Joachim Rattinger
Head of Digitalisation Service Center at
“Since 2020, partnaer has supported us in the strategic conception and practical realization of digital projects in the areas of sales, social media, and online marketing. In the process, we benefited above all from the expertise in agile project management, in collaboration with third-party technical service providers, and in the visualization and communication of the project results. partnaer inspires beyond the order with innovative impulses for digital development. The collaboration was at all times binding, trusting, and rich in results.”
education & training
How BVV and partnaer built a platform for Lifelong Learning
In a landscape where digital transformation often begins with complexity and ends in compromise, the Bayerischer Volkshochschulverband (bvv) chose a different path-one rooted in collaboration, cultural fit, and long-term vision. With incoherent infrastructure, reliance on older systems, and the absence of a unified project management standard, Bavarian network of adult education centers saw opportunities to strengthen its digitalisation efforts. The idea of creating a unified platform for digital course access felt ambitious - perhaps even out of reach.
But ambition met its match when Joachim Rattinger, Head of the Digitalisation Service Center at bvv, teamed up with partnaer.
From vision to scalable solution
Starting in 2020, partnaer supported bvv over the span of three years, offering more than advice. They co-developed a forward-looking strategy for a supra-regional digital platform, one that would not only modernise operations but also shift the entire experience of adult learning in Bavaria.
Together they:
- Introduced agile project methods tailored to bvv's unique environment
- Built a unified project management framework aligned with internal culture
- Transformed a basic referral portal into a full-service digital booking system
- Created scalable, modern processes and IT structures across bavarian vhs centres.
Results that empower and endure
The collaboration was consistent, pragmatic, and deeply human-a key to success in a sector where community impact matters just as much as efficiency.
“Since 2020, partnaer has been supporting us in the strategic conception and practical implementation of digital projects […] The collaboration was binding, trusting, and productive at all times.” – Joachim Rattinger, bvv
The result? A user-centric digital platform that redefines how adult education is accessed and managed across Bavaria. It's not just a tech solution - it is a shift in mindset. Local vhs centers now operate with greater autonomy, enhanced usability, and confidence in their digital future.
By co-creating solutions and staying aligned every step of the way, partnaer and bvv turned complexity into clarity, and built a foundation for lifelong learning that truly scales.
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