For many years the term 'initial professional training' was limited to the non-academic vocational education. With the introduction of Bachelor and Master Courses a new discussion about the academic education arose. Until now, the professional education research is limited to the traditional professional education system.
This publication offers an extensive view of non-academic and academic areas by bringing together professional training and continuous professional development as a whole. Thus, insights into the structure, tasks and functions of the entire professional education system are offered.