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IW Study: Companies use recognition of foreign professional qualifications as a sign of appreciation and employee retention

04.03.2025
The recognition of foreign professional qualifications is essential for securing skilled workers in Germany. The study conducted by the German Economic Institute on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on the recognition of foreign professional qualifications from a company perspective shows that companies see potential in the recognition of foreign qualifications, but demand simpler, faster and digitally supported procedures.
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Recognition by region 2014

The success rate of recognition procedures in Germany differs depending on the region where the foreign professional qualification was obtained. It tends to be higher in the regions geographically and culturally close to Germany.
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Recognition by region 2013

The success rate of recognition procedures in Germany differs depending on the region where the foreign professional qualification was obtained. It tends to be higher in the regions geographically and culturally close to Germany.
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Facharbeiter/in Schlosser/in (Niveau 1)
Lucrător în lăcătuşerie mecanică structuri (Certificat de calificare profesională - Nivel 1)
Gültigkeit: 19.02.2004 bis 31.08.2009
Rumänien Länderflagge
Rumänien
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Recognition by professional group 2014

The share of applicants granted full equivalence in Germany varies widely by individual professions and by professional groups. The proportion of applicants who received full equivalence is especially high in the sales and healthcare sectors.