Frauen in Führung: Weiterbildung programs to support women in leadership

What are “Frauen in Führung” programs?
They are Weiterbildung programs designed to prepare women for leadership positions (Führungspositionen) across different sectors by developing:

• Leadership skills

• strategic capabilities

• emotional intelligence in leadership

• self-confidence and effective negotiation

• professional communication in male-dominated environments

Goals of these programs:

• Increasing the share of women in leadership roles

• Supporting workplace equality

• Removing mental and cultural barriers to women’s advancement

• Enabling women to combine professional and family life

Examples of well-known programs in Germany:

Can these programs be funded?
Yes, they can be covered through:

• Bildungsgutschein from the Agentur für Arbeit

• Employer support (if you work part-time or full-time)

• Women-focused funding programs such as:

  • Aufstiegs-BAföG

  • Funding under § 82 SGB III

  • State-level empowerment programs (Landesprogramme)

Typical program content:

• Self-leadership and self-awareness (Selbstführung)

• Modern leadership (Agile leadership, transformation)

• Clear communication and confidence

• Conflict management and negotiation

• Motivation and influence in teams

• Work-life balance for women leaders

Who are these programs suitable for?

• Women mid-career aiming for promotion

• Part-time employees who want to move into management

• Female entrepreneurs founding their own businesses

• Recent graduates with leadership ambitions

• Mothers aiming for a strong return after parental leave (Elternzeit)

How to find a suitable Weiterbildung program
Visit websites such as:

• bildungsurlaub.de

• kursnet.arbeitsagentur.de

• [WBS, DEKRA, Haufe Akademie]

Search using keywords like:

• “Frauen in Führung”, “Women Leadership”, “Mentoring für Frauen”

Practical tip:
Book a Beratungstermin with the Agentur für Arbeit and mention that you want a Weiterbildung to improve promotion chances within women-support initiatives—this can strengthen your chances of full funding.

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