∞
Many courses, one access
You don't have to buy each self-study course separately – you can use different topics to match your needs.
About languagesOur self-study courses, live training and most pages are currently in German, because they are based on the German social, education and care system. Your browser can translate any page for you (for example: right-click → “Translate to English”). Legal texts (legal notice, privacy policy, terms) are provided in German; the German version is legally binding. Deutsche Startseite →
In 60 seconds
What is German Social Lab?
A short overview of our online academy.
For trainees & students
Strengthen your CV
How to stand out while you are still in training.
For medical practices & medical assistants
Professional development for your practice
For medical assistants (MFA) & practice teams.
German Social Lab
State-recognised vocational educator (Arbeitserzieher)
Personal, reliable and with a real interest in your path.
Free initial consultationNew
Career perspective coaching
Orientation, applications and getting started in the social professions – with personal support. Also in Türkçe & Kurdî. Free initial consultation.
Learn more →Free download
Practice checklist: legally sound documentation
Download for free – print it out and tick it off right away.
German Social Lab
Academy & services
Go straight to our most important services.
🎓Online academyFlexible self-study courses for social work, education and care. ∞E-learning flat rateOne year of access to the included self-study library. ★Free coursesFree learning offers to get to know us and start right away. 📅Live trainingLive seminars, workshops and professional days on current practice topics. 🏢Consulting & in-houseTailored services for teams, organisations and providers. 🌋Counselling for refugeesCareer coaching for refugees & migrants – also in Türkçe & Kurdî. 💬SupervisionProfessional reflection and support for practitioners and teams. ✦Expert knowledge & guidesFree articles, ideas and orientation for everyday practice. 🩺Health & practice teams30 self-study courses for medical assistants & practice teams – with confirmation of participation. 🏭Sheltered workshops (WfbM) & vocational participation21 courses for staff in sheltered workshops – from law & pedagogy to first aid.🧸Day care & kindergarten40 self-study courses for early childhood educators & day care teams – with confirmation of participation.
🩺Nursing & care39 self-study courses for nursing & care staff – with confirmation of participation.
🧠Special needs education & inclusion49 self-study courses on support, inclusion, participation & law – with confirmation of participation.
⛰Experiential education50 self-study courses on nature, groups, safety & reflection – with confirmation of participation.
⚖Youth welfare offices, guardianship & adult legal guardianship27 self-study courses for general social services (ASD), child & youth welfare and official guardianship – based on SGB VIII; plus 7 courses on adult legal guardianship, with confirmation of participation.
🤝Non-profit association package6 self-study courses for non-profit associations – volunteering, child protection, data protection, law & tax.
Explore all learning offers →Why the flat rate?
Learn more. Book less one by one.
The flat rate bundles key topics of social work and educational practice in one access – ideal for professionals who want to keep expanding their knowledge.
€
Predictable costs
A fixed annual price makes planning easy and pays off if you want to complete several courses.
↻
Continuous development
Instead of a one-off training, you build your expertise step by step and come back to topics later.
⌂
Learn flexibly
Self-study courses can be done anytime and anywhere – ideal alongside shift work, studies, family and job.
✓
Document your learning
For designated courses you receive a confirmation of participation and can document your professional development.
+
Think broader
From child protection to leadership, migration and digital topics: different perspectives for complex situations in practice.
Subject areas
Expertise for different fields of work
Choose topics that fit your working day, your training or your next step in development.
More than self-study
The right formats for individuals and organisations
German Social Lab combines digital learning with live formats, consulting and practice-oriented expertise.
01
Online academy
Flexible self-study courses for professionals, students and trainees.
Explore courses →02
Live training
Live seminars, workshops and professional days on current practice topics.
View dates →03
Consulting & in-house
Tailored services for teams, institutions, providers and organisations.
Learn more →04
Supervision
Professional reflection, case consultation and support for practitioners and teams.
Go to supervision →05
Expert knowledge
Free articles, ideas and orientation for social work and educational practice.
Go to expert knowledge →German Social Lab online
Follow us for new content and dates
Short professional insights, new courses, events and a look inside the academy.
Facebook · Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn · YouTube
Ready to develop your expertise further?
Start with the online academy, use the flat rate or find out about live training and tailored services for organisations.