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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Event management specialist (Veranstaltungskaufmann/Veranstaltungskauffrau)

Veranstaltungskaufmann / Veranstaltungskauffrau

You design, plan, budget and run conferences, trade fairs, shows and parties: a paid 3-year business training, between office, field and customer contact.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€1,137 to €1,326gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What an event management specialist does

They devise events for a specific audience, set the budget, coordinate providers, make sure it all runs smoothly on the day, then draw up the review and the accounts.

Design

Develop event concepts, draw up running orders and stage plans, define the target audience.

Organise

Prepare quotes, contracts and budgets, coordinate providers, technical staff, security and teams.

Run and evaluate

Ensure the event runs on the day, then review the finances and measure its success.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you enjoy organising, planning and coordinating projects
  • you can negotiate and communicate with varied partners
  • you have a head for figures and budgets
  • you stay calm when a plan changes at the last minute

Less suitable if…

  • you dislike working at a screen and with figures
  • you refuse evenings or trips to trade fairs
  • you dislike juggling several tasks at once

Advantages

  • Business training paid from the first year
  • Varied job: office, field, international contacts
  • Openings in agencies, trade fairs, hotels, public bodies
  • Route to Veranstaltungsfachwirt or studies

Difficulties

  • Heavy workloads in the run-up to events
  • Changing workplaces, sometimes in the evening
  • Many calculations, budgets and legal aspects
  • Solid written and spoken German is essential
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Team briefingReview the ongoing events and the day's deadlines with the team.
Running orderDraw up the detailed schedule of a conference: times, speakers and breaks.
Quotes and contractsCompare providers' quotes and prepare a venue hire contract.
Budget calculationWork out planned costs and income and track an event's spending.
Client meetingPresent an event concept to a client and adapt the offer to their wishes.
Safety and technologyCheck the venue's safety rules and equipment with the technician.

Technical skills

Event designRunning orders and stage plansBudgeting and cost calculationProject managementEvent marketingProfessional foreign language

Personal qualities

OrganisationNegotiating skillCommunicationRigourIntercultural openness
The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company
1–2 days school
Year 1

The basics

≈ €1,137gross / month
  • Firm and organisation
  • Basic accounting
  • The events market
Year 2

Sales and project

≈ €1,227gross / month
  • Sales and client offers
  • Budget and funding
  • Intermediate exam
Year 3

Delivering the event

≈ €1,326gross / month
  • Management control
  • Running it and review
  • Final exam

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BIBB 2025, moyenne nationale. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification
A written intermediate exam (Zwischenprüfung) takes place around the middle of the 2nd year. The final exam before the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) covers the events economy, event organisation, economics and society, then a case-based discussion. Qualification: IHK certificate.
Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.
German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.
Physical fitnessBERUFENET mentions no particular physical requirement: the work alternates between office screen work and visits to event venues, outdoors or at trade fairs.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayQualified business clerkWork in an events agency, a trade fair company, a hotel or a public culture office.
With experienceEvent project managerRun events from start to finish, from concept to budget, with partners.
Longer termVeranstaltungsfachwirt or studiesTake the Veranstaltungsfachwirt, study event management or found your own agency.
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Your pathway with Campus Germany

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Four steps to move forward, all run by our own structures.

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    Prepare the application file

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    Find the company and sign the training contract

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    Prepare the visa and paperwork

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  1. 1. Check my eligibility (Campus Germany)
    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
  2. 2. Talk to an advisor (Campus Germany)
    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
  3. 3. Learn German, from A1 to B2 (DZK)
    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
  4. 4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
  5. 5. Find the company and sign the training contract (AZUFA)
    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.
  6. 6. Prepare the visa and paperwork (Campus Germany)
    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.
  7. 7. Prepare your departure and settling in (KAGEDEV e.V.)
    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
  8. 8. First day of training in Germany (AZUFA)
    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.
  1. 1

    Check my eligibility

    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  2. 2

    Talk to an advisor

    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  3. 3

    Learn German, from A1 to B2

    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.

    DZKRun by DZK · Douala: DZK centre. Elsewhere: partners
  4. 4

    Prepare the application file

    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  5. 5

    Find the company and sign the training contract

    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.

    AZUFARun by AZUFA · It is always us
  6. 6

    Prepare the visa and paperwork

    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  7. 7

    Prepare your departure and settling in

    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.

    KAGEDEV e.V.Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
  8. 8

    First day of training in Germany

    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.

    AZUFARun by AZUFA · It is always us

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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?
Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.
How long does the training last?
36 months, i.e. 3 years.
Am I paid during the training?
Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.
Where can I take the eligibility test?
Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.
Where can I learn German?
In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.
Which employers recruit after this training?
According to BERUFENET: the entertainment industry, trade fair companies, events agencies, event technology firms, hotels and sometimes public culture or city marketing offices.
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