{"id":109387,"date":"2026-06-22T23:41:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/?p=109387"},"modified":"2026-06-22T23:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:41:55","slug":"bildungsgutschein-massnahme-nummer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/blog\/education-voucher-program-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Voucher Program Number \u2014 What It Is and Where to Find It"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have a Redeem education voucher<\/a> Sooner or later, a question will come up that isn\u2019t explained in the notice: What is the measure number, exactly? Without it, the Employment Agency can\u2019t process your application\u2014and yet it\u2019s surprisingly easy to find if you know where to look. We\u2019ll walk you through step by step what the number means, what it\u2019s used for, and how you can get it in two minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the program number for the education voucher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The program number is the unique identifier used to register a continuing education program in the Federal Employment Agency\u2019s database\u2014accessible via the \u201emein NOW\u201c portal, which has replaced the former KURSNET search. It confirms that the program is AZAV-certified and therefore Eligible for the education voucher<\/a> is. Without this number, the Employment Agency cannot process your application, because it identifies the specific, approved program.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There is a simple mechanism behind this number. In order for continuing education to be financed through the education voucher, the provider must be certified in accordance with the Accreditation and Approval Ordinance for Employment Promotion (AZAV) and must register the specific program in the Federal Employment Agency\u2019s continuing education database. A number is assigned when the program is registered. It is therefore not a bureaucratic formality, but proof that this specific continuing education program at this specific provider has been reviewed and approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know:<\/strong> The program number applies to the individual continuing education program, not to the provider as a whole. A provider offering multiple programs has a separate number for each program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Find the Measure Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two reliable ways to find the number: using the continuing education search on \u201emein NOW,\u201c or contacting the provider directly. The second option is usually the fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: Look it up via \u201eMy NOW\u201c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201emein NOW\u201c is the Federal Employment Agency\u2019s continuing education portal\u2014it replaced the former KURSNET search in 2025 (the old address automatically redirects to it). The underlying course database has remained the same; every eligible program is listed there by its number. Here\u2019s how to find it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the Search for continuing education courses on mein-now.de<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Search by the name of the continuing education program or the name of the provider. Using the \u201eFunding Type \u2192 Education Voucher\u201c filter, you'll see only AZAV-certified, eligible programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Open the relevant result. The measure number is listed in the measure details, often referred to as the \u201emeasure number\u201c or \u201enumber of the measure.\u201c.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Copy the number and have it ready for your application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Option 2: Ask the provider directly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Many people don't realize this: You don't have to look up the number yourself. The educational provider knows the program number for its own courses and will give it to you right away upon request. A quick email or phone call is all it takes. If you're already in talks with a provider, that's the fastest way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip:<\/strong> It\u2019s best to ask for the program number in writing, along with the full name of the program and confirmation of AZAV certification. These three pieces of information together are exactly what you\u2019ll need for the application and when speaking with the agency\u2014and if an application is ever rejected, they\u2019ll serve as the basis for a well-founded objection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why the Employment Agency Needs the Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Employment Agency does not provide funding for continuing education \u201ein general.\u201c It approves the coverage of costs<\/a> for a specific, verified measure. The measure number is the key your case worker uses to retrieve that exact measure in the system and verify whether it is eligible for funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In practical terms, this means: If you simply say during the consultation or in your application that you want to \u201edo something with data,\u201c the agency lacks the basis for a decision. As soon as you specify the measure number, a vague intention becomes a verifiable process. It is precisely this step\u2014from an idea to a concrete measure\u2014that often determines whether a Application Approved Promptly<\/a> will be or will remain in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    In our consultations, we repeatedly come across applications that are actually well prepared but still get held up because the action number is missing. As soon as it\u2019s on the table, the case worker can begin processing the case in earnest\u2014before that, they have nothing concrete to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    - Maria Schwenke - StackFuel consulting team<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Program Number, Course ID, and Provider Number\u2014What Do They Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are several similar terms related to the measure number that are easily confused. This overview categorizes the three most common ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Identifier<\/th>What it stands for<\/th>Do you need them for the application?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Action Number<\/td>Identifies the specific, AZAV-certified measure in the Federal Employment Agency's database (accessible via \u201emein NOW\u201c)<\/td>Yes\u2014that's the key number<\/td><\/tr>
    Course ID \/ Internal Course Number<\/td>Assigned internally by the organization, e.g., for registration<\/td>No \u2014 relevant only within the provider<\/td><\/tr>
    Provider Number \/ License Number<\/td>Identifies the provider and its AZAV certification<\/td>Indirectly \u2014 covered via the measure number<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    The only thing that matters is the program number. If the provider or portal lists a different number as the \u201ecourse ID\u201c or \u201eregistration number,\u201c that is not the same thing\u2014if in doubt, specifically ask for the program number that can be used to find the continuing education course via \u201emein NOW.\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What is the program number for the education voucher?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The unique identifier for a continuing education program in the Federal Employment Agency\u2019s database, accessible via the \u201emein NOW\u201c portal (the successor to the KURSNET search). It confirms the program\u2019s AZAV certification and eligibility for funding. Without it, the Federal Employment Agency cannot process the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Where can I find the measure number?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Through the continuing education search on mein-now.de in the details of the respective program\u2014or, even faster, by asking the educational provider directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do I need the measure number for the application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yes. It is the basis on which the Employment Agency reviews the specific measure. An application without a measure number cannot be processed to completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is the difference between a measure number and a course ID?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The measure number is the official identifier issued by the Federal Employment Agency, which the agency requires (available via \u201emein NOW\u201c). A course ID is usually an internal number used by the provider for registration and is not sufficient for the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Get free advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you're unsure which measure number to include in your application, or whether the continuing education program you're considering can even be found on \u201emein NOW\u201c and is eligible for funding, we'll help you figure it out Together, in just a few minutes, during a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    StackFuel has been AZAV-certified since 2020<\/a>, and all training programs can be found under \u201eMy NOW.\u201c Over 8,000 participants have completed our continuing education courses in data and AI, with a completion rate of 93 percent.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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