Management Assistant (FPE)  (Region Zentralschweiz):
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The specialist certificate in management assistance opens up a wide range of prospects for professional development. Depending on your interests and career goals, there are various recognized opportunities for further training as a management assistant:

• HR certificate (Human Resources)
  In-depth knowledge of human resources and new career opportunities in the field of human resources
• Specialist certificate in finance and accounting
  Qualification for specialist and management tasks in the financial sector
• Diploma in Business Administration CHE
  Broad-based continuing education, further training in business administration with a focus on management, organization and corporate governance
• Postgraduate studies in Higher Education in Management and Leadership
  Deepening leadership skills for responsible roles in middle to upper management

These further training opportunities as a management assistant build on the skills acquired in management assistance and expand specialist knowledge specifically for new areas of responsibility.

Important: The admission requirements and focus of further training opportunities as a management assistant can vary depending on the school. To find the right continuing education, further training and to ensure that all requirements are met, it is worth contacting your chosen school directly. Use our contact form to do this.

A management assistant performs the following main activities:

• Support and relief for managers
• Independent execution of the administration
• Organization of projects and events
• Information management, publications and correspondence
• Contact person for all managers, all divisions and various stakeholder groups

As a rule, the following requirements apply for admission to the Management Assistant continuing education, Higher Education to become a Management Assistant with Federal Diploma of Higher Education:

• Commercial qualification (Federal VET Diploma): A completed apprenticeship as a commercial clerk Federal VET Diploma is the most common basis.
• Federal Vocational Baccalaureate or equivalent: This includes a Specialized Baccalaureate, Federal Vocational Baccalaureate or Baccalaureate. Comparable qualifications can also be recognized.
• Other Federal VET Diploma qualifications with professional experience: Persons with another Federal VET Diploma or with a qualification as an office assistant may also be admitted if at least four years of relevant professional experience can be proven.
• Exceptions and equivalence examinations: In certain cases, a different educational pathway can also lead to admission, for example through recognition of equivalence by the examination board.

These requirements help to ensure that participants have the necessary administrative and business management skills to benefit optimally from continuing education, further training as a management assistant.

Important: The specific admission to the management assistant continuing, further education training is checked by the respective school or institution. It is therefore worth clarifying the requirements directly with the desired school. Use our contact form to forward your question directly to the appropriate school.

A management assistant works in the management area and performs assistant tasks. They relieve the management of routine tasks. Support in the areas of planning and decision-making is also an important task of management assistants. In some cases, management assistants are also responsible for employee management.

According to the national average, the annual salary of a management assistant is around CHF 83,000. Of course, the salary depends on the region, function and company. Personal key data such as gender, age, previous education, degree, etc. also influence the salary. The salary range is therefore between CHF 59,000 and CHF 110,000.

Entry into a professional career as a management assistant is usually achieved through sound continuing education, further training. The recommended qualification is the Federal Professional Examination for Management Assistant with a certificate. This continuing education, management assistant is designed to be practice-oriented and prepares students specifically for demanding assistance and coordination tasks in management or upper management.

An overview of the most important information about becoming a management assistant:

• Requirements: Completed vocational education and training (VET), professional experience in the administrative field and good knowledge of organization, communication and languages
• Duration: As a rule, continuing education, further training lasts two semesters and is offered on a part-time basis
• Contents: Topics such as business management, project management, communication, law, economics and human resources
• Degree: Swiss Federal Certificate in Management Assistance, recognized throughout Switzerland
• Career prospects: Employment in assistant functions at management level, in SMEs, large companies or non-profit organizations

Continuing education, further training as a management assistant provides a solid basis for a responsible position in management support. Those who choose this path benefit from a recognized qualification with good career opportunities.

Important: The exact requirements and details of the Management Assistant course may vary depending on the school. In order to obtain binding information, you should contact the desired educational institution directly. The following contact form can be used to easily forward your question to the desired school.