There are usually no special requirements for participation in an ICT Advanced User SIZ course and the subsequent diploma examination. A command of the German language, typing and basic PC user skills are required. Further information can be obtained from the course providers.

The advantages of the SIZ certificate are as follows:

• Real added value through acceptance and value retention of the SIZ diplomas for every apprenticeship or course of study
• Pursue a practical and action-oriented approach
• Are tailor-made for our school and education system
• Standard in user computer science training due to distribution volume and good reputation
• Competitive advantage when applying for a job
• Demanded and supported by the economy
• Capable of acting as a contact person or hub between users and specialists
• SIZ diploma program promotes gradual development
• Unique digital platform for training and exam preparation as well as communication exchange

The SIZ Advanced User course is a Swiss certificate that confirms sound PC user knowledge at a professional level. Participants acquire practice-oriented digital skills that can be used in a variety of ways in everyday working life.

The focus is on the following contents:

• Word processing with Word: Create formatted and structured documents efficiently
• Spreadsheet calculation with Excel: Perform complex calculations and create meaningful evaluations
• Presentations with PowerPoint: Developing visually appealing and convincing presentations
• Operating system knowledge: Operate Windows confidently and use central functions
• Cloud computing: securely store, share and access data from anywhere
• Internet research: Finding and evaluating information
• Groupware and new media apps: efficient digital team collaboration
• Digital presence: Presenting your professional profile online and reflecting on opportunities and risks
• Prepare the basis for decision-making: Analyze statistics and create management-ready reports

Each school designs its content individually. Therefore, there may be differences in the exact subject matter. We will be happy to provide you with binding information. You can use the contact form to select the school directly and make an inquiry about the course content.

The next higher Swiss IT certificate after the Advanced User is the Power User. This is a diploma with various specializations:

• Office - for the clever user of Office software
• Web - for creative people with innovative solutions
• Systems & Network - for PC technicians with ambitions

The ICT Advanced-User SIZ Diploma is not federally recognized, but is highly valued and recommended by many business associations, employers and schools, including the Swiss Business Association for Information, Communication and Organization Technology (swico), the Swiss Employers' Association (SAV), the Swiss Commercial Association (kfmv) and the Swiss Trade Association (sgv).

As an advanced student, Informatik SIZ teaches in-depth knowledge and practice-oriented skills that can be used in a variety of ways at school, at work and in everyday life. The course content is aimed at people with previous knowledge and builds on existing foundations. The focus is on the following subject areas:

• Advanced PC user skills: Efficient use of common software and operating systems, advanced functions in Office applications, file management and security basics.
• Application-oriented computer science: development and implementation of computer science-specific solutions, use of digital tools in the school and professional environment.
• Project-oriented work: Practical exercises and projects to deepen knowledge, from planning to implementation.
• Working efficiently with digital systems: Building IT skills to use computers as a productive work tool.

This content not only promotes technical understanding, but also the ability to use digital technologies in a targeted and safe manner.

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The specific course content may vary depending on the school or educational institution. It is recommended to clarify the exact curriculum directly with the respective school. A contact form is available for easy clarification, which forwards questions directly to the desired school. Use it now and make specific inquiries!

During the ICT Advanced User SIZ Diploma training, participants acquire extensive skills in the personalization and use of ICT devices and software, the efficient use of installed software and apps, the secure handling of files and resources, the use of ICT devices on the network and resources within a cloud, data security and data protection, searching for information on the network, the use of groupware, the preparation and creation of presentations individually and in a team and their implementation. They are also familiar with the creation, editing and design of documents and the creation and formatting of tables, as well as the integration of formulas and illustrations, the use of text and document templates, mail merge, the use of dynamic elements in a document and the use of references and citations. Furthermore, ICT Advanced User SIZ graduates are familiar with spreadsheets, calculations and evaluations, diagrams, data exchange and data evaluations and are able to use them.

SIZ AG recommends investing 90 to 120 lessons in ICT Advanced User SIZ training. As a rule, the schools meet or exceed these requirements, so that participants usually attend a preparatory course for the diploma examination for six months to a year, depending on the intensity of the training and the school chosen.

A SIZ ICT Advanced User course costs between CHF 2,000 and 5,000, depending on the training institute, the number of participants and the number of lessons. Ask the training institute of your choice for the exact costs and the services included.

The ICT Advanced-User SIZ diploma is recommended above all for professionals who want to learn how to use operating systems, Office and cloud computing efficiently in their professional activities, but also for apprentices, students at a business school (WMS), a commercial school (HMS), commercial apprentices and high school graduates who want to significantly improve their career prospects by obtaining this diploma.

The examination for the ICT Advanced User SIZ Diploma consists of four module examinations: Communication, Presentation, Texts and Tables. The latter two modules can be taken with both a commercial and a grammar school orientation. Most of the exams are taken electronically.