anavant – Kompetenz und Netzwerk für Technische Kaufleute

About us

anavant is the national professional association for technical business people (TK) and is the sponsor of the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Technical Business Management.

Since 1991, the association has been strengthening the job profile, continuously developing examination content and networking specialists and managers from industry, technology, services and administration.

With around 1,900 members, anavant forms an active and committed community. It shares knowledge, promotes professional exchange and shapes the professional future of technical business people together. anavant combines a high level of practical relevance with clear quality standards and creates sustainable added value for people who take on responsibility at the interface between technology and management.

Target groups

• anavant is aimed at people and organizations that combine technical and business expertise, in particular at:
• Specialists and managers from industry, technology, energy, logistics, production and administration
• Graduates of the Federal Professional Examination in Technical Business Management
• Companies that employ, develop or recruit TC specialists
• Educational institutions and examination organizations in higher vocational education and training

Members

The members of anavant are:

• Technical business people with Federal Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent qualification
• Specialists and managers with technical or commercial responsibility
• Students preparing for the Federal Professional Examination
• Interested parties from vocational training, business and associations

Focus & activities

anavant focuses on the following core tasks so that technical sales staff can work successfully and continue to develop:

• Responsible body and organization of the Federal Professional Examination for Technical Business Management Assistants
• Further development of the job profile and examination content
• Promotion of professional exchange and networking within the TC community
• Cooperation with training providers, examination organizations and industry partners
• Strengthening the visibility and acceptance of the profession in business and the public sphere

Training & continuing education, further training

Training as a technical business management assistant is provided by ourPartner schools and school members.

anavant accompanies and supports the entire educational path of technical business people:

• Organization of the Federal Professional Examination for Technical Business Management Assistants
• Promotion of management, project and interface skills
• Provision of information on preparatory courses, examination modalities and career prospects
• Guidance on continuing education, further training in higher vocational education and management

Offers for members

Members of anavant benefit from, among other things:

• Industry and networking events throughout Switzerland
• Specialist presentations, workshops and practical training impulses
• Access to a nationwide network of experts and alumni
• Current information on professional development, examinations and educational trends
• Attractive member benefits
• Opportunities to actively shape and further develop the association