A survey conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch among those interested in management specialist courses shows the reasons for a specific inquiry to schools. 41% stated that they had asked one or more schools for this further education course because they had read a convincing online evaluation. In contrast, 33% did so following a recommendation. 26% already knew the school(s) before making the inquiry. In addition, two people gave us interesting further reasons for their school inquiry in a free text response, as for them the trigger was the "region of residence", "because the course is nearby", "the name appealed to me", "teaching times", "form of teaching" or "because online further education appeals to me the most".

The results of a survey conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch show the reasons for the interest in continuing education for management specialists. 79% of those surveyed still match the course with their own needs for further development. 18 % show their interest on the basis of a recommendation. For 3% of participants, their interest in this course is based on the fact that it is explicitly requested in job advertisements. Self-motivation and recommendations are therefore responsible for the interest in a course for management specialists. A free text response presumably shows the classic reason for interest: "I am offered a management position and would like to complete a suitable course.".

In the area of leadership, the course leading to the Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE) in Management is the first federally recognized level of further education.

From there, you can work your way up to the top unless you have the necessary stamina and skills.

To be admitted to the Federal Professional Examination, you must fulfill the following conditions:

• Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Federal VET Diploma), vocational, technical or high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of professional experience, including 1 year as a group or team leader

Or

• At least 6 years of professional experience, including 1 year as a group or team leader

And

• Proof of completion of the required modules or certificates of equivalence

The continuing education, further training for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Purchasing usually lasts twelve months and, depending on the school, can be attended as a day or evening course with around 224 lessons spread over 28 course days. The course prepares you in detail for the Federal Professional Examination (FPE) and consists of basic and in-depth modules. To register for the FPE, proof of six basic modules must be provided. These are Supply Chain Management; Self-Management and Leadership; Finance and Accounting; Quality Management, Economics, and Project Management. The specialization modules within this continuing education, further training in purchasing are: Contract Law; Price and Cost Structure Analysis (PKSA); Supplier Management; Procurement Logistics; Procurement Strategies; Negotiation Management; and Procurement Market Research (BMF). If you attend at least 80% of the course, you will receive a course certificate so that you can provide proof of your commitment even if you do not pass the Federal Professional Examination.

There are a wide range of opportunities for further training for business management assistants after the EFZ. In addition to various courses offered by vocational schools, further education institutes and professional and industry associations, there are numerous opportunities for further training at different levels.

Possible options for further training after a CT apprenticeship:

• Professional examination (BP) - federal certificate, for example in the areas of finance and accounting, marketing, HR or fiduciary services
• Higher technical college for banking, business administration or insurance, etc.
• University of Applied Sciences - Bachelor of Science (FH) in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering etc.

Even with a basic commercial education, further training after a commercial apprenticeship is important - after all, you never stop learning!

According to a survey conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch, people interested in the Sales Specialist course answered this question as follows:

• 65 % "I would like to see if this course meets my needs"
• 30 % "The course was recommended to me"
• 5 % "The course is often mentioned in job advertisements"

People gave us further reasons for their interest in this further training via free text responses:

• "I am looking for suitable training for my employee."
• "I would like to work in field service."
• "to improve opportunities on the labor market"
• "Would like a recognized certificate. Have been practicing the profession for a long time."
• "I've already been working in sales for a few years and want to learn more."
• "As I work as a salesperson myself, I want to expand my knowledge and learn even more."
• "I want to switch from retail to the background."
• "Fits in with my current job in sales."
• "I am a career changer in sales (for 6 years), trained in gastronomy, have now been given the opportunity to work as a team leader and would like to become a sales manager in the long term."
• "I want to get ahead in my job."
• "I've been in retail for several years and have been thinking about it for a while - now I have time."

Depending on the type of continuing education, further training CT you are interested in, you will need a different level of previous education and corresponding professional experience.

Continuing education, further training for Federal Professional Examination (FPE) or Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) usually requires an apprenticeship (Federal VET Diploma) in the relevant profession or equivalent training, such as a high school diploma or commercial diploma, as well as several years of professional experience in the relevant field.

The situation is often different for certificate courses and courses at Colleges of Higher Education (CHE), where people with little or no professional experience in the commercial sector can also be admitted.

For more information, please contact the schools. Contact us now quickly, easily and without obligation using our contact form or use the "Ask a question" button to get in touch with the right contact person directly.

Unfortunately, the Advanced Business Diploma HWS VSK is not sufficient for admission to the Federal Professional Examination (FPE). In order to be admitted to the FPE, you also need leadership training, but this can be acquired in just one semester. This is the Leadership Certificate of the Swiss Association for Leadership Training SVF, which, together with the diploma in Business Administration VSK, is sufficient as an admission requirement for the Federal Professional Examination.

There is a large selection of first-class schools in Switzerland where you can complete your training. They offer courses that prepare you for the Federal Professional Examination and provide you with all the knowledge you need.

Various providers also prepare you for further training to become a certified marketing manager.

After completing the further training in SME management and passing the professional examination (BP), graduates are awarded the qualification: "Specialist in SME management with federal certificate".

A business school generally offers continuing education, further training in preparation for the following Federal Professional Examinations (FPE): Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Finance Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education, HR Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Marketing Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Sales Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education.

In order to be able to start the Federal Professional Examination (FPE), participants must have a Federal VET Diploma in photography, finishing or consulting and sales or a comparable qualification in the photography industry and at least two years of professional experience. Persons with an upper-secondary level or comparable or higher qualification and at least four years of professional experience in the photography industry may also be admitted to the Federal Professional Examination.