Key takeaways
- mein NOW is the national portal of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. It replaced KURSNET at the start of 2024, and its Weiterbildungssuche is now the official database for funded training.
- You find courses under Weiterbildungssuche, filter for online delivery, and check for the AZAV mark that makes a course fundable with a Bildungsgutschein.
- Every WBS CODING SCHOOL course is AZAV-certified, 100% online, and listed on mein NOW, so you can fund it up to 100% with a Bildungsgutschein.
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What is mein NOW, and what happened to KURSNET?
mein NOW is Germany’s national online portal for professional development, run by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit together with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. It has been the country’s central platform for this since the start of 2024 and it is free to use.
mein NOW replaced KURSNET back in early 2024. The database many people still call KURSNET has lived inside mein NOW under Weiterbildungssuche ever since, so if you are still searching for KURSNET, this is where it moved.
The portal brings courses, career information, funding guidance and free advice into one place, which makes a confusing system much easier to navigate.
What you can do on mein NOW
- Perspektiven: explore career fields and see where demand is heading.
- Online-Tests: free tools that assess your strengths and your digital skills.
- Weiterbildungen: the course database, formerly KURSNET, searchable by subject, format, duration and start date.
- Förderung: an overview of funding, from the Bildungsgutschein to support for people already in work.
- Beratung: free advice, including an appointment with an adviser before you commit.
Understanding funding: Bildungsgutschein and AVGS
Funding for many career changers in Germany is covered by the state through two vouchers you will meet on mein NOW.
Bildungsgutschein (education voucher)
The Bildungsgutschein confirms in writing that certain costs will be covered, including course fees and exams. You can receive it if training ends your unemployment, prevents impending unemployment, or supports your professional integration. For the details, see the Bildungsgutschein page.
AVGS (activation and placement voucher)
The AVGS usually covers shorter coaching or programs that help you re-enter the job market. It is a separate route from the Bildungsgutschein, so ask your adviser which one fits your situation.
How do I get a Bildungsgutschein?
Getting a Bildungsgutschein follows a clear process that starts with your local Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter.
- Consultation: book an appointment with your adviser and check whether you meet the requirements.
- Search: use mein NOW under Weiterbildungssuche to find courses near you or 100% online.
- Information meeting: contact an AZAV-certified provider like WBS CODING SCHOOL for a personal offer.
- Submission: send the offer to your adviser for final approval.
- Redemption: hand the original voucher to your provider and start your training.
How to find funded tech, AI and coding courses on mein NOW
Open Weiterbildungssuche, type a search term, then narrow the results with filters until you see courses you can actually take. Because WBS CODING SCHOOL courses are remote, the online filter matters most.
Search terms and filters that work
- Enter terms like “AI Software Development”, “KI”, “Softwareentwicklung”, “Data Analytics” or “Cloud Computing”.
- Under Lernform, choose the digital or Fernunterricht option so you see fully online courses wherever you live in Germany.
- Use the Förderart filter and select Bildungsgutschein to show only fundable courses.
- Check for the AZAV mark, then filter by Beginntermin and Dauer to match your timeline.
You can also open our listings on mein NOW to jump straight to WBS CODING SCHOOL courses. A strong AI course teaches you to build working applications, not just theory: the AI Software Development Course is a 17-week program with a dedicated Gen AI module covering LLMs and autonomous agents.
WBS CODING SCHOOL courses on mein NOW
Every WBS CODING SCHOOL course is AZAV-certified, delivered 100% online, and fundable up to 100% with a Bildungsgutschein.
| Course | Duration | Language | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Software Development Course | 17 weeks | English/German | Build functional AI applications, with a Gen AI module on LLMs and agents. |
| Software Engineering & AI Course | 12 months | English/German | Full engineering foundation with cloud and Generative AI, plus an internship. |
| AWS Cloud Computing & AI Course | 23 weeks | English/German | AWS core services, Linux, Python and SQL for cloud roles. |
| AWS Cloud Engineering & AI Course | 10 months | English/German | Infrastructure as code with Terraform, CI/CD, Docker and AWS ECS, plus an internship. |
| Data Analytics Course | 13 weeks | English | Turn raw data into decisions. Long form: Data Analytics & AI Course (10 months). |
| Data Science Course | 17 weeks | English/German | Analytical skills for complex datasets. Long form: Data Science & AI Course (12 months). |
| AI Agents & Automations Course | 12 weeks | English/German | Build autonomous agents and automated workflows. |
| KI & Automatisierung | 8 weeks, 3 hrs/day | German | Part-time German course in AI and automation, built for QCG funding. |
| AI for Business Course | 8 weeks | English/German | Apply AI tools across real business processes. |
| KI Kompakt Course | 8 weeks | German | Compact part-time entry into AI fundamentals for the German market. |
| UX/UI Product Design Course | 15 weeks | English | User-centered product design from research to prototype. |
FAQ: mein NOW, KURSNET and the Bildungsgutschein
Is mein NOW the same as KURSNET?
mein NOW replaced KURSNET at the start of 2024. KURSNET was the Bundesagentur für Arbeit’s course database, and that database has lived inside mein NOW under Weiterbildungssuche ever since. If an old link or leaflet still points you to KURSNET, search on mein NOW instead.
What is a Bildungsgutschein?
A Bildungsgutschein is an education voucher issued by the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter. It can cover up to 100% of the cost of an AZAV-certified course, including fees and exams.
How do I know if a course on mein NOW is funded?
A course on mein NOW is fundable when the listing shows the AZAV mark or states “Förderung mit Bildungsgutschein”. Every WBS CODING SCHOOL course meets this requirement.
Can expats apply for a Bildungsgutschein?
Yes, expats can apply for a Bildungsgutschein if they live in Germany and have access to the German labor market. Your Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter assesses eligibility case by case.
Are WBS CODING SCHOOL courses fully online on mein NOW?
Yes, every WBS CODING SCHOOL course is delivered 100% online with live teaching. You can study from anywhere in Germany without relocating or commuting.
Related blogs
- How to get a Bildungsgutschein
- Courses for the unemployed in Germany
- AI education with the education voucher (Bildungsgutschein)
Conclusion
mein NOW is the most direct way to find government-funded tech training in Germany, and you can check any course for the AZAV mark before you apply. WBS CODING SCHOOL lists all of its programs on mein NOW, delivered 100% online and fundable up to 100% with a Bildungsgutschein. A good next step is the AI Software Development Course or the Data Analytics Course, both AZAV-certified and built around real projects.
