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KOMPASS Program: Funded Training for Solo Self-Employed People

Reviewed training courses for solo self-employed people, eligible for funding through the KOMPASS program (ESF Plus): customer acquisition, accounting and taxes, and stabilization with AI.

Reviewed course, eligible for funding. Our training courses for solo self-employed people have been reviewed by a qualified body (fachkundige Stelle) and are eligible for funding under the KOMPASS program (European Social Fund Plus / Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, BMAS). Delivered by experienced consultants from Unternehmenswerk.

Current notice: The KOMPASS program is currently in high demand, and new funded places are limited. Leave us your inquiry and we will get in touch as soon as places become available again. Alternatively, we can show you suitable funded routes through AVGS coaching or BAFA consulting funding.

Our Reviewed Training Courses

Three coordinated training courses for a stable, growing solo business, all reviewed by a qualified body and eligible for KOMPASS funding. Click a card to see the complete course with all modules:

Self-Employed and Self-Confident: Win Customers, Work Smart, Grow Securely

Self-Employed and Self-Confident: Over twelve weeks and twelve modules, you work on positioning, your offer, pricing, social media strategy, customer acquisition, accounting and annual planning. 100 hours, 76 of them live online and 24 hours of self-study, with templates, tools and group coaching for everyday business. For solo self-employed people and women entrepreneurs who have been in business for at least two years. Eligible for funding through KOMPASS (ESF Plus): personal contribution €500 instead of €5,000.

Duration: 100 hours · 12 weeks (76 h live online + 24 h self-study)
Funding: up to 90% through the Kompass program · personal contribution from €500

Accounting and Taxes for Solo Self-Employed People

Accounting and Taxes for Solo Self-Employed People: Over four course days, you turn receipt organization, income and expense logic, invoices, VAT and annual planning into fixed routines and learn to communicate confidently with your tax advisor and the tax office (Finanzamt). 25 hours, 20 of them live online, plus exercises with Lexoffice or sevDesk. For solo self-employed people who have been in business for at least two years. Eligible for funding through KOMPASS (ESF Plus): personal contribution €125 instead of €1,250.

Duration: 25 hours (20 h live on 4 days of 5 h each + 5 h self-study)
Funding: up to 90% through the Kompass program · personal contribution from €125

Stabilization and Business Growth with AI

Stabilization and Business Growth with AI: Over ten course days, you learn to use language models and expert systems in a legally compliant way for marketing, customer management, automation and process stability, and you develop an AI action plan for your own business. 50 hours, 40 of them live online, with three practical days on your own business cases, guided by an IT engineer. For solo self-employed people with little or no prior knowledge of AI. Eligible for funding through KOMPASS (ESF Plus): personal contribution €290 instead of €2,900.

Duration: 50 hours · 10 days of 5 h each (40 h live online + 10 h self-study)
Funding: up to 90% through the Kompass program · personal contribution from €290

Frequently Asked Questions About the KOMPASS Program

Are your KOMPASS courses recognized?

Yes. Our courses have been reviewed by a qualified body and are eligible for funding under the KOMPASS program. We deliver them as the provider; the funding commitment itself is issued by the responsible body after your application.

Who can use the KOMPASS program?

The KOMPASS program (ESF Plus) is aimed at solo self-employed people. The responsible contact point (Anlaufstelle) checks whether you meet the requirements; in the free initial consultation we give you a first assessment of your situation.

What does participation cost?

The KOMPASS program funds a large share of the costs. The responsible body clarifies the exact funding amount and any personal contribution as part of your application.

Interested in the KOMPASS Program?

Leave us your inquiry in the free initial consultation. We clarify whether the KOMPASS program is right for you and otherwise show you the suitable funded route.

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