Further training for specialists: get more out of your job

Imagine you are on a journey in your professional world. As on any good journey, there are always new things to discover and learn. That's exactly what further training means - it's your ticket to new adventures in your job!

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What is continuing education?

Even after your apprenticeship, learning is not over. Further training helps you to expand your existing knowledge and learn new skills. It's about constantly learning new things in order to keep pace with changes in the world of work. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge, bring yourself up to date or qualify for new career opportunities - further training offers you various opportunities.

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What further training opportunities are there?

However, further training does not have to mean that you have to go back to school, as there are many opportunities for further training these days. 

These can be divided into three main categories:

• Formal learning: This type of learning includes courses and programs where you receive a certificate or degree at the end. For example, this could be a course at an educational institution such as the IHK.
  
  
• Informal learning: This refers to learning in everyday life. Be it learning through your daily work, through conversations with colleagues or at events. Informal learning offers you valuable insights and practical experience that can complement your formal education.
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• Self-taught learning: This means that you acquire new knowledge yourself, for example through online courses, reading books or tutorials. This allows you to learn what really interests you, when and where you want.

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Why is further training important?

Further training not only keeps you professionally fit, but also opens up completely new career paths for you. You may soon be able to take on new projects, show yourself to be an expert in your field or even embark on completely new career paths.

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How do you stay motivated?

It's not always easy to motivate yourself for further training. Here are a few tips to help you:

• Set yourself clear goals: Define what you want to achieve with further training. Whether it's a pay rise, taking on exciting projects or simply enjoying your work more - clear goals give you direction and help you stay focused.
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• Choose topics that really interest you: Choosing courses that really interest you will not only make learning more effective, but also more enjoyable. If you are passionate about a subject, you are more likely to retain what you have learned.
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• ‍Celebrateevery success: Every course completed or every goal achieved is a reason to celebrate. Recognizing these successes not only gives you a sense of satisfaction, but also additional motivation to keep going.

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Our tips for your successful further training

• Time management: Plan fixed times for your further education into your everyday life. This will help you to study regularly and prevent other commitments from cutting into your study time.
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• Find your way of learning: Not everyone learns in the same way. Some people learn better by listening, others by seeing or doing. Try out different learning methods to find out what works best for you.
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• Be open: Be prepared to learn new subjects, this can open up new career opportunities for you. Dare to learn outside your comfort zone.‍
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• Involve your employer: Talk to your employer about your training goals. Many companies support their employees' further training not only financially, but also through free study time during working hours or access to special courses.

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Where can I find further training opportunities?

• With your employer: Many companies offer further training. Talk to your line manager or the HR department about further training opportunities. Many companies support the further training of their employees as they benefit directly from it.
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• Educational institutions: Universities, technical colleges and vocational schools often offer courses specifically designed for working people.‍
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• Online platforms: Websites such as Coursera, edX or Udemy offer a variety of courses in almost every subject area imaginable. Many of these courses are designed to be flexible so that they can be easily integrated into a busy schedule.

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WorkerHero helps you

At WorkerHero, we believe that training is super important. That's why we help you find the right path for you. Our career advisors will talk to you about your goals and help you find the right courses. We support you every step of the way. With WorkerHero, you'll find your way to a successful future.

Register on WorkerHero today and get advice from one of our career advisors.

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