continuing education
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continuing education
The continuation or expansion of one's education after initial training (school, apprenticeship, university studies), usually in a professional context, in order to deepen knowledge or acquire new qualifications.
Um beruflich auf dem neuesten Stand zu bleiben, besucht sie regelmäßig Weiterbildungen.
To stay professionally up to date, she regularly attends continuing education courses.
The word is clearly composed of 'weiter' (further) and 'Bildung' (education). So it literally describes education that takes you further, usually after initial vocational training.
Nach seiner Lehre möchte er eine Weiterbildung zum Meister machen.
After his apprenticeship, he would like to do continuing education to become a master craftsman.
Certain verbs are often used with 'Weiterbildung' (continuing education). You can say 'eine Weiterbildung machen' (to do continuing education), 'eine Weiterbildung besuchen' (to attend a continuing education course), or 'an einer Weiterbildung teilnehmen' (to take part in continuing education).
Viele Mitarbeiter nehmen an der angebotenen Weiterbildung teil.
Many employees take part in the continuing education course offered.
The word 'Weiterbildung' (continuing education) is almost always used in a professional context. It is about improving your skills for your job or acquiring new professional qualifications.
Die Firma investiert viel Geld in die Weiterbildung ihrer Angestellten.
The company invests a lot of money in the continuing education of its employees.
training / education
'Ausbildung' and 'Weiterbildung' both belong to professional learning. 'Ausbildung' is usually the first major step, in which you learn a profession. 'Weiterbildung' comes afterward: you learn something additional or deepen your knowledge, often for work. The words can be confused because both involve courses, learning, and professional goals. The order is important: first usually comes an 'Ausbildung' or university studies, and later a 'Weiterbildung' can follow.
Eine Weiterbildung hilft ihr, später mehr Aufgaben im Büro zu übernehmen.
A continuing education course helps her take on more tasks in the office later.
Bei der Arbeit erzählt Tom von seiner Ausbildung als Koch.
At work, Tom talks about his vocational training as a cook.