Brigitte Bosche

Brigitte Bosche is a Researcher at the Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung (DIE), Leibniz Centre for Lifelong Learning, where she focuses on adult education, competency validation, and professional development. Her career includes roles as a Research Assistant at the University of Cologne (1998–2000) and Project Coordinator at the Christian Youth Village Association Bonn (2000–2001). She joined DIE in 2001 and contributes to international projects, such as implementing the ProfilPASS competency tool in Balkan countries.

Her research explores three core areas: Professional Development in Adult Education (e.g., GRETA competency models for teachers), International Adult Education (knowledge transfer across borders), and Validation of Learning Outcomes (qualitative methods for recognizing non-formal skills). She co-edits practitioner handbooks like the Perspektive Praxis series and journals addressing workforce challenges in adult education.

Bosche's publications emphasize competency frameworks, teacher training, and digital counseling tools. Trends include adaptive validation systems, cross-cultural adaptations of assessment tools, and strategies to address educator shortages. No awards or student advising roles are documented. She actively collaborates with organizations like the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the National Agency Education for Europe.