KS/CS Kommunikation Schweiz

About us

KS/CS Communication Switzerland is the umbrella organization for commercial communication in Switzerland. The association campaigns in all parts of the country for a legal framework that enables free and fair advertising and thus strengthens Switzerland as an advertising location. KS/CS continuously monitors parliamentary business relevant to commercial communication and works closely with partners such as the parliamentary group "Market and Advertising".

In the area of education, KS/CS plays a central role as a responsible body and coordination partner. The association is responsible for the Federal Professional Examination for Communication Specialists and the Advanced Federal Professional Examination for Communication Managers. KS/CS ensures that these training courses are practical, job market-oriented and standardized throughout Switzerland.

The association works closely with education providers, practitioners and the relevant authorities and ensures that new requirements from business, society and technology - particularly in the area of digital and AI-supported communication - are appropriately taken into account.

With its commitment, KS/CS helps to ensure the long-term quality and recognition of education, training and continuing education, further training in the professional field of communication and to promote the professional development of specialists and managers in commercial communication.

Target groups

It is aimed at all individuals and organizations working in the fields of communication, commercial communication, marketing, sales, public relations, digital marketing and other related areas.

Members

KS/CS membership offers access to up-to-date information, political representation of interests and a strong industry network.

Focus & activities

KS/CS is particularly active in the following areas:

• Political lobbying: monitoring and participation in national and cantonal legislative processes relating to commercial communication
• Advertising policy positions: Development of statements and positions on current topics in public discourse
• Self-regulation and industry standards: support and promotion of the industry's own self-regulation mechanisms
• Network and partnerships: Cooperation with industry associations, parliamentarians and other relevant stakeholders

Training & continuing education, further training

• Information about current training and further education offers
• Co-design of further education programs in the professional field of communication
• Participation in consultations as part of revisions to the Education Ordinance
• Participation in committees for training and continuing education, further training in the field of communication

Offers for members