What training programs are available to become an HR assistant (formerly known as a personnel assistant)? What are the admission requirements, and what degree is awarded?

The path to becoming an HR assistant involves a non-formal continuing education, further training course. It concludes with a certificate issued by the school (internal exam) and/or an HRSE certificate (external exam).
Please note: The HR Assistant training program leading to the HRSE certificate is an additional qualification and is not a program of vocational education and training (VET). The HRSE certificate falls between vocational education and training (VET) and advanced vocational education.

Admission Requirements:

The admission requirements for a training program to become an HR Assistant (formerly known as a Personnel Assistant) leading to an internal certificate (issued by the school) may be determined by each school individually; therefore, they may vary from school to school. The following requirements are often listed as necessary or recommended for participation:

  • Federal VET Diploma or Federal VET Certificate, Maturität, or an equivalent degree
  • 24 months with vocational education and training (VET) or 48 months without vocational education and training, plus general professional and/or internship experience following the initial degree. Part-time work is counted on a pro rata basis.
  • Basic business knowledge and office experience are recommended
  • Initial experience in the areas of human resources administration, social security, payroll accounting, and labor law is desirable or, in some cases, required
  • Good to very good written and spoken German skills (Level B2–C1)

To be eligible to take the nationwide HRSE certification exam for HR Assistant (formerly Personnel Assistant), the following requirements apply in accordance with the examination regulations:

  • Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ) or Federal VET Certificate (EBA), high school diploma (Matura) or equivalent qualification, and 2 years of general professional and/or internship experience following completion of initial training (part-time employment is counted on a pro rata basis)
  • If you do not have a certificate for vocational education and training (VET) or a high school diploma, you must be able to demonstrate 4 years of general work experience

Note: At least one year of civilian service or time served as a conscript in the military is recognized as work experience.

Title:

  • School-Issued Certificate: HR Assistant (Name of the Provider)
  • HRSE Certificate: HR Assistant with a certificate from HRSE Human Resources Swiss Exams

Providers of HR Assistant Training Programs