Ausbildung career
Commercial Assistant / Business Assistant – Information Processing Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Kaufmännische/r Assistent/in/Wirtschaftsassistent/in - Informationsverarbeitung
The training to become a Commercial Assistant for Information Processing is a 3-year school-based program offered at vocational schools (Berufsfachschulen or Berufskollegs). It provides comprehensive knowledge in commercial processes and information technology, prepares for a state examination, and enables entry into diverse professional fields.
What you do
- Managing and maintaining data in commercial systems
- Supporting the implementation and maintenance of IT solutions
- Processing business transactions and customer inquiries
- Creating and maintaining documentation and statistics
- Assisting with the organization of office processes and projects
- Applying common office and specialized software
Requirements
- Intermediate school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss)
- Good German language skills (at least B2 level)
- Interest in commercial processes and information technology
- Basic understanding of numbers and data
- Organizational and communication skills
- Diligence and reliability
Career prospects
- 1Employment in IT, administrative, or commercial departments
- 2Further training as a specialist (e.g., Fachwirt/in) or business administrator (Betriebswirt/in)
- 3Specialization in areas such as IT support, data management, or e-commerce
- 4Possibility to study at a university of applied sciences (with Fachhochschulreife)
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Commercial Assistant / Business Assistant – Information Processing Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
How long is the Commercial Assistant / Business Assistant – Information Processing Ausbildung?
The Ausbildung takes 3 years.
What German level do I need for a Commercial Assistant / Business Assistant – Information Processing Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Commercial Assistant / Business Assistant – Information Processing Ausbildung?
Intermediate school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss); Good German language skills (at least B2 level); Interest in commercial processes and information technology; Basic understanding of numbers and data.
Where can I find open Commercial Assistant / Business Assistant – Information Processing Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Commercial Assistant / Business Assistant – Information Processing
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.