Retraining | Office clerk | Office management | Erfurt | Thuringia

All facts at a glance

Duration:  24 months, full time

Start: every six months in February and July

Form of teaching: presence

Measure objective: a commercial qualification with a state-recognized professional qualification (IHK)

Your benefits

• Optional additional qualification: DATEV user certificate, wage and salary, trainer certificate (AEVO) or specialist/commercial assistant in accounting, personnel services and marketing
• up to €6100 in further training bonuses*
• 14-month dual training internship with close employer reference
• personal training only (no virtual instructors)
• excellent retraining support and, if desired, health sports

Contents:

*Possible bonuses of up to €6100 in addition to free retraining:

• 2500 € further training bonus**
• €150 training allowance per month***

**The €2.500 further training bonus from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS) is suspended 1.000 € if you pass an IHK, HK or StBK intermediate examination and 1.500 € Bonus for passing the IHK, HK or StBK final examination. *** You can find more information about this under the following Post .

Retraining to become an office management clerk (formerly an office clerk) at MIQR in Erfurt

At the Central German Institute for Qualification and Vocational Rehabilitation (MIQR) in Erfurt you can not only expect ideal professional preparation through our retraining, but also other advantages from which you will benefit. Here is a brief overview of the benefits you can enjoy at the MIQR in Erfurt.

Diverse offer + top additional qualifications ✓
During the 24-month retraining as a clerk for office management, you will pursue the goal of a commercial qualification with a state-recognized IHK professional qualification. With us you have the opportunity to acquire a multiple degree. On the one hand, this is a professional qualification, and you will also receive a technical/commercial assistant in a specific economic area.

With this specialization you can choose between different orientations. These include healthcare, real estate, wholesale and much more. You are also free to opt for an additional qualification as a specialist in the areas of bookkeeping, payroll accounting, personnel services or marketing and sales. With these additional qualifications you can convince potential employers and stand out from other applicants.

Continuing Education Bonus ✓
In addition, our retraining as a clerk for office management meets the criteria for receiving a further training bonus from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs). After successfully passing an intermediate IHK exam, you will receive €1.000. If you also successfully pass the IHK final exam at the end, you are entitled to a further €1.500. This means that you can benefit from a training bonus totaling up to €2.500.

Comprehensive support ✓
At the Central German Institute in Erfurt, we are committed to making you feel completely at ease. We offer you the opportunity to work with our occupational psychology and socio-educational service. This is a free service that can be accessed when needed.

If you have problems that make it difficult for you to be placed in an employment relationship, you have the opportunity here to reduce them together with our experts. This means that we support you in breaking down barriers to placement, while we strengthen your motivation and build up your self-marketing and negotiating skills. In this way, you can start your career ideally prepared and convince employers of your skills and competencies.

Free additional offers ✓
You also have the opportunity to take advantage of our free additional offer. These are high quality courses led by trained experts. This additional offer varies thematically. You can attend courses on health sports, relaxation exercises, communication training and much more.

Competent lecturers ✓
But we don't just inspire with our additional degrees and offers. Instead, we also convince with our lessons. Find out more about our teaching methods and the training content here, so that you are well informed before you start a retraining course.

Teaching method & workplace equipment

At the Central German Institute in Erfurt, you can expect comprehensive face-to-face teaching on site. This means that the learning units are taught directly by our competent specialist lecturers. This not only gives you the advantage that ambiguities can be cleared up immediately by asking questions, but your individual level of performance is also taken into account. This ensures that you can always follow the content, because our teachers are committed to providing you with the best possible support.

In addition to personal support, you have the opportunity to improve your computer skills as part of the measure. Because in the classrooms you have a workplace that is equipped with modern technology. Here you will automatically learn how to use the latest computer applications and will thus be optimally prepared for starting your career as an office management clerk. To ensure that this work is gentle on your joints, you can expect extra ergonomically designed places. We not only pay attention to high-quality chairs, but also to suitable computer mice and individually adjustable screens. Because we want you to feel completely comfortable and learn in a pleasant atmosphere.

process of retraining

In order for you to be able to complete an IHK qualification as an office management clerk at the end of the retraining, the course of the training measure and the training content are based on the IHK framework curriculum for the training occupation. In the following, we would like to show you exactly what content you expect and what options you have.

Within 24 months you will learn all the relevant content in order to be optimally prepared for starting your career as an office management clerk. For this purpose, the training content is divided into core qualifications, elective qualifications, optional additional training and intensive exam preparation. If you feel that in order to start a full-fledged retraining you first need to refresh your knowledge of basic school subjects, you have the opportunity to do so before a 3-month preparatory course to be completed.

Here you get a detailed overview of the training processes at the MIQR in Erfurt:

Core content of the retraining

• Commercial IT
• Office management & organization
• Office processes & business processes
• Work organization
• Business English
• Communication & professional application training
• exam preparation

With the core qualifications, you will be taught all the basic content that you need to start your career. You will gain a comprehensive insight into all office processes in a company and learn how to use relevant computer applications. With the core qualifications, however, we not only ensure that you learn the prescribed content of the IHK framework plan. Instead, we would like to support you in achieving your professional goal with the help of professional application training and intensive exam preparation.

Elective qualifications of retraining

• Order control & coordination/order & invoice processing
• Commercial management & control/accounting
• Commercial processes in small and medium-sized companies
• Purchasing & Logistics
• Human resource management
• marketing & Distribution
• Assistance & Secretariat
• Public Relations
• event management

With the elective qualifications, you have the opportunity to specialize in 2 of a total of 8 areas. This deepening allows you to decide in advance in which area you would like to work later. We offer you a large selection of company-relevant and complex topics for which you can decide.

Technical/commercial assistant

• Human resources
• Real Estate
• Economy
• Construction & Crafts
• Manufacturing
• Automobile
• Travel & Transport
• Health services
• Sport & Fitness
• Retail
• Taxes
• Law
• Wholesale
• marketing & Distribution

When you become a specialist/commercial assistant, you can choose one of the economic sectors and gain knowledge in the area in which you would like to work later. The big advantage for you is that you will automatically complete the qualification as a technical/commercial assistant as part of your retraining, so that you are guaranteed to complete the training measure with two qualifications.

Professional

• Accounting
• Payroll accounting
• Personnel services
• marketing & Distribution

You are free to complete an additional qualification as a specialist. The big advantage for you is that you become an expert in an economic area of ​​your choice. Because in the course of the acquisition you will deepen your knowledge and in this way you can impress potential employers with your distinctive skills.

Duration & Internships

Twice a year, retraining as a clerk for office management can be started at the Central German Institute in Erfurt. These always start in February or July. During the two-year retraining, you can expect a 14-month specialist training phase and a total of 10-month internship with an employer. This gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience during the retraining.

Career prospects after retraining

When you have completed the retraining, you want to enter working life and hit the ground running. But what are your chances as a clerk for office management? Here you can find out more about entry opportunities and jobs that might be suitable for you.

In general, the career prospects for office management clerks are very good. Because the comprehensive learning content prepares you optimally to take on all organizational and administrative tasks. Your area of ​​application can be very diverse. Of course, this also depends on which specialization you chose during the retraining. After all, this can open many doors for you on the job market.

There are also regular new job vacancies for office management clerks in the Thuringian state capital of Erfurt and the surrounding area. It doesn't matter whether you want to work as an assistant in a company or even want to get into sales - here you have all the development opportunities to pursue your strengths. It is therefore important that you find out in advance which specialization arouses your interest and in which area you can find the most job offers. In Erfurt and the surrounding area there are many vacancies in the areas of marketing & sales, real estate management and taxes.

If you don't know which specialization is best for you, please feel free to contact us. During the retraining, we advise you on your job prospects with the various specializations and help you to find the right path for your career.

What salary can be expected as an office management clerk after retraining?

When looking for a job, the future salary also plays a major role. After all, you want to make a living with your desired job after the retraining. We have put together a practical overview by federal state for you. We show you the top 3 federal states as well as the tail lights in the salary comparison of the federal states.

Im nationwide average Office management clerks earn around €3.045 gross per month [as of 2022]. Of course, this amount depends on various factors. It depends on the size of the company, your professional experience, your qualifications and the economic sector in which you work. Therefore, you should be aware that this average salary only provides a statistical orientation, but can also vary greatly within the federal states.

The TOP3 salaries for office management clerks in a national comparison are in Hamburg, Hesse and Baden-Württemberg. With €3.630 gross per month, Hamburg is far ahead of Hesse with an average salary of around €3.505. With a salary of around €3.390, Baden-Württemberg is in third place in the nationwide ranking.

The bottom two are Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with €2.550 and Saxony-Anhalt with €2.500 gross per month. With this information you should not forget that this is an average. This means that there are also salaries that are above the stated gross earnings.

In Thuringia, as an office management clerk, you earn an average of around €2.575 gross per month. This results in an annual salary of €30.900. Here, too, it applies that this information only corresponds to a statistical value and there are many salaries that are above the determined earnings. It also depends a lot on what qualifications you have. At the Central German Institute in Erfurt, you have the advantage that you can earn up to two additional degrees. This option gives you the chance to expand your skills and deepen your knowledge before you even start your career. This gives you the opportunity to negotiate your salary optimally and maybe even set it above the state average.

Target groups

Our retraining offer for office management clerks is aimed at all those who are aiming to complete an IHK degree or who want to risk an individual new or re-entry into professional life. With the retraining as a clerk for office management, all doors in different economic sectors are open to you. Since you will take on extensive organizational and administrative tasks, you can be sure that such positions will always be advertised. A business can only function well with the help of optimally trained office management clerks.

Prerequisites for participation in Erfurt

In order to take part in retraining to become an office management clerk, various requirements must be met. To give you an overview of all the necessary criteria, we have put together the most important information for you here.

In order to be able to take part in the retraining measure, you must have completed at least a secondary school certificate or have an existing vocational qualification or several years of professional experience. Of course, this means that you can complete retraining as an office management clerk with any other school qualification. After all, retraining is about opening up new professional perspectives for you, regardless of your previous career.

Office management clerks should also have good expressive skills and be interested in a variety of tasks. However, this is not a must. Because together with our competent specialist lecturers and our occupational psychology and socio-educational service, we can work with you on these skills. We are committed to building and expanding your skills step by step so that you can find the right career path for you. We want to give as many people as possible the chance to take part in our retraining measure. We will provide you with comprehensive support on your way to successful labor market integration.

Funding by cost bearers in Thuringia

You do not have to pay for the costs incurred yourself for carrying out a retraining course. Under certain circumstances, so-called cost bearers assume financial expenses for you by providing funding. In Thuringia you have the opportunity to benefit from various payers. Who is responsible for you and who bears the costs in your place depends on why you are carrying out a retraining measure. Here we give you a brief overview of the cost bearers and explain which target groups may be eligible for funding.

The Employment Agency and Job centre support with the help of the education voucher. This is issued to people who have successfully integrated into the labor market through vocational training. This means that all those who want to return to work after a long period of unemployment benefit from this. The retraining to become a clerk for office management should help you to find a new job more quickly.

The German pension insurance supports retraining courses in connection with vocational rehabilitation measures. If you have lost work for a longer period of time due to illness or an accident, a rehabilitation measure can help you reintegrate into the labor market. Your new opportunities can be used to open up exciting future prospects.

trade associations appear as payers for people who have been unable to do their job for a long time due to an accident at work or an occupational disease. Retraining is intended to open up new opportunities for integration into the labor market.

The Thuringian State Administration Office (LVWA) is responsible for conscripts who have suffered an injury with lasting consequences during their deployment. With the help of various rehabilitation measures, new professional perspectives are to be opened up. This also includes retraining as a clerk for office management.

The municipal social association of Saxony (KSV) campaigns for people who are at risk of becoming disabled or who have a disability. The financing of vocational training measures is intended to enable the people concerned to participate in working life.

The Bundeswehr Vocational Advancement Service (BfD) is aimed at servicewomen and men who are leaving service and want to find a place in the civilian job market. In order for this to succeed, various measures for occupational rehabilitation are funded. This also includes retraining as an office management clerk.

Interesting facts about the profession of office management clerk

The Apprenticeship for office management clerks is relatively young. It has only existed since 2014. At that time it was decided that the professions of office clerk, clerk for office communication and specialist for office communication would be merged. This ultimately led to the profession of office management clerk. These combine all the competencies of the individual jobs and thus take care of administrative and organizational tasks in companies and businesses.

Here is a brief overview of the tasks of an office management clerk:

In the area of ​​office management, you coordinate appointments, organize conferences, seminars, meetings and trips. In addition, you should always keep an eye on all important data and figures: This includes wages and salaries as well as invoices and deadlines. It is important that communication comes first. Because as an office management clerk, you are the linchpin of the company. You are the contact person for employees and customers.
Due to this large number of tasks, you are responsible for ensuring the functioning of operational processes.

Difference between training and retraining

Training as an office clerk and retraining as an office clerk are two different ways to become qualified in this professional field and they are aimed at different target groups. Below are the main differences between the two paths:

1. Target group:
   • Education: Training to become an office clerk is generally aimed at young people who want to start working life after graduating from school.
   • Retraining: Retraining to become an office clerk is intended for adults who already have professional experience in another area or who want to pursue a new career direction for other reasons, for example after a long career break or unemployment.
2. Duration:
   • Education: Regular training to become an office clerk usually lasts three years.
   • Retraining: The duration of the retraining is often shorter and is on average 2 years, depending on the program and the participant's previous qualifications.
3. Structure:
   • Education: The training follows a defined curriculum that includes both practical and theoretical elements. Trainees spend time both in the company and at the vocational school.
   • Retraining: Retraining can have a more intensive learning phase and focus more on the practical application of skills. They can also be more tailored to participants' individual needs and previous experiences.
4. Conclusion:
   • Education: At the end of the training, the trainees take an exam before the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) to obtain their qualification.
   • Retraining: New students can also take an IHK exam in order to obtain a recognized qualification. The requirements and qualifications should correspond to those of regular training.
5. Financing:
   • Education: Trainees receive a training allowance from their training company.
   • Retraining: Retraining can be financed by various sources, including the Federal Employment Agency if the retraining is used for professional reintegration.
6. Career prospects:
   • Training and retraining: Both paths are intended to qualify participants for a career in office management. However, retrainees may be able to bring additional skills and a broader perspective to their new role based on their previous work experience.

In both cases, it is important that those interested understand the requirements and expectations of the program and ensure that it meets their professional goals.

Conclusion

With the retraining as a clerk for office management, you are opting for an exciting vocational training measure. Because already during the technical training you will get to know the versatility of the profession, which offers many entry opportunities.

We at the Mitteldeutsches Institut in Erfurt provide you with optimal support on your way to successful labor market integration by providing you with competent specialist lecturers and offering you the option of multiple degrees.