die Weiterbildung
Translation
further education, continuing education, professional development, training
Examples
Ich mache eine Weiterbildung in Marketing.
I am doing a professional development course in marketing.
Weiterbildung ist für die Karriere wichtig.
Continuing education is important for one's career.
Grammar Patterns
eine Weiterbildung ((in sth.dat)) machen to do a training course in sth. I am doing a training course in marketing.
an einer Weiterbildung teilnehmen to participate in a training course He is participating in a training course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fortbildung, Schulung, Training
Etymology
From the verb 'weiterbilden' (to educate further) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It refers to the act of educating further.
Memory Tips
This is the act or process ('-ung') of 'weiterbilden' (getting further education).