What types of training and continuing education, further training are there in the construction industry and architecture? Which one is right for me?

Have you always wanted to find out more about the construction/architecture sector and the training and further education opportunities in this professional field? This guide will give you an insight and overview of the training courses on offer in the fields of building construction, civil engineering, road construction, timber construction and road construction.

Among other things, you will find out what requirements are needed to work in construction management, construction planning, construction management or in structural and civil engineering. You will also gain an insight into where the respective specialists find work.

In addition to detailed descriptions of job profiles (tasks, responsibilities, competencies, training, admission criteria and further training courses) and educational pathways, this guide also provides an overview of the Swiss Education System (educational areas and levels, admission requirements, recognition of diplomas, etc.)

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Suitable offers and providers

Below you will find a selection of suitable links with which you can easily and directly access various educational offers in the field of construction/architecture. You can contact the providers of your choice directly via the inquiry form free of charge and without obligation and receive detailed information on the respective offer. You can also ask individual questions in person.

Bricklayer Federal VET Diploma according to Art. 32

Crane operator (cert.)

Foreman in timber construction with Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE)

Fire Protection Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE)

Track Foreman / Track Foreman with Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE)

Blasting Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE)

Swiss certified construction manager specializing in structural engineering (AFPE)

Swiss certified site manager specializing in civil engineering (AFPE)

Federal diploma in wood construction (carpenter) (AFPE)

CHE construction planning technician

Architect UAS

Graduate in construction management postgraduate studies CHE

Certified construction project and real estate manager postgraduate studies CHE

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Do you already know your future career direction, but are still undecided about your choice of training or continuing education, further training? Then it might be worth talking to a neutral educational advisor.

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Find the right educational offer immediately

To quickly find the right educational offer in the education portal, enter your educational topic or desired course in the search window on the homepage. This will give you a quick and easy overview of suitable offers from competent schools.