Management Assistant (FPE)  (Region Ostschweiz):
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Training to become a management assistant is preparation for a federally regulated examination and leads to a recognized professional certificate. The Federal Professional Examination tests whether you have the necessary skills for demanding assistant functions. It usually takes place annually and includes practice-oriented tasks. Important elements are

• Examination of communication and organizational skills
• Application of business management knowledge
• Working on practical case studies
• Proof of competence in management support

The Federal Professional Examination in Management Assistant training confirms your qualification for demanding activities in a management environment.

Find out now about the examination requirements and prepare specifically for the Federal Professional Examination.

Continuing education, further training for management assistants prepares you specifically for the Federal Professional Examination (FPE) with a specialist certificate and is based on the official guidelines. In continuing education, further training for management assistants, you will develop skills in organization, communication and management support at management level. Typical contents according to current guidelines are

• Supporting the management in day-to-day business
• Organization and coordination of projects and processes
• Preparation of analyses and decision-making bases
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders

Continuing education, further training in management assistance teaches practical skills for a central interface function in the company.

If you would like to find out more about specific course content or individual focuses, it is worth contacting suitable training providers directly.

The requirements for management assistant training for the Federal Professional Examination are clearly regulated and are based on the examination regulations for the Federal Professional Examination. As a rule, you need basic commercial training or equivalent training and relevant professional experience. Specifically, the following apply:

• Federal VET Diploma, high school diploma or equivalent + at least 3 years of professional experience
• or other basic education + at least 4 years of relevant professional experience
• Proof of practice by the start of the examination

The requirements for management assistant training ensure that candidates have sufficient practical experience.

Check your personal situation now and clarify any open questions about your admission directly if necessary.

The Management Assistant with Federal Diploma of Higher Education is recognized throughout Switzerland at continuing education and training / tertiary level B. The certificate qualifies you for demanding assistance and coordination functions in the management environment. Typical tasks after graduation are

• Support for the management
• Organization of projects and processes
• Management of administrative processes
• Interface function in the company

The degree in Management Assistant with Federal Diploma of Higher Education opens up a wide range of continuing education, further training and career opportunities.

Check your next steps now and find out about suitable continuing education or specializations.

Continuing education, further training as a management assistant is based on the competencies set out in the Federal Professional Examination guidelines. Continuing education, further training as a management assistant builds up a broad range of technical and methodological skills. Typical contents are

• Project management and process organization
• Business administration, accounting and law
• Communication, presentation and correspondence
• Information management and ICT skills
• Self and time management

This content prepares students specifically for the demands of everyday working life and the examination.
If you would like to know more about specific modules, we recommend that you clarify the courses individually.