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An offer from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training

Your profession: IT assistant (m/f)

Professional activities

IT assistants programme, install, configure and manage system and applications software. They administer networks and databases, create software for the automation of processes and monitor computer-controlled production procedures.

Fields of work

Possible places or areas of employment for IT assistants include the following.

  • Software developers and publishers
  • Data processing services and systems companies
  • Consultancy firms
  • Telecommunications providers and network operators
  • Companies offering automation solutions
  • Engineering companies
  • Companies operating in various sectors

Regulation

This profession is not regulated in Germany.

The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).