Zentralschule für Gesundheitsberufe St. Hildegard - ZfG Münster

What Zentralschule für Gesundheitsberufe St. Hildegard - ZfG Münster does

Zentralschule für Gesundheitsberufe St. Hildegard (ZfG Münster) is a private vocational training school for healthcare professions, operating as a subsidiary of the Catholic healthcare conglomerate Alexianer GmbH and headquartered at Robert-Bosch-Straße 18, Münster, Germany. The institution delivers three core vocational programs — a three-year (or four-year part-time) generalist nursing training aligned to the Pflegeberufegesetz, a one-year nursing assistant program (Pflegefachassistenz), and a three-year physiotherapy program — plus a dual academic pathway with Fachhochschule Münster leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Practical placements are sourced from the Alexianer network of hospitals (Clemenshospital, Raphaelsklinik, Ludgerus-Kliniken) and care facilities, with the LEXA Ausbildungsstation at Raphaelsklinik functioning as a structured intermediate competency-based training ward.

The school's technology platform combines a Moodle-based e-learning environment (elearn.zfg-ms.de) for individualized learning and exam preparation, a Skills Lab simulation facility used as a 'third learning location', a Lernwerkstatt (self-directed learning workshop), and a Lernberatung model in which each trainee is paired with a dedicated teacher-coach. Continuing-education offerings include ZERCUR GERIATRIE® certification, a 14-module Basiskurs Psychiatrie, Practice Instructor training (~330h), Fachweiterbildung Psychische Gesundheit (720h theory + 1,900h practice), Nursing Unit Leadership training (§71 SGB XI), medication safety series, and a broad seminar catalogue in leadership and clinical expertise — all RbP-recognized and priced between €159 for single-day modules and €7,690 for the full Fachweiterbildung Psychische Gesundheit.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (i) vocational training is tuition-free for students (apprenticeship salaries are paid by the practical training provider, typically Alexianer facilities), with the school funded indirectly through Alexianer's operational budget, and (ii) fee-based continuing education paid by employers or individuals, with Bildungsscheck (educational voucher) acceptance for select programs. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer for trainees (website, Alexianer careers portal, WhatsApp express-application) combined with employer-funded B2B enrollment for continuing education, including in-house delivery at client facilities. The school's competitive position is anchored in its captive Alexianer clinical network, regulated credentials (ZERCUR GERIATRIE®, RbP, Pflegekammer NRW alignment), and a high-touch talent model that limits geographic scalability but supports strong regional defensibility.

Name

Zentralschule für Gesundheitsberufe St. Hildegard - ZfG Münster

Legal name

Zentralschule für Gesundheitsberufe St. Hildegard GmbH

Website

https://zfg-muenster.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZfG Münster is a private vocational training school in Münster, Germany, part of the Alexianer healthcare group, delivering generalist nursing, care assistant, and physiotherapy apprenticeships alongside a fee-based continuing-education catalogue for healthcare professionals in the Münster region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Healthcare Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB), Medication Aide / Medication Technician (EDAOAJAN), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Vocational nursing training
• Healthcare education
• Continuing medical education
• Physiotherapy training
• Care assistant training

Headquarters

HQ city

Münster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Programs: Revenue from three-year nursing (generalist), one-year care assistant, and three-year physiotherapy training programs. Students receive an apprenticeship salary (paid by the practical training provider) while the school charges tuition indirectly through the Alexianer network's operational budget. Tuition fees are not charged to students directly.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Development Courses: Revenue generated from fee-based continuing education courses for practicing nurses, care assistants, and healthcare managers. Offerings include single-day seminars (159–295 EUR), multi-day certificate programs (ZERCUR GERIATRIE® at 843–994 EUR), structured continuing education programs (Praxisanleitung at 2,390 EUR), and advanced leadership qualifications (Leitung a pflegerischer Einheit at 3,195–4,995 EUR). Costs are borne by employers or individuals; Bildungsscheck funding is accepted.
3. Specialized Certification Programs: Fee-based certification programs including Fachweiterbildung Psychische Gesundheit (7,690 EUR), ZERCUR GERIATRIE® (843–994 EUR), and Basiskurs Psychiatrie (1,395 EUR for the full 14-module course). Revenue is recognized upon enrollment and course completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZfG Münster is a vocational training school for healthcare professions offering three-year generalist nursing training (full-time or part-time), one-year care assistant (Pflegefachassistenz) training, and three-year physiotherapy training. The school also delivers a comprehensive portfolio of continuing education and advanced training programs including practice instructor certification, psychiatric/mental health specialization, nursing unit leadership, geriatrics certification (ZERCUR GERIATRIE®), and mandatory in-service training for healthcare professionals. Training combines classroom theory, simulation-based learning, a Moodle e-learning platform, and supervised clinical placements within the Alexianer hospital and care network.

Product overview

Zentralschule für Gesundheitsberufe St. Hildegard (ZfG Münster) is a educational center offering a comprehensive portfolio of health professions training programs. The institution operates a modular platform architecture consisting of: core vocational training programs (Generalist Nursing Training, Nursing Assistant, Physiotherapy); an advanced training division with specialized continuing education modules (Practice Instructor Training, Psychiatric Mental Health Specialization, Nursing Unit Leadership); and a technology-enabled learning infrastructure including the Moodle e-learning platform and LEXA training station. The institution also provides targeted continuing education series in therapy/expertise areas, leadership competencies, and mandatory training for care assistants, all aligned with German nursing regulations and recognized by Registrierung beruflich Pflegender GmbH.

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Products and services

• Generalistische Ausbildung in der Pflege (Vollzeit/Teilzeit) Three-year (full-time) or four-year (part-time) generalist nursing training program leading to the state-recognized qualification as Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann, enabling practice in all areas of nursing care across all age groups. Includes an apprenticeship salary rather than tuition.
• Pflegefachassistenz One-year nursing assistant training program providing foundational nursing knowledge and skills with pathways to advanced nursing qualifications. Trainees receive an apprenticeship salary rather than tuition.
• Physiotherapie Ausbildung Three-year physiotherapy training combining theoretical instruction at the school with practical placements in Alexianer facilities, hospitals, and partner institutions. Set by AVR Caritas with a paid apprenticeship salary.
• Studium in der Pflege (Kooperation) Dual study program in cooperation with Fachhochschule Münster – Münster School of Health, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while simultaneously completing the vocational nursing qualification (Berufsabschluss).
• Weiterbildung Praxisanleitung in Pflege- und Gesundheitsberufen Approximately 330-hour continuing education program for practice instructors in nursing and health professions, covering pedagogical tools and competency-based training methods. Priced at 2,390 EUR including materials, examination and certification fees, and catering.
• Fachweiterbildung Psychische Gesundheit Two-year part-time advanced training in psychiatric nursing (720 hours theory + 720 hours self-study + 1,900 hours practice) aligned with Recovery concepts, including specializations in addiction treatment and gerontopsychiatry. Total program cost 7,690 EUR.
• Weiterbildung: Leitung einer pflegerischen Einheit Leadership training program in two stages: Stage 1 (460 hours) leading to 'Verantwortliche Pflegefachkraft' qualification under §71 SGB XI (3,195 EUR); Stage 1 + DKG (720 hours total) for nursing unit management (4,995 EUR). A Bildungsscheck can be applied.
• Weiterbildung: Praxisanleitung für Sozialberufe Approximately 160-hour continuing education for practice instruction in social professions, covering pedagogical competencies for social workers, educators, and related professionals. Priced at 1,595 EUR including materials, examination and certification fees.
• ZERCUR GERIATRIE® Basislehrgang 72-hour certified geriatrics training developed and certified by Bundesverband Geriatrie, covering interdisciplinary knowledge for geriatric care including mobility, dementia, nutrition, and palliative care. Priced at 843.80 EUR (member facilities) / 993.80 EUR (non-members).
• Basiskurs Psychiatrie 14-module modular psychiatric training series covering psychiatric disorders, communication, legal frameworks, and psychopharmacology for healthcare professionals. Individual modules at 99 EUR (4h) or 199 EUR (8h); full course 1,395 EUR.
• Fortbildungsreihe: Sicherer Umgang mit Medikamenten 40-unit medication management training (3 in-person + 2 online sessions) for care assistants covering pharmacology, legal frameworks, hygiene, and safe administration practices. Priced at 699 EUR per course; also available as in-house training.
• Fortbildungen zur Erweiterung der Fachexpertise (Therapie & Versorgung) Single and two-day continuing education modules covering specialized clinical topics including trauma, crisis intervention, dementia care, infusion therapy, and addiction nursing. Priced at 159 EUR (4h) or 319 EUR (8h/2-day).
• Fortbildungen zur Erweiterung der Leitungskompetenz (Führen und Gestalten) Leadership development training series covering team building, conflict management, flexible working time models, and year-long coaching programs for middle management. Single-day seminars at 295 EUR; annual 8-session coaching program at 1,789 EUR.
• Fortbildungen für Betreuungskräfte nach § 43b SGB XI Mandatory two-day continuing education for care assistants covering spirituality, mindfulness, and challenging behavior management in dementia care. Priced at 319 EUR.
• Berufspädagogische Fortbildungen für Praxisanleitungen Series of mandatory continuing education modules (24 hours/year per §4 Abs. 3 PflAPrV) for practice instructors covering pedagogical topics including assessment, simulation, digital tools, and intercultural competency. Priced at 159 EUR (single-day) / 319 EUR (two-day).
• Ausbildungsstation LEXA Training station at Raphaelsklinik where nursing students work alongside practice instructors and qualified nursing staff, featuring intensive competency development and continuous guidance in a structured competency-based environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Part-time nursing training (4-year) has been offered for over a decade, enabling parents to retrain while caring for children.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alexianer Münster GmbH (Clemenshospital, Raphaelsklinik, Ludgerus-Kliniken)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the Alexianer group, the school draws its practical training placements from Alexianer facilities including Clemenshospital, Raphaelsklinik, and Ludgerus-Kliniken. These hospitals provide supervised clinical placement capacity for nursing, care assistant, and physiotherapy trainees. The Raphaelsklinik additionally hosts the LEXA training station, a structured competency-based training unit co-developed by the school and clinical staff.
• Fachhochschule Münster – Münster School of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school cooperates with FH Münster's School of Health to offer a dual pathway combining vocational nursing qualification with a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Nursing. This enables students to complete both the Berufsabschluss (vocational qualification) and an academic degree simultaneously.
• ESE e.V. (Ethnologie in Schule und Erwachsenenbildung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with ESE e.V. for the two-day mandatory in-service training module on 'Cultural Diversity' (Topic 09) for practice instructors. The module covers professional handling of cultural diversity in nursing and practice instruction.
• Stiftung 'Humor hilft heilen'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school cooperates with the 'Humor hilft heilen' foundation for the two-day mandatory in-service training on 'Humor helps learning' (Topic 16). Trainers from the foundation deliver content on appreciative communication, perception and perspective-taking, constructive feedback, and resilience/self-care for practice instructors.
• Universität Münster (LimCare Forschungsprojekt)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school cooperates with researchers Katharina Kettler and Prof. i.V. Dr. Wilhelm Koschel from Universität Münster for Topic 32 on 'Role Ambiguity in Practice Instruction.' The module is based on the BMFTR LimCare research project investigating contradictions in practice instructor roles. Participation in an anonymized study is a prerequisite for enrollment.
• Raphaelsklinik (Host of LEXA Ausbildungsstation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaphaelsklinik hosts the LEXA training station, a structured competency-based practical training unit where nursing students work alongside practice instructors and qualified nursing staff. The school and clinic jointly developed this lighthouse project, which serves as a model for quality improvement in practical nursing education in the region.
• Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school delivers the ZERCUR GERIATRIE® base course, which is developed and certified by the Bundesverband Geriatrie. The certification provides participants with eligibility for OPS 8-550 certification and RbP continuing education points. The course content (72 hours) is standardized by the national association, ensuring consistent quality across all certified providers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ludwig Fresenius Schulen: Private vocational school group offering Pflegeausbildung, Pflegefachassistenz, Physiotherapie, and continuing education with a multi-site footprint. Direct competitor particularly in the Physiotherapie track and in Pflegefachassistenz where ZfG Münster operates.
• Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie (DAA) Pflegeschulen: National operator of state-recognized nursing schools and continuing education across Germany, competing for the same trainee pool and employer-funded Weiterbildung budget; comparable portfolio of generalist nursing, Pflegefachassistenz, and Praxisanleitung.
• WBS TRAINING AG (Pflegeschulen): National private training provider offering Pflegeausbildung and healthcare continuing education across multiple German states, with a comparable focus on modular, employer-aligned programs and digital learning components.
• Caritas Bildungszentren für Pflege: Catholic-affiliated nursing schools run by Caritas across Germany, offering generalist Pflegeausbildung, Pflegefachassistenz, and Praxisanleitung continuing education tied to Caritas hospital and care networks — same confessional employer-anchored model as ZfG Münster and competing for the same trainee and continuing education budgets in NRW.
• maxQ. im bfw Pflegeschulen: One of Germany's largest private Pflegeschulen operators running generalist nursing training, Pflegefachassistenz, and practice instructor certification through multiple sites — direct competitor for trainee recruitment and a comparable multi-program vocational education model.
• Alexianer Bildungszentrum (other Alexianer locations): Sister Alexianer training centers (e.g., Berlin, Münsterland, Krefeld) operate under the same Alexianer group umbrella with comparable vocational nursing, Pflegefachassistenz, and continuing education portfolios anchored to host Alexianer hospitals — directly comparable product mix and employer-network placement model.
• Diakonie Bildungszentren / DIAKOVERE Akademie: Protestant-affiliated nursing and healthcare vocational schools with similar hospital-anchored generalist nursing, Pflegefachassistenz, and Weiterbildung programs (Praxisanleitung, Leitung pflegerischer Einheit). Comparable product set and employer-funded continuing education approach.

Others

• Pflegekammer Nordrhein-Westfalen: NRW nursing chamber that sets the Weiterbildungsverordnung and Praxisanleitung Richtlinie to which ZfG aligns its curriculum; functions as regulator and standards body rather than competitor, but its rule-setting directly determines the school's operating parameters.
• Bundesverband Geriatrie e.V. (ZERCUR GERIATRIE provider network): National association that develops and certifies the ZERCUR GERIATRIE base course delivered by ZfG Münster; not a direct competitor but a structural counterpart that shapes the curriculum and accredits competing Pflegeschulen offering the same course.

Emerging players

• Fachhochschule Münster – Münster School of Health: Partner in the dual B.Sc. Nursing pathway and adjacent provider of academic nursing education in the same Münster market; partial overlap in nursing qualification delivery and competes for the academic-track applicant pool ZfG now serves via the dual degree.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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