die Fortbildung
Translation
further education, advanced training, professional development, continuing education
Examples
Ich mache eine Fortbildung in Marketing.
I am doing a professional development course in marketing.
Die Firma bezahlt die Fortbildung.
The company is paying for the training.
Grammar Patterns
to do a training course ((in sth.)) Ich mache eine Fortbildung in IT.
to participate ((in a training course)) Sie nimmt an einer Fortbildung teil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schulung, Training, Kurs; Antonyms: Stillstand (standstill)
Etymology
From 'Fort-' (forward, continuing) + 'Bildung' (education). Literally 'continuing education'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'building FORTH' your skills. 'Fort' means forth/onward, and 'Bildung' is education or formation.