10 advantages of the "HR Specialist" qualification

The federal HR specialist certificate certifies that you have the knowledge to take on a responsible position within an HR department. The courses are designed to be completed alongside work and can therefore be completed without a reduction in workload and therefore without loss of salary. The qualification also gives you access to further courses leading to the Federal Diploma as Head of Human Resources.

Summary of the most important advantages of the "HR Specialist" courses:

  1. The HR specialist courses prepare you for the federal professional examination in a targeted and efficient manner.
  2. The courses for HR professionals are very practice-oriented and you can use much of what you learn in your everyday work immediately
  3. Training to become an HR specialist is completely industry-neutral and suitable for work in any sector of the economy
  4. There are many providers of these courses throughout Switzerland, so you should be able to find a school near you.
  5. The courses last two to three semesters, depending on the provider, so the time required for further training remains manageable.
  6. The upstream courses leading to the "Human Resources Assistant HRSE" certificate, which is recognized throughout Switzerland, mean that access is also possible for career changers without previous professional experience in human resources.
  7. There are HR specialist courses with different time models so that you can choose whether you prefer to go to school in the evening, on Friday afternoons or on Saturdays.
  8. The degree will identify you as a qualified specialist on the job market and enable you to take on a responsible position in the HR department
  9. The teachers are proven experts, have a lot of practical experience and can give you individual tips.
  10. Since January 1, 2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination.

Overview of "HR Specialist" schools