Ken,

in Germany you can attend classes at almost any tradeschool to achieve a journeyman status as a timberframer(1 full time year at school, 2 years apprenticeship with part time school). After 3years in the field you can attend more specialized tradeschools to achieve a masters degree in timberframing or related subjects(2 years of full time school).
I would assume that it would require the knowledge of the language though.

I would have to research which schools offer the master degree if you are interested.