Business schools are increasingly offering specialized short training courses

Berlin A lot of money, a lot of time, a lot of work: Anyone who decides to pursue academic further education as a professional usually weighs costs and benefits against each other beforehand. Will a second degree such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) advance your career? How can the often five-digit tuition fees be financed? And do the living conditions offer enough space for the large amount of time required to acquire the new knowledge?

For all those who shy away from taking a one or two year break or the stress of part-time studies, there has been a less expensive alternative for several years: micro-certificates.