thekey.academy
Online Continuing Education with an IHK Certificate
the key – academy GmbH offers 100% online professional development programs with official IHK certificates. Learners access interactive, bite‑sized courses via web and mobile apps, can test lessons for free, and complete the IHK performance assessment remotely. The provider reports 100,000+ learners, 96% satisfaction, and 21 IHK‑certified programs across leadership, AI/digital skills, self‑management, people & impact, marketing & sales, and process & quality.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
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Hosting
Consent management via Cookiebot and Usercentrics. Use of various third-party providers for analytics, marketing, hosting, and CDN. Payment processing via Stripe or SIX Payment Services (American Express).
Retention & deletion
Address, payment and order data are retained for 10 years to meet commercial and tax-law requirements, with processing restricted after two years. Unconfirmed double-opt-in newsletter registrations are deleted after one month. Commenters’ IP addresses are retained for as long as necessary to defend against legal claims.
GDPR compliance through consent management; international data transfers (particularly to the U.S.) are permitted only with explicit consent and a disclosure of risks as outlined in the privacy policy.
More on our subprocessorsFeature Scope
Learning Offerings and Teaching Methods:
- Fully digital learning platform with 21 courses, including IHK certification; moderated by Andrea Grießmann; highly practical content provided by experts in the field.
- Mobile app available (“Download the free mobile app…”) for learning anytime, anywhere.
LMS Features (based on the underlying/group-affiliated LMS solution from the key - technology, which operates the Academy, among other things):
- Course management & learning paths for structured learning journeys.
- Automatic certificates & learning records.
- Web and mobile access; white-label capable.
- Modularly expandable and integrable into existing systems.
- Personalized learning experience.
Security/Data Protection (explicitly mentioned on the page):
- Cookie consent banner with information on analytics, preference, and third-party media cookies (including Google LLC) and a link to the privacy policy; opt-in/opt-out available.
Integrations/APIs:
- “Every product can be integrated into your system”—the LMS product line from the key - technology is generally integrable.
Pricing hints: It stands to reason that pricing is based on a per-course basis or as a package for businesses.
Security hints: Explicitly mentioned: cookie consent (analytics/preference/third-party media), reference to the privacy policy.
Compliance hints: Indirect GDPR reference via cookie consent/privacy policy; IHK certificates refer to course completion, not IT compliance.
Implementation hints: For enterprise solutions, implementation may be possible through the key - technology (Customized LMS). (Sources: https://www.thekey.academy/ueber-uns/, https://thekey.technology/en/our-products/lms-systems)
Support hints: On the page: general contact information/links (Contact, FAQ/“Frequently Asked Questions,” Blog)
Integration hints: The underlying LMS product line from the key - technology is modular and can be integrated into existing systems (“Every product can be integrated into your system”). Specific APIs, webhooks, or partners are not listed.
100% online courses with IHK certification; flexible, self-paced learning with no expiration date; short video lessons designed to accommodate breaks; free trial lessons before purchase; practical content with ongoing support; modern learning methods and a clear structure; measurable: Overview of learning progress and performance tracking; mobile app and web access with seamless learning; individual consultation and customized corporate offerings; IHK certificate including verification code (thekey.career). Payment and purchasing options: Installment plans (24/36/48 months, starting at €19/month, 10% down payment), purchase on account, credit card, Klarna (Pay Later/installments), PayPal, 5% volume discount for 2 or more licenses. Security/Privacy (publicly mentioned): Cookie consent, privacy policy; Compliance (publicly mentioned): general data protection/transparency pages.
Pricing hints: Business plans based on consultation and customized quotes. Payment options: Installment payments over 24/36/48 months starting at €19 per month (10% down payment), purchase on account, credit card, Klarna (30 days/3–12 installments depending on credit check), PayPal; 5% volume discount for 2 or more licenses. Currency: EUR.
Security hints: Publicly stated: cookie notice/consent, privacy policy; use of external services (e.g., Google for analytics, as indicated by the cookie banner).
Implementation hints: Process: non-binding inquiry → individual consultation → customized quote. Learning is 100% online and self-paced.
Support tips: Free, no-obligation consultation and appointment scheduling; contact form.
Integration tips: External payment providers: Klarna, PayPal; certificate verification via thekey.career.
Features at a Glance
Learning
- Course catalog
- Assignments
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
Analytics
- Dashboards
Pricing Model
Module-based
Plan 1: per module – Each course can be booked separately; the IHK assessment and IHK certificate are included. Free trial lessons are available before purchase. Payment in installments via SEPA over 24, 36 or 48 months, or over shorter periods of 6 or 12 months via Klarna or PayPal, is possible. Plan 2: per module – App-store prices may differ from web prices; discounts may not be available in the app store. Plan 3: per user – Volume discount in the web shop: 5% off the entire booking from two licenses. IHK qualifications (a bundle of four courses and five certificates) receive an additional 15% discount (20% in total). Other promotional offers are time-limited, such as seasonal discounts. UNiDAYS promotion for students: an additional 15% discount; bundle-specific discounts of up to 17% may be available.
Implementation
For B2B: Add members, assign licenses, and manage them centrally in the web app (Team & Licenses).
Support
In-App Chat (KIAH AI Chatbot + Human Support) · Contact Form (Web) · Email (via the contact form) · WhatsApp Training Consultation (Before Making a Purchase Decision)
Time zones: - CET/CEST (Germany)
We recommend contacting us quickly via the chat widget.
Integrations
Klarna
OtherPayment Processing (Pay Later / Installments, Credit Check)
PayPal
OtherPayment Processing
thekey.career (Zertifikatsverifizierung)
OtherOnline Verification of IHK Certificates via Verification Code
Google Analytics (vermutet lt. Cookie-Banner)
OtherWeb analytics