Training of trainers (AdA) according to AEVO
Seminar period: 20 & 21 May 2026 | 27 & 28 May 2026 | 9 & 10 September 2026 | 30 September & 01 October 2026
60 face-to-face teaching hours.
Seminar times: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm & 8.00 am to 1.00 pm
Costs:
€699.00 plus VAT
The AdA examination fee (IHK) for both parts of the examination, currently €210.00, is not included. This must be paid directly to the IHK.
For cancellations made on or after 15 May 2026, the full seminar fee is payable.
Target group:
- in-house trainers
- industrial foremen
Language:
The seminar will be held in German.
Target:
Do you want to train people? This seminar prepares you optimally for the trainer aptitude test. You will acquire extensive knowledge and skills for your future work as a trainer in your company. In addition, your vocational and educational skills will be significantly enhanced. You will work through typical examination situations in practical exercises and thus be optimally prepared for the trainer aptitude test.
IHK examinations: Trainer aptitude test (AdA)
The trainer aptitude examination (AdA examination) is divided into two parts: a written examination and an oral examination. Both examinations are taken before the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).
Detailed information on the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein trainer aptitude test can be found here.
A detailed overview of the examination procedure can be found in the Information sheet on the trainer aptitude test.
Seminar times:
Preparation for the written exam:
20 May 2026 | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
21 May 2026 | 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
27 May 2026 | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
28 May 2026 | 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
Theoretical examination at the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein on 2 June 2026 or 3 June 2026.
Preparation for the practical examination:
9 September 2026 | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
10 September 2026 | 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
30 September 2026 | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
1 October 2026 | 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
Practical examination before the autumn holidays (dates for the second half of the year have not yet been published by the IHK).
Seminar contents:
Theory lessons:
- Operational requirements
- Suitability of the trainer
- The dual system
- Framework training plan vs. framework curriculum
- Hierarchy of learning objectives
- Learning types and learning areas
- Didactic principles
- Complete competence to act
- Methodology vs. didactics
- Formulate fine learning objectives correctly
- Instruction methods
Practical exercise:
- Exercise and preparation for practical instruction
Lecturer:
Sonia Spelters
Dipl. Sozialpädagogin, NLP Master, AdA trainer and lecturer for personnel management and development
Notes:
- The guest house of the Textilakademie NRW, located directly next to the academy building, is available for overnight stays. If required, please contact the operator directly: freiraumamcampus.de
- Drinks and food are available in the bistro of the guest house or the university canteen (self-paying).
- The following apply General Terms and Conditions of Textilakademie NRW – Weiterbildung GmbH
Admission requirements:
No admission requirements are necessary for this seminar.
Location:
Textilakademie NRW
Rheydter Straße 329
41065 Mönchengladbach
Contact:
Helena Rotte
weiterbildung@textilakademie.de
+49 173 5316464