Frequently asked questions about textil trainer

Registration is quick and easy:

1. Go to my.textil-trainer.de
2. Click “Register”
3. Fill in the required fields and confirm

After registering, learners can choose an online course or a learning path. Courses can be paused at any time and continued later. Your progress is saved in your profile.

No. textil trainer can be used by individuals as well as companies and educational institutions. The only requirement is to register.

textil trainer is completely free to use. There are no license, training, or course fees.

textil trainer is a publicly funded project supported by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) and the Free State of Saxony. Its goal is to make basic textile knowledge easily accessible and to help strengthen the textile workforce.

textil trainer provides foundational knowledge across the entire textile value chain. Depending on the course, topics include raw materials, fabric production, finishing, garment manufacturing, technical textiles, as well as sustainability and the circular economy. The course offering continues to grow.

There are currently more than 40 online courses available on the platform. The number continues to grow as new content is added. You can find the latest overview in the course library.

The content is developed by textile experts from academia and industry. In-depth expertise from the Chair of Textile Technologies at Chemnitz University of Technology is combined with high-quality digital learning design by the e-learning specialists at chemmedia AG. Many courses are also created in collaboration with companies and educational institutions to ensure both academic quality and practical relevance.

No. The online courses are structured step by step and explain the fundamentals clearly. Technical terms are introduced in an accessible way and explained in the glossary.

All content is available in German and English. You can select your preferred language in your profile settings on the platform.

Yes. textil trainer focuses on clear language, well-structured content, and effective instructional design. This supports different learning levels and makes it easier to get started with new topics.

Yes. Each online course ends with short quizzes that review key content and reinforce learning.

Yes. After successfully completing a course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

If something is unclear or a topic isn’t covered, feel free to contact us. We also welcome your feedback and suggestions, as textil trainer is continuously being improved.