Bbl: working and learning at the same time

Do you want to pursue an MBO education and gain work experience at the same time? Then a BBL program might be right for you.

With BBL (Vocational Training Pathway), you combine working and learning. You are employed by an employer, learn the trade in practice, and also attend school for the theory.

This way, you often earn a salary while obtaining a recognized MBO diploma.

Bbl stands for Beroepsbegeleidende Leerweg.

In a work-study program, you mainly learn at your workplace. You usually work 3 to 5 days a week at a recognized training company and attend school alongside that.

You gain practical experience during your work. At school, you learn the theory you need for your profession.

Upon completion of the program, you will receive the same recognized MBO diploma as students following a full-time (bol) program.

A work-study program consists of:

• Working at a recognized training company
• Carrying out practical assignments
• Attending classes at school
• Guidance from both the school and the employer
• Exams and assessments

So you learn not only from books, but primarily by actually doing the work.

Many students choose BBL because they:

✅ Gaining work experience during their studies

✅ Receive a salary

✅ Building a network within their field

✅ Ability to immediately apply theory in practice

✅ Often ready for a job sooner after graduation

Bbl requires commitment and responsibility.

You combine:

• Work
• School
• Homework
• Examinations

That means you must be able to plan well and work independently.

After obtaining your diploma, you can start working, progress to a higher MBO level, or continue studying at a university of applied sciences.

If you continue working, you can continue learning by taking courses. Summa offers these as courses for adults.

Choose a work-study program if you want to obtain a recognized MBO diploma and gain work experience at the same time. You follow a full program, work at a training company, and build a basic qualification for the labor market step by step.

Choose a course or program for adults if you are already working, want to expand your knowledge, or want to retrain without completing a full secondary vocational education program. These tracks are often shorter, more flexible, and focused on developing specific skills or professional knowledge.

Do you enjoy learning by doing, do you want to gain work experience, and obtain an MBO diploma? Then a work-study program could be a good choice.

Discover which opportunities suit you and take the next step towards your future.