• You have a qualification from a German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts or Chamber of Agriculture
• You have a further training qualification at level 6 or 7 of the German Qualifications Framework (e.g. master craftsman, business economist, business administrator)
• At the time the examination result is determined, you are employed in Rhineland-Palatinate and subject to social security contributions or registered with your main place of residence
• You have not already applied for a comparable benefit in another federal state

The Upgrading Bonus I is currently in the process of digitalization and should be available for digital application in the course of 2025.