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Computer Scientist HF (formerly Technician HF Computer Science): take on demanding specialist and project management tasks

Computer scientists HF (formerly technicians HF Informatik) develop programs and plan and implement IT solutions. In this way, they implement the IT strategy of the company or its customers. Their tasks also include analyzing and optimizing business processes, IT resources and their use. In larger companies, they usually specialize in an area such as systems engineering, application development or technical IT. Admission to the HF IT course (formerly HF IT technician) is open to people with 3 years of basic vocational training in the fields of IT, electronics and electrical engineering or with a baccalaureate or other upper secondary level qualification. At least 1 year of professional experience, knowledge of English and mathematics are also required.

Note: Since fall 2022, the HF technician courses (formerly "Techniker HF Fachrichtung") have been given a separate framework curriculum and a new title for each specialization. For example, the "HF IT technician" course is now called "HF computer scientist". In addition, the specializations Application Development, Systems Engineering and Computer Engineering have been abolished.

Computer Scientist HF (formerly Technician HF Computer Science): Competent manager or project manager

Computer scientists HF (formerly computer science technicians HF) manage small and medium-sized IT projects in their company or department. IT technicians develop, realize and implement new IT solutions and install IT infrastructures. They organize work and plan, manage and control the available resources. The course to become an IT technician HF (formerly Techniker HF Informatik) can be completed in four specializations over 6 - 7 semesters part-time or 4 semesters full-time:

  • Application development
  • System technology
  • Computer engineering
  • Interactive media

In larger companies, computer scientists HF usually specialize in one of these areas. IT technicians evaluate the needs and requirements of programs and applications. They identify implementation options, taking into account operational, technical and economic aspects. They take care of maintenance, functional tests and data protection.

The following basic knowledge is taught during the course:

  • System architecture
  • Operating systems
  • Networks
  • Databases
  • Web and software engineering

With this knowledge, IT technicians can design networks, server and client infrastructures and technically optimize their use. They are able to ensure secure IT operations in companies. The practice-oriented, technical course of study subsequently enables further specialization in specialist areas or through diploma courses.

Would you like to train as a computer scientist HF (formerly technician HF computer science) in order to be able to take on demanding specialist and management tasks in the IT sector? Here on the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch you will find higher technical colleges for this IT training and can easily request information documents. Compare the training courses on offer in terms of duration, costs and success rates to help you choose the right training institute for you.

Questions and answers

As a qualified computer scientist CHE, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Carry out tests, check the results and check that the ICT systems are working properly
  • Adapt ICT solutions to the development of the company in cooperation with the project managers
  • set up individual systems, devices and applications and make them ready for operation
  • plan the necessary connections and interfaces for the various types of hardware
  • install devices and put them into operation
  • develop, test, implement and maintain applications
  • carry out fault diagnosis and maintenance work in IT departments
  • carry out tasks at system level, e.g. in the area of security management and data security
  • determine and evaluate the needs and possibilities for the expansion and modernization of a company's facilities
  • advise internal and external customers on customizing their systems
  • ensure technical support for internal persons with customer contact and for users.

Computer scientists CHE (Techniker Informatik CHE) deal with all aspects of information processing, both with networks and with software (applications) and hardware (devices). Among other things, they are responsible for the production, programming, installation, maintenance and repair of devices. CHE IT technicians manage customer concerns and projects in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) and ICT infrastructures.

In the IT training program to become a computer scientist CHE, you learn the following:

  • Programming
  • Systems and networks
  • Application development
  • Project management
  • Business administration
  • English

You can become a CHE computer scientist (formerly a CHE computer science technician) by studying CHE computer science. This takes two years full-time or three years part-time. A relevant Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Diploma) is required for direct entry.

The graduate computer scientist CHE deals with the professional and qualitative implementation of central IT processes in companies. It also delves deeper into key topics such as digital transformation, IT security and the latest project management methods. This CHE continuing education, further training is very practice-oriented and allows you to keep your finger on the pulse of current developments in IT. CHE business IT specialists are at home in both IT and business administration. They are also familiar with the latest digital technologies. They act as an interface between IT, business administration and management.

Continuing education, further training in computer science provides access to interesting careers in the rapidly developing field of computer science. Computer science can be found in almost all devices, machines and services. That's why, depending on the industry and company, you can work with a wide variety of people in IT projects, e.g. doctors, bankers, conservationists, advertising experts and many more. This guarantees an interesting and varied job.

The CHE courses are geared towards a specific subject area and a specific professional activity. For example, the College of Higher Education in Computer Science focuses on CHE computer science (i.e. information technology or business informatics). The College of Higher Education in Technology trains students in Technology CHE - so the focus is on technology. They also offer IT degree programs - with a focus on software development or systems engineering.

Continuing education, further training as a technician opens up new opportunities for computer scientists CHE. Degree courses in related fields are also of interest, e.g. Bachelor of Science in computer science, business informatics, computer science and communication systems or media technology. Different admission requirements apply depending on the University of Applied Sciences.

A technician course to become a computer scientist CHE costs approximately between CHF 15,000 and CHF 25,000. However, be sure to enquire about the exact costs at the College of Higher Education of your choice. It is also important to find out what is included in these costs.

The following personal skills are required for continuing education, further training as a CHE technician:

  • analytical-conceptual skills
  • networked thinking and acting
  • Leadership and social skills
  • Technical understanding
  • Systematic way of working

If you have these skills, continuing education, further training in IT could be just the thing for you.

Overview of providers for Technician HF IT Studies

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WISS Schools for Business Informatics Real Estate
With and for students and learners - a credo that WISS Schools for Business Informatics Real Estate not only preaches, but also lives every day.
Thanks to the courage to innovate and personal support, WISS conveys practical relevance and deepens this in the areas of: Business, IT and Real Estate.

The guidance and support through all stages of the courses and study programs makes education at WISS a stage of life in which professional and personal horizons are broadened.

WISS sees industry change and digitalization as a driving force for the continuous development and optimization of its educational offerings. With many years of experience, WISS offers numerous training and further education opportunities. From vocational training to Federal Diploma of Higher Education, CHE diploma studies or UAS studies such as CAS / DAS / BSc or MAS in cooperation with renowned educational partners - experienced, trustworthy, competent.

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Strengths: Higher vocational education and training with prospects: CHE, postgraduate studies CHE, specialist certificates and micro-courses in business, IT and real estate - practical, career-oriented and supervised by experienced lecturers.
Region: Bern, Ostschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
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IFA – Die Höhere Fachschule für IT und Digital Business
Education on the pulse of the future: IFA is the leading provider of higher vocational education and training in the fields of business, IT and business informatics in German-speaking Switzerland. The range of continuing education courses on offer includes courses at higher technical college level, preparatory courses for professional examinations and higher technical examinations as well as seminars and certification examinations.

The IFA is strongly anchored in the professional field and involves leading industry experts. We are therefore the first port of call for students and companies alike as a competence and innovation partner.

The IFA's roots go back to 1979. The IFA has been part of ipso! since 2015. Classes are held in modern classrooms in Basel, Bern, St. Gallen and Zurich.

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In response to a survey of prospective students conducted by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch, a good 31 % stated that they had known the school before. 34.5 % asked one or more schools for further education in business informatics HF / Wirtschaftsinformatikerin HF for an explicit recommendation. On the other hand, 34.5 % rely on online evaluations when choosing a school for business informatics training. Through free-text responses from prospective students, we found out more reasons for enquiring about schools for business IT specialist training (HF):

  • "I am looking for an online/distance learning option, i.e. virtual classroom."
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  • "based in Winterthur"
  • "In my region"
  • "Continuing education portal"

The CHE courses are geared towards a specific subject area and a specific professional activity. For example, the College of Higher Education in Computer Science focuses on CHE computer science (i.e. information technology or business informatics). The College of Higher Education in Technology trains students in Technology CHE - so the focus is on technology. They also offer IT degree programs - with a focus on software development or systems engineering.

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8404 Winterthur
SIW Höhere Fachschule für Wirtschaft und Informatik AG
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The majority of our lessons are held in a virtual classroom. This is where exciting and interactive lessons with discussions, exercises and group work take place. All of this takes place at home or wherever the laptop happens to be. We offer an all-round digital teaching and learning platform; the way modern teaching and learning works. No more tedious searches for parking spaces, no more traveling on crowded trains and no more lugging around documents. Digitization is a core topic in all our courses, which we not only teach, but also exemplify with our unique "alpha-learning®" teaching model.

Attend a trial lesson and see for yourself. Register on our homepage and you will immediately receive the access data for our virtual classrooms.
Strengths: We teach all courses with "alpha-learning®", offer a learning platform, physical and digital teaching materials, electronic flashcards and learning games. And we support the students closely.
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ABB technical school
Your educational partner for practical continuing education, further training - for a professional future with prospects. The ABB Technikerschule is a federally recognized College of Higher Education for Engineering, IT, Business and Management located in Baden and Sursee and educates around 600 students from 330 different companies.

Digitalization and state-of-the-art technology are not only taught here, but also experienced and actively applied in our well-equipped laboratories. With advanced tools such as the mobile basic learning platform, students acquire in-depth specialist knowledge and comprehensive skills in order to be equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the challenges of industrial practice.

The ABB Technikerschule is organized as an association, independent, non-profit and federally recognized as a public College of Higher Education. The motto "From practice - for practice" is not just a guiding principle, but is lived with heart and soul at the ABB Technikerschule.
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The attractive location in Eastern Switzerland for professional development in the fields of engineering, medical technology, IT, electrical engineering, metal construction, construction planning and building services engineering.
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Most schools offer courses to become an HF computer scientist (formerly HF computer science technician), mainly on a part-time basis, while other schools also offer full-time courses. The full-time HF computer science course takes two years, the part-time course takes three to three and a half years. The relevant schools will inform you about the possible study models via the contact form.

Which IT apprenticeship is right for you depends on which school-leaving qualification you have. After completing compulsory schooling, you can do an apprenticeship as a computer scientist with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training. If you have a Baccalaureate, you may also be eligible to study at university. If you already have an apprenticeship qualification with a Federal Vocational Baccalaureate, a degree course at a university of applied sciences may be a good choice for you, provided you have obtained this in a profession related to IT or have gained at least one year of relevant professional experience with another qualification at upper-secondary level. Another option for people with a Federal VET Diploma is a shortened two-year computer science apprenticeship, which you can find here under the heading of computer scientist career changer (2 years). A postgraduate studies CHE course may also be suitable for you with a higher degree, but this needs to be clarified in detail.

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Höhere Fachschule für Technik Mittelland
The hftm is the leading technical school in the Mittelland region. Practical knowledge transfer and innovative teaching and learning concepts characterize the high quality standards of the 3-year part-time courses or the 2-year full-time course. Further training opportunities tailored to CHE technicians, such as in management or IT, round off the educational portfolio perfectly and form a basis for being recognized as a competent educational partner beyond regional borders.

As a College of Higher Education for Technology, the hftm offers practical education. The hftm is one of the leading technical schools in Switzerland.

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Training of qualified technicians CHE in the fields of electrical engineering, information technology, mechanical engineering, systems engineering and process engineering. Continuing education, further training of technical specialists and managers, postgraduate studies in Higher Education, technical services (SmartLAB, TechLAB, building automation laboratory), networking with business and industry.
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TEKO Swiss Technical College
With us, you will get ahead in life - both professionally and as a person. In the three areas of technology, business and commerce, you can choose from a wide range of training and further education courses, from workshops and commercial and business management courses to studies at the College of Higher Education CHE and postgraduate studies CHE. This is aimed at professionals from various sectors who wish to attend a course alongside their professional activity and thus develop their full potential.

We enable you to find and develop your full potential and thus actively help shape a world worth living in technically, economically and ecologically.
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Region: Basel, Bern, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Basel, Bern, Glattbrugg, Luzern, Olten
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Basel, Bern, Luzern, Olten, Zürich
10/19/2026
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3000 Bern 22
gibb HF Computer Science
gibb HF Informatik is a university of applied sciences for computer science.

> We focus on practical learning to strengthen your professional skills and performance
> Learning is an individual process that takes place through practical experience and exchange
> We believe that existing resources, the will to learn and cooperation with others lead to learning success
> Our learning path goes from practice to theory

Educational offers:
> Dipl. Informatik HF Application Development
> Dipl. Informatik HF Platform Engineering
> Dipl. Informatik HF Cybersecurity & Network

Our advantages:
> Organized on a part-time basis
> Exercises under strict laboratory conditions (smartlearn.one)
> Highly qualified lecturers from business and industry
> Flexible and compact
> We offer agility instead of planned didactics

Management: Ralph Maurer, Marc Aeby
Region: Bern
Sites: Bern
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Continuing education, further training as a technician opens up new opportunities for computer scientists CHE. Degree courses in related fields are also of interest, e.g. Bachelor of Science in computer science, business informatics, computer science and communication systems or media technology. Different admission requirements apply depending on the University of Applied Sciences.

The degree course in computer science at a university of applied sciences (HF) can or could be chosen with various specializations. The following specializations were available for the computer scientist HF / computer scientist HF course:

  • System technology
  • Application development
  • Computer engineering

Since fall 2022, the HF technician courses (formerly "HF technician specialization") have received a separate framework curriculum and a new title for each specialization. In addition, the (previous) specializations for the HF IT technician course (formerly HF IT technician) application development, systems engineering and IT engineering have been removed from the previous framework curriculum.

However, under certain conditions, schools can offer their own specializations. However, this does not change the title of the course.

You may also be interested in these courses:

Business Information Systems Specialist (CHE) Computer Science Bachelor (UAS) Computer scientist (Federal VET Diploma) Systems engineering (CHE) Business Informatics Bachelor (UAS) Electrical engineering (CHE)

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