Ausbildung career
Management Assistant (Dual-Qualification Vocational Training) Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Managementassistent/in (doppelt qualifizierende Ausbildung)
The Management Assistant training is a 1-year dual-qualification initial vocational training program that leads to a recognized commercial vocational qualification and, in parallel, to a qualification as a Management Assistant. This intensive training provides comprehensive knowledge and skills for administrative and organizational tasks in companies and requires a secondary school certificate. The apprenticeship takes place at vocational colleges, vocational schools, and in businesses.
What you do
- Correspondence and communication with clients, partners, and internal departments
- Scheduling and coordinating appointments for management or teams
- Organizing and preparing meetings, conferences, and business trips
- Managing and maintaining data, files, and documents
- Assisting in the creation of presentations, reports, and analyses
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail as well as email traffic
- General office organization and ensuring smooth operational processes
Requirements
- Secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss or equivalent)
- Very good German language skills, both written and spoken (at least B2 level)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in common office software (e.g., MS Office Suite)
- Meticulous and accurate work ethic, along with a sense of responsibility
- Team spirit, service orientation, and discretion
- Interest in commercial processes and administrative tasks
Career prospects
- 1Direct entry as a Management Assistant in companies across various industries
- 2Specialization in administrative areas such as Human Resources, Marketing, or Sales
- 3Further training to become a 'Fachwirt' (e.g., Specialist in Office Management)
- 4Advancement to team leader or senior administrative positions
- 5Opportunity for self-employment in office services
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 Management Assistant (Dual-Qualification Vocational Training) Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 800 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
How long is the Management Assistant (Dual-Qualification Vocational Training) Ausbildung?
The Ausbildung takes 1 year.
What German level do I need for a Management Assistant (Dual-Qualification Vocational Training) Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Management Assistant (Dual-Qualification Vocational Training) Ausbildung?
Secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss or equivalent); Very good German language skills, both written and spoken (at least B2 level); Strong communication and organizational skills; Proficiency in common office software (e.g., MS Office Suite).
Where can I find open Management Assistant (Dual-Qualification Vocational Training) Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Management Assistant (Dual-Qualification Vocational Training)
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.