# IHK-Kompetenz.plus – Overview of Courses and Blog

**IHK-Kompetenz.plus** is a German Chamber of Commerce (DIHK) training platform offering **IHK-certified continuing education**. It is a project of the DIHK-Bildungs-gGmbH, a subsidiary of the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry, ensuring high trust and official recognition (https://ihk-kompetenz.plus/ueber-uns/#:~:text=Unser%20gemeinn%C3%BCtziger%20Auftrag). The site’s offerings are organized into five main categories of **Lehrgänge** (courses) and a blog section called **“Wissenswertes”** (Know-How) with informational articles. Below is an overview of the five categories – **Nachhaltigkeit**, **Digitale Transformation**, **Management**, **Marketing & Kommunikation**, and **Weitere Lehrgänge** – along with examples of courses in each, followed by highlights from the Wissenswertes blog.

## Nachhaltigkeit (Sustainability)

_Nachhaltigkeit_ (sustainability) is crucial for individuals and companies alike. This category’s courses keep you **up-to-date on sustainable practices** and teach how to help shape a more sustainable future (https://ihk-kompetenz.plus/nachhaltigkeit/#:~:text=Nachhaltigkeit%20ist%20sowohl%20im%20privaten,eine%20nachhaltigere%20Zukunft%20mitgestalten%20kannst). The category contains a wide variety of sustainability courses, from climate and energy management to sustainable mobility and corporate responsibility.

## Digitale Transformation (Digital Transformation)

The working world is in flux: digital technologies are changing how we work. The _Digitale Transformation_ category prepares you for the future – learn new fields or solidify your current role with digital know-how (https://ihk-kompetenz.plus/digitale-transformation/#:~:text=Die%20Arbeitswelt%20befindet%20sich%20seit,Begeisterten). The _Digitale Transformation_ courses range from AI, data and IT security to agile project management and digital business models, reflecting the breadth of digital skills in demand.

## Management

The _Management_ category focuses on leadership and organizational skills. These courses provide **modern management methods and tools** so you can better manage “what you do” and better control “what you don’t do,” preparing you for new leadership roles or keeping you up-to-date in your current one (https://ihk-kompetenz.plus/management/#:~:text=%E2%80%9EVerantwortlich%20ist%20man%20nicht%20nur,date%20in%20deiner%20aktuellen%20F%C3%BChrungsposition). Management courses range from _Agile Leadership_ _and_ _Lean Management_ _to_ _HR development,_ _Digital marketing, and industry-specific management roles, equipping professionals for modern leadership challenges.

## Marketing & Kommunikation (Marketing & Communication)

In _Marketing & Kommunikation_, **creative communication experts** are in high demand across social media, PR, sales and more. These courses keep you **up-to-date** and turn you into a **pro in modern corporate communication and marketing**, whether you’re a beginner or experienced, self-employed or in management (https://ihk-kompetenz.plus/marketing-kommunikation/#:~:text=Ob%20f%C3%BCr%20Social%20Media%2C%20Online,als%20auch%20Angestellte%20und%20F%C3%BChrungskr%C3%A4fte). The _Marketing & Kommunikation_ _courses span_ _social media, content, events, sales, innovation, HR, and new work, equipping participants with creative and strategic communication skills.

## Weitere Lehrgänge (Other Courses)

If none of the above categories cover what you need, _Weitere Lehrgänge_ (other courses) contains **many more specialized trainings across diverse topics** (https://ihk-kompetenz.plus/weitere-lehrgaenge/#:~:text=In%20den%20anderen%20Kategorien%20war,vielleicht%20noch%20interessanter%20f%C3%BCr%20dich). This category includes courses that **don’t fit neatly into one category**, often specialist or niche programs. In Weitere Lehrgänge, the variety is very broad – from technical skills (e.g. CAD, electrics, logistics, IT) and business skills (accounting, export, law) to creative and hospitality courses (sommelier, gastronomy, tourism) and specialist roles (compliance, insolvency, diversity). These courses serve niche needs and emerging fields not covered in the other categories.

## Wissenswertes – Blog Section

The **“Wissenswertes”** section is a blog providing **tips, tricks, and in-depth information** on various topics – from practical advice to insights on specific professions (https://ihk-kompetenz.plus/wissenswertes/#:~:text=Hier%20findest%20du%20unsere%20letzten,es%20hier%20viel%20zu%20lesen). Blog articles cover areas like management, digital transformation, sustainability, marketing, and career development. The Wissenswertes blog provides valuable insights and up-to-date knowledge, reinforcing IHK-Kompetenz.plus as a resource not only for courses but also for ongoing learning about industry trends, digital innovation, sustainability, and career development. All content is provided by the trusted DIHK network, ensuring quality and relevance.