The German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs) offer practice-oriented sample contracts, designed to assist companies and trainees in organizing training. These templates are legally reviewed and help ensure that the necessary entries with the IHK are completed correctly.
Sample Vocational Training Contract
The sample for a vocational training contract, including the registration application, has been available in its updated version since September 2025 for download:
Note: To open and fill out the form, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded free of charge from https://get.adobe.com/de/reader.
Sample Retraining Contract
The IHK also offers a reviewed template for retraining:
To open and edit this form, the Adobe Acrobat Reader is also required.
Further Forms and Information Sheets
Many other useful forms and information sheets related to training can be accessed at www.ihk.de/ausbildungsberatung. Here, companies and trainees will find comprehensive information on organizing training, contract design, and legal requirements.
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- Serviceportal
Released 22.05.2026
Ansprechpartnerin
Carola Heine
Head of Department for Vocational Education Law
