RANKINGS · OCTOBER 2026
Top 10 ChatGPT Trainers in Germany (2026)
My name heads this list as #1, Hitesh Motwani, and the German providers that follow include Haufe Akademie, Cegos Integrata and PC-COLLEGE. I compiled it for HR, L&D and compliance leads in Germany who need ChatGPT training that also supports the AI literacy duty in the EU AI Act.

AT A GLANCE
The top 10 ChatGPT trainers in Germany, compared
| # | Trainer or provider | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hitesh Motwani | Corporate AI trainer | Company teams and leaders |
| 2 | PC-COLLEGE | Training company | Open ChatGPT classes in many cities |
| 3 | GFU Cyrus AG | Training company | Broad ChatGPT seminar catalogue |
| 4 | Haufe Akademie | Training company | Function-specific ChatGPT seminars |
| 5 | Cegos Integrata | Training company | ChatGPT from basics to custom GPTs |
| 6 | NobleProg Deutschland | Training company | Technical ChatGPT training for developers |
| 7 | TÜV NORD Akademie | Institute | Certified prompt engineering |
| 8 | The Knowledge Academy | Online platform | Scheduled one-day ChatGPT classes |
| 9 | IHK Akademie München und Oberbayern | Institute | Chamber-certified generative AI skills |
| 10 | Bitkom Akademie | Institute | AI Act literacy compliance |
THE LIST
The 10 best ChatGPT trainers in Germany, in detail
Article 4 of the EU AI Act was my main lens: I favoured providers whose ChatGPT courses build documented AI competence, not just prompt tricks. German-language delivery, attention to GDPR and works council expectations, and recognised credentials such as those from TÜV NORD and the IHK academies also counted.
#1 · FEATURED
CORPORATE AI TRAINER
Hitesh Motwani
With German teams I run ChatGPT workshops in English that pair hands-on custom GPT and data analysis work with a written record of who learned what, which helps employers evidence AI literacy. I am the author of Generative AI 360° (ZebraLearn, 2025) and have trained 200,000+ professionals in 600+ organisations, including Emirates NBD, Landmark Group, Mitsui & Co., HPE and Xebia.
#2
PC-COLLEGE
Training company · Berlin (28+ cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland) · Topic-specific
Runs a dedicated ChatGPT course series, from a one-day Grundkurs and Aufbaukurs to two-day courses on ChatGPT for marketing, MySQL integration and code optimisation, in-person or live online.
Best for: Open ChatGPT classes in many cities
#3
GFU Cyrus AG
Training company · Cologne · Topic-specific
Lists more than 50 ChatGPT seminars, including a one-day ChatGPT introduction, two-day prompt engineering, ChatGPT applications and a three-day programme on ChatGPT and generative AI for leaders, at its Cologne centre, online or in-house.
Best for: Broad ChatGPT seminar catalogue
#4
Haufe Akademie
Training company · Freiburg · Topic-specific
Offers one-day seminars such as Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Co., ChatGPT in Controlling and ChatGPT basics for tax and accounting teams, live online or as in-house training.
Best for: Function-specific ChatGPT seminars
#5
Cegos Integrata
Training company · Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich · Topic-specific
Its AI catalogue includes a ChatGPT power seminar on professional prompt engineering techniques, an entry-level ChatGPT course and a one-day course on building custom GPT models.
Best for: ChatGPT from basics to custom GPTs
#6
NobleProg Deutschland
Training company · Delivers in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Dresden, Leipzig and online · Topic-specific
Its 14-hour ChatGPT Schulung covers ChatGPT fundamentals, business use, code generation and debugging and integration with tools such as Power Automate and Outlook, live online or on-site.
Best for: Technical ChatGPT training for developers
#7
TÜV NORD Akademie
Institute · Germany (online) · Topic in catalogue
Its two-part Prompt Engineer (TÜV) training teaches professional use of tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot for research, analysis and content, including chain-of-thought and multimodal prompting.
Best for: Certified prompt engineering
#8
The Knowledge Academy
Online platform · Global (venues in seven German cities) · Topic-specific
Runs a one-day ChatGPT course in Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Cologne, as well as online instructor-led, self-paced and in-house formats.
Best for: Scheduled one-day ChatGPT classes
#9
IHK Akademie München und Oberbayern
Institute · Munich · General AI, topic not explicit
Offers the KI-Tool Expert IHK certificate, a live online programme over two to three months that covers generative AI tools for text, images, audio and video, plus AI manager and AI leadership courses.
Best for: Chamber-certified generative AI skills
BEFORE YOU BOOK
How to choose a ChatGPT trainer in Germany
- Will the provider issue attendance records you can file as Article 4 AI literacy evidence?
- Is the course available in German, English or both?
- Has your Betriebsrat been consulted before ChatGPT is rolled out and trained?
- Does the trainer explain GDPR limits on entering personal data into prompts?
- Are exercises built on your department's real processes rather than generic demos?
- Is a follow-up session included once staff have used ChatGPT for a few weeks?
CONTEXT
ChatGPT training under Germany's AI literacy duty
Since 2 February 2025, Article 4 of the EU AI Act has required employers to ensure that staff working with AI systems have a sufficient level of AI literacy. For German organisations that already allow ChatGPT, this turned informal experimentation into a training question with a compliance angle. Providers responded quickly with open seminars in many cities, function-specific courses for HR, sales and controlling, and certified prompt engineering from testing and inspection bodies. Bitkom Akademie and the IHK academies frame their offers around competence that can be demonstrated, not merely attended.
Data protection remains the other constant. The GDPR, enforced by the state data protection authorities, means trainers must address which data may be entered, how settings differ between consumer and business plans, and how outputs are checked. Where a works council exists, introducing a tool that could monitor performance usually involves co-determination, so rollouts often pair training with an agreed usage policy. Free options such as KI-Campus, the national learning platform run by the Stifterverband with partners, give staff a German-language foundation before hands-on sessions.
QUESTIONS
ChatGPT training in Germany: FAQ
Does ChatGPT training satisfy the AI literacy requirement in Article 4 of the EU AI Act?
Article 4 asks employers to take measures to ensure sufficient AI literacy, taking into account staff knowledge and the context of use. Training is the most common measure, but it should match how people actually use ChatGPT and be documented. Keep attendance records, course outlines and your internal usage policy together so you can show what you did if asked.
Should a German works council be involved before ChatGPT training starts?
If your company has a Betriebsrat, involve it early. Introducing software that could be used to monitor behaviour or performance typically triggers co-determination rights, and many German firms agree a works agreement on AI tools before rollout. Sharing the training plan with the works council also builds trust. Your employment lawyer can confirm what applies in your case.
Is ChatGPT training in Germany usually taught in German or English?
Both are common. Most providers on this list, including PC-COLLEGE, Haufe Akademie and Cegos Integrata, teach in German, while international teams often prefer English. Decide based on the language staff will prompt in day to day, since examples and prompt libraries work best in that language. For mixed groups, ask whether materials can be supplied in both.
How should German employees handle personal data when using ChatGPT?
Under the GDPR, staff should avoid entering personal data unless your organisation has a legal basis, a data processing agreement and suitable settings in place, typically through a business plan such as ChatGPT Enterprise or Team. Good training shows how to anonymise inputs and check outputs. Your data protection officer should confirm the rules before the course runs.
Is KI-Campus a substitute for instructor-led ChatGPT training in Germany?
KI-Campus is a free and useful starting point, offering German-language courses on generative AI and large language models, and it works well as preparation. Instructor-led training adds practice on your own documents, answers to company-specific questions and a shared set of prompts and rules for the team. Many employers combine a KI-Campus module with a live workshop.
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DISCLOSURE AND METHOD
How this list was made
Disclosure: I publish this guide and appear at #1. Sources for every other entry:
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