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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

IT specialist (Fachinformatiker/in)

Fachinformatiker / Fachinformatikerin

You develop software, configure systems or work with data: a 3-year training, paid from the first year, in four IT specialisations.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€1,211 to €1,356gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What an IT specialist does

They work in the IT sector or in almost every part of the economy. Depending on the specialisation, they develop applications, set up systems, connect equipment or analyse data.

Develop

In application development: design, program and test software tailored to needs.

Integrate systems

In system integration: plan, configure and run IT systems and networks.

Connect and analyse

In digital networking or data analysis: connect equipment, ensure data quality.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you like understanding how IT systems work
  • you have a logical mind and solve problems methodically
  • you are ready to keep learning new technologies
  • you can explain a technical problem to a customer

Less suitable if…

  • you dislike working at a screen for long periods
  • you dislike very logical, detailed tasks
  • you do not want to follow fast-changing tools

Advantages

  • Paid from the 1st year
  • Four specialisations to choose from
  • Jobs in almost every sector
  • IHK certificate, Bachelor Professional Fortbildung

Difficulties

  • A lot of time seated at a screen
  • Constant learning of new technologies
  • Final exam with a project to present
  • Security and data rules to follow
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Team meeting and ticketsThe team shares the day's tasks and the user requests to handle.
Analysing a requestUnderstanding a customer's or department's need before choosing a solution.
Programming or configuringWriting code or configuring a system depending on the chosen specialisation.
Testing and fixingChecking the result, finding the cause of a fault and correcting it.
Security and data protectionApplying IT security and data protection rules.
Documentation and exchangeRecording the work done and explaining the solution to the user.

Technical skills

ProgrammingSystem configurationComputer networksIT securityData analysisProject management

Personal qualities

LogicCuriosityRigourPatienceCommunication
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

Common foundations

≈ €1,211gross / month
  • IT workstation
  • Programming basics
  • Security and data protection
Year 2

Specialisation

≈ €1,279gross / month
  • Deepening the specialisation
  • Projects for customers
  • Part 1 of the final exam
Year 3

Professional project

≈ €1,356gross / month
  • Full project on your own
  • Documentation and presentation
  • Part 2 of the 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
There is no intermediate exam: the final exam is spread over two parts. Part 1 takes place in the fourth half-year of training (a 90-minute written paper on setting up an IT workstation). Part 2 includes a professional project and written papers. Qualification: the Abschlusszeugnis of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK).
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 fitnessThe work is mostly sedentary, at a screen, in a company or for customers. No particular physical fitness is required.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayQualified IT specialistJobs in the IT sector, in companies or in organisations, in the chosen specialisation.
With experienceSpecialist in one fieldSpecialise in development, systems, data or digital networking.
Longer termBachelor Professional in ITA DQR level 6 Fortbildung, presented as an alternative to university studies.
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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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From German A1 to the first day of training in Germany

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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.

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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.
What specialisations are available?
Four: application development, system integration, data and process analysis, and digital networking. The specialisation is chosen with the training company.
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