The retraining starts with IT basics. You become familiar with hardware and software and learn digital tools for everyday work. Technical English for IT professions is included, as well as data protection, data security, and the responsible use of AI tools.
In the second phase, you build up technical knowledge. Networks, operating systems, databases, IT system technology, and the basics of programming are on the agenda. Then you move into your specialist area. You plan applications, write code, and work with databases. You learn to test software, document it clearly, and implement projects in an agile manner. In doing so, you prepare for the EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation and Master exams.
After the specialist part, an internship follows. There you apply your IT knowledge in a company and carry out a project relevant to the exam. The job coach supports you in finding an internship in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area. According to BBQ, many graduates are directly taken on by the internship company. Finally, exam preparation gets you ready for the written and practical exams.
The offer is aimed at IT-interested job seekers without completed vocational training. Students and trainees without a degree are also addressed, as well as career changers and re-entrants. Professionals with a degree not recognized in Germany can also participate. You need at least a secondary school leaving certificate and German language skills at B2 level. If you still find technical German difficult, there is a variant with integrated language support.
The lessons are hybrid, a lecturer is on site for you. You receive a laptop on loan to support your learning, along with a language coach. During the retraining, you can take two additional certificate exams. You can choose from nine certificates, for example in Python, Cisco, or Scrum.
At the end, you get a recognized vocational qualification with an IHK exam. As an IT specialist for application development, you develop application systems and make them available to your clients. You introduce new IT systems, create offers, and accompany the introduction in project management. Error analysis and optimization are also part of the job, as is instructing and supporting users.
Late entry is possible until 07.09.2026. Full-time, the retraining lasts 24 months including 6 months internship, part-time 32 months including 8 months internship. Full-time lessons are from 08:00 to 16:00, part-time from 08:30 to 13:30. The measure number is 337/1362/26, with language support 337/1336/26. For the part-time variant, the number has been applied for according to the provider.
