The Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Act of the federal government offers individuals with foreign professional qualifications new options to have their qualifications recognised in Germany. This recognition option poses new requirements for education providers. Requalification and qualification adjustments must be offered to provide means to align existing qualifications with German job profiles. The manual supports education providers in their processing of the target group seeking qualifications. It outlines the important aspects to look out for when providers wish to offer qualification offers for those seeking recognition for foreign qualifications. The authors describe how qualification adjustments can be planned, implemented, documented and marketed to specific target groups, and explain the various steps with practical examples. The manual refers exclusively to qualifications in non-standardised professions.

Melanie Adacker und Natascha Knoll sind wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterinnen beim Forschungsinstitut Betriebliche Bildung (f-bb), Nürnberg. Ottmar Döring ist stellvertretender Geschäftsführer beim Forschungsinstitut Betriebliche Bildung (f-bb), Nürnberg.