How do I become an EFZ computer scientist? What educational paths and qualifications are there?

Three paths to the EFZ in IT

For young people who have completed their compulsory schooling

The usual route to becoming a computer scientist with a Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) is a four-year apprenticeship.Apprenticeship in a training company. EFZ computer scientist apprentices spend 1-2 days a week at vocational college and a total of 35 days on inter-company courses. During the remaining time, they work in the company and get to know the tasks of IT specialists in practice.

However, basic IT training can also be acquired at school - at a public or private institution.Computer science schoolorComputer science high school. There, the apprentices first attend school full-time for two years and learn the entire curriculum of the vocational school and the inter-company courses. In the third and fourth years, they complete internships and train in practical implementation and work in the company.

Lateral entry for adults

For adults with an apprenticeship qualification in another profession or with a degree, there are special offers thatin a shorter time to complete their apprenticeship as a computer scientist EFZlead.

Formal requirements for an apprenticeship as an EFZ computer scientist

  • Completed elementary school (often the highest level = secondary level A is required)
  • Good grades in math and science subjects
  • Good grades in German and English

Personal requirements for an apprenticeship as an EFZ computer scientist

  • Enjoy computers and technical innovations
  • Logical-abstract thinking and spatial imagination
  • Patience and ability to concentrate
  • Enjoy experimenting and searching for solutions
  • Systematic way of working
  • Communication skills and understanding of service
  • Ability to work in a team

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