{"id":1249,"date":"2024-12-16T17:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T17:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jig.world\/?p=1249"},"modified":"2025-04-02T09:24:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T09:24:52","slug":"1249-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/1249-2\/","title":{"rendered":"RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><b>Why is the recognition of professional qualifications important?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The recognition of professional qualifications is the process of checking whether a professional qualification obtained abroad is equivalent to a corresponding German qualification. This verification is important for several reasons:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>1. access to the labor market:<\/strong> In Germany, recognition is a prerequisite for finding a job in many professions.<br \/>\n<strong>2 Facilitated integration:<\/strong> With recognition, skilled workers have a better chance of integrating into the labor market and society.<br \/>\n<strong>3.legal requirements:<\/strong> Recognition is mandatory for regulated professions such as doctors, teachers or nurses.<br \/>\n<strong>4.competitive advantage:<\/strong> Recognition also increases the chances of being hired by employers in non-regulated professions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Regulated and non-regulated professions<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>1. regulated professions<br \/>\n<\/strong>-In these professions, recognition is required by law in order to practice the profession. Examples:<br \/>\n-Doctors and nursing staff<br \/>\n-Teachers<br \/>\n-Engineers (depending on the federal state)<br \/>\n-Lawyers and tax consultants<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>2. non-regulated professions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">-Here, recognition is voluntary, but often helpful to improve chances on the job market. Examples:<br \/>\n-IT specialists<br \/>\n-Marketing specialists<br \/>\n-business economists<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Steps towards the recognition of professional qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>1. advice and information<br \/>\n<\/b>-First points of contact such as the <b>Recognition portal<\/b> or the \"Working and Living in Germany\" hotline can help to clarify whether recognition is necessary.<br \/>\n-Check whether the profession is regulated.<br \/>\n-Compilation of the required documents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>2. find the responsible office<br \/>\n<\/b>-The responsible office depends on the profession and the federal state.<\/p>\n<div><strong>Examples:<br \/>\n<\/strong>-Nurses: State health authorities.<br \/>\n-Skilled trades: Chambers of Crafts.<br \/>\n-Academic professions: Chambers of Industry and Commerce.<\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>3. application<br \/>\n<\/b>-Submission of an application to the competent authority.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><strong>Required documents may include:<br \/>\n<\/strong>-Proof of education (e.g. certificates, diplomas)<br \/>\n-Proof of professional experience<br \/>\n-Translations and certifications<br \/>\n-Curriculum vitae and passport copy<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>4. verification of equivalence<br \/>\n<\/b>-The competent body checks whether the foreign qualification is comparable with the German reference occupation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\">-<b>Equivalence established<\/b>: Recognition is granted.<br \/>\n-<b>Partial equivalence<\/b>Adaptation measures (e.g. examinations or further training) are required.<br \/>\n-<b>No equivalence<\/b>: The degree is not recognized, but alternative pathways can be proposed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>5. notification received<br \/>\n<\/b>-Once the assessment has been completed, applicants receive a notification documenting the results. This notification can be used for applications or for further steps.<\/p>\n<div><strong>Costs and duration<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>- Costs:<\/strong> Recognition costs vary depending on the profession and federal state, but are generally between \u20ac100 and \u20ac600. Additional costs may be incurred for translations, certifications and further training.<br \/>\n<strong>- Duration:<\/strong> The processing time is usually 2 to 3 months, but can take longer depending on the complexity and workload of the responsible office.<\/p>\n<div><strong>Special cases<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1. highly qualified skilled workers (e.g. EU Blue Card)<\/strong><br \/>\n- For this group, recognition is often a decisive step towards fulfilling the requirements for a residence permit.<br \/>\n<strong>2. refugees<\/strong><br \/>\n- In some cases, certificates or evidence are not available. There are special procedures to check professional qualifications through practical tests or interviews.<br \/>\n<strong>3. partial recognition<\/strong><br \/>\n- If only part of the qualifications are recognized, applicants can take part in adaptation courses, examinations or further training in order to obtain full recognition.<\/p>\n<div><strong>Checklist for the recognition process<\/strong><br \/>\n- Graduation certificates (translated and notarized)<br \/>\n- \u2705 Proof of professional experience<br \/>\n- \u2705 Proof of identity (passport)<br \/>\n- \u2705 Translations by sworn translators<br \/>\n- \u2705 Curriculum vitae<br \/>\n- \u2705 If applicable, proof of language skillsFor more information, please visit our website: <strong>JIG.WORLD<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warum ist die Anerkennung von Berufsqualifikationen wichtig? Die Anerkennung von Berufsqualifikationen ist der Prozess, in dem gepr\u00fcft wird, ob ein im Ausland erworbener Berufsabschluss mit einem entsprechenden deutschen Abschluss gleichwertig ist. Dieser Nachweis ist aus mehreren Gr\u00fcnden wichtig: 1.Zugang zum Arbeitsmarkt: In Deutschland ist die Anerkennung in vielen Berufen Voraussetzung, um eine Arbeitsstelle zu finden. 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