For residents of Germany: Every employee in Germany is entitled to one week of educational holiday, which, if not used, can be carried over the next year and taken in a two week block. The 30 lesson course consists of 25 group lesson and 5 self-study lessons and qualifies as educational holiday in most Federal states in Germany. If you need help with certification, please let us know. Note that the authorities need up to 12 weeks to do the clearance documents for educational holiday, so please plan well in advance.