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Computer Scientist HF (formerly Technician HF Computer Science): take on demanding specialist and project management tasks

Computer scientists HF (formerly technicians HF Informatik) develop programs and plan and implement IT solutions. In this way, they implement the IT strategy of the company or its customers. Their tasks also include analyzing and optimizing business processes, IT resources and their use. In larger companies, they usually specialize in an area such as systems engineering, application development or technical IT. Admission to the HF IT course (formerly HF IT technician) is open to people with 3 years of basic vocational training in the fields of IT, electronics and electrical engineering or with a baccalaureate or other upper secondary level qualification. At least 1 year of professional experience, knowledge of English and mathematics are also required.

Note: Since fall 2022, the HF technician courses (formerly "Techniker HF Fachrichtung") have been given a separate framework curriculum and a new title for each specialization. For example, the "HF IT technician" course is now called "HF computer scientist". In addition, the specializations Application Development, Systems Engineering and Computer Engineering have been abolished.

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Computer Scientist HF (formerly Technician HF Computer Science): Competent manager or project manager

Computer scientists HF (formerly computer science technicians HF) manage small and medium-sized IT projects in their company or department. IT technicians develop, realize and implement new IT solutions and install IT infrastructures. They organize work and plan, manage and control the available resources. The course to become an IT technician HF (formerly Techniker HF Informatik) can be completed in four specializations over 6 - 7 semesters part-time or 4 semesters full-time:

  • Application development
  • System technology
  • Computer engineering
  • Interactive media

In larger companies, computer scientists HF usually specialize in one of these areas. IT technicians evaluate the needs and requirements of programs and applications. They identify implementation options, taking into account operational, technical and economic aspects. They take care of maintenance, functional tests and data protection.

The following basic knowledge is taught during the course:

  • System architecture
  • Operating systems
  • Networks
  • Databases
  • Web and software engineering

With this knowledge, IT technicians can design networks, server and client infrastructures and technically optimize their use. They are able to ensure secure IT operations in companies. The practice-oriented, technical course of study subsequently enables further specialization in specialist areas or through diploma courses.

Would you like to train as a computer scientist HF (formerly technician HF computer science) in order to be able to take on demanding specialist and management tasks in the IT sector? Here on the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch you will find higher technical colleges for this IT training and can easily request information documents. Compare the training courses on offer in terms of duration, costs and success rates to help you choose the right training institute for you.

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Die Bildungsgänge HF sind auf ein bestimmtes Fachgebiet und eine bestimmte berufliche Tätigkeit ausgerichtet. So steht bei der höheren Fachschule Informatik die Informatik HF im Zentrum (d.h. Informatik oder Wirtschaftsinformatik). Die höhere Fachschule Technik bildet in Technik HF aus - der Schwerpunkt liegt also auf der Technik. Sie bieten auch Informatik-Studiengänge an - mit den Schwerpunkten Softwareentwicklung oder Systemtechnik.

Als dipl. Informatiker HF sind Sie für folgende Aufgaben zuständig:

  • Tests durchführen, die Resultate überprüfen und kontrollieren, ob die ICT-Systeme einwandfrei funktionieren
  • ICT-Lösungen in Zusammenarbeit mit den Projektverantwortlichen an die Entwicklung des Unternehmens anpassen
  • richten einzelne Systeme, Geräte und Applikationen ein und machen sie betriebsbereit
  • planen die notwendigen Verbindungen und Schnittstellen für die verschiedenen Hardwaretypen
  • installieren Geräte und nehmen sie in Betrieb
  • entwickeln, testen, implementieren und warten Anwendungen
  • führen Fehlerdiagnosen und Wartungsarbeiten in IT-Abteilungen durch
  • führen Aufgaben auf Systemebene durch, z. B. im Bereich des Sicherheitsmanagements und der Datensicherheit
  • ermitteln und bewerten den Bedarf und die Möglichkeiten für die Erweiterung und Modernisierung der Anlagen eines Betriebes
  • beraten interne und externe Kunden bei der Anpassung ihrer Systeme
  • stellen die technische Unterstützung für interne Personen mit Kundenkontakt und für Benutzer sicher.

Informatiker/innen HF (Techniker Informatik HF) befassen sich mit allen Aspekten der Informationsverarbeitung, sowohl mit Netzwerken als auch mit Software (Anwendungen) und Hardware (Geräte). Sie sind unter anderem für die Herstellung, Programmierung, Installation, Wartung und Reparatur von Geräten zuständig. Technikerinnen/Techniker HF Informatik betreuen Kundenanliegen und Projekte im Bereich der Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien (ICT) sowie ICT-Infrastrukturen.

Informatiker HF (früher Techniker HF Informatik) wird man durch ein Studium HF Informatik. Dieses dauert zwei Jahre Vollzeit oder drei Jahre berufsbegleitend. Für den Direkteinstieg ist ein einschlägiges eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) erforderlich.

Eine Weiterbildung Informatik ermöglicht den Zugang zu interessanten Berufen im sich schnell entwickelnden Bereich der Informatik. Informatik steckt in fast allen Geräten, Maschinen und Dienstleistungen. Deshalb kann man gerade in Informatikprojekten je nach Branche und Unternehmen mit den unterschiedlichsten Menschen zusammenarbeiten, z.B. mit Ärzten, Bankfachleuten, Naturschützern, Werbefachleuten und vielen mehr. Das garantiert eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit.

In der Informatik-Ausbildung zum Informatiker HF / zur Informatikerin HF lernt man folgendes:

  • Programmieren
  • Systeme und Netzwerke
  • Applikationsentwicklung
  • Projektmanagement
  • Betriebswirtschaft
  • Englisch

Die folgenden persönlichen Fähigkeiten sind für eine Informatiker-Weiterbildung zu HF-Techniker erforderlich:

  • analytisch-konzeptionelle Fähigkeiten
  • vernetztes Denken und Handeln
  • Führungs- und Sozialkompetenz
  • technisches Verständnis
  • systematische Arbeitsweise

Wer diese Fähigkeiten mitbringt, für den könnte eine IT-Weiterbildung genau das Richtige sein.

Eine Techniker-Weiterbildung eröffnet Informatiker HF neue Möglichkeiten. Interessant sind Studiengänge in verwandten Bereichen, z.B. Bachelor of Science in Informatik, in Wirtschaftsinformatik, in Informatik- und Kommunikationssystemen oder in Medientechnik. Je nach Fachhochschule gelten unterschiedliche Zulassungsbedingungen.

Der dipl. Informatiker HF befasst sich mit der professionellen und qualitativen Umsetzung von zentralen IT-Prozessen in Unternehmen. Zudem vertieft er zentrale Themen wie die digitale Transformation, die IT-Sicherheit sowie die neusten Projektmanagementmethoden. Diese HF-Weiterbildung ist sehr praxisorientiert und ermöglicht es dir, am Puls der aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Informatik zu bleiben. Dipl. Wirtschaftsinformatiker HF sind sowohl in der Informatik als auch in der Betriebswirtschaft zu Hause. Zudem sind sie mit den neusten digitalen Technologien vertraut. Sie agieren als Schnittstelle zwischen Informatik, Betriebswirtschaft und Management.

Eine Techniker Ausbildung zum Informatiker HF kostet ungefähr zwischen 15'000 und 25'000 Franken. Erkundigen Sie sich aber unbedingt bei der Höheren Fachschule Ihrer Wahl nach den genauen Kosten. Wichtig ist auch, was in diesen Kosten alles inbegriffen ist.

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