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A targeted teaching session or course for conveying or deepening practical skills and theoretical knowledge, usually in a professional context.
Alle neuen Mitarbeiter müssen an einer Sicherheitsschulung teilnehmen.
All new employees must take part in safety training.
The word 'Schulung' (training) is derived from the verb 'schulen' (to train). The ending '-ung' turns the action of training into a feminine noun.
Die Firma schult ihre Mitarbeiter im Umgang mit der neuen Software.
The company trains its employees in using the new software.
Common verbs used with 'Schulung' (training) are 'an einer Schulung teilnehmen' (to take part in a training session), 'eine Schulung machen' (to do training), or 'eine Schulung anbieten' (to offer training).
Nächste Woche nehme ich an einer Schulung für Projektmanagement teil.
Next week I’m taking part in a project management training course.
'Schulung' (training) is almost always used in a professional context for employees’ continuing education. It is about specific skills for the job, not general education.
Die Schulung zur neuen Datenschutzverordnung ist für alle verpflichtend.
The training on the new data protection regulation is mandatory for everyone.
training / education
An Ausbildung is a more comprehensive educational program in which you learn a profession. A Schulung is a focused teaching session on specific knowledge or practical skills. Ausbildung is appropriate for learning an entire profession, while Schulung is used for a limited professional topic.
Nora besucht im Lager eine eintägige Schulung zum neuen Warenprogramm.
At the warehouse, Nora attends a one-day training session on the new inventory software.
Nora beginnt eine dreijährige Ausbildung zur Fachkraft im Lager.
Nora begins a three-year training program to become a warehouse specialist.
