials expertise, including the Clay Expert Center for earth construction.
• Stiftung Baukultur ThüringensecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThuringian Building Culture Foundation, supports educational initiatives in sustainable and culturally informed construction.
• Dachverband Lehm e.V.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Earth Building Association. Supports earth construction education and certification programs at WBA.
• Industrieverband Lehmbaustoffe e.V.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial Association for Earth Building Materials. Partners on earth construction professional development.
• buildingSMART DeutschlandmajorTechnology or IntegrationGerman chapter of buildingSMART international. Supports BIM education and certification at WBA including BIM Late Night seminars and BIM Professional offerings.
• BIM Professional InstitutmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional institute for BIM certification and education. Partners with WBA on BIM training programs.
• Lean Professional InstitutmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional institute for Lean Construction certification. Partners with WBA on Lean Construction Expert certificate program.
• Bundesfachschule für Estrich und Belag e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal professional school for screed and flooring. Cooperates on Fachbauleiter/in Fußbodentechnik certification program.
• Fachhochschule Erfurt – Zentrum für WeiterbildungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity of Applied Sciences Erfurt continuing education center. Regional partner for extending reach of continuing education offerings.
• Vereinigung der Straßenbau- und Verkehrsingenieure Thüringen e.V. (VSVI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Road and Traffic Engineers Thuringia. Supports road construction continuing education programs.
• Thüringer Landesbeauftragter für Menschen mit BehinderungenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThuringian Commissioner for People with Disabilities. Supports barrier-free design certificate program.
• Arbeit und Leben Thüringen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor and life educational organization in Thuringia. Educational cooperation partner.
• Austauschzentrum für Chinesisch-Deutsche Bildung und Kultur e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange center for Chinese-German education and culture. Supports international educational exchanges.
• Bauhaus-Akademie Schloss EttersburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBauhaus Academy at Schloss Ettersburg. Cooperation in architecture and cultural education.
• HKB Hamburger Akademie für Kunst und Bildung GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHamburg Academy for Art and Education. Regional partner for educational distribution.
• Congress Centrum WeimarhalleminorOthersEvent venue in Weimar. Supports conference and congress organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• bauhaus akademie schloss ettersburg gmbh: Adjacent Bauhaus-brand architecture and cultural education provider in Weimar with overlapping Bauhaus-Universität Weimar relationships. Already a cooperation partner of WBA, competing for some of the same architect-audience continuing education spend.
• Lean Construction Institut Deutschland: Specialized Lean Construction training and certification body in Germany. Direct overlap with WBA's Lean Construction Expert certificate program for the same construction professional audience.
• buildingSMART Deutschland: German chapter of the international BIM standards body, also offering BIM certifications and education. Currently a WBA partner but operates its own training programs that compete for the same BIM-certification-seeking professionals.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie GmbH: Major commercial continuing education provider in Germany with national branch network. Targets similar working-professional segments and competes for in-house corporate training and certified continuing education spend.
• Fraunhofer Academy: Continuing education platform of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, offering accredited courses for working professionals in technology and engineering fields. Overlaps with WBA's university-affiliated, science-based continuing education positioning at greater scale.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Large commercial continuing education provider in Germany covering safety, quality, and technical certifications. Competes with WBA for in-house corporate training contracts in construction, BIM, and quality compliance topics.

Direct peers

• Technische Akademie Wuppertal e.V. (TAW): Non-profit German continuing education provider offering part-time technical and management courses for working professionals. Directly comparable business model and target audience (working engineers and technical professionals seeking accredited certifications).
• FH Münster - Institut für Weiterbildung: Continuing education arm of a German University of Applied Sciences offering part-time master's and certificate programs. Comparable university-affiliated continuing education model targeting working professionals in technical fields.
• BBA Bauakademie Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. Non-profit regional construction continuing education academy offering certificate and master programs to construction professionals. Closest direct competitor in terms of academic-style construction continuing education with state-recognized credentials.

Regional players

• BauPro Akademie: German construction-industry continuing education provider focusing on practical training for trades and project management. Comparable content focus on construction professional certifications, particularly for SMEs and contractor audiences.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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