Ideas and solutions for the future of your family business
The Family Business Academy
Our platform offers valuable knowledge for managers at all levels, shareholders and advisory boards of family businesses. We democratize access to information that is traditionally reserved for top management. We make essential information accessible to those who want to develop in entrepreneurship and master new challenges.
Knowledge for those who lead the way
Shareholder
Securing and shaping our vision
Content on corporate strategy, succession and future viability.
Managers
Leadership in transformation
Knowledge about leadership, change management and organization.
Advisory boards
Responsibility for stability and innovation
Governance, advisory board work and strategic impetus.
Our four focus areas – discover them now!
Course packages – structured learning for sustainable success
Our e-learning offering is structured along four strategic pillars – the central development areas for sustainable family businesses. Within these areas, we offer carefully compiled course packages that provide you with structured and in-depth training on a selected key topic.
With our course packages, you develop your skills holistically and benefit from a comprehensive learning package of relevant courses, methods and impulses – with attractive cost savings compared to individual bookings.
Strategy & Business Development
Discover how family businesses grow strategically, develop innovations and build sustainable business models.
Systemic organizational development
Learn how to accompany change processes systemically, make organizations adaptable and enable transformation.
People, Culture & Leadership
Strengthen your leadership skills, create a vibrant corporate culture and promote effective collaboration.
Family & Corporate Governance
Understand the roles of shareholders, advisory boards and family members – and make governance structures fit for the future.
Compare our offers
Demo account
Free access to selected content
0,00 €
Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and demo course
Free access to selected course content for a period of 7 days
Participation in webinars & events
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Individual courses
Book individual courses as required – flexible and topic-specific
from 50,00 €
Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and exemplary demo course
Your flexibly selected course content
Access to download material for implementation in the company
Access to course-specific publications
Proof of participation
Participation in webinars & events
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Course packages
Our course packages – your choice for holistic development
690,00 €
Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and exemplary demo course
Holistic skills development on a selected key topic
Curated learning package – all relevant courses, methods and impulses in one package
Cost savings compared to booking courses individually
Access to download material for implementation in the company
Access to course-specific publications
Proof of participation
Participation in webinars & events
Receive an exclusive newsletter
Annual membership
Your annual membership – All courses. One price. Maximum flexibility.
1490,00 €
Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and exemplary demo course
Unlimited access to all Academy content
Knowledge on demand for every role in the family business
Cost advantage compared to individual or package bookings
Continuous further development Use new courses and content as soon as they appear – at no extra cost.
Monthly updates
Access to all download materials for implementation in the company
Access to all publications in the complete database
Proof of participation
Participation in webinars & events
Receive an exclusive newsletter
Solutions for your company
Free access to selected content
On request
Individual needs analysis and target definition together with your management team
Custom Learning Journey with precisely curated content from our e-learning
Integration of own case studies, values & strategies
Personal support from the F.U.N. team
Measurable impact through targeted transfer measures and management practice
SCORM formats if interested
Optional:
Strategy workshop to clarify objectives
Joint development of a learning concept
Selection or development of suitable content
Combination of digital learning modules, live sessions & reflection formats
My knowledge. My pace. My choice.
Our courses – now bookable individually
Experience the Academy with a free introduction, an interactive tour and a demo course. Choose flexibly: individual courses, thematically bundled course packages or a subscription with an individual learning path.
Work and success methodology
In the masterclass “Work and Success Methodology” with Arnold Weissman, you will learn how to…
From sales strategy to paying customer
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about modern sales. From…
The power of sales strategy
The power of sales strategy: How I plan, build and manage my sales in a…
The power of the right sales strategy – Successful in sales
The power of the right sales strategy – Successful in sales In this video, you…
Value creation plan according to the 7-3-1 principle
In this compact online course by Prof. Dr. Arnold Weissman and Kim Verbakel, you will…
Entrepreneurial decisions, business judgment rule & strategy evaluation
This e-learning course by Werner Gleißner focuses on the crucial role of business decisions for…
StaRUG and risk management
Value-oriented corporate management
Brand sharpening for family businesses
In this compact 60-minute online course, brand expert Karsten Klepper shows how family businesses can…
The own situation analysis
This course teaches the fundamentals of successful corporate management – from situation analysis and strategy…
The corporate mission statement
A strong mission statement is much more than a formal guiding principle – it creates…
Sustainability as a forward-looking determinant for the company’s strategy, development and reporting
Successfully implementing IT projects
IT projects are the engine of digital transformation – and at the same time a…
Agile methods
Agility is more than just a trend – it is a response to the dynamic…
OKRs – Objectives & Key Results
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about OKRs (Objectives and…
Design Thinking
Immerse yourself in the world of design thinking – a practice-oriented approach to creative and…
Digital transformation in family businesses Part 2 of 2
This course teaches how digital technologies can be specifically integrated into corporate strategies. Participants learn…
The family constitution
This course highlights the particular challenge faced by family businesses in reconciling corporate and individual…
The advisory board in the family business
This course teaches how advisory boards in family businesses can make a strategic contribution to…
Sustainability as a critical success factor for financial and risk management
In this course, Mark Bennett shows how the European Green Deal opens up new growth…
Finance 4.0 for family businesses
This course teaches key principles for a stable and sustainable financing strategy in family businesses.…
Basic knowledge of private equity
Private equity has long been an integral part of the world of medium-sized companies. In…
Risk management
This course teaches managers how to effectively evaluate and select strategic courses of action. Participants…
The nine stages of escalation
This course presents the nine stages of conflict escalation in companies and family businesses. Prof.…
Family governance
In this course, Dr. Marcel Megerle from FUTUN guides participants through the most important aspects…
Asset governance
This course on “Wealth Governance” by Dr. Marcel Megerle from FUTUN: FamilienUnternehmerTUN deals with the…
The 4-circle model of family businesses
This course deals with the complexity and challenges of family businesses that combine family values…
Mental health and performance in companies
In this course, Frank Scheelen, founder of the SCHEELEN® Group, sheds light on the importance…
The DNA of family businesses
Family businesses face challenges arising from love, money and power. This course shows how clearly…
Competence management
In this inspiring e-learning video, Frank M. Scheelen explains in a practical way how strategic…
Eight tips for selecting external managers in family businesses
Find out in this course why external managing directors are becoming a necessity for many…
Structure follows strategy
Strategy determines the direction – structure and leadership follow it. In this course, you will…
Making better strategic decisions in the advisory board
Professional leadership in a family business requires more than just good decisions – it needs…
Managing the succession process
Succession is more than a generational change – it is a profound transition. This course…
Good governance
Stability begins with clarity – integrated governance as the key to long-term success. In family…
Responsible use of AI
The QScore
Digital transformation in family businesses part 1 of 2
Led by Stephan Wegerer, this course offers practical strategies for successfully leading family businesses through…
Digital strategies for family businesses
Futures and innovations
In this course with Kai Görlich, participants gain valuable insights into shaping the future and…
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to provide knowledge through excellent content, innovative technology and a strong network of experts that sustainably strengthens family businesses and makes them successful across generations.
We combine scientific knowledge with practical application in order to optimally empower managers, shareholders and supervisory board members. Our content is high-quality, practice-oriented and tailored to the needs of family businesses.
Our vision: The Family Business Academy is the world’s leading multimedia knowledge platform for family businesses.
Our team of experts
Our team consists of leading experts who have extensive experience in advising and supporting family businesses. Each of our experts brings unique skills and expertise to provide you with the best possible support.
Prof. Dr. Arnold Weissman
Frank Scheelen
Norbert Kauer
Ben Weissman
Discover our courses
Take the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills with our courses. Register now to benefit from our valuable content and strengthen your family business in the long term.
