Made to prepare you - courses for real life in Germany
Our inclusive course series Made to prepare you prepares you for exactly what you really need in everyday life
– with simple, text-based modules on topics such as housing, health and finance.
Why text? Because this is the skill you need in Germany:
Reading tenancy agreements. Writing emails. Understanding forms. It’s not about TikTok – it’s about your life in Germany.
What makes Made to prepare you special:
Our course series provides you with practical knowledge with real added value: checklists, step-by-step instructions, templates, examples and clear language.
You learn what you need – and can apply it straight away.
Accommodation Ready – Find, Rent, Settle in Germany
A programme from the Made to prepare you series
This course helps you to understand the German housing market – step by step. You will learn how to find a suitable flat, write a convincing letter of application, what to look out for in a tenancy agreement and how to arrive stress-free.
Includes:
✔️ Over 10 tried-and-tested templates and downloads – from the flat application to the handover protocol
✔️ Interactive exercises, quizzes and reflection questions
✔️ Certificate of completion as a letter of recommendation – as a plus point when looking for a flat
Ideal for:
Individuals who want to enter the housing market confidently and well prepared – or as part of a structured onboarding programme for professionals, students or trainees.
Optional programme modules that suit your path - or that of your team
Our add-on programmes support international talents and diverse teams exactly where they are – arriving, reflecting, applying or settling in Germany. Based on the structured COME Method™, they can be used individually or flexibly within companies – as guidance for individuals or targeted support for entire teams.
Whether through webinars, one-to-one coaching or team-based onsite formats – each programme strengthens intercultural competence, self-efficacy and long-term participation.
UNDERSTAND
🗣️ LIFT by ICA™
Language Immersion & Fluency Training
With LIFT by ICA™, you’ll learn German the way you need it – for everyday life, your job and real conversations.
Arrive with language confidence.
✅ Everyday-relevant German training
✅ Practice-oriented communication
✅ Tandem formats & exercises
🏠 NEST by ICA™
Navigating Everyday Settlement Tasks
NEST by ICA™ helps you find your way in everyday life in Germany – from housing to local registration offices.
Settle in with structure.
✅ Everyday orientation
✅ Key first steps
✅ Housing, registration, local authorities
🎯 BASIC by ICA™
Banking. Agreements. Services.
Internet. Contracts.
Your starter package for contracts in Germany – quick, simple, comparable, personalized and digital.
With BASIC by ICA™, we show you which contracts
are right for you as an EXPAT.
Fast, secure and ready to sign online.
✅ Top bank account offers
✅ Compare mobile, internet, gas & electricity
✅ Essential insurance options
✅ Sign securely with direct links
REFLECT
🤝 ACT by ICA™
Awareness. Collaboration. Transformation.
With ACT by ICA™, we bring cultural training directly into your company – for strong, diverse teams.
Practical. Interactive. On site.
✅ Strengthen intercultural collaboration
✅ Avoid misunderstandings within the team
✅ Make diversity work in practice
🌱 ROOTS by ICA™
Reflecting Origins & Opening
Transcultural Spaces
ROOTS by ICA™ invites you to reflect on your cultural roots and engage mindfully with diversity.
Be yourself – anywhere.
✅ Reflect consciously on values & origin
✅ Strengthen your identity in a new environment
✅ Promote transcultural thinking
🌍 BRIDGE by ICA™
Building Relationships, Integration, Diversity & Growth Experience
BRIDGE by ICA™ builds connection – through dialogue, perspective shifts and cultural sensitivity within teams.
Understanding starts with human connection.
✅ Build intercultural competence
✅ Reduce misunderstandings in collaboration
✅ Use diversity as a team asset
🎓 TEACH by ICA™
Training Educators & Advocates for
Cultural Harmony
TEACH by ICA™ is designed for anyone who wants to lead cultural trainings or support others – using the ICA method.
Multiply integration.
✅ Learn the ICA method hands-on
✅ Train-the-trainer sessions & supervision
✅ Share culture with clarity and care
APPLY
🚀 PATH by ICA™
Professional Adjustment & Transition Hub
PATH by ICA™ supports international talents on their journey into the German job market – structured and hands-on.
Start your career in Germany – with clarity and confidence.
✅ Master applications & interviews
✅ Understand German work culture
✅ Train soft skills & communication
💶 SAFE by ICA™
Supporting Adaptation & Financial Empowerment
With SAFE by ICA™, you’ll learn how to manage your finances in Germany with confidence and security.
Take off financially – with clarity and control.
✅ Plan your budget & bank accounts
✅ Understand insurance & contributions
✅ Build financial independence
BELONG
🤗 BELONG by ICA™
Belonging. Empathy. Learning. Openness. Navigation. Growth.
BELONG by ICA™ creates spaces for real connection – so international talents don’t just arrive, but truly belong.
Belonging doesn’t just happen – it can be shaped.
✅ Experience community at eye level
✅ Share and contribute your own story
✅ Join dialogue formats & expand your network
💛 CARE by ICA™
Community Assistance & Resilience Enhancement
CARE by ICA™ strengthens your well-being – with a focus on mental health, mindfulness and connection.
Feeling at home starts from within.
✅ Build resilience in your new daily life
✅ Manage stress and uncertainty
✅ Strengthen your connection to the community
🏡 HOME by ICA™
Helping Others Move & Establish
HOME by ICA™ supports you in arriving not only physically but also emotionally in Germany.
A home is more than a place.
✅ Mental and social orientation
✅ Understand and use daily structures
✅ Build a sense of safety and belonging