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AZAV-certified · 100% online · nationwide placement
Security officer in a hi-vis vest looking out over the city
§34a online training

Your new start in the security industry.

Become a security officer in around 3 months – 100% online and fundable via the Bildungsgutschein.

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Who we are

A training provider that takes your second chance seriously.

NovaChance is an AZAV-certified training provider for the security industry. We deliver a 100% online further-education programme that prepares career changers and job seekers for the §34a GewO sachkunde exam — in around three months, fundable via the Bildungsgutschein, with active placement into our partner network afterwards.

AZAV certified

Approved training provider under the AZAV accreditation ordinance.

via GZQ GmbH

Recognised under §178 SGB III

State-recognised – a prerequisite for funding via the Bildungsgutschein to be possible at all.

Bildungsgutschein-eligible

IHK exam §34a GewO

We prepare you for the official sachkunde exam under §34a — written and oral.

official qualification
Our training programmes

Your way into the security industry

Right now we train security officers under §34a – 100% online and fundable via the Bildungsgutschein. More programmes are in preparation.

Available now

Security officer §34a

3 or 6 months · 100% online · IHK competence exam

The §34a competence exam (IHK) plus first aid and fire-safety & evacuation helper – plus active support with placement into the partner network (no placement guarantee).

With an education voucher €0 · from €4,752 as a self-payer (incl. VAT)
In preparation

More training programmes

We're expanding our offering step by step. Tell us which qualification would help you – we'll get in touch.

Let us know
What we offer

One online path — from application to your qualification.

A clear, structured programme: §34a preparation incl. supplementary fire-safety/first-aid content, personal support and active placement afterwards.

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100% online learning

Location-independent and live — all you need is an internet connection. Start dates are flexible.

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Funding via Bildungsgutschein

With a Bildungsgutschein from the Jobcenter or employment agency the course is 100% free for you. Approval is at the authority's discretion – we guide you through the application.

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Personal support

A real contact person accompanies you — from your application to the exam.

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Placement into our partner network

After passing the exam, we actively support your placement with security companies in our network (no placement guarantee).

Where you can work

One qualification opens real fields of work.

After your qualification, we actively support your placement within our partner network. Typical fields of work are:

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Event security · Access control

Access control, crowd management and safety at events of all sizes — calm, visible, reliable.

Office building at night — field of work property protection02

Property protection · Access at night

Protecting buildings and premises — access points, patrols and monitoring, day and night.

Bright, calm foyer of a facility — field of work facility security03

Facility security · Reception & lobby

Security in public and social facilities — with a calm, friendly and de-escalating manner.

Industrial and logistics hall — field of work plant security04

Plant security · Industrial site

Protecting industrial sites — gatekeeping, controls and plant safety around the clock.

Your dream job within reach

Twelve roles, one qualification.

With a passed §34a examination you qualify for many roles in the security industry. On request, we actively support your placement within our partner network – individual fields may require additional qualifications.

Event securityProperty protectionIndustrial securityFacility surveillancePatrol serviceCash & valuables transport
Looking for a role in the security industry right now?
See current openings in our job network — or let us match you after your qualification.
To the job network
Why NovaChance

A second chance we take seriously.

We don't run anonymous mass courses. We accompany you the whole way — clearly, personally and reliably.

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Personal support

With us you're a person, not a case number. A fixed contact knows your name and your goal.

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100% online, live-taught

Learn from anywhere in live classes — ideal alongside family or job search.

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Certified & fundable

AZAV certification and §178 SGB III recognition make funding via the Bildungsgutschein possible.

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A real perspective

A growing industry — and active placement into our partner network after you qualify.

Your compass for the security industry.

We don't just train you — we give you direction: a clear route from your application to a role in our partner network.

Active placementAfter your qualification, we actively place you into our partner network.
§34a
the recognised qualification at the heart of your new career
Part of our partner network for job placement
Fully funded

With Bildungsgutschein

0 €
for eligible participants — funded by Jobcenter / employment agency
  • 100% of course fees covered
  • We help you with the application
  • AZAV-certified & eligible
How funding works
Self-payer

As a self-payer

from €4,752
Book directly online
  • Bookable directly online
  • Start by arrangement
  • Same content & certificate

Choose your duration

Instalment payment in preparation

We're working on an instalment option for self-payers. It isn't available yet, and there is no entitlement or fixed date. If you're interested, get in touch — we'll let you know as soon as it's ready.

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Get started

Ready for your second chance?

Tell us about yourself — we'll get back to you within 1–2 working days and find the right path for you, with Bildungsgutschein or as a self-payer.

Address
Schloßstr. 70a
51429 Bergisch Gladbach
Availability
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Frequently asked

Good to know

All questions

Yes. NovaChance is an AZAV-certified training provider, certified via GZQ GmbH and recognised under §178 SGB III — which is what makes funding via the Bildungsgutschein possible.

Yes, the further education is 100% online and location-independent — all you need is an internet connection. You sit the §34a sachkunde exam itself at an IHK near you.

With a Bildungsgutschein it is 100% free for you. As a self-payer you book the course directly online.

Yes. The §34a course also includes supplementary learning content on the fire-safety & evacuation helper and first aid — an integral part of the measure, not bookable separately.

No. Career changers are expressly welcome. You need motivation, sufficient German and a clean certificate of good conduct.