Deciding to start your own business requires courage—especially in a new country. To pave the way, the Safavi Impact Institute, in cooperation with the Vienna Economic Chamber (WKO), once again organized a practical workshop for Ukrainian women on April 28th. The format has now established itself as a cornerstone for professionally supporting the growing number of Ukrainian female entrepreneurs in Vienna. The objective of the workshop remains clearly defined: to break down ba

LinkedIn as a Gateway: Workshop on Professional Positioning in the Job Application Process How visible is a professional profile – and what actually makes it relevant for recruiters? These were the questions explored by participants of a workshop on LinkedIn and XING held on April 21, 2026, at the Safavi Impact Institute. The session was led by career coach Elisabeth Wieninger, who specializes in application strategies for the German-speaking job market. The workshop focu

At the Safavi Impact Institute, another C1-level specialist language course “German for Medicine” has been successfully completed. The participants – Ukrainian doctors on different phases of the nostrification of their diplomas for working as physicians in Austria – are pursuing varied professional goals and focus areas. A central feature of the course was working in a small learning group. This format allowed for targeted attention to the participants’ individual learning go

How is a TV program actually produced? What happens behind the scenes in a major media organization? Participants of the Safavi Impact Institute explored these questions during an excursion to ORF on April 20. The visit was initiated by our Business German instructor, Martin Höffinger, who introduced the excursion as a practical extension of the course. On site, participants had the opportunity to experience the Austrian media landscape up close. During the guided tour, t

With the launch of the fourth specialised course in medical German, the Safavi Impact Institute is taking another step in developing its training offer for Ukrainian doctors in Austria. What began as a targeted initiative has now become a structured programme that supports the professional integration of medical professionals in the Austrian healthcare system. At the same time as this fourth in‑person course in Vienna, the Institute is launching its first online course with

In the current semester, the Business German course at the Safavi Impact Institute has taken on a new substantive direction. This semester, the training is led by a new trainer Martin Höffinger who brings many years of experience in senior business roles and integrates this background directly into the course. From the very first sessions, it became clear that the focus goes beyond linguistic accuracy. Participants work with real business scenarios, analyze decision-making pr

With the start of the spring semester, the German for Accounting course has once again begun at the Safavi Impact Institute. Interest remains consistently high from semester to semester. The course continues to be one of the most in-demand offerings and is designed for qualified accounting professionals who are either already working in Austria or aiming to enter the field. During the course, key concepts of Austrian accounting are worked through in detail, and typical workpl

With the start of the spring semester, German for Business Communication has been launched for the first time at the Safavi Impact Institute. The new course expands the Institute’s program with a focused offer aimed at strengthening professional communication skills in the workplace. The first session was highly practice-oriented. During a simulated team meeting, participants worked on structuring arguments clearly, formulating positions precisely and responding confidently t

The Safavi Impact Institute has successfully completed its first Medical German course. The program was designed for Ukrainian physicians with temporary protection status in Austria who are currently undergoing the diploma recognition (nostrification) process. Austria is currently home to many highly qualified medical professionals from Ukraine whose return to clinical practice is often delayed by language requirements and formal recognition procedures. At the same time, the

Employment contract, registration, payroll account, payroll processing – these and other key terms from the field of payroll accounting were at the core of the workshop “Introduction to Payroll Accounting” , which took place at the Safavi Impact Institute on 27 February . The three-hour workshop provided participants with an overview of core payroll processes in Austria. They worked with basic professional terminology and explored typical procedures in administrative day-to-d