BR360° seminar package
Become capable of acting quickly - learn effective works council work
New to the works council? Then start with BR1—and decide afterwards whether the 360° package is right for you.
Already experienced? The 360° system brings order to your knowledge and provides structured support throughout your entire term of office.
The BR360° seminar package is for works council members who want to meet their employer on equal terms. You can achieve your learning goals throughout your entire term of office. With clear learning paths, modern learning methods, and genuine support for your current term of office. At your own pace. Either in the Fast-Track BR360° annual course or at a pace of your choosing.
Acquire the necessary skills
What will you be able to do after completing the BR360° seminar package?
- You will work confidently, professionally, and in compliance with legal requirements.
- You can act confidently and effectively in your role (e.g., committee, chair).
- You will have certificates for all relevant competence levels.
- You will work strategically instead of reactively.
Why the BR360° seminar package?
Who is the BR360° seminar package suitable for?
If you are new to the works council, 360° is the structured path to BR1 – flexible, plannable, and fully supported.
If you already have experience or have attended individual seminars, 360° organizes your existing knowledge and develops you further throughout your entire term of office.
The BR360° seminar package is ideal for you if you:
- are new to the works council and want to get off to a confident start right from the outset.
- want to master complex topics with confidence.
- want a clear learning plan instead of the chaos of individual seminars.
- want to learn in a flexible and practical way.
- want to be supported throughout your entire term of office.
- want real support in your day-to-day works council work (hotline, coaching, learning circles).
- want to showcase your expertise.
The aim is for you to act confidently and in compliance with the law – we
make sure you get the right support.
Your complete learning journey in one system - no chaos, just clarity
From BR1 to leadership skills:
- You can see where you are on your learning path at any time and what your next step is.
- Your personal learning plan accompanies you throughout your entire term of office.
- Practical tools, case workshops, and peer learning strengthen your decision-making skills.
- A hotline, coaching, and quarterly check-ins provide support when you need it.
You set the pace—we give you security and support for every step.
Support throughout your entire term of office
You are never alone:
- Hotline for real cases
- Peer learning & learning circles
- Case workshops
- Quarterly check-ins
- Personal learning plan
We are there for you every step of the way, providing guidance and practical tools. This allows you to tackle every challenge with confidence and develop step by step into a strong voice in your committee.
How do I learn in the BR360° seminar package?
The 360° package offers modern, flexible, and practical learning—tailored to fit your everyday life as a works council member:
- Micro-learning for compact, legally compliant knowledge.
- Live sessions for discussion, questions, and practical application.
- Case studies & simulations in which you practice real works council situations.
- Peer learning in small groups for discussion & practical examples.
- Hotline & coaching when you need quick support in your everyday life.
- Quarterly check-ins so you can see your progress and adjust your pace.
You determine your learning pace. We accompany you throughout your entire term of office.
Does the employer have to bear the costs of the BR360° seminar package?
All costs of the BR360° seminar package are borne by the employer, as stipulated by the Works Constitution Act in §37 BetrVG. We also integrate external seminars neutrally into your plan.
Everything in one system instead of many different seminars
A system that empowers you step by step. You no longer have to search, compare, or plan yourself. Instead, you get a clearly structured learning system that guides you step by step, gives you orientation, and helps you master every phase of your term of office confidently and effectively.
Learning content and services of the seminar package
Level 1 - Orientation & legal certainty
Role, resolutions, information rights, basic principles of labor law.
Level 2 - Application in social & personnel matters
§87 BetrVG, working time, vacation, order in the company, protection rights, individual personnel measures.
Level 3 - Complex cases & economic topics
Economic committee, operational change, reconciliation of interests, social plan, dismissal law, conciliation board.
Level 4 - Leadership competence & professional effectiveness
Negotiation, moderation, conflict resolution, discussion management, team dynamics, strategic work.
Add-ons & specializations
- Deep dives
- Moderation & conflict resolution
- Digitization of committee work
- Leadership skills
- Industry-specific topics
- Upgrade to committee variant possible: Individual development embedded in joint strategic overall planning.
External learning slots
You can integrate seminars from other seminar providers and service providers. We integrate them into your learning plan - neutrally & flexibly.
Do you prefer a faster pace?
The BR360° annual course is the condensed 12-month version of this system.
