der Fortbildungskurs
Translation
continuing education course, professional development course
Examples
Ich habe mich für einen Fortbildungskurs angemeldet.
I have registered for a continuing education course.
Der Fortbildungskurs dauert drei Wochen.
The professional development course lasts three weeks.
Grammar Patterns
a training course ((in sth.)) He is attending a training course in marketing.
a training course ((on sth.)) She is doing a training course on project management.
Similar Words
Schulung (training), Seminar, Weiterbildungskurs (further education course)
Etymology
Composed of Fort- (forward) + Bildung (education) + Kurs (course). Literally 'a course for forward education'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'course' (Kurs) to go 'forth' (Fort) in 'building' your knowledge (Bildung).