Distance learning course Certified Personal Assistant

The basics of modern HR work - compact, practical and flexible

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HR Management the heart of every company—and it’s constantly evolving. The tasks involved in HR Management diverse and subject to constant change. They range from recruitment, selection, and development to Payroll Accounting, income tax, and social security, all the way to labor law issues such as data protection. Successful HR management is crucial to a company’s economic success. With our state-certified distance learning course, you’ll be right in the thick of things, not just on the sidelines! You’ll learn everything you need for modern HR work—in a compact, practical, and flexible format. In engaging online seminars, you’ll meet experts, deepen your knowledge, and network with other ambitious participants.

The distance learning course "Certified Personnel Assistance" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7236211.

Learning unit

Basic knowledge of competent personnel assistance

Author: Heike Höf-Bausenwein

Introduction to personnel work.
The role of personal assistance.
The importance of professional HR work for a company's success.
Efficiency in HR work: Designing processes.
Structure and organization of personnel files, retention periods, data privacy.
Correct handling of parental leave, maternity leave and absences.
Preparation of employment references.
Basic information on the employers' liability insurance association, occupational safety and first aiders.

Learning unit

Self-management: priorities, goals and time

Author: Cordula Nussbaum

Set and pursue your own goals.
Correct use of time.
Set priorities.
Structure workflows.
Time management: disruptive factors, time thieves and co.
The art of self-motivation.
Tips against stress.

Learning unit

Fundamentals of labor law

Author: Dirk Börnecke

Important labor laws at a glance.
Initiation of employment relationships: Right to ask questions, AGG, written form requirement.
Labor law regulations on vacation and sick leave.
Termination of employment relationships: Cancellation agreement and termination.
Flexible employment relationships: Fixed-term contracts, marginal employment, external staff.
Works constitution law and works agreements.

E-learning

Data Protection

Further information on this e-learning can be found here

Learning unit

Recruitment and selection

Author: Simone Dappert

Requirements analysis, requirements profile and job description.
Organization of the personnel search: personnel marketing, labor market analysis, internal search.
Media selection: Job advertisements, social media, external networks, etc..
Methods and instruments of personnel selection.
Legal basis for the search and recruitment process.
Efficient applicant management.
Successful integration of new employees.

E-learning

Using artificial intelligence in everyday work

Further information on this e-learning can be found here

Learning unit

Social security basics for Payroll Accounting

Author: Hubert Wings

Who is subject to social security contributions?
The registration procedure: Registrations, deregistrations etc.
Due date and payment of contributions.
Low-paid and short-term employees.
Special features for pupils, interns and students.
Regulations for higher earners.
Contribution to continued remuneration.
Fundamentals of the tax audit.

Learning unit

The basics of Payroll Accounting tax for Payroll Accounting

Author: Frank Müller

Basics of payroll accounting.
Current and other payments in Payroll Accounting.
Tax deductions: Income tax, church tax and solidarity tax.
Tax-free salary components.
Basic information on lump-sum taxation.
Year-end closing.

Learning unit

Confident and goal-oriented communication

Author: Silke Humez

Communicate confidently: Verbally and non-verbally.
The right way to deal with feedback.
Say no effectively.
Professional interviewing.
Argue confidently and successfully.
Strategies for difficult situations.
Uncover and resolve conflicts.
Successful presentations: from mental preparation to a successful performance.

Learning unit

Culture and organizational change

Author: Günther Mohr

The meaning and purpose of corporate cultures.
The connection between culture and strategy.
The different types of organizations.
Designing and following up on organizational development processes.
Leadership and communication.

Learning unit

Personnel planning and development

Personnel planning as part of corporate planning.
Quantitative and qualitative aspects of personnel planning.
The connection between personnel planning, recruitment and development.
From the training department to personnel development.
Instruments and measures for personnel development.
Plan and organize training and further education.
Making the success of educational measures measurable.

Online seminars

5 online seminars included

In-Depth Session: Self-Management (60 min.)
In-Depth Study: Learning Units 1, 3, and 4 (90 min.)
Advanced Course: Digital Communication (120 min.)
In-Depth Session: AI in Assistive Technology (60 min.)
In-Depth Study: Exam Preparation (60 min.)

Additional content

Even more knowledge for you!

Additional product Haufe Personal Office Standard for 6 months!
Additional learning unit Digital Communication

Flexible continuing education—anytime, anywhere

18months of access:No time pressure—you set the pace.
Print & digital:Learn anytime, anywhere—with your printed and digital learning materials.
Optional online seminars:Expand your knowledge live with experts.

Get started right away: Access all course content online as soon as the course begins. We’ll mail your printed study materials to you.
Always supported: e-mail, interactive quizzes, and regularly updated content.
Learn together: Join the learning community to ask questions and join study groups.

You will acquire practical knowledge on all key HR topics and can apply this knowledge immediately in practice.
You will gain confidence in your day-to-day HR work and manage it confidently and efficiently.
You can act professionally in the implementation of personnel measures and in strategic and creative decisions.
You will learn how to act in a legally compliant manner and how to help shape HR processes in a qualified and effective manner.
You optimize your self-management and time management and stand for effective communication.

Günther Mohr

Earn your graded certificate from the Haufe Akademie by taking an online exam immediately after completing your distance learning course to become a Certified HR Assistant. The exam is already included in this distance learning course and can be accessed once you have successfully completed all course content. It consists of 2 parts:

Online Exam(Duration: 2 hours)
Transfer Assignment(Processing Time: 14 days)

The following third-party tool can be used in the event:

Learning community

New employees in the human resources sector and career changers who are looking for a job in human resources and want to qualify for it.
Assistants who want to relieve and professionally support their boss in HR work.
Specialists and managers with HR responsibilities who want to gain a sound and compact overview of the tasks, structures and processes of modern HR work.
Anyone who wants to prove their sound knowledge of HR Management .

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

Haufe Akademie's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.

Your benefits at a glance:

Flexible: You learn independently of time and place

Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance

Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

Digital learning for individuals

Booking number
30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT

Details

approx. 80h hours

Online

with certificate

7 Events

German

Available for 18 months

Start dates

Train several employees

Price upon request

approx. 80h hours

Online

Appointment scheduled on an individual basis

with certificate

Customized training courses
Direct application in practice
Efficient use of time and resources

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Ratings and feedback from our participants

4.7

68 Ratings

training content:

4.5

Content comprehensibility:

4.7

Practical relevance:

4.4

Trainer expertise:

4.9

Participant orientation:

4.9

Method variety:

4.7

Silke Kraft

Confirmed participation

Baden-Baden

The distance learning course has helped me professionally and personally in many areas and has been a lot of fun. The preparation of the documents and the support at the Haufe Akademie are first class.

Sabrina Dreiforth

Confirmed participation

SRH Dienstleistungen GmbH, Heidelberg

The distance learning course enabled me to deepen my knowledge and put what I had learned directly into practice. The interactive elements 'online training' and 'forum' were very good and helpful. I got quick answers to all my questions and I felt very well looked after during the distance learning course. I would recommend the distance learning course to anyone!

Christina Spindler

Confirmed participation

Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft Rüsselsheim mbH & Co. KG, Rüsselsheim

The distance learning course is very well structured, the content is clearly presented and the learning workload is appropriate. I found the training training very helpful for consolidating the course material. I was well prepared for the exam.

Christine Friesen

Confirmed participation

Mühlenkreiskliniken (AöR), Minden

The distance learning course is very well structured and easy to understand, making learning fun. Overall, I liked the flexibility and complexity of the course. The forum and the online seminars were a very good source of support and exchange. The friendly and competent support provided by the Haufe Akademie throughout the course was motivating and helpful.

Julia Zimmermann

Confirmed participation

ZfP Südwürttemberg , Bad Schussenried

Compliments - all in all a very good distance learning course! All topics in the field were presented in an understandable way, so that I was able to put a lot of things into practice straight away.

Ines Wittig

Confirmed participation

Raiffeisen Osterburg-Lüchow-Dannenberg, branch of Volksbank Osterburg-Lüchow-Dannenberg eG

A very well thought out and structured course with good support by e-mail and phone, the learning concept and the content absolutely convinced me!

What Our Participants Say

Participants consistently describe this distance learning course as clearly structured and easy to follow—they say learning is fun and the workload is reasonable. The interactive elements are particularly frequently highlighted: according to the feedback, online seminars and the forum are considered valuable resources for deepening understanding and exchanging ideas. Several participants report that they were able to apply what they learned directly in practice. The support provided by the Haufe Akademie via e-mail, phone prompt feedback—is described in nearly all responses as friendly, competent, and motivating. Overall, participants recommend the course to others and emphasize that it has helped them grow both professionally and personally.

Start dates and details

01.08.2026

Details

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.09.2026

Details

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.10.2026

Details

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.11.2026

Details

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.12.2026

Details

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.02.2027

Details

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

01.03.2027

Details

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

Sufficient places are still free.

Don't wait too long to book.

Fully booked.

Training is guaranteed to take place

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

Booking number: 30304

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Plan course

approx. 80h hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You'll receive the first partial invoice on the start date, and subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 including VAT
2nd Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT
3. Partial invoice:
€663.33 plus VAT
€789.36 incl. VAT

Flexible start

Entry is also possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339 00

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FAQs About the Personal Assistant Distance Learning Course

Today, human resources tasks go far beyond administrative duties. Topics such as labor law, data protection, recruiting, and employee development require in-depth expertise and an understanding of business contexts. Those who master these fundamentals can actively support HR processes, alleviate the workload on managers, and handle day-to-day tasks with confidence. This distance learning course provides a comprehensive overview of the most important tasks and processes in modern human resources management.

Human resources involves complying with numerous legal requirements. At the same time, the demands for efficient organization are increasing. Knowledge of labor law, data protection, personnel files, Payroll Accounting social security helps you handle typical tasks confidently and in a structured manner. This distance learning course combines legal fundamentals with practical processes, helping you avoid mistakes and contribute to professional HR management.

A successful recruiting process begins with the requirements analysis and does not end with the signing of the contract. Professional human resources management includes creating job profiles, selecting appropriate recruiting channels, implementing a structured applicant management system, and ensuring a successful onboarding process. Those who master these processes play a key role in attracting the right employees and retaining them with the company over the long term.

Today, HR assistants often take on coordinating and organizational tasks and provide support for a wide range of HR processes. At the same time, their responsibilities are expanding in areas such as communication, HR development, and digital transformation. In-depth subject matter expertise, strong self-management skills, and effective communication skills help them actively shape this role and establish themselves as competent points of contact in the HR field.

A recognized certificate documents that expertise in HR Management has been acquired HR Management and successfully demonstrated. It enhances credibility with employers, supports job applications, and can improve opportunities for new roles or career advancement within the company. At the same time, the certified qualification builds trust because it demonstrates practical and legal competencies in human resources.

Requirements in the field of human resources are constantly changing. A distance learning course allows you to flexibly build up up-to-date expertise while working and apply it directly in your day-to-day work. Learning anytime and anywhere, digital learning materials, online seminars, and interaction within a learning community make it easier to tailor your continuing education to your individual circumstances. This allows you to optimally balance your career, personal life, and professional development.

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