BIBB´s Competence Centre for Professional Recognition
Since the Law to Improve the Assessment and Recognition of Professional and Vocational Education and Training Acquired Abroad (Recognition Act) came into force in 2012, it has become easier for international skilled workers to have their foreign professional qualifications recognised in Germany.
Since then, BIBB´s Competence Centre for Professional Recognition has been bringing together scientific expertise, in-depth knowledge as well as information and support services relating to the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. It continuously analyzes, monitors, and develops recognition procedures in Germany.
The Competence Centre comprises:
- the information portal ‘Anerkennung in Deutschland’, offering comprehensive information and digital services,
- the BIBB Recognition Monitoring and Research, providing academic studies and statistical analyses,
- the Enquiries and International Advisory Services, including the EU assistance center, and
- the Communication and Marketing team.
The aim of BIBB´s Competence Centre for Professional Recognition is to make it easier for international professionals to work in their profession and to contribute to a sustainable integration into the German labour market.
Doing a top job – including in Germany
The "Recognition in Germany" portal provides information on how foreign professional and vocational qualifications can be recognised in Germany. Those seeking advice are able to take advantage of a service which guides them to the authority or chamber responsible for the occupation in question.
Occupational recognition for those interested in moving to Germany
In order to work in Germany in the occupation in which they have trained, foreign skilled workers need to obtain recognition for their qualification. BIBB is acting on behalf of the Federal Government to inform migrants of the recognition procedure before they enter Germany.
Recognition monitoring
How many people seek advice on the recognition of foreign professional and vocational qualifications? Does receiving such guidance automatically lead to an application for recognition? Results of the empirical studies carried out are published in an annual report by the Federal Ministry of Education and Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ).
3.1.303 - Betriebliche Rekrutierung von Auslandsqualifizierten und die Instrumente zur Einordnung von Qualifikationen (BeReAqIn)
Time period IV-24 to III-26
7.8.133 - Prototyping Transfer - Recognition of professional qualifications by way of qualification analysis
Time period I-15 to IV-17
2.1.309 - Immigration to Germany - Operational decision-making factors for staff recruitment
Time period I-14 to IV-16
1.3.301 - Models and procedures for the recognition of qualifications attained abroad in selected states – principles, construction, implementation (MoVA)
Time period I-13 to III-16
7.8.096 - Specialist and reporting unit for the recognition of foreign professional and vocational qualifications (Recognition monitoring)
Time period IV-12 to IV-18