LinkAkademie – professional training organisation at TransnetBW within the SuedLink project

26. March 2026

next level consulting has been supporting TransnetBW for more than five years with a tailored, holistic training concept as part of its managed training services. At the heart of this collaboration is the LinkAkademie – the central hub for the entire training organisation of all project partners involved in the SuedLink project and, more recently, also for an additional high‑voltage direct current transmission project within StromNetzDC. The LinkAkademie is far more than a traditional training programme. It is a source of inspiration, a learning platform and a driver of development – a living space where knowledge grows, teams connect and cultural change is shaped deliberately. The LinkAkademie provides a strong foundation for collaboration that connects people and enables large‑scale projects to succeed – today and in the future.

Why the LinkAkademie exists within the SuedLink project
The energy transition is not a sprint, but a relay race. Every contribution matters – and the LinkAkademie ensures that all project participants receive exactly what they need for the journey: a shared understanding, relevant expertise and effective tools.
  • People at the centre: Leadership, organisation and support work hand in hand. The LinkAkademie team supports project participants with empathy, experience and genuine closeness to the project.
  • Structure creates impact: From needs analysis to evaluation, training processes are not only managed but continuously developed to create targeted and sustainable learning formats.
  • Culture as a catalyst: Trainings do more than convey knowledge. They strengthen collaboration, trust and shared values – forming the basis for successful teamwork.
Why the LinkAkademie exists within the SuedLink project
People, Culture, Structure

What the LinkAkademie stands for

The LinkAkademie combines professional training organisation with strong knowledge management, creating the foundations that empower teams and move projects forward successfully. To achieve this, next level consulting provides experienced subject matter consultants and support staff who shape the entire training landscape – content‑wise, technically and administratively – with precision, impact and a clear focus on the bigger picture.

LinkAkademie services at a glance
  • Strategic training planning: Comprehensive planning and control of all training activities across project phases, budget responsibility, transparent administration and ongoing reporting for maximum manageability.
  • Needs analysis & design: Continuous identification of current and future training needs, development of detailed requirements specifications for new formats, and design and coordination of tailored training concepts.
  • Administration & management: Professional maintenance of the blink.it learning management system, including the upkeep, updating and administration of project‑specific e‑learning content.
  • Leadership & coordination: Management and leadership responsibility for the LinkAkademie team, including deputy roles, and ensuring visibility, acceptance and efficient collaboration within the project organisation.
Additional specialised services
  • Process optimisation: Continuous improvement of all training and knowledge management processes, and development of efficient, user‑friendly workflows.
  • Reporting & controlling: Creation of training statistics, KPIs and impact analyses, enabling data‑driven steering of the learning landscape.
  • Participant management: Comprehensive support for learners throughout the entire learning journey.
  • Organisational development: Planning, organisation and facilitation of organisational and team development initiatives.
In short: The LinkAkademie stands for expert consulting, effective knowledge management, clear structures and a learning culture that strengthens projects sustainably.