For companies with fewer than 50 employees
100% coverage of your continuing education costs + 75% wage subsidy
For all companies and employees: with QCG funding, the government covers the costs of your continuing education—up to 100%!
Unlock your potential with the Qualification Opportunities Act and shape your professional future through targeted continuing education!
Our exclusive continuing education programs not only provide you with valuable expertise, but also offer financial support through QCG funding. Get started today and take advantage of the QCG program for your career!
A quick overview—how will I be supported?
For companies with 50 to 499 employees
50% of your continuing education costs covered + 50% wage subsidy
For companies with 499 or more employees
25% of your continuing education costs covered + 25% wage subsidy
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What is the Qualification Opportunities Act (QCG)?
- The Qualification Opportunities Act supports companies in providing continuing education for their employees. Depending on the size of the company, grants may be awarded to cover continuing education costs and wages.
How does the QCG's funding program work?
- Applications for funding are submitted through the Employment Agency. Depending on their size, companies receive grants to cover training costs as well as wages during the training period.
Who is eligible for funding through the QCG?
- Support is provided to employees subject to social security contributions whose job responsibilities are evolving as a result of digitalization, new technologies, or changing requirements.
What types of continuing education programs are eligible for funding?
- Funding is provided for professional development programs that teach new skills and prepare participants for current demands. These include, for example, certifications in the areas of artificial intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, cybersecurity, cloud computing, Microsoft Azure, AWS, data analysis, business intelligence, project management, IT service management, digitalization, software development, networking, and modern Microsoft and Office technologies.
What costs are covered?
- Depending on the size of the company, a significant portion of the continuing education costs, as well as wage subsidies, may be covered. The exact amount of funding is determined on a case-by-case basis.
What are the eligibility requirements for funding?
- The continuing education must be professionally relevant and impart new skills that go beyond mere on-the-job training or product training. In addition, the program must be eligible for funding.
Who submits the grant application?
- The application is usually submitted to the Employment Agency by the company. Many educational institutions provide assistance with preparing and coordinating the necessary documents.
Why is the QCG beneficial for companies?
- Companies ensure that their own teams have up-to-date expertise, reduce training costs, and strengthen their competitiveness in an era of digitalization and a shortage of skilled workers.
