On behalf of the European Commission, companies in all member states are surveyed every five years on their continuing education activities. Among other things, the survey provides data on further training opportunities, time required, costs and organisation.
Continuing vocational training in companies remains a key factor in personnel development. According to the latest survey by the Federal Statistical Office, 47 percent of companies in Germany offered further training opportunities in 2020. This decline compared to previous years is partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this decline, the promotion of digital skills remains a key factor.
Digitization of Continuing Education in Companies
With the advancing digitalization, continuing education in companies is gaining in importance. In 2020, 37 percent of companies relied on e-learning to prepare their employees for the requirements of the digital world of work. In addition to training technical skills, these programs also target remote work and digital safety.
Continuing Training in Companies by Company Size
The survey shows clear differences in continuing training by company size. 85 per cent of large companies (more than 250 employees) offered training to their employees, compared to only 31 per cent of smaller companies (10 to 49 employees). Large companies often have more resources to offer more comprehensive programs, while smaller companies are often limited in this regard.
Challenges and Future Developments of Continuing Education in Companies
The biggest challenges in continuing education in companies include time and financial hurdles as well as the integration of further training measures into everyday working life. Nevertheless, it is expected that continuing vocational training will continue to gain in importance as a result of digitalisation.
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