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The Competence Centre supports the collaborative projects in developing, testing and, in the long term, establishing their basic education pathways. It offers individual advice, provides on-site support where required, and organises networking events where the projects can reflect on their progress and challenges and learn from one another. Together with the AlphaDekade Coordination Office (KSA), the Competence Centre organises annual networking meetings for the 10 collaborative projects.

→ Documentation of the networking meeting ‘Grundbildung in Pfaden denken’ held on 21 November 2024

→ Documentation of the networking meeting ‘Grundbildung in Pfaden gestalten’ held on 11/12 November 2025

In the workshop discussions on impact orientation, the collaborative projects receive methodological and substantive support in developing project-specific impact frameworks. The dialogue forums serve as a platform for exchange with a focus on research. Discussions cover (interim) results from the DIE’s accompanying scientific research, as well as other research findings relevant to the collaborative projects. The DIE sets the thematic priorities. LRNK provides methodological support, facilitates the discussions and, in consultation with the DIE, incorporates the perspectives of the collaborative projects into the identification of topics.

→ FAQ on the workshop discussions on impact-oriented approaches

→ FAQ on the ‘dialogue forums’ format

To ensure that basic education provision is sustainable in the long term and that people in need of basic education can be supported on an ongoing basis, there is a need for qualified contact persons and coordinating structures. Against this backdrop, the Competence Centre, working in a shared responsibility framework, develops, tests and evaluates professional development programmes covering fundamental aspects of literacy and basic education, as well as the two key areas of basic education counselling and network coordination.

Focus: Network coordination

Network coordinators play a key role in developing and consolidating regional basic education structures. They coordinate cooperation between different stakeholders, promote exchange within the network and contribute to the development of sustainable, structural solutions.

Focus: Basic education counselling

People with basic learning needs often face particular challenges when it comes to finding suitable learning opportunities and making decisions about their education. Qualified basic learning guidance helps them to access educational opportunities, navigate transitions and develop sustainable long-term learning pathways. In this way, it can play a key role in preventing people from dropping out of education.

The professional development programmes consist of digital self-study modules and accompanying digital face-to-face sessions for group reflection.

The following interview with Dr. Nicole Pöppel offers practical insights into the development and implementation of the professional development courses.

The first round of professional development courses took place between September and November 2025. The second round will start in autumn 2026. You can get an overview of the main content of the training course and all the information about the schedule and programme in the following fact sheet.

Through the ‘überaus’ portal run by the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), the Competence Centre has provided a shared digital workspace for the collaborative projects. Groups have been set up there for the various key topics to facilitate structured professional exchange. Relevant documents, materials and event announcements are also posted centrally.

The collaborative projects are invited to register on ‘überaus’ and make use of the platform. Important information, progress reports and event formats are collated there and continuously updated.