Important note!

"Due to significant changes in the framework conditions regarding the approval of measures, we are unfortunately no longer able to offer you further training funded by an education voucher this year.
We are still certified as a training provider! Only the measure number expires in January 2026 and we can no longer redeem education vouchers.

We will reassess the situation next year and then, if necessary, submit a new application for measures in order to be able to offer subsidized further training again.

Current continuing education courses as well as in-service training, the technical traineeship and our entire individually bookable seminar and e-learning offer are not affected!

We are also happy to offer you in-service training in preparation for the Professional or Expert level certification exam."

Sponsored further training for technical writers (tekom certification) Expert level

Do you want to reorient yourself professionally or return to work after parental leave? Are you eligible for funding, e.g. through an education voucher from the employment agency?

At tecteam you will find accredited further training to become a technical writer, which can be funded by the employment agency, the vocational promotion service, the employers' liability insurance associations or the pension insurance.

Advantages of the training

  • Studying full-time, eight hours a day.
  • You can take part regardless of where you live.
  • Individually supervised e-learning: You will be supervised individually and learn together with others who are also completing the same training.
  • 21 webinar days: 15 web seminar days + 5 days workshop ST4 via remote + 1 day formalities for the exam
  • 2 fixed start dates: April and September
  • Flexible scheduling: Our training plan takes your vacation schedule into account.
  • tekom Expert Level Certificate as a qualification, not just Professional Level Certificate
  • Personal support: Do you need good arguments for your decision or your advisor before you start, are you looking for an internship or ultimately a job? We will be happy to help you.

Dirk Schmitz

Your contact person

Dirk Schmitz

Phone: +49 231 557142-33

E-mail: d.schmitz@tecteam.de

Frequently asked questions

What are the entry requirements?

  • Academics or
  • Study dropout or
  • completed training or
  • Professional experience in the field of language/translation or communication or technology or IT.

Further personal requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of English
  • Confident written expression
  • IT skills (Office programs, Internet, PDF)

Can an education voucher be used?

The training can be financed by the Federal Employment Agency, the Federal Armed Forces Vocational Training Service (BFD), after an accident by the employers' liability insurance association or after a longer period of unemployment by the pension insurance with a training voucher.

Information for the respective employment consultant can be found at the bottom of the page. If you need further support with your arguments, we will be happy to help you - just contact us.

How long does the training take?

The training period is 10.5 months.

How does the certification examination by tekom e. V. work?

During the training, you register independently for the next possible examination with tekom e. V. and receive an examination date. The tecteam Bildungsinstitut ensures that the examination takes place shortly after completion of the training. Once you have passed the examination, you will receive a specified certificate from tekom and may use the job title "Technical Writer (tekom)".

What are the career prospects for technical writers?

The opportunities and career prospects on the job market for trained, qualified technical writers remain good. We actively help our graduates to find a job or an internship before and after obtaining the tekom Expert certification.(Researched job offers for technical writers)

Technical writers trained at tecteam Bildungsinstitut earn an average salary of around 40,000 euros per year in smaller companies. Employees in larger companies earn an annual salary of 40,000 to 70,000 euros. The average salary for technical writers is 52,000 euros gross per year.

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