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For many years now, the Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) has been preparing individuals engaged in German development cooperation for assignments abroad. At the Academy, experts and managers from over 35 seconding organisations can participate in a broad range of training activities to prepare themselves for their foreign assignments.
The courses are conducted in German and English and include training in development policy, language skills, safety and management. Particular emphasis is placed on reconciliation of work, family and private life. In addition to two specially designed courses, accompanying partners also have access to virtually the entire spectrum of training courses on offer.
Complementing the programme are individual tutoring, information and networking services, interactive learning stations, the services of the Media and Information Centre (MIA) and the SQ Portal, a digital learning platform.
The in-person courses are held at the Kottenforst Campus in Bonn-Röttgen, an optimal learning environment. The project also offers several training courses online, allowing individuals to participate even after they have left the country. Participants can make use of up to 40 learning days in preparation for a foreign assignment and can attend the programme six months before and up to 12 months after departure.