Portrait IBZ – Die Schule für Technik, Bau und Industrie

IBZ - The school for technology, construction and industry

The IBZ is the school for technology, construction, and industry in German-speaking Switzerland and is part of the ipso! network.
The IBZ’s portfolio encompasses a broad range of technical continuing education programs, including civil engineering, building engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, logistics, and process and quality management. The school consistently focuses on practice-oriented courses for professionals seeking targeted career development: IBZ prepares specialists and managers for challenging roles in project management, technical specialization, or general management. IBZ’s modular curriculum is closely aligned with the current needs of the Swiss economy.

Why the IBZ Is the Right Next Step
Continuing education, further training at a technical school skillfully combines theory and practice. You build on your professional experience and develop your skills in a targeted manner toward specialized or leadership roles.

At the IBZ, you'll benefit from a flexible, high-quality educational program:

• Practical content directly relevant to everyday professional life
• Degrees at the College of Higher Education (CHE) level
• Federal Diplomas and Professional Certificates
• Part-time study programs—even for those working full-time
• Qualified instructors with up-to-date practical experience

Thanks to the many IBZ locations throughout Switzerland, you can study at a location of your choice—for example, at IBZ Aarau, IBZ Bern, or IBZ Basel.

The IBZ offers a wide range of training and continuing education programs in the fields of civil engineering, building engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, logistics, computer science, and management: Degrees as a technician (CHE), preparatory courses for federal examinations (certificates and diplomas), and programs leading to an IBZ diploma.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

• Certified Junior Construction Manager IBZ
• Certified Junior Site Manager IBZ
• Certified Junior Project Manager in Track Construction, IBZ
• Certified Technician in Construction Planning (3 years), CHE Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Federally Certified Construction Manager (AFPE), Certified Construction Manager (IBZ), Professional Master's Degree

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

• Certified Electrical Engineer (CHE), Professional Bachelor's Degree

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

• Certified Electrical Installation and Safety Specialist with a Federal Diploma, Professional Master's Degree
• Certified Electrical Design Specialist with a Federal Diploma, Professional Master's Degree
• Electrical team leader with EIT.swiss certificate
• Electrical Project Manager for Installation and Safety with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Electrical Project Manager (Planning) with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Course: AC Connection for PV Systems
• Specialist course: Connection permit according to Art. 15 NIV
• Specialist course: Fundamentals of electrical engineering
• Specialist course: Service and repair work NIV Art. 14 + Art. 15
• Practical test for the electrical trade according to NIV

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

• Certified Building Technician (CHE), Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Junior Project Manager Building Services IBZ

MACHINE CONSTRUCTION

• Mechanical Engineering Technician (CHE), Professional Bachelor's Degree

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Certified quality specialist with IBZ diploma

Systems engineering and automation

• Certified Systems Engineer (CHE), Professional Bachelor's Degree

CORPORATE PROCESSES | OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY | LOGISTICS

• Certified Process Technician (CHE) with a Specialization in Industrial Engineering (Accelerated Program), Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Process Technician (CHE) with a Specialization in Logistics (Accelerated Program), Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Process Technician (CHE), with a focus on plant engineering, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Process Technician (CHE), with a focus on logistics, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Logistics assistant with IBZ certificate
• Logistics Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Process Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree

Postgraduate studies CHE / CAS UAS

• NDS CHE Quality Management postgraduate studies CHE / CAS UAS Quality Management

FURTHER COURSES

• Office courses
• Preliminary course in mathematics, basic knowledge for technical professions