Fortbildung
continuing education, professional development
Advanced Noun Feminine
🔊
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔʁt.bɪl.dʊŋ/
💡
Cultural Note
Germany places enormous emphasis on lifelong learning. Many federal states grant Bildungsurlaub — up to five days of paid educational leave per year. Fortbildung is distinct from Weiterbildung (broader continuing education) and Umschulung (retraining for a new profession entirely).
📝 Example Sentences
Mein Arbeitgeber bezahlt die Fortbildung.
My employer pays for the continuing education.
Regelmäßige Fortbildung ist in diesem Beruf unerlässlich.
Regular professional development is essential in this profession.