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German for professionals (A1 to B1)

Learn the German you need to work, interview and settle in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, from A1 to B1.

No reviews yetTaught by Walnut Jobs course team
Level
Beginner
Language
English
Duration
60 hours
Lessons
14

Last updated 22 Oct 2026

What you'll learn.

  • Greet colleagues, introduce yourself and choose correctly between Sie and du.
  • Handle numbers, dates, times and appointments in spoken and written German.
  • Build correct main and subordinate clauses with the right verb position.
  • Use nominative, accusative and dative cases and talk about the past with the Perfekt.
  • Write workplace emails, make phone calls and take part in meetings politely.
  • Write a German CV and cover letter and answer standard interview questions at B1 level.

How this course is taught.

Every module comes to you in four parts, so you can watch, read, discuss and check what you have learned.

  1. Quadrant I

    e-Tutorial

    Watch a short video lecture for each module, with full text notes beside it so you can review or translate at your own pace.

  2. Quadrant II

    e-Content

    Download or print the reading material for each module, with key terms, case studies and links to further resources.

  3. Quadrant III

    Discussion forum

    Ask questions and clear your doubts with other learners. The course team guides the discussion and answers questions.

  4. Quadrant IV

    Assessment

    Check your understanding with quizzes, short and long-answer practice and FAQs, then take the final test.

Curriculum.

4 modules · 14 lessons
1First steps at work (A1)3 lessons · 50 mine-Content (notes)2Assessment1
  • Note: Greetings, introductions and Sie or du20 min
  • Note: Numbers, dates, times and appointments18 min
  • Quiz: Check your understanding: first steps12 min
2Core grammar (A1 to A2)4 lessons · 1 h 15 mine-Content (notes)3Assessment1
  • Note: Verb position and the present tense20 min
  • Note: Cases: nominative, accusative and dative22 min
  • Note: The Perfekt: talking about what you did18 min
  • Quiz: Check your understanding: core grammar15 min
3German in the workplace (A2 to B1)4 lessons · 1 h 11 mine-Content (notes)3Assessment1
  • Note: Emails and phone calls20 min
  • Note: Meetings and small talk18 min
  • Note: Modal verbs and polite requests18 min
  • Quiz: Check your understanding: workplace German15 min
4Applying for jobs in German (B1)3 lessons · 1 h 2 mine-Content (notes)2Final test1
  • Note: Lebenslauf and Anschreiben22 min
  • Note: Job interview phrases20 min
  • Final test: Final assessment20 min

Your certificate.

This is the certificate you receive when you complete the course and pass its final test.

Certificate No.

WDT-WJGP-2026-000000

Certificate of completion

German for Professionals (A1 to B1)

This is to certify that

Learner Name

has successfully completed the course and passed its assessment, and is recognised as a

German for professionals (A1 to B1)

4 modules14 lessons60 hours of learningOnline, on Walnut LMS

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Date of issue

Noida, India

Authorised Signatory

Walnut DataTech Private Limited

Verify this certificate at walnutdatatech.com/verify-certificate with certificate number WDT-WJGP-2026-000000. Issued on Walnut LMS.

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What you need to receive it.

Complete every lesson and pass the final assessment with at least 70%.

Every certificate carries its own number that anyone can check on the verification page.

About this course.

Germany is one of the largest job markets for international engineers, IT specialists, nurses and finance professionals, and German opens doors in Austria and Switzerland too. Even when the working language is English, German makes interviews, onboarding, paperwork and team life far easier.

This course follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from A1 to B1. Each lesson teaches real phrases with English translations, the grammar behind them and the cultural rules that matter at work, such as when to use Sie or du. The final module prepares you to write a Lebenslauf and Anschreiben and to answer common interview questions in German.

Who this is for

  • Professionals planning to work in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
  • Candidates applying for roles where German is listed as a required or preferred skill
  • Anyone preparing for Goethe-Zertifikat or telc exams at A2 or B1

Skills this certificate proves: German (Proficient), Cross-cultural communication (Working).

Linked to Walnut Jobs: complete this course to earn the certificate employers ask for.

Your instructor.

Walnut Jobs course teamJob-ready courses designed with hiring companies

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How long can I access this course?

You keep access for as long as the course is offered on Walnut LMS.

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