Talent Accelerator

A Bildungsgutschein is an educational voucher issued by the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter (German Employment Agencies) that enables you to attend a certified educational program at no cost.

To qualify for a Bildungsgutschein, you must be registered as unemployed with the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter.

Please note that receiving an educational voucher is not guaranteed.

A Talent Accelerator is an employer-driven program designed to help you build in-demand skills and advance your career. This intensive, instructor-led program is conducted live online in English and offers a unique curriculum focused on both technical and soft skills tailored to industry needs.

In this immersive program, you’ll learn from industry experts, engage in hands-on projects, and prepare for certification exams. You’ll benefit from networking opportunities, job placement assistance, and interview preparation. After graduation, continued support through additional learning opportunities ensures a smooth transition into the workforce.

The program is inclusive and welcomes everyone—from underrepresented groups to seasoned professionals looking to enhance their skills—making it a valuable resource for anyone ready to take their career to the next level.

Unlike a typical bootcamp, our program is a fully immersive experience crafted in collaboration with top tech employers and their networks.

This program doesn’t just train; it builds a clear pathway toward employment in the tech industry. You’ll have the chance to interact with hiring managers from ServiceNow and its partners, participate in hiring events, and receive guidance on job applications and interviews.

After graduation, support continues with job placement assistance, making this program a comprehensive, employment-focused solution for advancing your career.

Unfortunately, no. The course is conducted fully online in a live, interactive format with instructors and teaching assistants available to support you throughout.

Yes, attendance is compulsory for the whole duration of the course.

Yes – we’ll provide you with a MacBook for the duration of the program.

However, the laptop must be returned at the end of the program.

The language course provided by Lingoda will allow you to improve from B1 German language level upwards.

In order to apply for the course you need to have B1+ German language level.

You will receive an internal certificate that states the course content details and the course length. As you will attend the Certified System Admin (CSA) and Certified Application Developer (CAD) exams you will also receive an exam certificate for each of these from ServiceNow.

You will also get certificates from both Lingoda for your language improvements & for completion in the integration component of the course.

Yes, the course foresees the exam preparations and the exams – as well as all costs for these certificates.

Absolutely!

You do not require any professional or tech work experience to participate in this course. However, we do ask for one of the following qualifications:

• A high school education or equivalent,
  coupled with at least three years of work experience

OR

• A two-year degree or higher
  OR
  Completion of a coding bootcamp

This ensures that you have a solid educational or professional foundation that will enhance your learning experience in the course, and better your chances of employment following graduation.

In addition to meeting the educational or professional prerequisites, prospective students should also fulfill the following requirements:

• A commitment to work and seek employment within the ServiceNow ecosystem after graduation.
• The ability to confidently convey how your prior experience can contribute to your success in a tech role.
• A high level of motivation to start a tech career, driven by a growth mindset and a strong commitment to your future success.

These requirements ensure each participant is committed and well-prepared for a successful transition into the tech industry.

We do not provide a job guarantee for this course.

However, throughout the program, you’ll have opportunities to connect with ServiceNow’s hiring managers and participate in their hiring process. This enables you to apply not only at ServiceNow, but also within its extensive ecosystem of partner companies. Our course is designed to ensure that you’re fully prepared for employment upon completion. Additionally, we collaborate with a range of ServiceNow partners in Germany to facilitate potential job placements for our graduates post-course completion.

While we recommend it, participating in a orientation course at StartSteps is not mandatory.

These courses offer valuable insights into various tech disciplines and bootcamps and help you identify the best fit for your skills and interests.

Engaging in an orientation course can also boost your confidence and readiness for the ServiceNow program, especially if there’s a waiting period before it begins.