Social insurance expert (AFPE)  (Region Zürich):
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Yes, the preparatory course to become a certified social insurance expert is usually offered on a part-time basis.

The continuing education, further training is aimed at professionals who wish to continue their work in the social insurance sector alongside their training. Classes are usually held on one or two weekdays, sometimes also on Saturdays. This means that it is often possible to continue working on a reduced or even regular basis.

Typical features of the Social Insurance Expert course:

• In-service training
• Lessons on weekdays and/or Saturdays
• Compatibility of continuing education, further training and career
• Preparation for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE)

Conclusion:
Continuing education, further training and certification as a social insurance expert is usually designed to be taken alongside work and allows you to combine valuable professional experience with continuing education, further training. The exact teaching times and course models may vary depending on the school. You can therefore find out about the current course dates directly from the respective training provider.

Qualified social insurance experts are employed at senior management level in insurance companies and public administrations, in social services, private sector companies, compensation funds or in human resources. They are the point of contact for authorities, employers and insured persons in the areas of pension provision and reintegration (disability insurance, maternity compensation, old-age and survivors' insurance, compulsory accident insurance, etc.).

Continuing education, further training to become a certified social insurance expert usually takes two semesters. It takes place on a part-time basis. However, the form and duration of the continuing education, further training can vary, so please enquire at the school of your choice.

The Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) to become a certified social insurance expert comprises a chosen specialization subject as well as overarching social insurance topics.

The continuing education, further training prepares you specifically for the federal diploma examination. Participants acquire in-depth knowledge of a selected branch of social insurance as well as the legal, organizational and socio-political foundations.

Typical examination and teaching content:

• AHV, ALV, BVG, IV, KV or UV (freely selectable specialization)
• Law and organization
• Coordination of social insurance
• International social insurance
• Social policy

Conclusion:
The AFPE Social Insurance Expert combines specialist knowledge in a chosen social insurance area with comprehensive knowledge of the entire social insurance system and prepares students for demanding specialist and management tasks.

Persons wishing to take part in further training to become a certified social insurance expert must have passed a professional examination for social insurance specialists (social insurance specialist with a federal certificate). At least one year of professional experience in the social insurance sector after obtaining the certificate is also required before the final examination.

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), the federally recognized title of "Certified Social Insurance Expert" is awarded.

The continuing education, further training prepares you specifically for the federal diploma examination. After completing the course, participants take the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE). Those who pass successfully receive a federally recognized qualification at expert level.

Important information at the end:

• Federally recognized title at Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) level
• Degree: "certified social insurance expert" or "certified social insurance expert"
• highest qualification level of higher vocational education and training in this subject area
• Qualification for demanding specialist and management functions in the social insurance sector

Conclusion:
By successfully passing the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), graduates acquire the federally recognized title of "Certified Social Insurance Expert" and thus demonstrate sound professional competence in social insurance.