APPRENTIO
WABSOLUTE GmbH — Home of APPRENTIO. Everyone deserves the best possible training.
We are WABSOLUTE, your digitalisation partner from Paderborn, Germany.
Since 2008 we have been building smart applications that make work easier for people in and around organisations. We have delivered more than 350 software projects since then. At our core is APPRENTIO, the most successful digital apprenticeship platform in the German-speaking world. Because everyone deserves the best possible training.
What APPRENTIO does for you
- Training plans without the chaos: always clear who learns what, when, where and with whom.
- An online training record book your apprentices like to keep.
- Less duplicate data entry, more time for the work that matters.
- In the browser and as a mobile app, for admins, team members and apprentices.
Who it's for
Companies, public administrations and training centres of any size. Start for free with up to 5 apprentices and 1 location. BASIS, PRO and PREMIUM grow with you.
Why you can rely on us
- 600 happy customers and 65,000+ users
- 4.8 out of 5 stars from 150+ reviews on ProvenExpert
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, GDPR compliant, hosted in Frankfurt am Main
- Powered by 100% green electricity
- A team of 37 people working agile with Scrum and OKR
Better work, together
Appreciative, sincere, authentic: that's how we see ourselves as a team. Driven by curiosity, passion and good food. #bettertogether
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany (data centre in Frankfurt am Main)
Hosting
Single sign-on via SAML 2.0. Two-factor authentication (TOTP), enforceable by admins, with recovery codes. Password policies (minimum length, forced change). Standard roles and custom roles with fine-grained permissions, changelog for role changes. Hosted in the Telehouse data centre in Frankfurt am Main (Tier III+, ISO 27001, green electricity). DDoS protection with processing exclusively in Germany. External penetration test (most recently in 2025). API access via REST import API with OAuth2 (add-on).
Retention & deletion
Configurable: automatic archiving after the apprenticeship ends, automatic deletion from the archive, anonymisation available
Data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR including TOMs available as a template for customers, as is the list of subprocessors. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified. GDPR data export per person as a password-protected ZIP file. External data protection officer: Carola Sieling, attorney (Technologiewerft GmbH).
Feature Scope
Planning
- Assignment planning with layers for departments, school, holidays and absences
- Templates, rotation planning, capacities, occupancy plan, resources and events
- Planning import via Excel
Training records
- Digital training record book with multi-step approval and export
Assessments & feedback
- Planning-based and ad-hoc assessments with PDF export
- Analysis by year group, qualification or person with development curve
- Apprentice feedback on each assignment
Learning
- Learning objectives catalogue based on official training frameworks
- Tests and knowledge checks, also as aptitude tests for applicants
Organisation & communication
- Chat, notifications and push in the app
- Documents globally, on profiles or per department and group
- Dashboard with customisable KPI tiles
- Custom fields, standard roles and custom roles with fine-grained permissions
Technology & security
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
- Single sign-on via SAML 2.0 and two-factor authentication
- CSV import and export, GDPR export per person
- Add-ons: integrations with 200+ HR systems (e.g. Personio, SAP SuccessFactors), automated import via REST API, nursing training
Documentation & administration
- Digital training record book compliant with IHK/HWK requirements, with digital sign-off and review
- Structured reporting for students and interns
- Exam, grade and certificate management
Collaboration
- Push and email notifications, team chat in app and browser
- Reminders, notes and polls
- Group- and role-based communication, project, learning and working groups
Development & reporting
- Learning progress per person, performance profiles and development curves
- Custom templates for assessments and feedback, automatic reminders
- Data export for individuals and groups, visual reports and analytics
Customisation & extensions
- Own corporate design, customisable templates, external links in the menu, high-contrast mode
- Resource management and multi-site/branch planning (add-on)
- Industry solutions for nursing, training centres and financial institutions (add-on)
Service
- Knowledge base and academy, 24/7 service agent “Ben”
Some features depend on the plan. Details at apprentio.de/preise.
Features at a Glance
Administration
- Custom fields
Analytics
- Custom reports
- Dashboards
Compliance
- DPA available
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Core HR
- Document management
- Roles & permissions
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Integrations
- Azure AD integration
Leave
- Calendars/absence
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- Data residency region
- MFA
- RBAC
- SSO/SAML
Pricing Model
Module-based
Start for free with the Free plan. Paid plans: BASIS, PRO and PREMIUM. Licensing is based on the number of training locations and the maximum number of apprentices. Add-ons (e.g. integrations, automated import, nursing training) are available. Prices on request. Billed annually, PRO and PREMIUM with tiered volumes.
Implementation
Cloud solution with no installation; IT should be involved before ordering. Data migration via CSV import, including from AZUBI-PLANER. Planning can be imported via Excel. Optional automated import via REST API (add-on). Help centre with guides and explainer videos to get started. Knowledge base and academy for all plans, plus webinars and regular live demos.
Support
Help centre · service portal · email · phone · 24/7 service agent “Ben” · knowledge base & academy
SLA: SLA included in Core Support (included in PRO and PREMIUM), details in terms and SLA (apprentio.de/agb-sla)
Time zones: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Core Support by phone and email, Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm, with service portal. Premium Support with own test environment, early access to new features, prioritised support and a dedicated contact person. Help centre with knowledge base and explainer videos. Contact: service@apprentio.de, +49 5251 202 787. Data protection and security team on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm.
Integrations
SAML 2.0
SSOMicrosoft Azure AD
Identityrexx systems
HR-SystemREST-Import-API (OAuth2)
DatenimportWorkday
HR-SystemHR WORKS
HR-SystemPersonio
HR-SystemSage HR
HR-SystemDayforce
HR-SystemAzubinet
LernplattformSAP SuccessFactors
HR-SystemDATEV
HR-SystemGoogle Workspace
IdentityKombo Connect (200+ HRIS/ATS)
Integrationsplattformsimpleclub
LernplattformCSV-Import
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