die Fortbildung
Translation
continuing education, professional development, advanced training, further training
Examples
Ich mache eine Fortbildung in Marketing.
I am taking a continuing education course in marketing.
Die Firma bezahlt die Fortbildung.
The company is paying for the training.
Grammar Patterns
to take a training course ((in sth.)) I'm taking a training course in IT.
to participate ((in a training course)) She is participating in a training course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schulung, Training, Kurs; Antonyms: Stillstand (stagnation)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fort-' (forward, continuing) and 'Bildung' (education), meaning 'onward education'.
Memory Tips
Visualize moving 'forth' or forward in your 'building' of knowledge. 'Fort' + 'Bildung'.