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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Your professional career in Germany starts here.

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To start, the essentials

An Ausbildung is a German dual vocational training programme: part in a company, part in a vocational school. It is paid from the first month and leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

17 to 30 years

Age, high-school level

€1,000 to €1,300

Monthly pay

2 to 3.5 years

Duration to qualification

Recruitment in progress

September 2026 Session

A recruitment intake is currently open. Applications until September 5, 2026.

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The heart of the programme

Ten fields of excellence

37 recognised professions. One single standard.

Each field leads to a qualification recognised throughout Germany, with the same guidance through to your arrival.

Training fields

Professions listed

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Your journey

Language preparation
In Douala, at Deutschzentrum KAGEDEV, our recommended partner centre — or through a partner school, wherever you live.
Matching (training contract with or without Vorabstimmung)
Application and training contract tracking, directly from your candidate account, from first contact to signature.
Proof of accommodation
A document required for your visa file, prepared together with our team.
Mawista insurance and proof of accommodation
Taking out your health insurance and submitting your proof of accommodation, before filing the visa application, as required by the German procedure.
Visa application and follow-up
We prepare every document requested by the embassy with you, include a one-on-one coaching session for your interview, and follow your file through to the decision.
Welcome and settling in
At the airport, in your arrival city, and for your first administrative steps in Germany.

Where to start your language preparation

Recommended

You are in Douala

Deutschzentrum KAGEDEV, our partner centre, prepares programme candidates to the required level, with priority handling for candidates trained there.

You are not in Douala

Partner schools of the programme, wherever you are.

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The programme rewards commitment

Candidates trained at Deutschzentrum KAGEDEV join a selective programme: their file is recognised and followed with priority.

	Standard candidate	DZK programme
Placement priority	Standard queue	Priority handling
Unified file follow-up	—	One followed file, from language course to visa
Housing & settling in	On your own	Proof of accommodation and support through to settling in
Visa interview coaching	—	One-on-one coaching session before the interview
KAGEDEV access card	—	Eligibility for the KAGEDEV access card
Health insurance	Own research	Referral to Mawista, official partner
Community & support	On your own	Access to the community of programme candidates and alumni

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Our partners

Insurance, settling in, network: verified partners at every stage of the programme.

Mawista health insurance

Mawista offers health cover designed for international students and professionals in Germany. Campus Allemagne is an official reseller.

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IIK Deutschland

IIK Deutschland is an official partner of the programme, supporting candidates once they arrive in Germany.

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Become a partner

Sworn translator, guarantor, language centre manager: let's build the next step of your collaboration with the programme together.

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