Process Technician (CHE) (formerly Corporate Processes (CHE))  (Region Westschweiz):
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Further education courses with a federal title in the field of business processes / process technology are all professional examinations (BP) that lead to a federal certificate, such as process specialists, all higher professional examinations (HFP), postgraduate courses (NDS-HF) at universities of applied sciences that are recognized by SERI as well as Bachelor's and Master's degree courses at federally accredited universities. An MAS, a Master of Advanced Studies and an EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration) are also recognized titles.

Even if you have no experience in process management or quality management, there are various ways to build up in-depth knowledge and gain a foothold in the field of business processes. Depending on the goal, the time required and the desired degree, there are various options available:

• Certificate courses in process or quality management
  Short continuing education, further training courses that provide a practical introduction and teach the basics of business process management.
• Courses at a College of Higher Education (CHE Business Processes)
  Several years of in-depth training with a federally recognized qualification. Ideal for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive qualification and take on specialist or management tasks in the medium term.
• Online courses or in-service seminars
  Flexible formats for getting started in topics such as lean management, process optimization or quality control - often ideal alongside your job.
• Preparatory courses for federal certificates
  For people with a longer-term orientation who want to work towards a recognized Federal Professional Examination, the path via targeted preparation modules is an option.

The choice of suitable continuing education, further training depends on the individual goal, the desired degree and the time and motivation available. It is important to note that you can get started without any prior knowledge - many programs do not require any specific specialist knowledge.

Important: Each school decides for itself on the admission criteria and content of the course in the business process area. The exact suitability of a course should therefore be clarified directly with the desired educational institution. With our contact form, the question can be forwarded directly to the appropriate school - simple and straightforward.

As a Technician CHE Corporate Processes Logistics or Technician CHE Corporate Processes Operational Technology (now Process Technician CHE), certain personal and professional requirements are particularly helpful in order to meet the professional requirements.

Important qualities and skills as a technician CHE company processes logistics or technician CHE company processes operating technology (new process technician CHE):

• Technical understanding: Basic requirement for understanding processes, machines and technical procedures.
• Communication skills: Crucial for collaboration with teams, superiors and external partners.
• Leadership skills: Ability to motivate and guide employees and make decisions.
  A sense of responsibility: Important for the safe and sustainable operation of processes and systems.
• Organizational talent: Helpful in planning, optimizing and coordinating work processes.

The competencies as a technician CHE corporate processes logistics or technician CHE corporate processes operating technology not only facilitate entry into training, but are also central to later professional practice as a process technician CHE.

It should be noted that each school can set its own requirements and focus for the training to become a Technician CHE Corporate Processes Logistics or Technician CHE Corporate Processes Industrial Engineering. The exact suitability and admission should therefore be clarified directly with the chosen educational institution.

Ask a question directly to the school: You can use our contact form to forward your question directly to the desired school.

Process technicians HF (formerly company process technicians HF) perform the following tasks:

• demanding specialist, project management and leadership tasks in commercial, industrial and service companies in the area of corporate processes
• Develop and optimize processes in operating technology or logistics - depending on the chosen specialization
• systematically collect and analyze all relevant data in their area on aspects such as costs, deadlines and quality
• make optimum use of existing resources
• Control work processes, information and material flows for economically competitive operations
• find out about trends in the industry and the current market situation
• Finding and implementing solutions to improve operational processes
• Quality assurance for company processes

The CHE Process Technician course (formerly: CHE Process Technician) provides practical knowledge to efficiently analyze, design and optimize operational processes. The content covers a wide range of topics that are geared towards the current requirements of industry. The following specialist areas are covered:

• Mathematics and technical statistics - basics for the evaluation and interpretation of data in a technical environment
• Processes and projects - methods for analyzing, designing and controlling work and business processes
• Corporate management and personnel management - knowledge of leadership, organization and employee development
• Quality and environmental management - tools for ensuring quality and sustainable management
• Work design - optimization of working conditions from an ergonomic and economic point of view
• Product development and product maintenance - procedures for the market launch and further development of products
• Change management - strategies for implementing and supporting change processes in the company
• Organization - structural and process organization and their influence on operational efficiency
• Management systems - introduction to integrated systems for corporate management
• Process simulation - modeling and analysis of processes to improve process quality
• IT for business processes - use of digital tools to support process optimization
• Product management - planning, management and control of the entire product life cycle

This wide-ranging training prepares students optimally for management and specialist responsibility in production and service companies. As each school can set its own priorities, it is worth clarifying the exact content directly on site.

Questions about the school content?
A contact form is available to forward the request directly to the desired school.

A HF Business Processes course (now HF Process Technology) is an initial further education course that leads to a federal diploma following upper secondary level education and possible professional experience. A NDS-HF in the field of business processes, on the other hand, is a postgraduate course at a university of applied sciences, which already requires higher education, i.e. a federal diploma from a university of applied sciences, a federal certificate, a university of applied sciences or university degree and usually several years of professional experience. An NDS-HF is therefore a further education course that can only be obtained after an HF or similar qualification.

With a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), you usually have a choice of several Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) courses to choose from. Depending on the MAS, there are between two and four CAS courses leading to an MAS degree. However, universities often specify one or more CAS courses as compulsory modules that you must attend in order to obtain the MAS degree. You can usually choose the remaining CAS from a small selection as elective modules and specialize in the area of business processes.

Graduates of the CHE Technician in Corporate Processes (now Process Technician CHE) have various opportunities for further development in order to deepen their specialist knowledge and expand their career opportunities:

• Courses and continuing education, further training from associations, Colleges of Higher Education and Universities of Applied Sciences for targeted specialization or refresher courses
• Study at Universities of Applied Sciences with degrees such as:
  • Bachelor of Science (UAS) in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science (UAS) in Systems Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science (UAS) in Computer Science
• Postgraduate level (NDS) at Colleges of Higher Education and Universities of Applied Sciences in subject areas such as:
  • Business administration
  • Corporate management
  • Project management
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain & Operations Management
  • International Logistics Management

These offerings according to CHE Technician Business Processes enable a targeted expansion of skills in economic, technical and organizational areas in order to meet the requirements of modern business processes.

It is important to note that each school determines the admission requirements and the exact courses offered individually. It is therefore advisable to clarify the specific further development options after CHE Technician in Business Processes (now CHE Process Technician) directly with the desired educational institution.

The contact form is available for further questions. This can be used to forward the request directly to the relevant school.

There are various ways to gain admission to an HF program in process engineering:

• Relevant federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ)
• Other EFZ or Matura and relevant professional experience
• Equivalent qualification as listed above and corresponding professional experience

In addition:

• During the part-time process technician HF training: at least 50% employment in the relevant field.
• Depending on the school: entrance examination or aptitude test and/or attendance of a preliminary course, for example in mathematics.