There are various continuing education, further training courses in tourism on offer in Switzerland and neighboring countries that explicitly train you as a tour guide and then offer you the opportunity to work directly in this field. However, it is an advantage if you have a very good command of the local language and also have a connection to your chosen destinations (country of origin, longer stay, etc.).

In the tourism industry, you will find training courses leading to the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Hotel-Gastro-Tourism HGT, Travel Agency Management Assistant, Hotel Management Assistant, Restaurant Management Assistant), as well as continuing education, Vocational Education and Training (FPE) or Advanced Professional Examination (AFPE) in tourism. Training and continuing education, further training at Colleges of Higher Education (CHE), Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) and universities are also possible. Federal Professional Examinations in tourism include the Federal Diploma of Higher Education as a Tourism Assistant, Travel Specialist, Tourism Management Specialist and others. Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) courses include continuing education, further training as a tourism expert or restaurant manager. At HFs, you can choose between the Hôtelier-Restaurateur/Hôtelière-Restauratrice, Tourism Specialist and Housekeeping Manager courses. You can find a detailed list in our guide "Training and continuing education, further training in the areas of catering, housekeeping and reception" (see navigation point "Educational assistance" above).