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Register for the trainer certification exam

Registration for the Trainer Qualification Exam (AEVO) with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), a prerequisite for working as a trainer in the dual education system.

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Damit wir Register for the trainer certification exam mit dem zuständigen IHK in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 92.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Proof of professional qualifications · Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 50 € Bearbeitungsgebühr

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Registration with the relevant Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    Online or in writing, with proof of professional qualifications.

  2. 2

    Preparation

    Optional: Attend an AEVO preparatory course.

  3. 3

    Take an exam

    Written and practical components before the examination board.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

People who wish to train apprentices at a company.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 92.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Did not attend the preparatory course
  • Registration without proof of professional qualifications

Common reasons for rejection

  • Missed the registration deadline
  • Proof of qualifications is missing

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

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Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Ausbildereignungsprüfung anmelden?

In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Data quality
100 %

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