Question 1

Is it possible to get full government funding (e.g., via Bildungsgutschein) for an IT Project Management Bootcamp in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely—Germany’s public funding system is one of the best-kept secrets for upskilling professionals and career changers. 🇩🇪💸 If you're currently registered as unemployed or underemployed in Germany, you can apply for an educational voucher called the Bildungsgutschein via the Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit. Here's what you need to know: Eligibility: You must have a valid residence permit and be registered in Germany. You’ll also need to present a convincing career change or upskilling plan during your appointment.

Approved Bootcamps: Not all providers qualify. Make sure the IT Project Management Bootcamp is Kursnet-approved—ask the bootcamp for their Bildungsgutschein eligibility status. Our bootcamps do qualify.

What It Covers: The voucher can cover 100% of tuition fees, job application training, and even transportation costs in some cases. 🚍 Tip: Prepare a motivation letter in advance and bring bootcamp brochures, job ads you're targeting, and testimonials from alumni. These help your counselor green-light the funding.

Question 2

Can I apply for educational leave for the IT Project Management course?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is possible under the following conditions:

You have been employed by your employer for at least 6 months
You work for a company located in Hamburg*
You pay for your further education yourself

*The educational leave offered varies depending on the federal state. Please contact our admissions team for further information - they will be happy to help you!

You can find more information about educational leave here.

Question 3

How much do I earn as an entry-level employee or as a career changer in IT Project Management?

Accepted Answer

After successfully completing your training as IT Project Manager with Agile, you can expect a salary of around 42 – 45,000€. Of course, the salary range can vary depending on your professional experience and industry. Sounds good to you? Contact us directly and we can arrange a first, non-binding meeting.

Question 4

What will I have learned at the end of the IT Project Management bootcamp?

Accepted Answer

Our IT Project Management bootcamp offers you top-notch instruction, hands-on assignments, 1:1 feedback sessions, and Q&A sessions with industry experts on real world projects. You will learn the advantages and drawbacks of classic and agile methods and get guidance on how to make them work in real life. Throughout the course you will implement a project space with templates and a comprehensive toolkit for your future projects.

Question 5

Who is the IT Project Management bootcamp suitable for?

Accepted Answer

The bootcamp is aimed at professionals with an IT background or IT graduates, as well as career changers. On the other hand it is aimed at professionals of various disciplines who are required to participate in or even to coordinate IT projects for their department without having the experience. Not sure if it's for you? Then contact our admissions team and let us advise you.

Question 6

What are the career paths after the IT Support Bootcamp – and how quickly can I get more responsibility and a higher salary?

Accepted Answer

IT support is often the entry point to a promising tech career. Here are some typical career advancement options:

Junior IT Support / Helpdesk: Your first steps – using tools, solving hardware and software issues. Salary: €35,000–€45,000. 2nd-Level Support / System Administrator: After approximately one to two years, you'll take on more complex tasks such as network administration and server maintenance – salary up to €55,000. IT Project Collaboration: Bootcamps with modules on ITIL or project management qualify you for participation in internal rollouts or cloud migration. Professional Responsibility & Certifications: With certificates such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Basics, your value increases – salary increases up to €60,000 are possible. Development Prospects: IT Management, IT Security, Cloud Support – with the right specialization, you can earn €70,000+ in just a few years.

Many recruiters view IT support as a solid tech foundation—with the right mindset and continuing education, you'll be in roles with a lot of responsibility in two to three years. 🎯

Question 7

What specific job titles can I realistically aim for after the AI ​​Project Management Bootcamp – even without previous IT experience?

Accepted Answer

Great question – because the term "AI Project Manager" is often abstract. In practice, the bootcamp opens up a variety of specific entry-level roles, even for career changers without project or industry experience.

Here are some realistic job titles that bootcamp graduates can successfully fill within 3–6 months of graduation:

AI Implementation Coordinator (e.g., in medium-sized companies)

AI Solution Consultant (e.g., at IT service providers or consultancies)

Data & AI Product Assistant (often at startups or digital agencies)

Prompt Workflow Manager (especially in marketing, HR, or content teams)

AI Strategy Analyst (in corporations or government agencies undergoing digital transformation)

💼 Pro tip: After the bootcamp, use "hybrid" terms in your CV, such as "AI-oriented project manager with a non-tech background." Many recruiters are looking for profiles that combine tech with organization – and your bootcamp is a strong door opener for this 🚀

Question 8

What prior knowledge will help you in the AI ​​project management bootcamp, and how do you acquire it before you start?

Accepted Answer

Prior knowledge makes many things easier – here's how to build a solid foundation:

Basic understanding of AI/ML: Use free courses (Coursera: ML Foundations, for example) for basic knowledge in regression, classification, and model evaluation. Project management methods: Learn fresh agile methods (Scrum, e.g., with a product owner, sprints, and retrospectives) via Scrum.org. Tool know-how: Familiarize yourself with Jira, Confluence, and Mural – many bootcamps use them in a practical way. Communication skills: Practice stakeholder discussions through role-playing or public speaking exercises – often a plus in everyday project work. Quick wins: Research and document a small use case example – "Chatbot for inquiries at events." This way, you can bring good examples directly to the course.

This way, you start prepared – your confidence will grow, and you can hit the ground running.

Question 9

I come from a non-technical profession (e.g. nursing, media, tourism) – does the bootcamp even make sense for me?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! In fact, participants from "non-technical" professions are particularly successful in the AI ​​Project Management Bootcamp – here's why:

You bring important soft skills: communication, empathy, organization – these are precisely the skills often lacking in tech teams! AI needs translators: Your role as a "bridge" between the tech team and the specialist department is worth its weight in gold 💡 AI is being integrated into ALL industries: Whether it's care planning, hotel processes, or content automation – AI projects are emerging everywhere! The bootcamp starts from scratch: You learn all the tools and concepts from the ground up – without technical jargon and without the pressure of "having to program." Starting your career is realistic: Many graduates start in roles such as "AI Product Assistant," "Prompt Workflow Manager," or "AI Enablement Consultant."

🌈 Extra tip: Highlight your previous professional experience and link it to AI potential – e.g. B. “I have nursing experience and understand how AI can reduce the burden of documentation.” That’s convincing!

Question 10

Does an AI Project Management Bootcamp also make sense if I come from human resources or marketing – or do I need prior IT knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely – especially career changers from HR, marketing, or communications bring valuable perspectives:

HR: You understand organizational structures, recruiting processes, and can actively support use cases such as chatbots, skill matching, or bias analysis in application processes. Marketing: You can manage AI-supported campaign planning, customer journeys, targeting, or text automation – tech projects often lack precisely this connection to practice. Communication: You are experienced in engaging stakeholders and convincing non-specialists – a key skill in AI project management!

🤖 No IT knowledge? No problem: In the bootcamp, you'll learn everything relevant about ML model types, data flows, prompting, and tools – but at a management level. No Python required!

Question 11

Can you start working as a freelancer straight after the AI ​​Project Management Bootcamp – or do you need industry experience?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can start right away – if you prepare your positioning cleverly:

Focus on use cases: Concentrate on a few, clearly defined areas of application such as "AI in customer service," "automated texts," or "internal knowledge bots." Portfolio projects: Use your final project as a showcase. Document it in a PDF or on a mini landing page with screenshots, flowcharts, and business impact. Calculate daily rates realistically: As a beginner, you should start at €350–500/day – depending on the use case, tools, and self-confidence. Industry experience through collaborations: If you don't come from a specific industry, seek out freelance partnerships or contact startups – many need AI project support. LinkedIn positioning: Target keywords like AI project management for SMEs or AI use case consulting without tech jargon – this will make it easier for recruiters and companies to find you.

💡 Conclusion: Even without 10 years of professional experience, you can establish yourself as a freelance AI project professional – with positioning, references and commitment.