The focus of this training course is to combine practical experience with theoretical and scientific knowledge. IBBK Fachgruppe Biogas and the University of Hohenheim are the organizers and conductors of this in depth training course. This ensures, that participants have the full benefit of substantial and long term practical and theoretical experiences, which senior experts within the German biogas industry are providing.Topics covered during training course:decision criteria for a biogas plantdesign and planningprocess engineeringplant technologycalculation and feasibility studieschoosing the right substratesbiological process controlmeasurement and data recordprocess monitoring and trouble shootingin situ process controlheat and gas engineeringbuilding materialsstirring and mixing technologysafety featuresecological manure treatmentCogeneration- gas utilisationCurrent research resultsfield trip to an agricultural biogas plant with practical excercisesvisit to the laboratories of the University of Hohenheim