What opportunities does the IT apprenticeship open up for me?

Career prospects

There are interesting jobs for computer scientists with a federal certificate of proficiency in practically every company and in all sectors, e.g. at software companies, banks, transport companies, schools, trading companies, hospitals, etc.

As trained specialists, you will take on tasks with professional responsibility such as

  • Development of web applications, programming of apps with Java
  • Website programming and design
  • Responsibility for the IT security of applications, networks and devices
  • First and second level support
  • Installation and support of ICT infrastructure and networks
  • Administration and support of the server infrastructure
  • Collaboration in projects and management of sub-projects
  • Support and further development of e-shops
  • Definition and optimization of business processes and workflows, e.g. in e-commerce
  • Technical project realization and implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions

Further training opportunities for computer scientists with a federal apprenticeship certificate (EFZ)

IT specialists with a federal apprenticeship certificate (EFZ) have a wide range of further training opportunities:

  • Professional examination for a federal certificate,e.g. as: Cyber security specialist, ICT application developer, ICT system and network technician, business IT specialist, mediamatician
  • Higher technical college HFfor technology or business informatics, e.g. in computer science, business informatics, computer engineering, interactive media, systems engineering or application development
  • With a vocational baccalaureate:Bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciencese.g. in computer science, business informatics, systems engineering, electrical engineering and information technology or microtechnology

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