{"id":3186,"date":"2021-05-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.237.101.193\/en\/uncategorized\/how-to-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein\/"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T10:16:11","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/how-to-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a Bildungsgutschein in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Are you unemployed in Germany? Looking to start an exciting new career in the tech industry? You could retrain for free with a Bildungsgutschein. Here&#8217;s how to apply for an educational voucher, step by step.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Bildungsgutschein is a voucher that allows you to study for free. With the right course, you can master in-demand skills that employers are looking for\u2014like UX and UI design, web development, data analytics, or digital marketing.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll explain exactly what a Bildungsgutschein is and show you how to apply for one.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also show you how you can start an exciting new career <strong>as a UX or UI designer, data analyst, <\/strong><strong>web developer, product manager, <\/strong>or a<strong> digital marketer<\/strong>\u00a0with the help of a Bildungsgutschein and a CareerFoundry program.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-bildungsgutschein\">What is a Bildungsgutschein?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#who-can-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein\">Who can apply for a Bildungsgutschein?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein\">How to apply for a Bildungsgutschein (step-by-step)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-prepare\">How to prepare for your appointment with the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit: 5 tips for success<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bildungsgutschein-faq\">Additional Bildungsgutschein FAQs:<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#is-there-a-bildungsgutschein-for-people-who-are-working\">Is there a Bildungsgutschein for people who are working?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-will-a-bildungsgutschein-help-you-land-a-job\">How will a Bildungsgutschein help you land a job?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-costs-does-a-bildungsgutschein-cover\">What costs does a Bildungsgutschein cover?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-careerfoundry-courses-can-you-take-with-a-bildungsgutschein\">Training for free with CareerFoundry: What programs can you take with a Bildungsgutschein?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bildungsgutschein-success-stories\">Bildungsgutschein success stories<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#key-takeaways-and-next-steps\">Key takeaways and next steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-bildungsgutschein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Bildungsgutschein?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/what-is-a-bildungsgutschein-guide\/\">Bildungsgutschein<\/a> is a voucher issued by the German Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit (the job center) which allows you to study for free.<\/p>\n<p>Funded by the German government, it enables you to learn new skills which will help you get back into the job market if you\u2019re unemployed, or to obtain qualifications that are crucial to your current line of work.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you find yourself unemployed or facing the prospect of unemployment, you can apply for a Bildungsgutschein and use it to take a course of your choosing\u2014as long as it\u2019s with a provider approved by the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll take a look at the CareerFoundry programs you can take with a Bildungsgutschein in section six of this guide.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-can-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can apply for a Bildungsgutschein?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein, <strong>you must be resident in Germany<\/strong> and have completed the official registration process (the \u201cAnmeldung,\u201d where you register your address at the local \u201cB\u00fcrgeramt\u201d). Aside from that, you may be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are currently unemployed<\/li>\n<li>You are currently employed but facing the prospect of unemployment<\/li>\n<li>You require further training in order to ensure job security in your current employment<\/li>\n<li>You require further training in order to make up for a \u201cmissing\u201d qualification which is relevant to your line of work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to bear in mind that even if you meet the above criteria, you\u2019re not guaranteed to receive a Bildungsgutschein, and CareerFoundry has no influence over the decision. Once you\u2019ve gone through the application process, the decision ultimately lies with your local job center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So how do you get an educational voucher in Germany?<\/strong> Let&#8217;s outline the application process.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to apply for a Bildungsgutschein (step-by-step)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To apply for a Bildungsgutschein and study for free with CareerFoundry, you&#8217;ll need to go through the following process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Decide which program you would like to take<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Make an appointment with your local Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit (job center)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare for your appointment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Attend your appointment with the job center (bringing all necessary documents with you)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete the CareerFoundry admission process<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Start your program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let\u2019s go through each of these steps in more detail.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Decide which program you would like to take<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you apply for a Bildungsgutschein, it\u2019s a good idea to have a particular training program in mind. It\u2019s important to show the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit how a Bildungsgutschein will help you, and this will be easier if you\u2019re able to talk about specific program outcomes and job prospects within your chosen field.<\/p>\n<p>At CareerFoundry, you can learn the following skills for free with a Bildungsgutschein: UX and UI design, web development, data analytics, digital marketing, and product management.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of your application for a training voucher, spend some time researching your field(s) and program(s) of interest. This will enable you to speak confidently about why you want to learn those particular skills\u2014and help you put forward a compelling case for why you should be granted a Bildungsgutschein.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not sure which program is best for you?<\/strong> Try a free introductory short course first:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-ux-designer-afa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try the free UX design short course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-ui-designer-afa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try the free UI design short course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-web-developer-afa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try the free web development short course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-data-analyst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try the free data analytics short course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-digital-marketer-afa\/\">Try the free digital marketing short course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/short-courses\/become-a-product-manager-afa\/\">Try the free product management short course<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"make-an-appointment-with-your-local-agentur-fr-arbeit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Make an appointment with your local Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To start the application process, you\u2019ll need to schedule an appointment with your local Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit. You can do this via the official website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/karriere-und-weiterbildung\/bildungsgutschein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bundesagentur f\u00fcr Arbeit<\/a>. Once on that page:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scroll down to the section titled &#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F\u00f6rderung der beruflichen Weiterbildung anfragen&#8221; (or in English: &#8220;Request funding for professional development&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;F\u00f6rderung anfragen&#8221; button (in English: &#8220;request funding&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40762\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-apply-for-a-Bildungsgutschein.png\" alt=\"How to apply for a Bildungsgutschein\" width=\"995\" height=\"371\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-apply-for-a-Bildungsgutschein.png 995w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-apply-for-a-Bildungsgutschein-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/How-to-apply-for-a-Bildungsgutschein-768x286.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will take you to a portal where you can either log in with an existing account (if you&#8217;ve already got one) or create a new one. From there, you can schedule your appointment with the job center.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Prepare for your appointment with the job center<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before attending your appointment, you must have all necessary documents ready.<\/p>\n<h4>What to bring to your appointment with the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A form of photo ID (passport or ID card)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of residence and registration in Germany (This is known as the \u201cAnmeldebescheinigung\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>An up-to-date copy of your resum\u00e9<\/li>\n<li>The CareerFoundry application guide and a personalized proposal. Elsewhere on our site you can find our <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/public\/course-overview\/become-a-ux-designer-with-your-bildungsgutschein.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UX design application guide<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/public\/course-overview\/become-a-ui-designer-with-your-bildungsgutschein.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UI design application guide<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/public\/course-overview\/become-a-data-analyst-with-your-bildungsgutschein.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data analytics application guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/public\/course-overview\/become-a-web-developer-with-your-bildungsgutschein.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web development application guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/public\/course-overview\/become-a-digital-marketer-with-your-bildungsgutschein.pdf\">digital marketing application guide<\/a>, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/public\/course-overview\/become-a-product-manager-with-your-bildungsgutschein.pdf\">product management application guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The vocational identification number (Berufskennzahl) and measure number (Ma\u00dfnahmennummer) for your chosen program. You\u2019ll find these in the CareerFoundry application guide.<\/li>\n<li>A list of current job openings in your chosen field\u2014you can bring screenshots from job sites such as indeed and LinkedIn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Attend your appointment with the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With your documents to hand, you&#8217;re ready to attend your appointment at the job center. The purpose of this appointment is to discuss your application with an agent from the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit. They will evaluate your case and ultimately decide whether or not to issue you a Bildungsgutschein.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What to expect from your appointment and how to prepare:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The agent will want to know about your career goals, why you&#8217;re applying for a Bildungsgutschein, and why you&#8217;re interested in taking a particular course. They might ask you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Questions about your current situation:<\/strong> are you currently unemployed or at risk of unemployment?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Questions about your previous work experience and professional background<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If you are actively looking for work, and where\/how you have been looking for jobs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Questions about your career goals: <\/strong>what kind of job are you aiming for after you complete a course?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Questions about your chosen course or program:\u00a0<\/strong>what course are you considering and why? How does the course align with and support your career goals? Is there high demand for skills in this particular field?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Questions about your commitment:\u00a0<\/strong>are you aware of the course duration and requirements? Can you demonstrate that you are motivated and ready to commit to your chosen course?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do not speak German, it is advisable to bring a German speaker with you to your appointment. Please bear in mind that you\u2019re not guaranteed to get a Bildungsgutschein\u2014it\u2019s at the discretion of your Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit advisor.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll share additional tips for how to prepare for, and ace, your job center appointment later on in this guide.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Complete the CareerFoundry admission process<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve received your Bildungsgutschein, you\u2019re ready to enroll on your chosen CareerFoundry program. To do this, we\u2019ll ask you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete a quick survey\u2014this helps us get to know you better and make sure you\u2019re a good match for the program you\u2019ve chosen.<\/li>\n<li>Read and sign the terms of participation. This contains everything you need to know about the program and how our partnership with the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit works.<\/li>\n<li>Complete an admissions test. Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not as serious as it sounds; we just want to make sure you know exactly what to expect from the program.<\/li>\n<li>Complete an English test\u2014the minimum required level of English is B1.2.<\/li>\n<li>Send us a copy of your Bildungsgutschein.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Start your program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your Bildungsgutschein and completed the CareerFoundry admission process, you\u2019re ready to start your program! You\u2019ll be given access to the online platform and assigned a one-to-one mentor and tutor.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also receive ongoing support from your student advisors, our dedicated Bildungsgutschein team, and a community of fellow students and career-changers. In a matter of months, you\u2019ll have learned all the key practical skills needed to get hired as a digital marketer, product manager, data analyst, web developer or a UX or UI designer, and you\u2019ll have the professional portfolio\u2014and the confidence\u2014to show for it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-prepare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prepare for your appointment with the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit: 5 tips for success<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As part of the application process for your Bildungsgutschein, you&#8217;ll attend an appointment with the job center. Throughout the appointment, you&#8217;ll discuss your current situation and career goals with a dedicated advisor, and put forward your reasons for wanting a Bildungsgutschein.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no need to be nervous about the appointment. With some careful preparation, you can attend the session with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Here are five tips to set you up for success.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Research your desired program in advance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before your appointment, conduct thorough and extensive research into the program you want to pursue. If the job center agent asks you, be ready to answer questions about the course content, duration, cost, and format. This shows that you&#8217;re prepared and are serious about the course in question.<\/p>\n<p>You may want to prepare a brief, one-page printout highlighting key details about the course. You can refer to it during the appointment and share it with your job center agent if requested.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Demonstrate motivation, commitment, and a proactive attitude<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You want to convince your Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit advisor that you&#8217;re truly motivated to learn new skills. And, if you&#8217;re currently unemployed, that you&#8217;ve been proactive in your job search so far. This shows that you&#8217;re putting in the effort to boost your employability, and that a Bildungsgutschein is the best next step.<\/p>\n<p>Bring proof of your job search efforts so far\u2014a document showing what jobs you&#8217;ve applied for, for example, or examples of cover letters.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, come prepared with a plan for how you&#8217;ll tackle your chosen course. If the course requires a certain number of study hours per week, you could draw up an example timetable for how you&#8217;ll fit the program into your schedule.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Be clear about your career goals (and relate them to your chosen course)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Think about how your chosen program will help you achieve your career goals, and prepare to explain exactly why the program is essential for improving your job prospects.<\/p>\n<p>Where possible, draw connections or parallels between your professional background and the program you want to take. If you&#8217;ve worked in marketing, for example, you can emphasize that this is a great foundation for the user research aspect of UX design.<\/p>\n<p>It can also be useful to list out the key skills needed for the career path you want to pursue, then demonstrate how the course will help you develop these skills.<\/p>\n<p>By highlighting concrete value and outcomes from your desired course, you can put forward a strong case for a Bildungsgutschein.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Talk about industry demand (and bring supporting facts and figures)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ultimately, the Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit has one goal: to help you get hired and back into employment. It&#8217;s therefore incredibly helpful if you can demonstrate that the skills you want to learn with your Bildungsgutschein are in high demand.<\/p>\n<p>You might share:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The number of job listings currently available within your field of interest<\/li>\n<li>Projected industry growth rate for the coming years, based on data provided by reputable sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/li>\n<li>Trends that are driving demand for certain skills (you can talk about rapid digitization, for example, and how this is driving high demand for tech skills)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on your course of interest, the following guides can help you when talking about industry demand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ux-design\/are-ux-designers-in-demand\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are UX designers in demand near you?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ui-design\/are-ui-designers-in-demand\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UI design industry outlook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/top-industries-hiring-data-professionals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top companies hiring data analysts right now<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/digital-marketing\/is-digital-marketing-a-good-career\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is digital marketing a good career to get into?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Update your resume and have your documents prepared<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least, make sure your resume is up-to-date and that you have all necessary documents to hand. Have them printed out and organized neatly in a folder, ready for you to access them quickly during your appointment.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need to bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n<li>Proof that you are resident in Germany and registered at your address (Anmeldebescheinigung)<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your resume (recently updated)<\/li>\n<li>The CareerFoundry application guide and a personalized proposal<\/li>\n<li>The vocational identification number (Berufskennzahl) and measure number (Ma\u00dfnahmennummer) for your chosen program. You\u2019ll find these in the CareerFoundry application guide.<\/li>\n<li>A list of current job openings in your chosen field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Good luck!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bildungsgutschein-faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Bildungsgutschein FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"is-there-a-bildungsgutschein-for-people-who-are-working\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a Bildungsgutschein for working people?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re currently employed, you\u2019ll only be considered for a Bildungsgutschein if your job is not secure and you\u2019re likely to face unemployment in the near future. If your job is secure and you just want to complete some further training, you will not be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-will-a-bildungsgutschein-help-you-land-a-job\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will a Bildungsgutschein help you land a job?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A Bildungsgutschein gives you a great opportunity to learn in-demand skills for free. With an educational voucher and a CareerFoundry program, you&#8217;ll be equipped to enter the job market with industry-relevant skills, a professional portfolio, and the confidence to forge a career you&#8217;ll love.<\/p>\n<p>Our mission at CareerFoundry is to train people for the in-demand tech careers of today and tomorrow\u2014whether you\u2019re a complete beginner or already have some relevant experience. All of our programs are based on extensive research into the job market and in-depth surveys with industry experts, and the program curricula have been designed to equip you with all the practical skills that employers look for\u2014leaving you with a polished portfolio that showcases these skills.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to project-based learning and continuous feedback from industry professionals, you\u2019ll also have access to a free Job Preparation Course. This has been designed to help you with every aspect of finding a job in the field; you\u2019ll work with a one-to-one career specialist who will help you search for jobs, prepare for interviews, refine your LinkedIn profile, and develop an effective networking strategy. And, if you complete the Job Preparation Course, you\u2019ll have access to our career support for another six months after you complete your program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Over 90% of eligible CareerFoundry graduates find a job within six months of completing their chosen program<\/strong>, and we\u2019re confident that you can, too. But don\u2019t just take our word for it; check out some of our favourite Bildungsgutschein success stories in the next section.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-costs-does-a-bildungsgutschein-cover\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What costs does a Bildungsgutschein cover?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the full cost of your chosen course, a Bildungsgutschein may also cover the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel expenses to and from your home and the educational institution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation (if you are required to stay away from home as part of your chosen course)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear in mind that the above expenses will not be covered when you take a CareerFoundry program; our programs are entirely online, so there\u2019ll be no need to travel. Any unemployment benefits you\u2019re already receiving will not be affected by the Bildungsgutschein\u2014you\u2019ll continue to receive them as normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/en\/further-training\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn more about the costs covered by the Bildungsgutschein on the Agentur website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-careerfoundry-courses-can-you-take-with-a-bildungsgutschein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training for free with CareerFoundry: what programs can you take with a Bildungsgutschein?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here at CareerFoundry, our User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Product Management, and Full-Stack Web Development programs are available for free with a Bildungsgutschein.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study UX design with your Bildungsgutschein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40198\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CF_UX_design_bootcamp.png\" alt=\"CareerFoundry UX design bootcamp website homepage\" width=\"673\" height=\"349\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CF_UX_design_bootcamp.png 673w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CF_UX_design_bootcamp-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>User experience, or UX, refers to any kind of interaction a user has with a product or service. A good user experience is seamless and easy to navigate, while a bad user experience leaves you feeling frustrated and unable to complete your desired task.<\/p>\n<p>Think about booking a flight online or finding a certain item in your local supermarket; the quality of the experience depends on the overall design of the website or the store. UX designers consider all the elements that shape the user journey, combining market research, product development, strategy, and creativity to solve specific user problems. If you\u2019d like to learn more about UX and what it entails, have a read through the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ux-design\/what-is-user-experience-ux-design-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started\/\">What is user experience (UX) design?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ux-design\/what-does-a-ux-designer-actually-do\/\">What does a UX designer do?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CareerFoundry UX Design Program will take you from complete beginner to job-ready designer in a matter of months. The program is offered entirely online, but you won\u2019t be going it alone; you\u2019ll have the support of both an expert mentor and a tutor, as well as tailored coaching from a career specialist.<\/p>\n<p>The program takes just over five months to complete on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) or just over ten months on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). And, with your Bildungsgutschein, it\u2019s completely free.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the program in this <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-ux-designer-with-your-bildungsgutschein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to the CareerFoundry UX Design Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study UI design with your Bildungsgutschein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-40779\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UI-Design-Program-1024x328.png\" alt=\"The CareerFoundry UI Design Program website homepage\" width=\"640\" height=\"205\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UI-Design-Program-1024x328.png 1024w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UI-Design-Program-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UI-Design-Program-768x246.png 768w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UI-Design-Program.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UI design encompasses all the visual and interactive properties of a digital user interface. Consider the apps and websites you use on a daily basis, and how you navigate from A to B using various buttons, swiping, and scrolling motions.<\/p>\n<p>Think of all the colors, images, animations, and fonts you encounter, and how the design adapts to different devices and screen sizes. All of these elements are created by a user interface designer. UI designers tend to be highly creative with a good eye for aesthetics, but they\u2019re not only responsible for making things look pretty; it\u2019s also important to have an interest in human users and how the visual design impacts the overall experience.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about UI design in the following guides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ui-design\/what-is-ui-design-guide\/\">What is user interface (UI) design?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ui-design\/what-does-a-ui-designer-actually-do\/\">What does a UI designer do?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With your Bildungsgutschein, you can take the CareerFoundry UI Design Program for free. As with the UX program, you\u2019ll work with an expert mentor, tutor, and career advisor, and build your professional UI design portfolio. The program takes four months to complete on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) and up to eight months on a part-time basis (20 hours per week).<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the program in this <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-ui-designer-with-your-bildungsgutschein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to the UI Design Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study data analytics with your Bildungsgutschein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-40781\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Data-Analytics-Program-1024x355.png\" alt=\"The CareerFoundry Data Analytics Program website homepage\" width=\"640\" height=\"222\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Data-Analytics-Program-1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Data-Analytics-Program-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Data-Analytics-Program-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Data-Analytics-Program.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every company in every industry uses data of one sort or another. But for a huge amount of these companies, they don&#8217;t actually know what do with all of that raw data, or to get any meaning out of it. This is why learning how to analyze all of that data has become a prized skillset.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, data analytics is the process of analysing raw data to pull out insights in order to make smarter business decisions. It&#8217;s kind of like taking all of the scrambled jigsaw pieces and to pick out patterns which can tell you something useful or relevant about the business&#8217;s operations. It&#8217;s no surprise, then, that data analysts and scientists made it into CareerKarma&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/best-tech-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top tech jobs<\/a> of 2023.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about data analytics in the following guides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-is-data-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is data analytics?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/what-does-a-data-analyst-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What does a data analyst do?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With your Bildungsgutschein, you can take the CareerFoundry Data Analytics Program for free. As with all our programs, you\u2019ll work with an expert mentor, tutor, and career advisor, and build your professional data analytics portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>The program takes just over four months to complete on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) and up to ten months on a part-time basis (20 hours per week).<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the program in this <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-data-analyst-with-your-bildungsgutschein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to the Data Analytics Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study web development with your Bildungsgutschein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-40782\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Full-stack-Web-Development-Program-1024x355.png\" alt=\"The CareerFoundry Web Development Program website homepage\" width=\"640\" height=\"222\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Full-stack-Web-Development-Program-1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Full-stack-Web-Development-Program-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Full-stack-Web-Development-Program-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Full-stack-Web-Development-Program.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Web development is the process of building applications and websites for the internet, or for a private network known as an intranet.<\/p>\n<p>Web developers are not concerned with the design of a website; rather, they focus on the code that powers the website and actually drives its functionality. For example, when you fill out an online form and the information is sent to a database, that\u2019s powered by code which has been written by a web developer.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, pretty much everything we use on the internet has been built by a web developer\u2014from the most simple, static webpages to social media platforms, from e-commerce websites to content management systems used to publish blogs (like this one!). You can learn more about web development in the following guides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-does-it-take-to-become-a-web-developer-everything-you-need-to-know-before-getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to become a web developer: Everything you need to know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/what-does-a-web-developer-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What does a web developer actually do?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With your Bildungsgutschein, you can take the CareerFoundry Full-Stack Web Development Program for free. With the one-to-one guidance of your expert mentor and tutor, you\u2019ll learn all of the skills, tools, and processes necessary to become a job-ready developer. You\u2019ll also build a professional portfolio out of the projects you complete on the course.<\/p>\n<p>The program takes six months to complete on a full-time basis (40 hours per week), and twelve months on a part-time basis (20 hours per week).<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the program in this <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-web-developer-with-your-bildungsgutschein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to the Full-Stack Web Development Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study digital marketing with your Bildungsgutschein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-40783\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Digital-Marketing-Program-1024x355.png\" alt=\"The CareerFoundry Digital Marketing Program website homepage\" width=\"640\" height=\"222\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Digital-Marketing-Program-1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Digital-Marketing-Program-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Digital-Marketing-Program-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Digital-Marketing-Program.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A career in digital marketing offers variety, a constant learning curve, and the chance to make an impact. Broadly speaking, companies use digital marketing to connect with their target audience(s). Company marketing might wish to establish their brand, build credibility, or promote products and services. The ultimate goal is engaging the right people with the right content.<\/p>\n<p>There are many different types of digital marketing, and each subset of this broad discipline relies on different formats, techniques, and metrics to establish and monitor success.<\/p>\n<p>For example, digital marketers may follow how many people opened an email or engaged with a paid social media advertisement. Over time, data enables teams to see what works and what doesn\u2019t across their channels\u2014constantly optimizing content based on performance metrics.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about digital marketing in the following guides:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/digital-marketing\/digital-marketing\/\">What is digital marketing?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/digital-marketing\/digital-marketing-specialist\/\">What does a digital marketing specialist do?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With your Bildungsgutschein, you can take the CareerFoundry Digital Marketing Program for free. As with all our programs, you\u2019ll work with an expert mentor, tutor, and career advisor, and build your professional portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>The program takes just under six to complete on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) and up to just over eleven months on a part-time basis (20 hours per week).<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the program in this <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-digital-marketer-with-your-bildungsgutschein\/\">guide to the Digital Marketing Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study product management with your Bildungsgutschein<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-40785\" src=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Product-Management-Program-1024x355.png\" alt=\"The CareerFoundry Product Management Program website homepage\" width=\"640\" height=\"222\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Product-Management-Program-1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Product-Management-Program-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Product-Management-Program-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/CareerFoundry-Product-Management-Program.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Product management is critical to business success. Those in product management oversee the conception, development, and launch of an organization\u2019s product or service. They\u2019re responsible for the overall success of the product, guiding it through every stage in the product life cycle. From creating a vision for the product and devising a plan to see that vision realized\u2014the primary goal is to drive growth for the business while meeting customer needs and staying within the realm of technical feasibility. It\u2019s a varied and multidisciplinary field, spanning business, technology, and user experience (UX).<\/p>\n<p>The product management department makes decisions about the direction of the product or service, and prioritizes the investment of time and resources. In collaboration with company stakeholders, they decide what should be built and when while developing and adapting the product roadmap as the product evolves.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about product management in the following guides:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/product-management\/how-to-become-a-product-manager\/\">How to become a product manager: Everything you need to know<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/product-management\/what-does-a-product-manager-do\/\">What does a product manager actually do?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using your future Bildungsgutschein, you can take the CareerFoundry Product Development Program for free. With the one-to-one guidance of your expert mentor and tutor, you\u2019ll learn all of the skills, tools, and processes necessary to become a job-ready product manager. You\u2019ll also build a professional portfolio out of the projects you complete in the program.<\/p>\n<p>The program takes three months to complete on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) and six months to complete on a part-time basis (20 hours per week).<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the program in this <a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/courses\/become-a-product-manager-with-your-bildungsgutschein\/\">guide to the Product Management Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it completely free to take a CareerFoundry program with a Bildungsgutschein?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes! As long as you\u2019ve got a valid Bildungsgutschein, the CareerFoundry UX and UI Design, Data Analytics, Web Development, Digital Marketing, and Product Management (coming soon) Programs are completely free.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to note that you can only take one training program per Bildungsgutschein. Once you\u2019ve got your Bildungsgutschein, you\u2019ll need to complete the CareerFoundry admissions process, which we\u2019ve outlined in the next section.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bildungsgutschein-success-stories\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bildungsgutschein success stories<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here at CareerFoundry, we\u2019ve helped hundreds of people retrain and start exciting new careers in the tech industry.<\/p>\n<p>Many of our successful graduates have used the Bildungsgutschein to study for free and land a job shortly after\u2014like Nimet, a former account manager who now works as a UX\/UI designer at a well-known price comparison site, and Alexander, a former business admin professional who now works as a UX designer at a creative agency.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing her experience as a Bildungsgutschein career-changer, Nimet says:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>\u201cBefore studying with CareerFoundry, I considered just applying for jobs as a UX designer and learning on the job. I\u2019m so glad I didn\u2019t do that because I would\u2019ve made a total fool of myself. Many people learn the lingo and dive into the field without truly learning the process and the discipline. CareerFoundry trained me in practical tools like Sketch, but I was also trained not to assume that what works for me will necessarily work for others. I\u2019m still learning so many new things on the job, but CareerFoundry taught me enough to feel so confident in what I do.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Alexander, meanwhile, highlights the value of the Job Preparation Course:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>\u201cDoing the course is one thing, but the real challenge is taking everything you\u2019ve learned on the course and applying it to a new career. UX design isn\u2019t like any other vocation. It\u2019s not just going to work and doing the 9 to 5; it\u2019s what you do outside of your working hours\u2014how you improve and how you network. There\u2019s a lot more to it, and the job prep course really gets you ready for that.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You can read Nimet and Alexander\u2019s full career-change stories here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/magazine\/retrained-in-ux-with-educational-training-voucher\/\">How I retrained as a UX designer for free with a Bildungsgutschein: An interview with Nimet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/magazine\/retrained-in-ux-with-educational-training-voucher\/\">How I landed my dream job in UX for free: An interview with Alexander<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways-and-next-steps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways and next steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, the Bildungsgutschein offers an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and future-proof your career\u2014completely free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>Keen to learn more about UX, UI, data analytics, web development, digital marketing, or product management? Check out the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ux-design\/am-i-a-good-fit-for-a-career-in-ux-design\/\">Am I a good fit for a career as a UX designer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ui-design\/what-qualifications-do-you-need-to-become-a-ui-designer\/\">What does it take to become a UI designer?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/data-analytics\/data-analyst-career-fit\/\">Am I a good fit for a career in data analytics?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/web-development\/career-fit-web-development\/\">Am I good fit for a career in web development?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/digital-marketing\/how-to-become-a-digital-marketer\/\">Am I a good fit for a career in digital marketing?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/product-management\/why-product-management\/\">8 Reasons Why Product Management Could Be the Career for You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/best-tech-resume-guide-tips-examples\/\">Creating the Best Tech Resume: Guide With Tips and Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/what-is-an-avgs-voucher\/\">What is an AVGS voucher? 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