Development Paths

The Volkswagen Group will only be able to satisfy growing demands with respect to flexibility, processes, quality and cost if it views the dynamic processes of change as a permanent challenge. To be successful, we also require the active and independent participation of all members of staff. It is precisely here that systematic personnel development begins. From the trainee to the top manager. From the very first day to the last.


Promoting development potential
It is the goal of the Volkswagen Group to recognise and uphold the performance and learning potential of each and every member of staff, and to promote all employees in line with the company strategy and in accordance with their personal development potential. Personnel development measures range from technical seminars in automotive engineering and automation technology, IT, quality management and productivity, through supervisor development programmes for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, to interdisciplinary training in subjects such as self management and communication. In addition, the Volkswagen subsidiaries Volkswagen Coaching GmbH, the Audi Akademie and the Volkswagen Bildungsinstitut GmbH are able to offer a broad and diverse range of seminars. These include, for example, modules dealing with personnel management, leadership competence or international development programmes. Volkswagen Coaching GmbH is one of the largest providers of vocational and advanced professional training in Germany, and is active not only for the Volkswagen Group but also on the open market.

Advancement of women
The Volkswagen Group is not able to do without the special competence and creativity of women. The specific advancement of female talent is therefore an integral element of our personnel development strategy.