Which offers suit you best? Here you will find a brief decision-making aid

If you have already worked on projects but have never managed one yourself, then take a look here:

If you have already managed simpler projects or parts of more complex projects independently, then this could be of interest to you:

If you have several years of experience in managing complex and international projects, then take a look around here:

Or have you learned a technical profession in which all orders are processed in project form, then take a look here:

 

Schools with IPMA training or further training in project management / project management

More detailed decision table

Level Conclusion Prerequisite Recognition
Project assistant Project employee Project specialist IPMA Level D No conditions Internationally recognized association certificate in project management among employers, very common in Europe
Project manager SIZ
  • Completed basic education
  • one year of project experience
 Association certificate for project management recognized by employers in Switzerland
Club school DIPLOMA
  • Completed basic education
  • Professional experience
 Preparation for the SIZ qualification is integrated
school certificate
  • Completed basic education
  • Professional experience
 Preparation for IPMA Level D is often integrated
Level Conclusion Prerequisite Recognition
Industry-specific project manager
(e.g. electrical project manager) 		Federal diploma (BP)
Federal Diploma (HFP)
  • Sector-specific apprenticeship qualification
  • Several years of professional experience
 Federally recognized qualification
Level Conclusion Prerequisite Recognition
Project manager
Junior Project Manager 		IPMA Level C
  • three years of experience in project management
 Internationally recognized association certificate in project management among employers, very common in Europe
Project Manager NDS HF
  • Completion of higher vocational training (BP, HFP, HF or FH)
 Postgraduate studies at a higher technical college, federally recognized degree
Level Conclusion Prerequisite Recognition
Project manager
Senior Project Manager 		IPMA Level B
  • 5 years of experience in project management, 3 years of which with complex projects
 Internationally recognized association certificate in project management among employers, very common in Europe
MAS Project Management FH
  • University degree at Bachelor level
  • 2 years of management experience
 Postgraduate studies at a university of applied sciences, federally recognized degree, assessed in the European Bologna area with at least 60 ECTS points
CAS Project Management FH
  • University degree at Bachelor level
  • 2 years of management experience
 Partial module of a postgraduate course at a university of applied sciences, federally recognized degree, assessed in the European Bologna area with approx. 12-15 ECTS points

Schools with IPMA training or further training in project management / project management