Assistance and Office Management

Knowing today what will be important tomorrow: In the constantly changing world of work, a fundamental change in the role of assistants is emerging. Assistants are increasingly being seen as strategic partners who not only take on administrative (secretarial) tasks, but also act proactively and help shape the Haufe Akademie is taking a leading role in this change by developing training programs specifically tailored to individual needs.

• With the offers of Haufe Akademie strengthen these skills and lay the foundation for a successful professional future
• Certified further training and targeted development of your skills in a practical environment
• Top- trainer and over 40 years of experience in Haufe Akademie
• Always the right learning format for you: from distance learning to training online training

The secretary sits at their desk while their boss paces up and down the office dictating a letter - this job description no longer exists. Today, modern office managers take on a wide range of responsible tasks.

Classic office tasks such as reception, appointment management, mail and email processing are of course still part of the jobs of secretarial staff. But there are also many other interesting tasks. These can include, for example, managing the company website and the corresponding social media channels, preparing for and following up on business meetings, assisting with legal and tax issues, managing your own projects and taking on management tasks.

However, the most important task of office management is to relieve the managing director, head of department or CEO. As the line manager's "right hand", office assistants have a detailed insight into internal company processes and take on the often difficult sandwich position between line manager and Employees . This is why working in the office requires not only perfect computer and software skills and two or more foreign languages, but also numerous other skills.

In addition to technical expertise and basic knowledge of business, human resources, and marketing, these include, above all, soft skills such as teamwork, flexibility, organizational skills, strong communication skills, and creativity. This demanding role is often rewarded with an attractive salary, which can reach up to €50,000 per year depending on the industry and region. Would you like to further your education in this interesting field? Then attend one of the seminars on "Office Management" at the Haufe Akademie .

Office management seminars: Training and further education for beginners and professionals

A good prerequisite for a career in office management is a commercial apprenticeship or a degree. Anyone who has already taken on initial secretarial duties, would like to expand their skills as a clerk, or would like to make a career change into office management should attend our " Certified Office Manager Training Course ." The training is modular in structure and consists of various compulsory and elective seminars in the areas of time management, office management, event management, and correspondence training. At the end of the course, you will take an exam and receive a qualified qualification as a "Certified Office Manager." Haufe Akademie )”.

Have you already gained some experience as an assistant and would like to further develop your qualifications at management level? Then we recommend the training course "The management assistant - the practical seminar for experienced assistants". In this two-day training , you will learn how to improve cooperation with your line manager and how to keep a cool head in hectic times.

Office Management Seminars: What you can expect at the Haufe Akademie

Our trainer use various teaching methods such as individual and group exercises, short presentations, discussions, practical exercises and role plays. You will learn what modern office organization looks like, how to perform routine tasks efficiently and how to optimally support your manager. You will be given the tools you need to think like an entrepreneur and act confidently even in difficult situations. As a result, you will become an indispensable co-thinker for your manager, on whose desk all the threads come together.

Our office management seminars take place regularly in all major German cities such as Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and Stuttgart. Do you have any questions about our courses and further training in office management? If so, please contact our customer service team on 0761 595339-00. Or send us an e-mail to service@haufe-akademie.de.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our office management seminars soon.