Education, social affairs, psychology Training and continuing education, further training

The areas of education, social affairs and psychology are among the main pillars of social development in Switzerland. Those who enter this field usually opt for activities with a direct connection to people - and a correspondingly high impact. The education and training landscape is broad, permeable and offers both practical and academic paths. Particularly attractive: the mix of clear professional profiles and diverse specialization options.

Training and further education in education, social affairs, psychology

Continuing education, social & psychological training: All 6 topics at a glance

  • Consulting, coaching, supervision, conflict management
  • Pedagogy, curative education, adult education
  • Leadership, management (general)
  • Social work, support
  • Psychology and psychological therapy
  • Education / Social Affairs / Psychology (UAS/Uni/UTE)

Advantages of continuing education, further training in education, social affairs, psychology

  • High social relevanceDirect influence on people, organizations and social systems.
  • Very good permeabilityMany paths, cross-entry routes and combination options.
  • Stable labor market situationShortage of skilled workers in almost all areas.
  • Development of personal skills:Communication, leadership, psychology - extremely relevant to practice.

Possible disadvantages and challenges of continuing education, further training in the fields of education, social affairs and psychology

  • PartialHigh loadEmotionally demanding professions, high contact with crisis situations.
  • Long training pathsPossible: Especially in the psychological/therapeutic field.
  • Remunerationin the social and educational sector oftenmoderate: Not always in proportion to responsibility.
  • Continuing education, further training costs time & energyA real challenge, especially when working.

Conclusion

In short: continuing education, further training in education, social work or psychology is extremely worthwhile - if you enjoy working with people, taking on responsibility and want to promote development. Switzerland offers you extremely permeable paths for this, from practice-oriented CHE courses to university Master's degrees or specialized CASs. At the same time, you need to be aware that these fields can be emotionally demanding and the financial return is not always the best.

Bottom line: great sense, great impact, solid job opportunities - but also a real personal investment.