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Processes are at the heart of every company—they bring together the knowledge of employees, drive scaling, and ensure sustainable growth. Intelligent automation unlocks the full potential of your organization, making a decisive contribution to its future viability. As a Business Automation Manager, you link technical requirements with technological solutions and manage their implementation between IT and specialist departments.
This master class offers you
Become a certified Business Automation Manager in 4 months
4 online courses with a learning time of 80 hours
Learn alongside your job in live webinars and self-study phases
Certificate & Open Badge upon completion
Your benefit
This master class will make you the central point of contact for business process automation and enable you to actively shape the future of your company:
- Identify areas for action: Yourecognize automation potential and use your knowledge of technology and methods to highlight new opportunities for your company.
- Sustainability and competitive advantages:You make your company more efficient, sustainable, and compliant, thereby securing competitive advantages.
- Combining business and technology:You use technologies such as RPA and machine learning to optimize processes and promote collaboration between specialist departments and IT.
- Scale value creation: Withyour understanding of technology and process knowledge, you will drive automation projects forward and strengthen your company in times of skilled labor shortages.
- Establishing sustainable automation:You transfer projects into operational use and shape long-term cultural transformation.
How to learn
Our learning concept combines various methods and offers you the ideal mix for learning, applying, and networking. With Future Jobs Classes, you can expand your skills for the working world of the future and learn in a flexible, practical way while continuing to work.
1. Live events & learning community
1. Live events & learning community
Whether online or on-site: you will meet your trainers the other participants in person during regular live sessions. You will gain new knowledge, receive answers to your questions, and get specific help to deepen what you have learned and apply it directly in practice. The live sessions take place during the week at working hours.
2. Self-study phases
2. Self-study phases
Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. We provide you with high-quality materials – consisting of videos, texts, interactive exercises, practical tasks, and quizzes. You can plan your self-study phases flexibly.
3. Learning community
3. Learning community
You don't learn alone: the digital learning community is available to you throughout your learning journey. trainers with other participants and trainers , clarify questions, and discover new perspectives.
4. Practical coaching
4. Practical coaching
In the Master Class, you will have the opportunity to address your personal questions, challenges, and learning goals in a 1:1 practical coaching session—so that knowledge can be turned into real change. The practical coaching session will take place with the speaker of your choice and will be coordinated with them during the Master Class.
5. Examination
5. Examination
In the end, the focus is on practical application. With the final exam or project assignment, you demonstrate that you have understood and applied your knowledge and transferred it to your professional reality. After successfully passing the exam, you will receive a certificate and Open Badge confirming your achievements.
6. Future Jobs Club
6. Future Jobs Club
Become part of an exclusive community for future shapers. In the Future Jobs Club, you'll benefit from exciting ideas, events, experts, and practical insights into the working world of tomorrow. This will help you stay connected, inspired, and fit for the future.
7. E-learning library
7. E-learning library
Get access to an extensive digital learning library with up-to-date e-learning courses, videos, and learning prompts on topics related to future skills, AI, data analytics, new work, and change management. Ideal for deepening your knowledge on demand and staying on top of things.
Contents
Discover all the content of this training program: The Junior Class includes courses 1-2, the Professional Class includes courses 1-3, and the Master Class includes all courses, including the final exam and practical coaching.
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Certificate
Upon completion of the Master Class, you will receive a recognized certificate in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences for Management (HdWM), Mannheim. This certifies the content and examination results. You will also receive a digital Open Badge. The Junior and Professional Classes conclude with a certificate of participation and an Open Badge.
Target groups
The training is suitable for anyone who wants to drive innovation through intelligent and autonomous business processes in their specialist areas by looking at internal company processes with a trained eye in order to recognize realistic automation potential and implement target-oriented solutions.
- Specialists from the specialist departments
- Specialists from the IT department
- Project and process managers
- Process Consultants
- innovation managers
- Consultants Corporate Development
- Leaders
From SMEs & corporations (all industries) & public sector
Certifications & Seals
This further training course was designed in cooperation with the Mannheim School of Management (HdWM) and meets the university's quality standards in terms of overall concept, content, trainers and examinations. As a result, participants benefit from high-quality qualifications with guaranteed topicality, high practical relevance and excellent trainers.
This course has been reviewed and approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne.
After completing the Future Jobs Classes, you will receive an Open Badge (a recognized digital certificate of participation). This verifiable proof is the current standard for inclusion in career networks such as LinkedIn. It allows you to digitally demonstrate the skills you have acquired.
Following a user survey, Statista named Haufe Akademie the winner Haufe Akademie the "Professional Development" category in its ranking of Germany's top continuing education providers for 2025.
The experts
Marc Leiendecker
Jonas Steffes
Christoph Maerz
Dr. Nicole Höher
Dr. Vanessa Just
Christopher Kuhl
What participants say
Karolína Jensen
"The Future Jobs Class was a real milestone for me. I learned not only to understand AI and RPA in theory, but also to use them directly in my law firm. I was particularly impressed by how practical and structured the content was. This gave me the confidence to tackle processes and initiate sustainable changes."
Frequently asked questions
How do I learn in a Future Jobs Class?
How do I learn in a Future Jobs Class?
In Future Jobs Classes, you learn independently and alongside your job using the blended learning concept. In live webinars, you can ask questions and trainers with trainers . The digital learning community allows you to interact with other participants and experts. In the self-study phases, you can acquire knowledge at your own pace. The courses offer videos, articles, interactive exercises, quizzes, and learning assessments. In the Master Class, you also benefit from individual practical coaching.
Are the courses fixed, or can I put them together myself?
Are the courses fixed, or can I put them together myself?
The Future Jobs Classes consist of predefined modules that build on each other. Together with subject matter experts , we subject matter experts developed learning journeys that will best help you achieve your goals. For optimal learning success, you should follow the sequence. You can book individual courses separately in Haufe Akademie or opt for the Junior, Professional, or Master Class at a discounted package price.
Is the order of the courses predetermined?
Is the order of the courses predetermined?
Each Future Jobs Class has a specific sequence of courses so that the content builds on each other in a meaningful way. We recommend following this sequence for better learning success. However, you also have the option of scheduling the courses in a sequence that suits you. To do this, select the appropriate start dates for each course during the booking process (step "Dates & Booking") or after booking in your learning environment.
Do I need any previous knowledge?
Do I need any previous knowledge?
For most Future Jobs Classes, you don't need any prior knowledge to participate. Each class starts with the basics and then quickly delves into the depths of the individual topics. It's important that you have a keen interest in the topic and are motivated to further your personal development. If certain prior knowledge is required, this will be clearly listed on the respective product page.
Can I upgrade, e.g. from the Junior to the Master Class?
Can I upgrade, e.g. from the Junior to the Master Class?
An upgrade is possible: You can book additional modules after completing an individual course or after the Junior or Professional Class. Courses you have already completed will be credited, so you only need to catch up on the missing content. Upgrading also extends the access time for the content. Access time to the content always refers to the individual courses, e.g., 12 months from the start of Course 1, 12 months from the start of Course 2, etc. Our advisory team will assist you with planning and registration. Please feel free to contact us directly at service@haufe-akademie.de.
Can I rebook individual webinar appointments?
Can I rebook individual webinar appointments?
If you miss a webinar, you cannot make it up in another session. Participation in the live sessions is not mandatory; you can review the content using the learning materials and Miro boards. You can ask your individual questions at any time via the learning community. If you rebook the entire course, the Terms and conditions apply.
Can I contribute my own data and use cases?
Can I contribute my own data and use cases?
Your own data and use cases are always welcome; Future Jobs Classes place great emphasis on practical relevance. You can apply what you have learned directly to your project and receive feedback from experts fellow learners. This allows you to achieve lasting learning success and benefit maximally from the Future Jobs Classes learning concept.
What does the learning environment look like and how is the content delivered?
What does the learning environment look like and how is the content delivered?
The learning environment is digital and intuitive. Content is provided in the form of videos, articles, interactive exercises, quizzes, and PDF documents. You can access all materials throughout the entire course. Feel free to take a look at the "Product Preview" on the respective product page, where you will find a preview of the learning environment. Here you will find an example of a product preview for the Master Class "Business Automation Manager."
Are there any funding opportunities, such as through an education voucher or KOMPASS?
Are there any funding opportunities, such as through an education voucher or KOMPASS?
Funding through the education voucher offered by the Employment Agency is currently not available. However, there are other funding programs and support options for Future Jobs Classes. Here you will find an overview of the funding currently available.
What is practical coaching and how do I book it?
What is practical coaching and how do I book it?
Practical coaching is one-on-one coaching with the trainers . You work on your individual questions and challenges, reflect on your learning progress, and receive valuable feedback. Coaching is included in the Master Class (2 hours) or can be booked separately. To arrange a session, simplytrainer yourtrainer and agree on the dates.
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Downloads & White Papers
Business Automation Guide
To remain competitive, organizations need to work more efficiently, faster and smarter. Business automation helps them do just that and frees up time for the essentials. In this guide, you will find out how business automation works in practice - with a clear process, specific use cases and helpful tips.
Testimonials
Here, participants in the Future Jobs Classes report on their personal and professional development. How do they make the leap into new job roles? Which skills will make a difference in the future? And which learning paths work in practice? Let yourself be inspired!
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The prerequisite for taking the exam is successful participation in the four Master Class courses. We recommend attending all courses within a maximum of two years and taking the exam close to the last course attended.
The content of all four Master Class courses is relevant for the exam.As soon as you have booked the exam, you will see it in your learning environment.There is a tile with more detailed information about the exam, as well as a small mini-preview of the format of the e-exam with various sample questions.
The exam takes place online. It can be completed from the comfort of your own home or office within a set time frame. It consists of two parts:
- E-exam: 20 multiple-choice questions on the content of the four Master Class courses.
- Practical examination: Development of your own automation use case for your own company based on the structure of the Business Automation Canvas. Depending on the preparatory work in the four courses of the Master Class, approx. 3 - 4 hours should be planned.
This course offers you a digital blended concept that has been developed for part-time learning. Thanks to a flexible mix of online seminars and self-study phases, you are sure to reach your goal. This is how you learn in this course:
Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.
Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material.
Live webinars: In regular online seminars, you will meet your trainers in person. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.
Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you throughout the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and ask questions.
Future Jobs Club: Get exclusive access to a business network, news and future work hacks.
Certificate of attendance and Open Badge: As a graduate of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and an Open Badge, which you can easily share in professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn).
You are an expert in automation solutions and see them as a strategic tool.
You contribute to the long-term success of the company with a sustainable automation strategy. Continuous optimization of automated workflows and a successful cultural transformation are only part of this.
You will learn how to plan automation projects strategically ,implement them efficientlyand anchor themsustainably in your organization.
You will be given the tools to operate automation solutions economically and to transfer the project results to operations in the long term.
You handle regulatory issues confidently and manage risks successfully.
You know in which organizational setup long-term maintenance and scaling of automation solutions will succeed.
- You will qualify in a new field of expertise that will play a major role in the future and is already in high demand today.
- Take an active part in our learning community and work with your own questions - this is how you will benefit most from this online training. This allows you to apply the content both in self-study and in practical exercises.
This course offers you a digital blended concept that has been developed for part-time learning. Thanks to a flexible mix of online seminars and self-study phases, you are sure to reach your goal. This is how you learn in this course:
Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.
Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material.
Live webinars: In regular online seminars, you will meet your trainers in person. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.
Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you throughout the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and ask questions.
Future Jobs Club: Get exclusive access to a business network, news and future work hacks.
Certificate of attendance and Open Badge: As a graduate of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and an Open Badge, which you can easily share in professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn).
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the use of AI and no-code/low-code tools for intelligent process automation and can transfer this to your company.
You use modern technologies such as Generative AI, Large Language Models and platforms such as Zapier and Microsoft Power Platform specifically for business processes in your company.
You understand how to manage tasks such as data-based decision-making and generating business insights through data extraction and analysis - because you have internalized the underlying concepts and functionalities and can transfer them to other use cases .
You apply automation strategies to a wide range of use cases, including those in your company.
You will acquire the skills to independently manage automation projects in your company.
You achieve efficiency gains with your automation projects, increase productivity and fully exploit the potential of automation technologies.
- You will qualify in a new field of expertise that will play a major role in the future and is already in high demand today.
- Take an active part in our learning community and work with your own questions - this is how you will benefit most from this online training. This allows you to apply the content both in self-study and in practical exercises.
This course offers you a digital blended concept that has been developed for part-time learning. Thanks to a flexible mix of online seminars and self-study phases, you are sure to reach your goal. This is how you learn in this course:
Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.
Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material.
Live webinars: In regular online seminars, you will meet your trainers in person. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.
Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you throughout the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and ask questions.
Future Jobs Club: Get exclusive access to a business network, news and future work hacks.
Certificate of attendance and Open Badge: As a graduate of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and an Open Badge, which you can easily share in professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn).
- You identify structured AI use cases for business process automation and assess their benefits for your own company.
- You will gain a clear understanding of the strategic integration of autonomous solutions into business processes.
- Guided by use cases, you will manage AI projects for workflow automation from the idea to planning.
- You have internalized that a solid data strategy is the linchpin for a successful automation project.
- You take into account the organizational and technical conditions in which your AI project takes place in order to find a solution.
- You will be able to design and evaluate AI workflows to optimize business processes.
- You design and implement AI use cases independently. By critically reflecting on your project, you will gather importantlessons learned.
- You will qualify in a new field of expertise that will play a major role in the future and is already in high demand today.
- Take an active part in our learning community and work with your own questions - this is how you will benefit most from this online training. This allows you to apply the content both in self-study and in practical exercises.
This course offers you a digital blended concept that has been developed for part-time learning. Thanks to a flexible mix of online seminars and self-study phases, you are sure to reach your goal. This is how you learn in this course:
Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.
Self-study phases: Learn independently, at your own pace and whenever you want. Our courses offer you didactically high-quality learning material.
Live webinars: In regular online seminars, you will meet your trainers in person. You will receive answers to your questions, specific assistance and instructions on how to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practical exercises.
Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you throughout the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and ask questions.
Future Jobs Club: Get exclusive access to a business network, news and future work hacks.
Certificate of attendance and Open Badge: As a graduate of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and an Open Badge, which you can easily share in professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn).
- You will learn what is important when implementing automation projects and how to successfully introduce automation solutions in the company.
- You make a decisive contribution to the success of your company by analyzing existing workflows for their automation potential and selecting suitable automation tools .
- You have internalized a compass that enables you to make informed decisions about the role of people in automation.
- You will learn what is important when setting up automation teams , which roles are required and how to design the interfaces to the organization.
- You will receive helpful tips for anchoring automation projects in the organization and know which methods and KPIs you can use to create acceptance for these projects in the company.
- You are familiar with the relevant regulatory requirements, know about data privacy and compliance issues and the contribution to ESG reporting.
- You will qualify in a new field of expertise that will play a major role in the future and is already in high demand today.
- Take an active part in our learning community and work with your own questions - this is how you will benefit most from this online training. This allows you to apply the content both in self-study and in practical exercises.
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