Bankwissen Kompakt — back into banking, here in Germany
A course on German banking practice, products and terminology for people with finance experience from home.
Free · No obligation
Does this sound familiar?
"At home I was a banker; here I am nobody."
The experience is still there. What is missing is the German framing and vocabulary.
"I am not even invited to interviews."
A CV without German terminology fails the first filter.
"I am afraid my qualifications will not be recognised."
Recognition and employment are two different paths. The second is shorter.
Myth and reality
Myth
No recognition means no bank job
Reality
Back office, case handling and KYC hire on competence, not on the diploma.
Myth
You have to pay for the course yourself
Reality
A Bildungsgutschein or AVGS covers the full cost.
Myth
You need perfect German
Reality
You need working German plus precise terminology — that is what we teach.
Myth
I am too old for this
Reality
Typical participants are 35+ with experience. That is an advantage.
What you get
The German banking system
Sparkassen, cooperative banks, private banks — who works how and who is hiring.
Products and processes
Accounts, lending, mortgage finance, payments.
Compliance and KYC
AML rules, identification, monitoring — areas with a persistent talent shortage.
Professional language
The terminology expected in job ads and interviews.
CV for the German market
Lebenslauf and cover letter that pass the recruiter filter.
Interview practice
Typical questions and your answers, reviewed.
Certificate
Proof of completion to attach to applications.
Access to vacancies
Partner job board for the programme's graduates.
The sequence
Step 1
Förder-Check and a conversation about your background
Step 2
Application for a Bildungsgutschein or AVGS
Step 3
The Bankwissen Kompakt course
Step 4
CV, interview practice, certificate
Step 5
Applications and partner vacancies
Who pays and why
01
The voucher
Bildungsgutschein or AVGS from the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter.
02
The provider
A certified training provider accepts the voucher.
03
The money
The authority pays for the course directly. Your share is €0.
Frequently asked questions
What language is the course in?+
Explanations in a language you understand; terminology in German, as at work.
Do I need banking experience specifically?+
A background in finance, economics or accounting is enough.
What if I am employed?+
Then the route differs: we look at the Bildungsgutschein and self-funded options.
Will I get a job after the course?+
Nobody can guarantee employment. We provide preparation, documents and access to partner vacancies.
Check what you are entitled to
Appointment coming up? We will prepare you for the conversation in time.
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