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Digitalisation management clerk (Kaufmann/-frau für Digitalisierungsmanagement)

Kaufmann für Digitalisierungsmanagement / Kauffrau für Digitalisierungsmanagement

You help companies digitalise their processes: a business and IT training of 3 years, paid from the first year, in almost every sector.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€1,241 to €1,393gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What a digitalisation management clerk does

They make information and knowledge available to gain economic benefit from digitalisation, and they manage the digitalisation of business processes at the operational level.

Analyse

Study a company's processes to spot what can be digitalised or improved.

Design

Develop digital solutions and business models suited to the company's needs.

Advise

Advise customers on IT solutions and put in place security and data protection.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you are interested in both IT and business
  • you like analysing processes and suggesting improvements
  • you can explain a digital solution to non-specialists
  • you like working on projects with several people

Less suitable if…

  • you mainly want to program with no customer contact
  • you dislike administrative and commercial tasks
  • you dislike presenting your work to others

Advantages

  • Paid from the 1st year
  • Occupation between IT and business
  • Four possible areas of activity
  • IHK certificate, Fortbildung available

Difficulties

  • A lot of time at a screen
  • Constant learning of digital tools
  • Company project and presentation in the exam
  • Security and data rules to follow
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Team meetingThe team reviews the digitalisation projects under way and the priorities.
Analysing a processDescribing the steps of a company process to find efficiency gains.
Choosing a solutionComparing digital tools with a requesting department and advising on the best option.
Buying IT productsRequesting quotes for hardware or services and comparing the offers.
Security and dataChecking that security and data protection rules are followed.
Project presentationPreparing to present the results to the team or a customer.

Technical skills

Process analysisDigital business modelsIT advice for customersSecurity and data protectionBuying IT productsProject management

Personal qualities

Analytical mindCommunicationCuriosityOrganisationTeamwork
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

≈ €1,241gross / month
  • IT workstation
  • Company processes
  • Security and data protection
Year 2

Area of activity

≈ €1,293gross / month
  • Advising customers
  • Process analysis
  • Part 1 of the final exam
Year 3

Professional project

≈ €1,393gross / month
  • Company project on your own
  • Presentation and discussion
  • 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 4th semester (a 90-minute written paper on an IT workstation). Part 2 includes a company project of up to 40 hours, with a presentation, and written papers. Qualification: the Abschlusszeugnis of the 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 an office or in meetings. 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 awayDigital business clerkJobs in the IT sector, in companies, in organisations or in the public service.
With experienceSpecialist in one areaWork in operational control, organisation, products and marketing or IT solutions.
Longer termBachelor Professional in ITA DQR level 6 Fortbildung aimed at professionals who already hold an IT qualification.
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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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  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.

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  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.

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  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.
How does it differ from the IT specialist?
This occupation has a business focus: it approaches data and processes from an economic angle and manages digitalisation at the operational level, rather than programming.
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