noun
further training, professional development
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Fortbildung means further training or professional development, usually additional courses to improve skills. It denotes continuing education, certifications, or workshops. Noun: die Fortbildung. Plural: die Fortbildungen. Regular plural. Common verbs: eine Fortbildung machen/absolvieren. No special preposition or irregular declension. Often used in workplace contexts.
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Die Firma fördert die berufliche Fortbildung ihrer Mitarbeiter.
The company supports the professional development of its employees.
Ich mache eine Fortbildung, um meine beruflichen Chancen zu verbessern.
I'm taking further training to improve my career prospects.
Die Lehrerin besuchte eine Fortbildung, damit sie neue Unterrichtsmethoden anwenden konnte.
The teacher attended a further training course so that she could apply new teaching methods.
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Picture a worker attending a classroom with a sign 'Fortbildung' (advanced course).
think 'fort' as 'forward' and 'Bildung' as 'education' — forward education = further training.
Ends in -ung, so feminine: remember 'die Fortbildung'.
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Fortbildung refers to additional training or courses taken after initial education, often for career advancement.