Digitalisation Management

• If you do not already hold a residence permit for Hong Kong, for example because you are not already living there with your family, you must be at least 18 years old by the start of the training programme
• You have at least a German Fachhochschulreife, Abitur or an equivalent school-leaving qualification, such as the IB or A Levels
• You have a good command of both German and English
• You are interested in IT, digital technologies, computers and modern digital tools
• You enjoy working on projects, are patient and able to familiarise yourself quickly with new topics
• You have strong communication skills

Vocational School (Theory)

• You attend the German Business School
• The school is headed by a director appointed on behalf of the German Federal Government
• Classes take place 1.5 days per week
• The language of instruction is German
• Tuition fees are HK$50,000 per year (as of the 2025–2026 academic year)

Company (Practical Training)

• You gain practical experience in companies operating in areas such as:
  • IT and digital business processes
  • Project and process management
  • Data management and digital solutions

• English is the main language used in the workplace
• You work in the company 3.5 days per week
• Your training follows a defined training framework, which sets out the required content and structure of the programme

The training allowance is:

• 1st year: HK$8,000 per month
• 2nd year: HK$9,000 per month

A dual vocational training programme in Digitalisation Management opens up a wide range of career opportunities across different areas:

• Process Analysis and Optimisation:
  You analyse existing business processes, identify opportunities for improvement and develop digital solutions to make workflows more efficient.
• IT Project Management:
  You plan, coordinate and support IT projects from the initial idea through to implementation and roll-out within the company.
• Data Management and Analysis:
  You manage and analyse company data and use it to support informed decision-making and improve business processes.
• IT Security and Data Protection:
  You help ensure that data is protected and that all relevant data protection requirements and policies are followed.
• Consulting and Training:
  You support different departments in introducing new digital solutions and explain how these tools can be used effectively.
• E-Business and Online Marketing:
  You contribute to digital business models and develop strategies to help companies position themselves successfully online.

Applications are submitted directly to German Industry and Commerce Hong Kong. The required application form is available online during the application period.

• Your application documents:
  You submit a cover letter and a CV in English. You will also need to provide your Abitur certificate, or your three most recent school reports, as well as any internship certificates you may have.
• Multiple applications:
  You may apply for one or several vocational training programmes at the same time.
• Application period:
  The application process opens every year in December. The deadline is 28 February for programmes starting on 1 September of the same year.
• Review of applications:
  Your application is first reviewed by GIC and is then forwarded to the participating training companies.
• Selection by companies:
  The companies select their trainees independently and will contact you directly if they are interested in your application.
• Decision and timeline:
  The final hiring decision is made by the individual companies. Depending on the company, the selection process may continue until late June or early July.
• Notification:
  If your application is unsuccessful, GIC will inform you by the end of July at the latest.