Self-test: Is the course "Real estate developer with federal certificate" the right one for me?
Test here whether the job profile "Real estate developer with a federal certificate" is right for you and whether a part-time preparatory course for the professional examination (BP) is the right path for you.
What do the activities in real estate developer jobs look like?
As a specialist in the real estate sector, a real estate developer evaluates suitable plots and properties on behalf of the client. This includes analyzing the market situation and integrating the findings into the portfolio. The professionalization of the implementation of real estate projects is important in order to positively influence the value creation and increase in value of the planned property. Real estate developers are able to lead a team and manage development and construction projects of all sizes. In this function in the middle management of large real estate companies, in architectural offices as well as in real estate consulting firms and construction and general contractors, they can accompany, supervise and upgrade real estate projects on a contract basis.
The following activities are common in real estate developer jobs:
- Professional design of the real estate development process:
- search for suitable land for a real estate project
- Search for marketable (re)utilization ideas for an existing property
- Investigate the potential of a location
- Develop feasibility studies for various utilization options
- Initiate contact with the municipal spatial planning and building authorities in good time
- Clarify the implementation of a real estate project
- Preparing profitability studies for the client
- Lead interdisciplinary teams with different specialists
- Collaboration with project teams of architects, authorities, real estate marketers, cost planners, lawyers and client representatives
- Assessing valuations and real estate purchase and work contracts
- Plan the construction project
- Analyzing the planning basis
- Ensure compliance with legal regulations and standards
- ensure that a property is transferred smoothly into operation
- hand over the relevant documentation to the client or building operator
Question 1:
What do the activities in real estate developer jobs look like?
If you like the actual activities of real estate developer jobs, you are on the right track. The next question is what type of training (level of education, learning content, duration, examinations, etc.) is the right one for you to acquire the relevant skills.
Even if you don't like all the activities of real estate developer jobs, it could still be the right profession for you. In almost every job, there are also tasks that are less interesting. However, the tasks should arouse your interest and appeal to you in principle.
Alternatively, you can look at descriptions of similar job profiles, as another degree may suit you better:
If you don't like the activities in real estate developer jobs, you should find out which parts of the tasks you don't like so much. Is it the analytical work? Or the potential recognition or collaboration in the project team as a real estate developer?
Depending on your answer, you could look in job advertisements to see if there are jobs with a different distribution of tasks. Or you can take inspiration from other similar jobs. If you are generally unsure about your desired job, we can help you with ourAdvisorhelp you find your own calling.
Target group and skills: Who is the real estate developer training with professional examination suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?
The real estate developer training is aimed at real estate professionals who are involved in the development, renovation and project planning of smaller and larger projects. These are in particular
- Architects
- Real estate manager
- Site manager
The following skills and characteristics are required for successful work as a real estate developer:
- Analytical thinking
- Observation skills, decision-making ability
- Interest in real estate and the real estate industry
- Organizational talent, commercial skills
- Structural engineering interest
- Communication skills, negotiation skills
- Service and customer orientation
- Fluency in oral and written expression
- Spatial imagination
- Sense for numbers
Question 2:
Do you belong to one of the target groups of real estate developer training?
If you belong to the target group and you have the necessary skills and characteristics, then the real estate developer training is still an option for you. The federal certificate still seems to meet your expectations.
- If you do not belong to any of the above-mentioned groups, you cannot directly apply for the federal certificate as a real estate developer. The further development opportunities in the area ofReal estateare numerous and offer alternative educational opportunities that may interest you even more or suit you better.
- If you don't have the necessary skills and qualities for the job of real estate developer, you probably won't be the best and most satisfied in such a position. Look for alternative training in the field ofReal estate.
- If you are still unsure about your professional development, contact experienced people such as career advisors for targeted advice or coaching:
Requirements for admission to the professional examination for real estate developers:
The following prerequisites are required for admission to the final examination "Federal Professional Examination for Real Estate Developers":
- a federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ) of at least three years of basic vocational training, a baccalaureate certificate (all types), a federally recognized commercial diploma, a degree from a higher technical college, a federal certificate, a federal diploma, a degree from a university (Bachelor's or Master's) or an equivalent qualification and
- At least 3 years of full-time work experience in a profession in the real estate industry after completing the training
or
- More than five years of full-time professional experience in a real estate management profession
- of which at least two years in Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein
and
- No entries in the criminal record that contradict the purpose of the audit
You will be informed in writing at least four months before the start of the examination whether you meet the requirements for the professional examination for real estate developers.
Question 3:
Do you have the required apprenticeship qualification and the necessary professional experience for the professional examination for real estate developers?
If you meet the requirements, you can start your real estate developer training at the earliest possible date. You will then be admitted to the professional examination.
If you are not sure whether your professional experience is sufficient, clarify your chances directly with the sponsor of the professional examination, theSVITandUSPI Suisse.
If you have too little or no professional experience for the real estate developer training with professional examination, you have the following options:
- Search with the help of professional job boardsas followsfor suitable jobs.
- If you have someone with employment in theReal estate-industry, ask this person for help with your job search.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible for admission to the professional examination following further training as a real estate developer with your qualifications through an equivalence test, please contact theExamination secretariator theSERIfor foreign degrees.
If you have not completed your basic vocational training, you can make up for it. How can you do this in ourAdvisor"The Swiss education system at a glance".
If you are unsure whether your qualifications and professional experience are sufficient, clarify your chances directly with the sponsor of the professional examination, theSVITandUSPI Suisse.
If you have too little or no professional experience for the professional examination for real estate developers, you have the following options:
- Search with the help of professional job boardsas followsfor suitable jobs.
- If you have someone with employment in theReal estate-industry, ask this person for help with your job search.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible for admission to the professional examination following further training as a real estate developer with your qualifications through an equivalence test, please contact theExamination secretariator theSERIfor foreign degrees.
If you have not completed your basic vocational training, you can make up for it. How can you do this in ourAdvisor"The Swiss education system at a glance".
Subject matter and content of real estate development training:
The subject matter of the preparatory courses for the professional examination for the professional certificate as a real estate developer is based on the specifications of the sponsor of the federal examination, theUSPI Suisse(Union suisse des professionnels de l'immobilier) andSVIT(Swiss Association of the Real Estate Industry SVIT Switzerland).
The learning content of the Real Estate Developer course is divided into the following topics and areas of competence:
- Law
- Construction technology, including sustainable building standards
- Project management
- Real estate development (incl. processes)
- Project financing
- Project work (structure and organization, project management, leading a project team)
- Real estate investment in the context of value retention, value enhancement and demolition
- Legal aspects of real estate development
- Planning and construction process
- Marketing of real estate development concepts
- Management tools for real estate project development including profitability calculations
- Use and operation of real estate
Question 4:
Are you interested in the content of real estate development training and would you like to acquire knowledge in this subject area?
Perfect, the content of the further training to become a real estate developer with a federal certificate is the perfect fit for you. With the skills you have learned, you can score points on the job market and increase your salary prospects. You can now find out more about the structure and concept of the course from the training institutes.
If you are only partially interested in the content of the real estate developer training course, then it is probably not the right course for you. Then take a look at other training and further education opportunities in the field ofReal estatethat suit you better due to the content taught.
Obviously, the typical course content for further training as a real estate developer is not for you. Take a look at other training courses instead. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a wide range of options.
Real estate development courses - costs and financing:
The costs for real estate developer training vary depending on the provider and duration. On average, the following amounts are to be expected for the training costs:
- Course fees:about CHF 4'900.- to CHF 13'400.-
After taking the exam, you will receive around 50% of this back from the federal government on application (regardless of the result).* And SVIT members receive a discount. - Examination fees:CHF 2,700 (as at 2023)
The examination fee is set by the body responsible for the professional examination. It is paid by the candidate after confirmation of admission to the examination in real estate developer training. - Extra costs:At some schools, the costs for enrolment fees, teaching materials, training documents, books, intensive exam training, simulation exams, school diplomas and interim qualifications, for example, are not included in the course fees. Please contact the provider of your choice directly to find out what additional costs you can expect for the course.
*Since 1.1.2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations such as the Real Estate Developer course have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% (max. CHF 9,500) of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination. In cases of hardship, the federal contributions are also pre-financed in exceptional cases.
Question 5:
Are you able to pre-finance around CHF 7,600 to CHF 16,100 in costs for real estate development courses and the federal examination?
Best. Here's a tip: If you are able to pay the entire cost of the real estate developer course upfront, many schools will give you a discount.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, canton, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissyou will receive in ourAdvisor"How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
First ask the schools about the actual costs you can expect to pay for the real estate developer courses. Then ask your employer whether they will contribute to the cost of the real estate developer training. Or ask your school about the possibility of paying in installments. Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project with a loan. There are also banks and credit institutions that grant educational loans.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, canton, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissyou will receive in ourAdvisor"How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
First ask the schools about the actual costs you would have to expect for training as a real estate developer. Then ask your employer whether they will contribute to the costs. Ask your school about the possibility of paying the costs of your real estate developer training in installments. Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project with a loan. There are also banks and credit institutions that grant educational loans.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, canton, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissyou will receive in ourAdvisor"How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
Duration of study, number of teaching hours and learning effort for continuing education in real estate development:
- The training and further education in real estate development is classically structured (i.e. the professional examination covers all the skills to be assessed) and lasts three to four semesters while working. The training for the professional examination in real estate development comprises around 320 lessons.
- The teaching times vary depending on the provider of the Real Estate Developer course. Classroom teaching takes place on one half-day per week and on Saturdays, as well as largely through self-study.
- Thanks to the extra-occupational concept of the Real Estate Developer course, you can apply and deepen the learning material in practice straight away. Nevertheless, you should allow sufficient time for class preparation and follow-up as well as for self-study. Depending on your previous knowledge, working style and learning speed, we recommend that you allow the same amount of time for the additional workload as the regular teaching time.
Note: Some schools offer so-called "taster lessons", which provide an insight into the lessons and the learning atmosphere. A suitable learning environment is important on the way to successful completion of further education in real estate development.
Question 6:
Can you cope with the time and effort required for classroom teaching and homework for the Real Estate Development course?
If you are confident that you can cope with the teaching time and learning effort, you should start a real estate developer course. At most, you can still consider whether you can achieve even better results, such as faster learning or better final grades, with suitable learning and working methods and a personal learning plan. Efficient learning methods also pay off in any case with the real estate development course.
If you don't have that much time for the real estate developer training, check with the providers whether the training can be spread over more than two years. Or can you find another way to free up time? Perhaps you can hand over certain tasks during the training period?
Degree, diploma and title:
The professional examination "Real estate developer with a federal certificate" takes place annually, provided that the minimum number of 25 candidates in German, 8 candidates in French and 3 candidates in Italian meet the admission requirements.
Candidates for the professional examination for real estate developers are notified at least one month 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 for real estate developers comprises the following six parts:
- Law (written, 2 hours, single weighting)
- Structural knowledge (written, 1.5 hours, single weighting)
- Project management (written, 2 hours, single weighting)
- Real estate development (written, 6 hours, double weighting)
- Real estate development (oral, 45 minutes, double weighting)
- Project work (written - prepared in advance, oral, 45 minutes, double weighting)
The written examinations are used to test technical skills by means of practically relevant content. The oral examinations primarily serve to test social and methodological skills and only secondarily professional skills. This takes place in an expert discussion. The candidates are confronted with a practical case, which is the subject of the subsequent expert discussion. The assessment is based on an assessment grid provided by the examination board. The project work tests networked thinking across several areas. The candidate should have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills as comprehensively as possible in this work. The project work comprises a practical topic. Candidates can propose a topic from their company to the examination board. The examination board decides on the final topic and informs the candidate at least 16 weeks before the oral examination. The candidate must submit the project work to the examination board 8 weeks before the start of the examination. The oral examination lasts 45 minutes and consists of the presentation of the project work (15 minutes) and the subsequent expert discussion (30 minutes), which builds on the project work.
Diploma and title
Graduates of the professional examination receive a federal certificate and are entitled to use the federally recognized and protected title "Real estate developer with a federal certificate" or "Real estate developer with a federal certificate".
- In French: "Promoteur immobilier avec brevet fédéral", "Promotrice immobilière avec brevet fédéral"
- In Italian: "Esperto in sviluppo immobiliare con attestato professionale federale / Esperta in sviluppo immobiliare con attestato professionale federale"
- In English: "Property Developer with Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training" (Attention: This is only a recommendation/translation and not a protected title)
Question 7:
Do you have the confidence to pass the professional examination in real estate development?
Good, you are confident that you will successfully complete the professional examination following your training as a real estate developer. Think about where you can best ensure practical transfer. Which learning and working methods are most efficient for you?
If you are unsure about a successful degree as a real estate developer, we recommend the following:
- oneInformation eventof the favored educational institute
- onepersonal consultation appointmentwith the school of your choice for real estate developer training
- at theSchool managementAsk about support options
- oneInformationby the sponsor of the professional examination, theSVITandUSPI Suisseto dispel your concerns
- itselfSupportfromLearning therapistorCoachthroughautogenicormental trainingor get help around theExam anxietyto reduce
You are very unsure whether you will be able to graduate after the Real Estate Developer course. You could check which subjects may have caused you problems in the past. If these are subjects that will be repeated in the final exam after your real estate developer training, you should find out about possible preparatory courses, use tutors to fill any gaps in your knowledge or discuss with the school whether there is the possibility of internal tests or preparatory courses.
If you have intense exam anxiety, you could look for a different type of course that works more with learning achievements, mid-term exams or semester work. External help from learning therapists, kinesiologists, autogenic training providers or mental training providers can also be considered:
No, the Real Estate Developer apprenticeship does not suit you. What a pity? Maybe not, because there are so many other options for further training. One or the other will certainly suit you much better.
Check which other further training courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Real estate developer with a federal certificate is probably not the right further education goal for you.
Are you surprised or disappointed? Perhaps take the real estate developer training test again and see where your ideas or possibilities deviate from the ideal job. Perhaps this will point you in the direction of more suitable further training.
Then see which other further training courses interest you. ToEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Real estate developer training is not ideal for you - or is it?
If you are unsure, it is best to attend the providers' information events. You will find out a lot more about further education there. You can also discuss your personal options and questions directly with the specialist representatives present.
Directly to the schools:
"Real estate developer with a federal certificate"
This training seems to suit you.
As a next step, we recommend that you attend an information event at suitable schools and obtain information about the exact costs and dates of the courses and check the financing.
Directly to the schools:
"Real estate developer with a federal certificate"
Which school is right for me?
Our guide will help you decide which school to choose when training to become a real estate developer:
- "How to decide in favor of theright training provider"
At the back of the guide you will find a helpful checklist with the most important points to clarify, which will help you to keep an overview.
Also take a look at our evaluation tool withnumerous ratingsfrom former course participants.
Thanks to the numerous filter options, including the number of stars, region, year or school, you can display exactly the ratings that interest you.
This training seems to suit you.
As a next step, we recommend that you attend an information event at suitable schools and obtain details of the exact costs and dates.
Directly to the schools:
"Real estate developer with a federal certificate"
Which school is right for me?
Our guide will help you decide which school to choose for further education in real estate development:
- "How to decide in favor of theright training provider"
At the back of the guide you will find a helpful checklist with the most important points to clarify, which will help you to keep an overview.
Also take a look at our evaluation tool withnumerous ratingsfrom former course participants.
Thanks to the numerous filter options, including the number of stars, region, year or school, you can display exactly the ratings that interest you.
This course seems to be made for you!
The best thing to do now is to attend information events at the schools you are interested in and find out everything you need to know about the specific content, costs and dates.
Directly to the schools:
"Real estate developer with a federal certificate"
Which school is right for me?
Our guide will help you decide which school to choose for further education in real estate development:
- "How to decide in favor of theright training provider"
At the back of the guide you will find a helpful checklist with the most important points to clarify, which will help you to keep an overview.
Also take a look at our evaluation tool withnumerous ratingsfrom former course participants.
Thanks to the numerous filter options, including the number of stars, region, year or school, you can display exactly the ratings that interest you.
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