weiter|qualifizieren
Translation
to obtain further qualifications, to upskill, to undergo further training
Examples
Er will sich beruflich weiterqualifizieren.
He wants to obtain further professional qualifications.
Sie hat sich zur Spezialistin weiterqualifiziert.
She upskilled to become a specialist.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((für sth.)) weiterqualifizieren to get further qualifications for sth. He is getting further qualifications for the new job.
sich ((zu sb.)) weiterqualifizieren to upskill to become sth. She is upskilling to become a manager.
Similar Words
sich fortbilden (to take a refresher course), sich weiterbilden (to pursue further education)
Etymology
Composed of 'weiter' (further) and 'qualifizieren' (to qualify). It means 'to further qualify'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'qualifying' yourself 'further' to advance your career.