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Technischer Leiter:in
Du entwickelst dich in 10 Wochen zum Technischen Leiter:in und lernst, komplexe Change-Prozesse, IT-Service-Management und agile sowie achtsame Führung erfolgreich zu steuern.
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The learning experience of the future for the skills of tomorrow
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Tailor your professional development with videos, practical exercises, group sessions, or 1-to-1 coaching.
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Learn with excellent support
It is normal to have questions. With our award-winning educational support, you will get answers whenever you need them.
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Learn from the best experts
You will learn exclusively from trainers who apply their knowledge in the industry every day.
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Learn only relevant content
Your individual learning experience takes your prior knowledge and experience into account.
Learn your way
Tailor your professional development with videos, practical exercises, group work, or 1-to-1 sessions.
Learn with excellent support
It is normal to have questions. With our award-winning educational support, you will get answers whenever you need them.
Learn from the best experts
You will learn exclusively from trainers who apply their knowledge in the industry every day.
Learn only new content
Your individual learning experience takes your prior knowledge and experience into account.
Technischer Leiter:in
Du entwickelst dich in 10 Wochen zum Technischen Leiter:in und lernst, komplexe Change-Prozesse, IT-Service-Management und agile sowie achtsame Führung erfolgreich zu steuern.
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The training course at a glance
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Start and duration
Next start date
Part-time or full-time
400
Lessons
Certificates
Intermediate certificates for each module
Certificate of completion
Learning formats
Online courses
1-to-1 coaching
400
Interactive group courses
Locations
Remote
In-person at over 60 locations
Upon completion
Job search support
Free application coaching
Requirements
- Abgeschlossene Ausbildung und/oder abgeschlossenes Studium oder ersatzweise min. dreijährige Berufserfahrung in einem relevanten Bereich.
- Deutschkenntnisse auf Niveau B2
The learning experience for your future career
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Learn flexibly at your own pace
Fit your professional development around your daily life. Customise it with videos, practical exercises, group sessions, or 1-to-1 coaching.
You are in good company
Despite all the flexibility, you are not alone. You have plenty of opportunities to connect with others and can contact our award-winning educational support team at any time if you have questions.
Learn the latest content from the industry
You will learn exclusively from trainers who apply their knowledge to real-world projects every day.
Get help with your job search
Through exclusive partnerships with recruitment agencies and application coaching, you have the best chance of being invited to interviews.
Learn the way you want
Tailor your professional development with videos, practical exercises, group sessions, or 1-to-1 coaching.
Learn with excellent support
It’s normal to have questions. With our award-winning educational support, you can get answers whenever you need them.
Learn from the best experts
You will learn exclusively from trainers who apply their knowledge in the industry every day.
Learn only the latest content
Your individual learning experience takes your prior knowledge & experience into account.
What you will learn
In der Weiterbildung zum Technischen Leiter:in erhältst du fundiertes Wissen im Change Management, um Veränderungsprozesse nachhaltig zu gestalten. Du baust praxisnahe Kompetenzen im IT-Service-Management auf und lernst, Prozesse effizient zu etablieren. Im Bereich Leadership kombinierst du achtsame und agile Methoden, förderst Team-Selbstorganisation und setzt KI-unterstützte Tools gezielt ein. Außerdem vertiefst du deine Fähigkeiten in der Mitarbeiterführung, motivierst Teams und meisterst anspruchsvolle Gesprächssituationen.
Change Management
- Grundlagen und Definition des Change Managements
- Change Management-Modelle und -Strategien
- Planung und Steuerung des Change Managements
- Kommunikation und Umgang mit Widerstand
- Messung, Bewertung und Nachhaltigkeit von Veränderungen
IT-Service-Management
- Aufbau einer Prozess-Management-Organisation
- Etablierung zentraler IT-Service-Prozesse (Access, Supplier, Release)
- Service Asset and Configuration Management und Transition
- Business Relationship und Requirement Management
- IT Financial Management und Risikosteuerung
Mindful and agile Leadership
- Einführung in achtsame und agile Führung
- Agiles Mindset und iterative Entscheidungsprozesse
- Selbstorganisation sowie Rollen und Verantwortlichkeiten in Teams
- Integration von Achtsamkeit in Kommunikation und Arbeitsalltag
- Einsatz von KI-Prompts und Tools zur Unterstützung der Zusammenarbeit
Mitarbeiterführung
- Effektive Leitung und Motivation von Teams
- Personalentwicklung und Onboarding neuer Mitarbeitender
- Gesprächs- und Verhandlungstechniken inkl. Abmahnungs- und Kündigungsgespräche
- Konfliktlösung und Techniken zur Problemanalyse
- Zeitmanagement sowie agile und virtuelle Führung
How you will learn
Learn using interactive formats that
prepare you for your career
Everyone learns differently. Your learning experience at velpTEC combines various learning formats to be both varied and educationally sound.
Everyone learns differently. That is why your learning experience at velpTEC combines various learning formats to be both varied and educationally sound.
1-1 sessions
You will receive unlimited personal support
from your trainers at any time.
Live workshops
In topic-specific workshops, you will
dive deep into practical subjects.
Remote and on-site
Learn entirely online or at over 60 locations –
whichever you prefer.
Interactive learning content
All learning content has been developed with educational experts and offers a mix of videos, scripts, practical examples, and exercises.
Adapt your learning content to your prior knowledge
Learn new things instead of repeating old ones – you can swap out the content of your training if you already have prior knowledge.
- Abgeschlossene Ausbildung und/oder abgeschlossenes Studium oder ersatzweise min. dreijährige Berufserfahrung in einem relevanten Bereich.
- Deutschkenntnisse auf Niveau B2
Learn new things instead of repeating old ones
Your prior knowledge counts – the training content is individually adapted to you.
Your trainers for the area
We are highly rated on Trustpilot
Thanks to velpTEC, I am experiencing outstanding professional developmentthat fits seamlessly into my daily work routine. I am supported by instructors who provide expert guidance along my journey.
I took a data science course at VelpTEC and am very satisfied with the entire experience. The quality of the learning materials was up-to-date and practical, which helped me to understand and apply the content effectively.
I was able to learn a lot of new things that are now really helping me in my new job. It is also very helpful that so many practical examples are shown and worked through, such as case studies from real marketing agencies.
The training at velpTEC impressed me with the relevance and up-to-date nature of its content, which prepared me exceptionally well for my future role as a personnel developer.
Sometimes I spoke with an instructor multiple times in a single day during a course, and they even provided me with tips and materials for the future. I think this on-demand concept is fantastic. It’s like Netflix for professional development.
The onboarding for JavaScript was excellent, and I also really enjoyed diving into the complex topics of AI—especially training neural networks.
I learned a lot, and the technology provided worked perfectly. One advantage of the online course was the flexible scheduling. The staff and instructors were very friendly.
The remote concept is great. It allows for a good work-life balance. It is also very well implemented, with daily group chats and workshops.
The focus on learning by doing was a perfect fit for me, and the support team was always there whenever I needed help or had questions.
The instructors were always available to answer questions—friendly, patient, and incredibly helpful. I felt very well supported throughout.
My experience with velpTEC edutainment was consistently excellent and very positive. I would give both their content offerings and their customer support 5 stars.
The training content was highly relevant and up-to-date, allowing me to expand my knowledge in a targeted way and apply it directly to my daily work.
What our alumni say about velpTEC:
The instructors were always available to answer questions—friendly, patient, and incredibly helpful. I felt very well supported throughout.
The remote concept is great. It allows for a good work-life balance. It is also very well implemented, with daily group chats and workshops.
My experience with velpTEC edutainment was consistently excellent and very positive. I would give both their content offerings and their customer support 5 stars.
Get help whenever you need it.
Some topics are easier than others – that’s all part of learning. To help you make progress with challenging subjects, our award-winning educational support is always by your side.
Your career success is our goal
Strong partnerships with
recruitment agencies
velpTEC cooperates with well-known recruitment agencies that will put you forward to their clients once you have completed your further training.
1-to-1 coaching for
your application
In this 1-to-1 coaching, you will learn what HR managers look for. You will prepare for job interviews and salary negotiations.
CV and cover letter
optimisation
First impressions count. Your trainers will help you put the finishing touches to your application documents.
Learn through constant exchange with others
You have plenty of opportunities to share ideas and ask questions – whether in group discussions, the virtual learning space, one-to-one conversations, or workshops.
You also have unlimited access to our award-winning educational support if you ever need quick assistance.
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Find your dream job faster
with our support
Exclusive partnerships with
recruitment agencies
After you graduate, our partners will proactively put you forward to well-known companies.
1-to-1 coaching for
your application
You will learn exactly what HR managers look for in job interviews and salary negotiations.
CV and cover letter
optimisation
First impressions count. Your trainers will help you put the finishing touches to your application documents.
Starting your learning journey
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1. Apply for further training
Find a topic you're passionate about and apply for further training at velpTEC today.
2. Get advice on funding
Our experts will show you how to get the best possible funding for your further training.
3. Your individual offer
Start your learning journey and gain valuable skills in future-oriented topics. Take the next step in your career.
The start of your learning journey
1. Apply for further training
Find a topic you're passionate about and apply for further training at velpTEC today.
2. Get advice on funding
Our experts will show you how to get the best possible funding for your further training.
3. Your individual offer
Start your learning journey and gain valuable skills in future-oriented topics. Take the next step in your career.
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any questions about your application or want to know more about us? No problem! If you can't find the answer to your question in our FAQs, simply send us an email with your query.
How much time should I set aside for a training program?
Our training programs are intentionally designed with different approaches. The Digital Leader course lasts approximately 4 months and is aimed at those who want a compact and focused introduction to the topic. The Agile Leader training is significantly more comprehensive, spanning about 5 months, and provides an in-depth look at agile principles, methods, and leadership tools. This gives you the choice between a shorter format and a more intensive exploration of leadership.
How can I customize my learning path at velpTEC?
Your professional development is designed to fit seamlessly into your daily life. Whether you choose to learn online or in a hybrid format, you have 24/7 access to all materials and are supported by experienced trainers. Group discussions, workshops, and individual feedback ensure a perfect balance between theory and practice. Furthermore, we provide support with all organizational matters and funding opportunities, guiding you every step of the way toward your next leadership role.
What career opportunities open up for me with further training in leadership?
If you are looking to specialize in leadership, our training program is tailored to prepare you for roles where you take on responsibility, lead teams, and manage transformations. With programs like Digital Leader or Agile Leader, you will strengthen your profile for positions where strategy, communication, and organizational development intersect. Whether in mid-sized companies, international corporations, or start-ups, leaders with a digital and agile mindset are in high demand across all industries, especially with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into everyday work.
What are the core topics covered in the leadership training programs?
You will explore topics such as digital transformation, change management, team dynamics, and communication. The focus is on a leadership approach that builds trust, fosters innovation, and keeps structures flexible. Practical assignments, case studies, and simulations demonstrate how leadership principles can be applied in everyday situations. You will learn to think strategically while remaining operationally effective—a combination that will strengthen you in your leadership role.
Leadership: Detailed training description
Leadership Training – Shaping the future, inspiring people
At a glance
- Practical leadership training: Innovative methods, real-world professional experience, and instructors who bring practical expertise to future-oriented leadership.
- 100% fundable & maximum flexibility: Certified hybrid leadership training that fits your lifestyle.
Why leadership means more than management today
Leadership today is more than just traditional management: It is a mindset and an essential key competency for shaping the workplace of tomorrow. Targeted leadership training can
- foster your personal development
- and prepare you to manage change
- as well as support your team.
At velpTEC you will find a leadership program that focuses on practical relevance, a future-oriented approach, and individual development . You will develop modern leadership expertise that goes far beyond traditional hierarchies and prepares you to become an authentic leader.
Leadership training as a springboard for modern management
A leadership development program is not just rigid theory. It is your entry point to actively shaping a digitized and interconnected world. You will train key skills such as
- communicating as equals,
- confident decision-making,
- a readiness for innovation, and self-organization.
Essential skills in leadership training and their benefits in everyday management
- Communication & Feedback: Foster trust and team cohesion
- Decision-making skills: Enable fast, confident action in complex situations
- Innovation & agile mindset: Strengthen adaptability in a changing environment
- Self-organization: Supports better time, goal, and resource management
Leadership training: From traditional to agile
This leadership training thrives on diversity: It combines traditional leadership tools for stability with
- modern approaches like New Leadership,
- Servant Leadership
- or agile leadership.
This allows you to build a broad repertoire to provide targeted support to different teams.
Team Leader Training: Strong Leadership for Strong Teams
Successful team leaders can contribute to motivation, satisfaction and development for every individual. In practice-oriented learning models featuring
- group work,
- peer feedback
- and guided mentoring, you will bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Current topics such as diversity, Remote leadership and the use of artificial intelligence are integral parts of modern programs designed to prepare you as effectively as possible for the challenges of the digital working world.
Management & Leadership: Combining success factors intelligently
Management expertise and leadership skills complement each other. While strategic management focuses on processes and organization, modern leadership can provide momentum for
- teamwork,
- flexibility,
- and a results-oriented approach.
In velpTEC's leadership programs, you benefit from exchanging ideas with industry experts and proven coaching and gain skills at the intersection of technology, organization, and people management. This allows you to actively shape change processes and strengthen your position within the company.
FAQ
What does Leadership German mean and who is this training for?
Leadership German stands for modern, internationally oriented leadership skills and is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their leadership responsibilities . The focus is on developing practical skills for the digital future.
What distinguishes modern leadership programs from traditional management training?
Modern approaches – such as servant leadership, agile leadership and Digital leadership – fostering inspiration, innovation, and active change management. Digital tools and new learning formats ensure future-proof leadership development.
What are the career benefits of certified leadership training?
They verify your recognized skills, are flexible, and are often fully eligible for funding. Direct application on the job and an officially recognized certificate make your next career moveeasier.
Why is leadership indispensable in the digital working world?
Organizations are changing rapidly, driven by technological innovation, societal shifts, and new ways of working. Today, leadership is about providing direction, unlocking potential, and guiding people through uncertain contexts. It is a move away from hierarchies toward agility. Those who possess modern leadership skills do more than just shape structures; they influence culture and create the foundation for sustainable success.
How do I become a Technical Manager with velpTEC?
Your Technical Lead training at velpTEC: From specialist to leadership level
WithTraining to become a Technical Lead In IT, you ensure that complex IT infrastructures remain secure, high-performing, and future-proof. You combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, coordinate teams, manage modern systems, and play a decisive role in successfully developing digital processes within the company.
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The course content at a glance
With the training programme at velpTEC, you will strengthen your skills in technical leadership, project management, and forward-looking resource planning to confidently lead complex IT projects.
You will deepen your ability to confidently manage development teams, interfaces with management and clients, as well as methods for quality assurance, risk analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Key elements of successful IT service management
- Establishing IT service management processes
- Embedding IT service management at the leadership level
- Service Asset and Configuration Management: Transition
- Risk Management
- Agile leadership and virtual teams
- Introduction to mindful leadership
- Developing a mindful mindset
- Integrating mindful practices into agile methods
- Transparent and effective communication in agile teams
Expertise meets management: Your path as a Technical Lead in the industry
In the industrial sector, as a Technical Manager, you play a key role in ensuring that production facilities, technical systems and digital processes mesh efficiently. You
- are responsible for smooth operations,
- optimise maintenance and servicing workflows
- and analyse faults to proactively prevent downtime.
At the same time, you manage budgets, ensure quality and safety standards are met, and keep an eye on supply chains and technical interfaces.
Together with the management team and your staff, you develop processes further and create the foundation for greater efficiency, stability and competitiveness.
Why technical leaders are the backbone of modern production and IT companies
Why is your role as a Technical Manager so crucial today?
Because you are responsible for complex technical infrastructures where downtime can quickly cost millions. You lead teams of 20 to 100 employees, ensure safe and stable operations, and keep track of both technical and regulatory requirements.
In a world of just-in-time production and 24/7 IT, you create the conditions for resilience, scalability and innovation,
- from the proactive prevention of critical faults
- to the integration of new technologies such as 5G.
In doing so, you make a direct contribution to enabling efficiency gains of 15 to 25% and sustainably strengthening a company's competitiveness.
Technical Manager training for strategic planning and operational excellence
Technical Manager training is ideal for you if you have a technical background and want to take the next step towards leadership, planning and strategic responsibility.
It is aimed at professionals, among others, who want to expand their technical expertise with management, communication and control skills in order to take on more responsibility in demanding industrial and technical sectors in the long term.
- Technicians with professional experience
- Engineers
- Chief fitters on the path to management roles
- Master craftspeople who want to take on strategic responsibility
- Specialists from operational shop floor or shift management roles
- Career changers from related technical fields
- Electrical specialists with an affinity for IT
- Mechanical engineering assistants
- IT administrators in production-related environments
- Specialists from SMEs in mechanical engineering, automotive, logistics, or renewable energy
Industry 4.0 and digitalisation: Your upgrade for technical management
Industry 4.0 makes technical management indispensable, as modern production environments rely on networked systems, real-time data and intelligent automation . As a technical manager, you connect machines, software and digital processes to make operations more efficient, flexible and resilient.
You create the conditions to detect failures early, save energy effectively and integrate new technologies such as AI, digital twins or cloud-based platforms into existing structures in a meaningful way.
Targeted qualification: Soft skills and hard facts for technicians
If you want to take the step from a technical specialist to a leadership role, you need more than just practical knowledge. In your further training, you combine du technical know-how with the personal and strategic skillsrequired for responsibility, team leadership and complex decision-making in Industry 4.0.
Hard skills
- In-depth knowledge of mechanics
- Electrical engineering
- Hydraulics/pneumatics
- IT infrastructure
- Programming
- Network design
- Cloud architecture
- Machine safety standards
- Troubleshooting
- 3D CAD modelling
Soft skills
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Motivational 1:1 meetings
- Conflict resolution
- Delegation
- Time management using Gantt charts and agile sprints
- Empathy
- Resilience
- Budgeting
- Project Management
From lead technician or engineer to strategic decision-maker
We need you to look beyond the day-to-day business: You will evaluate investments, manage resources, bridge technical feasibility with economic goals, and actively drive future-oriented topics like Industry 4.0.
This is how you transition from an operational problem-solver to a central interface, laying the foundation for sustainable growth.
Taking responsibility: Personnel management and strategic investment planning
From an HR perspective, the position of Technical Director is particularly important because you not only manage processes and investments but, above all, develop people and lead teams to success. You
- take responsibility for 50 or more employees,
- actively shape 1-on-1 meetings, talent development, and team building,
- and thereby create the foundation for performance, motivation, and long-term retention.
At the same time, you make strategic decisions regarding investments, risks, and partners that have a direct impact on the company's future viability.
Learn more about your dream job here!
Your ascent to senior management: Strategic professional development as a Technical Director
The Technical Director training program follows a learning concept, that is tailored to your goals. You will receive a personalized learning path, tailored to your prior knowledge and learning style.
You learn online with 24/7 access, use a location near you whenever you like, or simply combine both. Furthermore, you can choose to study full-time or part-time.
Throughout the entire process, we support you with expert guidance and are always here for you. Even after you finish, we are happy to remain your first point of contact.
You can also look forward to a high level of Practical relevance and quality standards of the highest level. The training content is structured so that you can apply your knowledge directly in workshops, case studies, and projects.
Future-oriented topics such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, sustainability and green tech are fully integrated. Classes are taught by highly qualified instructors designed and supported by a supportive learning environment . Depending on your personal circumstances, funding is available, potentially covering the full cost.
FAQ: Technical Manager Training
What is the difference between a Technical Manager and a traditional Project Manager?
A traditional project manager is typically responsible for a clearly defined project with a set timeframe, budget, and goal. In contrast, a technical manager takes on a permanent, strategic role within the company.
You don't just manage individual projects; you oversee entire technical departments, lead teams, develop long-term technologies, and continuously optimise processes.
Which management methods and digital planning tools will I learn about in this training?
In this training, you will learn modern methods for planning, managing, and optimising technical projects and teams. This includes both traditional project management approaches and agile methods, allowing you to implement complex projects flexibly and efficiently.
Additionally, you will explore digital planning and analysis tools that support you in resource planning, process control, and data analysis. Topics such as risk management, budget planning, strategic decision-making, and structured communication with management, teams, and external partners also play a central role.
Is the Technical Manager training at velpTEC eligible for a training voucher (Bildungsgutschein)?
Yes, under certain conditions, the Technical Manager training at velpTEC can be funded via a training voucher. Our training programmes are AZAV-certified, meaning they meet the requirements for funding from the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) or the Jobcenter.
If you meet the relevant requirements, the training can be up to 100% funded. At velpTEC, we are happy to help you clarify your funding options and support you throughout the entire application process.
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