Degree, diploma and title
The professional examination for HR specialists with a federal certificate takes place annually if at least 50 candidates meet the admission requirements, otherwise every two years. It can be held in German, French or Italian.
Candidates are notified at least 3 weeks before the start of the examination. The invitation includes the examination program (with details of the place and time of the examination as well as permitted aids) and the list of experts.
The professional examination is divided into 3 parts.
1. generalist knowledge (written, 180 minutes)
This first part of the examination is the same for all specializations. In this written examination, candidates demonstrate their comprehensive generalist knowledge in the field of HRM. The exam consists of various types of questions such as single-choice, multiple-choice, sequential questions, matching questions and open questions.
2. integrated case study (written, 210 minutes), presentation and expert discussion (oral, 50 minutes preparation, 10 minutes presentation, 20 minutes expert discussion)
In this part of the examination, the candidates work on a networked case study, which is based on the central processes of the respective specialization. The case study is created separately for each specialization.
3. mini cases (oral, 30 minutes), reflection on interview situation incl. video for preparation (oral, 20 minutes video analysis, 20 minutes reflection)
In the third part of the examination, candidates are given an initial situation, which they analyze and propose solutions to. The proposed solution is then presented. After the presentation, the candidates answer questions from the experts on the proposed solution.
Diploma and title
Graduates of the professional examination receive a federal certificate and are entitled to use the federally recognized and protected title "HR specialist with a federal certificate, specializing in operational human resource management", "HR specialist with a federal certificate, specializing in public personnel placement and consulting", "HR specialist with a federal certificate, specializing in private personnel placement and hiring".
- In French: "Spécialiste RH avec brevet federal, option de spécialisation Gestion du personell en entreprise", "Spécialiste RH avec brevet federal, option de spécialisation Placement public et conseil en personell", "Spécialiste RH avec brevet federal, option de spécialisation Placement privé et location de services"
- In Italian: "Specialista in risorse umane con attestato professionale federale, optione Gestione del personale nell`azienda", "Specialista in risorse umane con attestato professionale federale, optione Servizi pubblici di collocamento e consulenza al personale", "Specialista in risorse umane con attestato professionale federale, optione Collocamento private e personale a prestito"
- In English: "HR Specialist, Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Option: Corporate Human Resources Management", "HR Specialist, Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Option: Personnel Placement and Consultation", "HR Specialist, Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Option: Private Personnel Recruitment and Temporary Staffing" (Attention: No protected title only a recommendation)