APPRENTIO
Apprentio — Digitize Training Management with APPRENTIO
APPRENTIO is an ISO 27001-certified, GDPR-compliant SaaS tool designed to digitize training management for apprentices, dual students, and trainees. It offers training planning, digital report books, feedback and evaluation processes, as well as integrations with learning platforms and HR tools. Hosting takes place exclusively in certified data centers in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany (DE)
Retention & deletion
true
Feature Scope
APPRENTIO supports planning and managing vocational training across locations. It covers schedules, capacities, absences, rotations, organizational structures, user profiles, publication controls and permissions.
Its digital report booklet follows IHK/HWK standards and supports structured entries, review and digital signing. Document management, exams, grades and transcripts are also available. Communication tools include notifications, reminders, chat, polls and role-based groups.
Learning objectives, progress tracking, evaluations, feedback, performance profiles, online tests and customizable templates support trainee development. Reporting includes exports, training analyses and BI-ready overviews.
- Free: €0; up to 5 trainees, 10 training participants and 1 location.
- Lite: €1 per trainee; up to 20 trainees, 30 participants and 1 location, including the digital report booklet.
- Pro: €4 per trainee; tiered quotas, unlimited participants, mobile app, planning, capacity management, document management and chat.
- Premium: €6 per trainee; tiered quotas, unlimited participants, reporting, resource management, exams, performance tools, advanced permissions, corporate design and SSO.
- Prices use annual billing. Paid add-ons include HR integrations (€110/month), automated import (€210/month), industry solutions (€310/month each) and tiered multi-location access.
- Core Support costs €9/month for Free and Lite and is included in Pro and Premium. Premium Support costs €50/month.
- The integrations add-on connects HR systems via API; the pricing page lists 50+ HRIS/ATS integrations, while the Knowledge Base describes 200+ systems supported through Kombo Connect.
- Security features include GDPR-compliant processing, ISO 27001 certification, German servers, 2FA, archiving, anonymization and deletion policies. SSO starts with Premium.
- A self-service start and live demo are available. The Knowledge Base, Academy and 24/7 AI service agent “Ben” provide additional help.
A separate, web-based apprentice hackathon format combines 2 hours of preparation with an 8-hour live online event. Teams of two or three develop app or software prototypes with support from professional coaches. Participants need a PC or laptop and a stable internet connection.
Formats include regional and industry hackathons, a Female Edition, in-house events and national finals. Participants are grouped as Rookies, Professionals or Experts according to experience. In-house events require at least 12 apprentices aged 15–30; nationwide funding is available through the Digi Scheck for apprentices.
- Tools used during events include Thunkable for low-code app development and Canva or Flip for presentations.
- Benefits for training companies include employer branding, trainee engagement, networking, practical problem-solving, talent scouting and team culture.
- Event pricing varies by format. Contact and event support are available through a contact form, email and coaches.
- The privacy information describes GDPR-based processing, consent for non-essential cookies, contractual obligations for processors, measures under Art. 32 GDPR and data subject rights.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Workflows
- Document management
- Org chart
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
- Employee records
Leave
- Calendars/absence
Performance
- Reviews
- Goals/OKRs
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Integrations
- Azure AD integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- ISO 27001
Pricing Model
Per employee
Annual billing; Pro/Premium with tiered quotas; currency: EUR.
Implementation
Support
Email · Phone · Chat (AI Service Agent) · Service-Portal · Knowledge-Base/Academy
SLA: SLA included in Core/Premium Support (details on request).
Integrations
SAP SuccessFactors
HRISAPI integration via Add-on/Kombo Connect.
Personio
HRISAPI integration via Add-on/Kombo Connect.
Google Workspace
SSODirectory/SSO integration; also as a user source.
rexx systems
HRISAPI Integration (Add-on); Provider covers HR/ATS
Workday
HRISAPI-Integration (Add-on)
simpleclub
OtherLearning Platform Integration; Linking Learning Plans to Learning Objectives and Locations
CSV-Import
OtherMaster Data/Vacation/Absences According to a Specified Structure
REST-API (OpenAPI)
APIPush/Sync according to APPRENTIO specifications; project integration
SAP HCM
HRISOn-premises/hybrid; supports data import
Sage HR
HRISIntegration via API
HR WORKS
HRISIntegration via API
Rexx Systems
HRISHRIS/ATS; Integration via API
DATEV
PayrollIntegration/Data Exchange
Dayforce
HRISCeridian Dayforce HCM; Integration via API
Apprentio API
APIOpen APIs & Interfaces for Structured Data Exchange
Diverse Cloud-HRIS/ATS (50+)
HRISStandardized integrations via API; list not fully public
Automatisierter HR-Datenimport (auch On-Prem)
OtherImporting Master and Planning Data
Kombo Connect (Kombo.dev)
OtherIntegration layer; supports 50+ HRIS/ATS systems (over 200 in the KB).
Automatischer HR-Datenimport
OtherAdd-on for scheduled data transfer from HR systems.
Microsoft Azure AD
SSODirectory/SSO integration; also serves as a user source for HR data.
Marketplace
OtherNote regarding the marketplace is available
Automatisierte Importe (OAuth-Clients)
APIScheduled Imports; Add-on
HR-Integrationen (50+ HRIS/ATS)
HRISA collection add-on for numerous systems via API.
APPRENTIO API
APIProprietary APIs/interfaces are available.
ZIP-Export
OtherManual Export of Personal Training Data
SSO
SSOSingle Sign-On in the Premium Plan
HRIS/ATS Ecosystem (50+)
OtherExtensive integration portfolio; details via Add-on/Marketplace
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