Gewerbe Akademie Freiburg

What Gewerbe Akademie Freiburg does

Gewerbe Akademie Freiburg is the official continuing education and training division of the Handwerkskammer Freiburg, the regional Chamber of Crafts for Southern Baden in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The institution delivers master craftsman preparation courses (Meistervorbereitungskurse), professional certifications, and customized in-house corporate training across at least six trade verticals: dental technology, metalworking, electrical, plumbing/HVAC, automotive, and carpentry. It operates three physical campuses (Freiburg as headquarters, plus Offenburg and Schopfheim) and reaches learners through the parent chamber's network and the official Fortbildung Baden-Württemberg portal.

The core technology stack combines traditional in-person instruction with Blended Learning delivered via a Moodle-based LMS, with digital-only course materials to reduce paper usage. A notable proprietary asset is the in-house Kompetenzzentrum Digitale Zahntechnik, which features CAD/CAM production facilities using 3Shape, Exocad, and Dental Wings software — enabling dental technician students to design and mill examination work on-site. The dental technology master program integrates a CAD/CAM Fachkraft certification into the master curriculum, a dual qualification described as unique in Germany and supported by lecturers from the Universitätsklinikum Freiburg.

The business model is a fee-for-service vocational education provider, charging one-time course fees ranging from €299 for entry-level modules to €16,800 for full dental technician master programs (Parts 1+2). Revenue is supplemented by customized Firmenschulungen (in-house corporate seminars) priced as professional services. Pricing is materially subsidized through the European Social Fund via the Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg, providing 30–70% funding depending on participant age and prior qualifications. The organization holds ISO 9001 and AZAV certifications, and operates a Bildungsgarantie (free course repetition for examination-bearing courses), serving both individual tradespeople pursuing master qualification and SMB craft businesses seeking workforce development.

Name

Gewerbe Akademie Freiburg

Legal name

Gewerbe Akademie der Handwerkskammer Freiburg

Website

https://wissen-hoch-drei.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gewerbe Akademie Freiburg is the official vocational training division of the Handwerbekskammer Freiburg, delivering master craftsman preparation, professional certifications, and corporate training across six trade verticals (dental technology, metalwork, electrical, HVAC, automotive, carpentry) to individual tradespeople and SMB craft businesses in Southern Baden, Baden-Württemberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Master craftsman courses
• Continuing education
• Skilled trades
• Professional certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Course Fees: Fee-based continuing education courses including master craftsman preparation courses, specialized technical training, and certification programs
2. Corporate In-House Training: Customized in-house seminars for companies based on individual requirements and company-specific content

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gewerbe Akademie Freiburg is the continuing education and training division of the Handwerkskammer Freiburg (Chamber of Crafts). It delivers vocational and professional training programs, including master craftsman preparation courses (Meistervorbereitungskurse), specialized certifications (CAD/CAM dental technology, welding, high-voltage systems), inter-company apprenticeship training, and customized corporate in-house seminars, delivered through in-person classes, blended learning, and online formats.

Product overview

Gewerbe Akademie Freiburg is a vocational and professional training institution operated by the Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts) Freiburg. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of continuing education and master craftsman preparation courses across multiple technical trades including electrical, metalworking, automotive, plumbing/heating, and dental technology. The training is delivered through multiple formats: traditional in-person courses, Blended Learning (combining online and classroom instruction), and fully online offerings. Key programs include master craftsman preparation courses (Meistervorbereitungskurse) leading to recognized qualifications, specialized certifications in areas like CAD/CAM dental technology, welding, and high-voltage systems, and customized corporate training services. The institution also provides inter-company vocational training (ÜBA) and operates a Digital Dental Technology Competence Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weiterbildung (Continuing Education) Professional continuing education courses spanning construction, automotive, electrical, metalworking, plumbing/HVAC, and dental technology trades. Ranges from short seminars to multi-year master craftsman preparation programs; serves individual tradespeople and craft businesses.
• Meisterschulen (Master Craftsman Schools) Master craftsman examination preparation courses across multiple trades (electrical, plumbing/heating, metal building, precision mechanics, dental technology, carpentry), offered in part-time and full-time formats as Blended Learning, leading to the Meisterbrief qualification.
• Überbetriebliche Ausbildung (Inter-company Vocational Training) Inter-company vocational training for apprentices, particularly in dental technology, that complements in-company apprenticeship training within the German dual vocational system.
• Fachkräftequalifizierung (Skilled Worker Qualification) Targeted qualification programs for skilled workers, delivered through the modular 'Bildungsbaukasten' (educational building blocks) system covering topics such as electrical installation, drive systems, digital transmission, and KFZ electrics.
• Online-Akademie (Online Academy) Digital learning platform providing courses in Blended Learning (combining online and in-person instruction) and fully online formats, supported by a Moodle learning management system, designed for working professionals needing flexible scheduling.
• Kompetenzzentrum Digitale Zahntechnik (Digital Dental Technology Competence Center) Specialized in-house facility offering CAD/CAM training for dental technicians with on-site design and CNC milling capabilities, integrated into the master craftsman course and standalone CAD/CAM specialist certification under §42f HwO.
• CAD-/CAM-Fachkraft Zahntechnik (CAD/CAM Dental Technician Specialist) Standalone certification program (200 instruction hours) qualifying participants as CAD/CAM specialists under §42f HwO, covering the full digital dental workflow with 3Shape, Exocad, and Dental Wings software. Priced at €4,200 + €380 exam fee.
• Firmenschulungen (Corporate In-House Training) Customized in-house seminars developed in close dialogue with companies, with individual content design and flexible scheduling, conducted at Gewerbe Akademie locations or at the company premises; targets small and medium craft and industrial businesses.
• Schweißerausbildung (Welder Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificate as certified specialist (e.g., CAD-/CAM-Fachkraft Zahntechnik) recognized under §42f HwO
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Handwerkskammer FreiburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization operating Gewerbe Akademie as the official training division of the chamber of crafts. Provides institutional backing, examination authority, and network access throughout the craft trades sector.
• Netzwerk Fortbildung Baden-WürttembergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network of continuing education institutions across Baden-Württemberg with locations in Freiburg/Brsg.-Hochschw., Ortenau, and Hochrhein regions.
• Universitätsklinikum Freiburg (University Dental Clinic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides access to highly specialized dental professionals as lecturers for master craftsman training in dental technology. Unique access to academic expertise and clinical perspectives.
• Fortbildung Baden-Württemberg PortalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial state portal for continuing education in Baden-Württemberg, featuring AI-based course finder (KI-Kursfinder) and EU funding information.
• Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB) - InnoVET PLUS ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative project for innovative vocational training approaches. learn.SHK project for SHK trade onboarding course development supported by Federal Ministry of Education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw): Provider of vocational continuing education, qualification programs, and corporate training in Bavaria. Comparable in orientation to technical trades and in reliance on public funding channels.
• DAA Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Major German vocational education provider offering certified continuing education, retraining, and professional development programs, often in cooperation with chambers and government agencies. Comparable in mission and course structure.
• Eckert Schulen: Private vocational education group offering master craftsman courses, technical certifications, and retraining across multiple trades and locations in Germany. Closely comparable in program mix and certification offerings.
• Bildungsakademie der Handwerkskammer Köln: The training division of the Cologne Chamber of Crafts. Operates under the same Handwerkskammer institutional model, offering master craftsman preparation, professional certifications, and continuing education across trades in the Cologne region.
• bfz Berufliche Fortbildungszentren der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Non-profit vocational education provider offering master craftsman preparation, technical certifications, and corporate training across German trades. Operates under similar chamber-affiliated model with public funding support.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Major national provider of vocational continuing education and certification across technical trades, including welding, electrical, and automotive. Operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Gewerbe Akademie.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: Division of TÜV SÜD offering professional certification and continuing education across technical domains including welding, electrical safety, and quality management. Operates nationally and internationally with broader scope than the Freiburg academy.
• IHK Bildungszentrum: Industry and Commerce Chamber training centers nationwide offering business and management certifications (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter, Personalfachkaufmann). Direct competition for the academy's business certification courses.

Regional players

• Handwerkskammer Bildungszentrum München: Munich Chamber of Crafts training center offering the same master craftsman preparation and trade certification portfolio. Operates in a different region but follows the same organizational template and curriculum.
• Handwerkskammer Unterfranken Bildungszentrum: Lower Franconia Chamber of Crafts training division offering the same master craftsman preparation and vocational training programs. Geographically distinct but institutionally near-identical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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