The next course to qualify as an association-recognized Leather Technician starts in April, 2025 at the VDL e.V.'s educational partner, the Sächsische Bildungsgesellschaft (SBG) in Dresden and is open for registration with immediate effect.
The preceding master craftsman training course Industriemeister/in Chemie (IHK) started in October, 2024 with the course model full-time course over 5.5 months.
Both are held only in German language.