For case workers
Overview for counseling conversations. Ai School runs AZAV-certified, full-time live-online training for job seekers and career changers in Germany. Learners build portfolio work from workplace AI through cloud GenAI engineering. Training costs may be covered through a Bildungsgutschein when the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) approves.
At a glance
- Full-time live online with portfolio proof and a focus on labor-market integration
- Six programs from workplace AI to cloud and GenAI engineering (600 to 2,400 teaching units)
- A Bildungsgutschein may cover tuition when approved by the employment agency
- AZAV-certified provider (StartSteps); CERTQUA-certified quality; certification exam prep included
Admission and suitability
Programs target job seekers and career changers in Germany. An orientation call helps match the right path. Enrollment depends on suitability and, for funded places, approval by the employment agency. Ai School does not guarantee placement or funding.
Format and teaching units
Full-time live online delivery with fixed sessions. Programs range from 600 to 2,400 teaching units (UE). Training is delivered by StartSteps, an AZAV-certified provider in Germany, with CERTQUA-certified quality assurance.
All programs with duration, level, and short description.
| Program | Duration | Level | Teaching units | Best for | Funding | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Automation Skills for Professionals — View program | 3 months | Beginner | 600 UE | Non-technical professionals and office workers without a coding background | Bildungsgutschein possible | 2 core certs |
| AI Software Developer Program — View program | 6 months | Beginner | 1200 UE | Career changers who want to become developers | Bildungsgutschein possible | 3 core certs |
| AI Systems & Automation Developer Program — View program | 9 months | Beginner | 1800 UE | Career changers who want to build AI apps, agents, and workflow automation | Bildungsgutschein possible | 4 core certs |
| Full Stack AI & Cloud Engineering Program — View program | 12 months | Beginner | 2400 UE | Career changers with no tech background who want to become AI and cloud engineers | Bildungsgutschein possible | 4 core certs |
| Advanced AI Systems & Automation Developer — View program | 3 months | Advanced | 700 UE | Software developers who want production-ready AI systems and automation skills | Bildungsgutschein possible | 2 core certs |
| Advanced AI Systems & Cloud Engineering — View program | 6 months | Advanced | 1300 UE | Software developers who need to level up for AI, cloud, and GenAI engineering roles | Bildungsgutschein possible | 3 core certs |
Programs
All programs with duration, level, and short description.
| Program | Duration | Level | Teaching units | Best for | Funding | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Automation Skills for Professionals — View program | 3 months | Beginner | 600 UE | Non-technical professionals and office workers without a coding background | Bildungsgutschein possible | 2 core certs |
| AI Software Developer Program — View program | 6 months | Beginner | 1200 UE | Career changers who want to become developers | Bildungsgutschein possible | 3 core certs |
| AI Systems & Automation Developer Program — View program | 9 months | Beginner | 1800 UE | Career changers who want to build AI apps, agents, and workflow automation | Bildungsgutschein possible | 4 core certs |
| Full Stack AI & Cloud Engineering Program — View program | 12 months | Beginner | 2400 UE | Career changers with no tech background who want to become AI and cloud engineers | Bildungsgutschein possible | 4 core certs |
| Advanced AI Systems & Automation Developer — View program | 3 months | Advanced | 700 UE | Software developers who want production-ready AI systems and automation skills | Bildungsgutschein possible | 2 core certs |
| Advanced AI Systems & Cloud Engineering — View program | 6 months | Advanced | 1300 UE | Software developers who need to level up for AI, cloud, and GenAI engineering roles | Bildungsgutschein possible | 3 core certs |
Completion evidence
Learners document attendance, projects, and portfolio work throughout the program. Successful completion leads to an Ai School / StartSteps certificate of participation.
External certifications
Several programs include certification exam preparation. Registration, fees, and exam results depend on individual readiness and funding rules.
External linkMore for employment advisors on StartSteps
StartSteps, the parent company behind Ai School, offers events, materials, and context on tech skills and the labor market for Federal Employment Agency and Jobcenter staff.
Visit StartSteps for caseworkersEligibility is decided individually by the employment agency — Ai School cannot guarantee approval.
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