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Funding via education voucher
Thanks to AZAV certification, the training can be fully funded if the employment agency agrees. For many people this is the difference between possible and impossible.
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Fuel
Berlin provider of online training in data and AI, part of Multiverse since 2026. The programmes are AZAV-certified and therefore eligible for the German education voucher.
Data and AI 100 % online Berlin, DE AZAV-certified Weekly start
01 / Profile
For moving into a data career.
StackFuel is a Berlin provider of online training in data and artificial intelligence. For me it is the answer to a question I hear often: how do I move into a data job without studying for another three years?
The offer is run by StackFuel GmbH in Berlin. Since 2026 StackFuel has been part of the British training provider Multiverse. The programmes are certified under AZAV. In Germany this is the condition for the employment agency to pay for training with an education voucher. Funding via the Qualification Opportunities Act, through your employer, is also possible.
The core programme is the Data Scientist: eight months full-time or 16 months part-time, built from five trainings from BI analytics with SQL and Power BI through data analytics with Python to data science with machine learning, plus object-oriented programming and a portfolio project. Learning is 100 per cent online, with live sessions and mentoring. In total StackFuel offers twelve training programmes, from Data Analyst and Data Engineer to AI specialist and project manager with a focus on data and AI.
Important for context: this is vocational training with a certificate, not a degree programme. If you need a degree, for example for the public sector, you should know that from the start. How to weigh one against the other is covered in my post continuing education or degree.
02 Strengths
What StackFuel stands for
Four profiles for whom I often recommend it.
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From spreadsheet to machine learning
The Data Scientist builds up step by step: first data quality and SQL, then analysis and reporting, then data science and programming. You do not need prior knowledge you do not have.
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A portfolio, not just a certificate
At the end there is a portfolio project you can show in applications. In data jobs this often counts for more than any certificate.
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Full-time or alongside work
Eight months full-time if you are switching careers, or 16 months part-time if you work alongside. Courses start every week.
03 Programmes
What you can learn at StackFuel
Twelve training programmes in data, AI and project management, all online and eligible for funding.
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Artificial intelligence
Project management
I have a paid cooperation with StackFuel: StackFuel has booked my partner package, and I receive a commission when someone enrols through me. I state this so you know. Which programme I recommend depends on your goal, not on the commission.
The Data Scientist in detail
The programme I work on with StackFuel. It consists of five trainings that build on each other.
Duration 8 months full-time or 16 months part-time.
Structure BI analytics with SQL, Power BI and data storytelling, then data analytics with Python and statistics, then data science with machine learning, plus object-oriented programming and a portfolio project at the end. An optional training covers ML development with large language models.
Format 100 per cent online on the StackFuel learning platform, with live sessions, group sessions and mentoring.
Start Weekly, every Monday.
Qualification A certificate per training and as Data Scientist. Not an academic degree.
Requirements No relevant work experience needed; solid computer skills are important. A consultation comes before the start.
Career service Application coaching, interview training and support with salary negotiation.
Costs StackFuel states the costs in the consultation. With an education voucher, the employment agency usually covers them in full.
04 Key facts
StackFuel in detail
Spec sheet for research and enrolment.
Provider StackFuel GmbH, Berlin, part of the Multiverse group since 2026
Type Provider of vocational online training
Location Oranienburger Strasse 66, 10117 Berlin (Germany)
Core programme Data Scientist, 8 months full-time or 16 months part-time
Certification AZAV, eligible for education voucher or Qualification Opportunities Act
Format Online learning platform, live sessions, coaching team, portfolio project
Qualification Certificate per module and as Data Scientist, not an academic degree
Website stackfuel.com
05 FAQ
FAQ about StackFuel
What you should know before you enrol.
Programme and qualification
How long does the Data Scientist training take?
Eight months full-time or 16 months part-time. Courses start every week.
What do I learn in the Data Scientist programme?
BI analytics with SQL, Power BI and data storytelling, data analytics with Python and statistics, data science with machine learning, object-oriented programming and a portfolio project at the end. ML development with large language models is optional.
Is this a degree programme?
No. It is vocational training with a certificate, not an academic degree. For most data analysis jobs, what counts is what you can do and show. If you need a degree, clarify that first.
Funding and requirements
Can I do the training with an education voucher?
Yes, the programmes are AZAV-certified. Whether you get an education voucher is decided by the employment agency, since 2025 also if the job centre supports you. StackFuel itself handles the funding advice up to enrolment.
Can my employer pay for the training?
Yes. Under the Qualification Opportunities Act, the employment agency can cover part of the costs if your employer supports the training.
Do I need programming skills?
No. The programme starts with the basics. A certain enjoyment of numbers and logical thinking helps.
Does the funding apply in Switzerland or Austria?
The education voucher and the Qualification Opportunities Act are German instruments. If you live in Switzerland or Austria, you pay yourself or explore other routes, for example via your employer.
Consulting with Studienflüsterer
Does consulting about StackFuel cost anything?
The initial consultation is free and non-binding. In it I clarify whether a programme from StackFuel or another one from my partner network fits your goal better. In-depth consulting is fee-based.
Next step
Is StackFuel right for you?
In 30 minutes I clarify with you whether training at StackFuel fits your goal, or whether a degree is the better route.
Clarify study options