About us
We connect knowledge, people, and organizations.
We are Constellation Academy – a team united by the shared belief that learning is the key to future readiness.
As part of a leading Corporate Education Group, we combine expertise in consulting, professional development, coachings, and micro learnings to offer a holistic approach to modern Learning and Development (L&D).
Whether it’s L&D, digital transformation, leadership, health promotion, or diversity: we design impactful learning experiences and support people and organizations on their path through an ever-changing world of work.
What sets us apart? A clear stance, deep experience – and a passion for enabling meaningful and holistic development.
Our Brands
Ten brands, one network
Constellation Academy brings specialised education companies together under one roof – from publicly funded vocational training and social and health-related participation to IHK advanced qualifications, management consulting and distance learning. Each brand remains independent in its market and benefits from the shared infrastructure of the group.
BBQ – Baumann Bildung und Qualifizierung GmbH
BBQ has been bringing people back into work since 1998: retraining and re-qualification programmes leading to a recognised vocational qualification, further training with accredited certificates, one-to-one coaching and German and English courses. The programmes are aimed at jobseekers, employees and refugees and are funded via education vouchers (Bildungsgutschein), AVGS and BAMF. 13 cities with 21 branches plus a nationwide online academy.
GPB Gesellschaft für Personalentwicklung und Bildung mbH
GPB has been an education provider in Berlin for more than 30 years: retraining in commercial, IT, media and administrative occupations, school-based vocational training also without a school-leaving certificate, IHK-certified further training and AVGS coaching. Funded via education vouchers and the Jobcenter/employment agency, up to 100 %. Two locations in Berlin-Mitte, AZAV-certified.
Fired Up GmbH
Fired Up supports people through career transitions with free job and start-up coaching (AVGS) and three-month live online training programmes in cohorts – project management with AI, AI design, systemic coaching, change facilitation – funded via education vouchers. Digital, partly in English, for young, academic and international target groups. AZAV-certified, based in Berlin, online nationwide.
BSG Bildungsinstitut für Soziales und Gesundheit GmbH
BSG specialises in people with mental, social or physical impairments: assisted living in the community, sociotherapy as a health-insurance benefit, rehabilitation case management for the pension insurance and AVGS one-to-one coaching for Jobcenters and employment agencies. Funding bodies include health insurers, integration assistance, DRV, Jobcenters and the Federal Employment Agency. Nationwide through a network of around 280 own and partner locations.
HPA – Heilpraktiker Akademie Deutschland
For 27 years HPA has trained alternative practitioners (Heilpraktiker) and alternative practitioners for psychotherapy and teaches psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural, trauma and schema therapy as well as naturopathy – mostly online in live and self-study formats, complemented by classroom seminars in Norderstedt near Hamburg. For prospective practitioners, therapists and practice founders; self-study programmes can be funded via education vouchers.
Wirtschaftsakademie am Ring GmbH (WAR)
Wirtschaftsakademie am Ring stands for IHK advanced vocational qualifications – Fachwirt, Betriebswirt, AI manager, process manager, trainer certificate (AEVO) – as well as corporate seminars and AVGS one-to-one coaching for specialists and managers, academics and migrants. With JobSpeedDating it brings employers and candidates together directly. Located on the banks of the Rhine in Cologne.
thekey.academy
thekey.academy is the group’s digital further-education provider: 24 courses in six subject areas from leadership and AI to sales and processes – 100 % online, self-paced and with an official IHK certificate, plus micro-learning series. For working professionals and more than 600 companies; funding of up to 100 % via education voucher or the Qualification Opportunities Act (QCG) possible. Over 100,000 learners.
meta five GmbH
meta five advises companies systemically on feedback, assessment, people and organisational development: 360° feedback and employee surveys, assessment and development centres, development programmes and support for organisational change. For corporates and mid-sized companies for more than 24 years, based in Cologne.
FOKUS Sprachen & Seminare GmbH
FOKUS has stood for professional language training for more than 30 years: corporate language courses, specialist language, intercultural training and assignment management for companies, individual and group courses for private learners, and publicly funded courses via BAMF, education vouchers and educational leave. Licensed examination partner for telc, TestDaF, TOEFL and TOEIC. Around 16 language schools across Germany.
AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education GmbH
AIHE offers 51 part-time distance-learning degree programmes in psychology and business – bachelor top-up and master programmes in cooperation with universities in London and Vienna, 100 % online with no compulsory attendance, completed in one to two years. For professionals in positions of responsibility; plus university certificates and the free Afterwork Campus. Based in Lübeck.
Meet the Team
The Faces Behind the Vision
We are a team of committed professionals who believe in supporting growth – for individuals and organizations alike.
Alexander Weber
Managing Director | Co-CEO B2G
Jens Läsker
Managing Director | Co-CEO B2B/B2C | meta five, FOKUS, thekey.academy
Alexander Schröder
Managing Director | Group CFO | meta five
Dominik Weber
Managing Director | BBQ & GPB
Jeannette Herold
Managing Director | GPB & BBQ
Angi Bödcher
Managing Director | BSG & HPA
Benjamin Wüstenhagen
Managing Director | thekey.academy
Dr. Kristina Herber
Managing Director | AIHE
Our Mission: Shaping the Future, Unlocking Human Potential
We create connections that strengthen organizations and their teams. With innovative approaches and a deep understanding of people and organizations, we support you on your journey toward a successful future.
