BMZ funded participation

Eligible experts and managers from the following institutions may access the courses offered by Skills4Abroad free of charge:

• German government ministries – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Foreign Office (AA) – and their downstream agencies as well as institutions and authorities at the level of the individual federal states
• Implementing organisations of German development cooperation – the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), the National Metrology Institute of Germany (PTB) – and consulting firms commissioned by them as well as limited companies with public-benefit status set up as development organisations
• Recognised development services
• Political foundations
• Non-governmental organisations and universities (that receive a grant from BMZ or are involved in a BMZ-funded project)

The Skills4Abroad programme is aimed at experts and managers departing for an assignment outside Germany, together with their accompanying partners, as well as at business travellers and individuals working in remote project management within the framework of international cooperation. Administrative and technical staff at all levels are likewise eligible to take part. Interested experts and managers who do not meet these conditions may also access Skills4Abroad courses on a fee-paying basis.

1. Experts and managers departing for assignments outside Germany and their accompanying partners

Experts and managers can receive funding from BMZ to take part in the Skills4Abroad programme if they work

• for a term of at least one year 
• in a developing country or emerging economy on the DAC list (German only) or under a regional approach with a focus on a country on the DAC list 
• in the context of German international cooperation or to ensure its effectiveness

Accompanying partners can also take part in the courses free of charge provided that the time they spend outside Germany also amounts to at least a year. Participation in training courses by young people aged 14 and over will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

2. Experts and managers who regularly spend time outside Germany or are responsible for managing projects remotely

   Experts and managers can receive funding from BMZ to take part in selected online training courses of the Skills4Abroad programme if they work

   • for a term of at least one year
   • from Germany or another non-DAC country with regular business trips or remotely manage projects carried out in at least one country included on the DAC list 
   • in the context of German international cooperation or to ensure its effectiveness 

    

   Experts and managers seconded to international organisations by German federal authorities

Employees of sending organisations and accompanying family members should be registered through their organisation’s HR department.

GIZ staff and accompanying family members will find further information on the GIZ social intranet.

Our colleagues will be happy to provide you with personal advice on our range of courses and answer any questions you may have (@email).

For individuals who meet the requirements listed above for participation funded by BMZ, Skills4Abroad is free of charge.

Our courses are available to participants for a period of six months prior to and up to two years after commencing their country-related work or leaving Germany.Participation in training courses free of charge is only possible within the respective contract term.

For experts and managers departing for an assignment outside Germany, and their accompanying partner, eligibility comprises a maximum of 30 learning days per person. For business travellers or experts and managers working remotely, eligibility comprises a maximum of 5 online learning days.

The number of learning days are renewed every time you change your project or role (even within the same country) or start a new position involving regular business travel or the remote management of projects. 

Here at Campus Kottenforst, you will be learning, living and relaxing side by side with others working in the field of international cooperation. As well as over 60 guest rooms in the main building, the campus has seven large apartments for families. We have also partnered with nearby hotels to ensure that accommodation is available at busier times. All course participants can use the campus restaurant, which offers a variety of dishes from all over the world. Click on the following link for more information about accommodation:
Information about accommodation 

BMZ-funded participants are entitled to free accommodation with full board.

Families can stay at Campus Kottenforst. However, the costs of accommodation and meals for accompanying partners and children are not covered. Please consult your seconding organisation to find out whether it is possible to have these costs covered and what specific regulations apply. 

If you have any questions about accommodation or meals, please contact the event management team at Campus Kottenforst. You will receive details of your accommodation shortly before you are due to arrive.

Bonn-Röttgen Event Management Team
Telefon: +49 228-4460 2000
E-Mail: @email

Cancellation by email is free of charge up to 20 calendar days before the course begins. From 19 days prior to the start date, we will charge you EUR 250, and from 9 days the cancellation fee is EUR 500. Naturally, if we are able to fill your place or you can propose a replacement participant at the time of your cancellation, we will not charge you. These charges will not apply if you are unable to take part in a course due to illness and provide a relevant medical certificate.