How long does the training to become a "Digital Collaboration Specialist (BP)" take and how much does it cost?

Duration and procedure

The preparatory courses for the Digital Collaboration Specialist can be completed on a part-time basis
They have a modular structure and usually last 3 semesters.
The courses comprise between 400 and 432 lessons.
The lessons usually take place one evening a week and on Saturday mornings.
If at least 25 candidates meet the admission requirements, the professional examination for Digital Collaboration Specialists takes place annually, otherwise every two years. The examination can be taken in one of the three official languages German, French or Italian.

The fees for the Digital Collaboration Specialist preparatory course range from CHF 13,610 to CHF 14,550.
If you are a member of the Kaufmännischer Verband and attend one of the schools listed there, you will benefit from a 5% discount on the course costs. More informationhere.
The examination fee for Digital Collaboration Specialist is set by the sponsor of the examination regulations, ICT-Berufsbildung, and has not yet been determined (as of February 2022).
The fee for the Digital Collaboration Specialist certificate and registration in the SERI register for certificate holders is CHF 50.
Many providers charge additional costs for training documents, teaching materials, exam preparation or revision. It is best to ask the provider of your choice directly what additional costs you can expect.
Since 2018, graduates of preparatory courses for the federal professional examination (BP) and higher professional examination (HFP) have been able to apply for a refund of up to half of the course costs paid, regardless of the result. More information is availablehere.