Hkbis Weiterbildung

What Hkbis Weiterbildung does

HKBiS Handelskammer Hamburg Bildungs-Service gemeinnützige GmbH is a non-profit vocational education provider headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, operating as the official continuing education service company of the Handelskammer Hamburg (Hamburg Chamber of Commerce). The company delivers IHK-certified courses across three tiers: IHK-Abschluss (multi-month to multi-year professional certification programs at Bachelor and Master Professional level, including Industriemeister, Wirtschaftsfachwirt, Betriebswirt, and Bilanzbuchhalter), IHK-Zertifikat (shorter specialized certificates), and IHK-Seminar (1–3 day intensive seminars). Thematic course areas span management, finance, HR, digital business, AI, leadership, logistics, and foreign trade, with an expanding AI curriculum (KI Manager IHK, KI User IHK, AI Professional IHK, KI Projektmanager IHK) and a free Elements of AI course. Specialized programs include the Abiturientenmodell (accelerated 3.5-year Geprufter Handelsfachwirt IHK pathway), Bundle Angebote combining related certifications, and Bildungsurlaub (educational leave courses).

The company's underlying technology stack includes the 'mein HKBiS' learning management system (supporting Live-Online-Trainings and blended learning), the 'dBooks Lern-App' available on iOS, Android, MacOS, and Windows (exclusive to Höhere Berufsbildung participants), and the 'HKBiS LIVE' live-online training platform. The physical infrastructure is anchored by CAMPUS75 at Willy-Brandt-Straße 75, a 9-floor facility with 56 rooms including seminar rooms, workshops, the Peter Möhrle Lounge, Creative Lounge, Kombi Lounge, and the Commerzbibliothek library. Quality assurance is formalized through ISO 9001 certification (DNV) and the 'Geprüfte Weiterbildungseinrichtung' seal (Weiterbildung Hamburg e.V.).

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course enrollment fees across individual learner and B2B inhouse training channels, with pricing tiered by course length and depth. Public funding programs materially shape demand: Aufstiegs-BAföG covers 75% of costs for higher vocational qualifications, the Hamburger Meisterprämie provides €1,300 to Hamburg residents, KOMPASS provides up to €4,500 for solo self-employed, and the AzubiCard offers 20% discounts for apprentices. Customer segments include working professionals seeking career advancement (primary), Hamburg-based companies purchasing inhouse training (primary), and young professionals/apprentices (secondary). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via hkbis.de with integrated e-commerce, supplemented by inhouse corporate training and live-online delivery that extends reach beyond Hamburg.

Name

Hkbis Weiterbildung

Legal name

HKBiS Handelskammer Hamburg Bildungs-Service gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://hkbis.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HKBiS is a non-profit vocational education provider affiliated with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, delivering IHK-certified professional courses, seminars, and digital learning programs for working professionals and Hamburg-based businesses. Its offerings span multi-year certifications, short seminars, and an expanding AI curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Vocational continuing education
• IHK certification programs
• Professional development courses
• Corporate inhouse training
• Blended learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

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. Course Enrollment Fees: Revenue generated from individual course enrollments across IHK-Abschluss, IHK-Zertifikat, and IHK-Teilnahmebescheinigung programs. Courses include various durations from 1-3 day seminars to multi-month professional certification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HKBiS delivers IHK-certified continuing education in Hamburg, offering three core program tiers: IHK-Abschluss (multi-month professional certifications such as Industriemeister, Wirtschaftsfachwirt, Betriebswirt, and Bilanzbuchhalter at Bachelor/Master Professional level), IHK-Zertifikat (targeted competency certificates), and IHK-Seminar (1-3 day intensive seminars with attendance certificates). Delivery combines in-person instruction at the CAMPUS75 facility, live-online sessions via HKBiS LIVE, and blended learning supported by the dBooks mobile app and mein HKBiS LMS.

Product overview

HKBiS (Handelskammer Hamburg Bildungs-Service) is a non-profit continuing education provider affiliated with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development programs. The core offerings include three main course types: IHK-Abschluss (full professional certification for qualifications like Industriemeister, Fachwirt, Betriebswirt at Bachelor/Master professional levels), IHK-Zertifikat (targeted certification programs), and IHK-Seminare (short intensive seminars of 1-3 days). The company provides specialized thematic course areas including Künstliche Intelligenz (AI training with programs like KI Manager IHK, KI User IHK, AI Professional IHK, KI Projektmanager IHK), Digital Business (E-Commerce, Digital Operations, Digital Marketing), Führung (leadership), HR Management, Industriemeister, Marketing & Vertrieb, and Rechnungswesen/Controlling/Finanzen. Supporting digital products include the dBooks learning app (iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows) and the mein HKBiS learning management system for Live-Online-Trainings and Blended Learnings. Additional services include the CAMPUS75 physical facility in Hamburg, the Podcast Zukunftsgestalter, Think Green sustainability initiative, Bildungsurlaub (educational leave programs), Inhouse-Training for enterprises, and Bundle packages combining related courses at discounted rates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAMPUS75: The main campus facility located at Willy-Brandt-Straße 75, 20459 Hamburg, featuring 56 high-quality rooms across 9 floors for seminars and training.
• dBooks
• mein HKBiS
• Think Green
• Zukunftsgestalter
• Freunde werben Freunde

Products and services

• IHK-Abschluss Programs Full professional certification programs preparing participants for IHK (Chamber of Commerce) examinations, including Industriemeister, Fachkaufmann, Fachwirt, and Betriebswirt qualifications at Bachelor/Master Professional levels. Targeted at working professionals seeking career advancement through recognized credentials.
• IHK-Zertifikat Programs Shorter certification programs providing targeted professional knowledge and skills validated by the IHK, covering specific job-related competencies. Targeted at professionals seeking focused competency validation.
• IHK-Seminar Programs Intensive short courses lasting 1-3 days, concluding with an IHK attendance certificate (IHK-Teilnahmebescheinigung), providing practical knowledge for personal or methodological competencies. Example: Rhetorik und Körpersprache course at €1,080 for 20 units.
• dBooks Lern-App Mobile learning application available for iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows, exclusive for participants of Höhere Berufsbildung (higher vocational education) courses, providing digital access to textbook content.
• Inhouse-Training Customized company-internal training programs delivered at HKBiS facilities (CAMPUS75), client locations, or hotels, tailored to specific organizational needs. Targeted at Hamburg enterprises seeking workforce development.
• Künstliche Intelligenz (AI) Course Portfolio Comprehensive AI training offerings including KI Manager IHK, KI User IHK, AI Professional IHK, KI Projektmanager IHK, KI-Scout IHK, AI Manager CCI, AI User CCI, and various AI application courses for specific business functions (finance, HR, marketing, sales, presentations, EU AI Regulation).
• Digital Business Course Portfolio Training programs covering digital business transformation, including E-Commerce Manager IHK, Digital Operations Manager IHK, Digital Marketing IHK, and Software Developer IHK.
• Abiturientenmodell Accelerated program allowing students to earn three certifications (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) in just 3.5 years, specifically designed for Abitur (high school diploma) holders.
• Bildungsurlaub (Educational Leave) Up to 10 days of educational leave for Hamburg employees, allowing participation in professional development courses while maintaining employment benefits.
• Bundle Angebote (Course Bundles) Combined course packages offering price advantages, including AI Professional IHK (KI Manager IHK + KI User IHK), KI Projektmanager IHK (Projektmanager IHK + KI User IHK), Projektleiter IHK (Projektmanager IHK + Projektteams leiten IHK), and Nachhaltigkeitsmanager IHK bundles.
• Elements of AI (Free Online Course) Free online course covering AI fundamentals: what AI is, what AI can do, and how AI methods are developed, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHK Hamburg (Industrie- und Handelskammer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner providing examination authority and certification for all IHK-Abschluss programs. HKBiS serves as the education service provider for Hamburg Chamber of Commerce continuing education programs.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreOthersISO 9001 quality management certification ensuring highest standards in continuing education delivery.
• Weiterbildung Hamburg e.V.coreOthersMember organization committed to quality standards, participant protection (Teilnehmerschutz), transparent conditions, and carries the 'Geprüfte Weiterbildungseinrichtung' (certified continuing education institution) seal.
• OMR EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with OMR Education to offer digital marketing courses with IHK certification.
• Heinze AkademieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for hydrogen technology (Wasserstofftechnik) course delivery - Fachkraft für Wasserstofftechnik IHK certification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WBS TRAINING: Nationally operating vocational training provider with IHK-certified retraining, continuing education, and online/hybrid course formats, similar to HKBiS in targeting working professionals and career changers through government-funded programs.
• DEKRA Akademie: Major German provider of certified vocational continuing education, IHK exam preparation, and corporate retraining programs — directly comparable to HKBiS in product mix, certification-backed credentials, and B2B inhouse training.
• Comcave: Private vocational education provider focused on IHK-certified retraining and continuing education with a strong online/blended learning component — direct competitor in the same funding-driven (e.g., Bildungsgutschein) vocational market.
• IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung: Germany-wide vocational training institution offering IHK-certified programs, retraining, and continuing education for professionals — overlaps with HKBiS on certification prep and adult learner segments.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Operates a nationwide network of certified professional training centers offering IHK-recognized certifications, seminars, and corporate upskilling — closely matching HKBiS's mix of IHK-Abschluss and seminar programs but with broader geographic reach across Germany.

Others

• Handelskammer Hamburg: Parent organization of HKBiS and the issuing body of all IHK certifications delivered through HKBiS programs — relevant as the upstream credentialing authority and embedded customer ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• FernUniversität in Hagen: Germany's largest distance-learning university offering accredited bachelor/master programs and certified continuing education — comparable audience (working professionals) but academic rather than vocational certification focus.
• SGD (Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt): Established German correspondence/distance learning institution offering IHK-recognized continuing education and professional certifications — comparable in credential-backed adult learning, but with a primarily self-paced online delivery model.

Regional players

• Heinze Akademie: Partner of HKBiS for hydrogen technology (Wasserstofftechnik) IHK-certified courses — a regional niche provider with overlapping vocational certification offerings and similar target audience.

Emerging players

• OMR Education: Digital marketing education arm of OMR with which HKBiS co-delivers IHK-certified digital marketing courses — a partner that increasingly competes for the same AI/digital upskilling demand from Hamburg professionals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/hkbis.de
• TikToktiktok.com/@hkbis.de

Compliance2 records

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