Compass as a symbol for the KOMPASS funding programme

Funding

KOMPASS Programme

  • Further training
  • 90% of net costs
  • for solo self-employed

Government funding for solo self-employed people

Depending on your situation, you may be able to receive 90% government funding for our trainings through the KOMPASS Programme.

KOMPASS ("Kompakte Hilfe für Solo-Selbstständige") is a nationwide initiative of the BMAS (German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs). It funds further training that helps secure self-employment, reach new target groups or develop business models. Applications are handled through a KOMPASS contact point.

Costs must initially be paid by you. To bridge the time until the funding is paid out, we offer a special KOMPASS payment term: our invoices are not due until 1 day before training begins.

* Whether your training is eligible for funding is decided by the KOMPASS contact point during the application process.

What a training costs you

The funding covers 90% of the net costs, up to a maximum of €4,500. For a training costing €5,000 net, this maximum is reached exactly - your own share is then €500.

And because our invoices are not due until shortly before the training begins, you do not have to pay even this amount in advance for long.

Training costs (net)
€5,000
−
Funding (90%, max. €4,500)
€4,500
=
Your share
€500
Example calculation, all amounts net. Whether and how much funding you receive is decided by the KOMPASS contact point.

Example: Advanced level in three years

Year 1: CPSA Foundation Level

Entry into architecture fundamentals and preparation for the CPSA-F exam.

Year 2: Two Advanced modules of your choice

Deep dives into focus areas that match your profile and your projects.

Year 3: One further module + Advanced exam

Rounding out your competency profile & completing at Advanced Level.

Who can receive funding?

  • Primarily self-employed for at least two years
  • No more than one full-time employee or the equivalent in part-time
  • Place of residence and work in Germany
  • One application per year possible

What is funded?

  • Up to €4,500 in funding for further training - 90% subsidy on net costs
  • Minimum scope of 20 hours
  • Completed within six months
  • Eligibility is assessed by a KOMPASS contact point

Six steps to your funding

  1. Before applying

    1. 1. Find a contact point and get advice

      The first step is to contact one of the regional KOMPASS contact points. They offer free advice, check your eligibility and help you select a suitable training measure.

    2. 2. Choose a suitable training

      Funded measures must have a minimum scope of 20 hours and be completed within six months. Whether a measure is eligible for you is decided by the KOMPASS contact point. For example, choose our iSAQB® Foundation Training with certification.

    3. 3. Reserve your place

      Send us an email with your name and preferred training date. We will hold a place for you and you only make a binding booking once the funding has been approved. With us, you pay shortly before training begins to keep the gap until payout as short as possible.

    4. 4. Submit your application

      After the advisory meeting, officially apply for funding through the KOMPASS contact point.

    Funding approved The training may only be booked on a binding basis after the funding approval has been received.

  2. After approval

    1. 5. Book the training

      Once you have received the funding approval, you can confirm your booking and we will send you a booking confirmation and invoice. This includes our special KOMPASS payment term: payable up to 1 week before training begins.

  3. After the training

    1. 6. Complete the training and receive your funding

      You must cover the costs upfront - with us, not until shortly before the start. After completing the measure, the approved amount of up to €4,500 (90% of net costs) will be reimbursed to you.

Upcoming dates: iSAQB® Foundation Level

07. - 09.12.2026

Places available

online

🇩🇪 German

2.250,00 €

09. - 11.03.2027

Places available

Karlsruhe

🇩🇪 German

Early bird: 2.160,00 €

2.400,00 €

No open dates at the moment


There are currently no dates available for our open iSAQB® Foundation training. Drop us a line and we will get in touch as soon as the next date is set.

"Reserve a place" opens an email to us - the reservation is non-binding, the booking only follows once your funding has been approved. All prices are per person plus statutory VAT. More about the training: iSAQB® Foundation Level.

Further links about the KOMPASS Programme

Full information is available here or on the official website. There is also a course directory with selected courses for the KOMPASS Programme.

Important: Eligibility for funding in your individual case is decided by the official KOMPASS contact points.

Reserve a place on a training and only make a binding booking once the funding has been approved for you. Take the opportunity to expand your professional skills and set yourself up for the future - with 90% funding.

Kathi Asel

Your contact: Kathi Asel
I am happy to answer your questions about the KOMPASS Programme and reserving your training place.

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