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Partial Qualifications

Adults over 25 can acquire professional skills through partial qualifications (TQ) and obtain a recognized qualification retrospectively.

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Energy and Environment

We have grouped together service offerings related to energy, circular economy, and other sustainability topics, as well as information on corresponding projects by the DIHK Service GmbH.

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Foreign Trade: Rules & Procedures

Find information here about key foreign trade regulations and procedures in international business.

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security.txt: A small text file to protect your business

If you want to close security vulnerabilities quickly, you need to be reachable. A simple file on your website makes this possible and will also become mandatory with the Cyber Resilience Act.

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The skilled professionals you are looking for are often closer than you think

Partial qualifications enable employees to achieve vocational qualifications – and help companies build their own skilled workforce. Ten years after the introduction of nationwide IHK standards, this qualification path continues to gain significance.

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"Apprentices bring fresh energy into businesses"

The best climate and sustainability projects by apprentices were honoured at the nationwide award ceremony for the Energy Scouts on June 12 in Berlin. An interview with jury member Katja Saulich from VDI ZRE, the German Competence Center for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency.

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"Onboarding does not begin just on the first working day"

If you want to recruit foreign skilled workers, you cannot avoid one topic: professional recognition. In the interview, Rieke Albrecht from DIHK Service GmbH explains how the "Company Professional Recognition" (UBA) project supports companies in this and why good onboarding is crucial for...

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Let’s match! Preventing dropouts in vocational training through better recruiting

HR consultant and author Andreas Mecke (pictured left) advocates for practical selection processes and structured onboarding.

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Law, Regulations and Safety

Here you can find essential information on topics crucial to the economy, such as legal fields and subjects like the expertise system. Additionally, we clarify: When is a business considered a skilled craft?

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For Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (DIHK) service portal consolidates practical information for business owners and entrepreneurs.

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Qualification

Practical information about training and further education, exams, career orientation, and more: In the DIHK service portal, we have compiled essential insights on the topic of qualification.

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Vocational Training Without Borders

Whether German companies at foreign locations want to train skilled workers in line with proven standards of dual education, whether trainees from local companies are to gain international experience across borders, or whether foreign schools provide reliable education opportunities: The IHK...

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IHK Training: 2024 Statistics Overview

How is IHK training developing? The nationwide statistics show the changes in examinations, qualifications, and higher vocational education in 2024.

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Companies in Schools

Get out of the classroom, into the workplace, and experience practice – that’s the motto of numerous projects by the IHK organisation. These projects provide students with early practical experience. In collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, entrepreneurs offer young...

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Protection from Product and Trademark Counterfeiting

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Counterfeit and Trademark Protection Circle (APM) aids businesses in addressing risks, combating counterfeits, and securing Intellectual Property Rights. Counterfeit products and trademark infringements can cause severe economic harm to...