Commercial diploma (cert.)  (Region Aargau):
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There are three degree options for the commercial diploma:

• Internal school degree
• VSH commercial diploma
• Commercial diploma edupool.ch

The school-internal qualification is only recognized by the school that issues it. It is important that it is a proven and well-known school. In the case of the VSH commercial diploma, the diploma is issued by the Association of Swiss Commercial Schools (private schools). If this diploma is completed as basic training, the path leads via the office management diploma, the commercial diploma and entry into the last three semesters of the EFZ commercial apprenticeship with a B profile. If the VSH commercial diploma is taken as additional training as an adult with initial training (EFZ or Matura), it certifies a basic commercial qualification. This enables entry into the world of office work through the valuable addition of commercial knowledge to the first profession - but does not correspond to an EFZ as a commercial clerk. These facts about VSH supplementary training also apply to the Edupool commercial diploma. Anyone wondering whether VSH or Edupool should know: edupool.ch is an association of around 50 commercial further education centers of commercial vocational schools. This guarantees a uniform standard throughout Switzerland. When deciding between the VSH commercial diploma or Edupool, the question arises between a traditional qualification recognized throughout Switzerland with the title Kauffrau/Kaufmann VSH and corresponding recognition on the job market and a quality label for accredited commercial schools with a qualification from the Kaufmännischer Verband and renowned industry and professional associations. The Edupool level aims to close the gap between basic education and higher vocational education in the Swiss commercial education system. Thanks to the wide range of courses on offer, the degree is sure to become even better known.

Bei einem Handelsdiplom VSH (Verband Schweizerischer Handelsschulen) handelt es sich um eine kaufmännische Ausbildung, die mit einem Verbandszertifikat, nicht jedoch mit einem eidgenössischen Abschluss schliesst. Dennoch geniesst diese Ausbildung ein hohes Ansehen, erlernen Sie in dieser doch alle wichtigen Grundlagen kaufmännischer Arbeiten, die Sie für Ihre zukünftige berufliche Tätigkeit benötigen.

The examination subjects for the VSH commercial diploma in basic commercial training (more for young people, the course includes the office management diploma) are:

• German (written and oral)
• Foreign languages: French and English (written and oral)
• Economy + Society (written)
• Project work (deepening and networking)

In the IKA (Information/Communication/Administration) area, only the experience grades are included in the examination assessment.

The VSH commercial diploma in additional commercial training (building on initial training, therefore more for adults) includes the following examination subjects:

• Communication Skills / German (written)
• IT Skills / Computer Science (with ECDL certificate) (written)
• Office Skills / Administration & Information (written)
• Finance Skills / Accounting (written)
• Business skills / business administration, economics, law (written)
• Personal skills / personality & teamwork (the school decides on the form)
• Specialization subject (written)

The VSH commercial diploma is offered in different variants:

• VSH commercial diploma in basic commercial training (full-time day commercial school, more for young people)
• VSH commercial diploma additional commercial training (part-time courses for adults)
  • Centralized" variant (with or without specialization) with final examinations at the end of the course
  • Variant "credit" (with or without specialization subject) with credit examinations at the end of the subject area to be examined during training

Erfolgreich Absolvierende können Handelsdiplom Jobs übernehmen, die allgemeine kaufmännische Büroarbeiten beinhalten. Als Arbeitnehmer sind sie geübt im Umgang mit den neuesten Microsoft Office Anwendungen am Computer. Sie verfügen über die notwendigen betriebswirtschaftlichen Grundlagen, welche für die Arbeit im Büro notwendig ist. Wer die zweisprachige Ausbildung (z.B. Deutsch – Englisch) absolviert hat, kann einen Job auf dem internationalen Markt antreten. Die Weiterbildung ermöglicht den Zugang zu vielen Handelsdiplom Jobs im Büro:

• Praktikum
• Sachbearbeiter-Tätigkeit
• Assistenten-Tätigkeit
• Sekretärin-/Büroorganisation-Tätigkeit
• Kundendienst-Tätigkeit

Das Handelsdiplom ermöglicht Einsteiger-Jobs im Büro oder bestätigt Personen, die schon länger im Büro arbeiten und kein Diplom resp. Abschluss haben, deren Qualifikationen. Wer sich dann in einem Bereich wie Personal, Verkauf, Rechnungswesen, Einkauf, Logistik, Marketing oder Informatik weiterentwickeln möchte, macht idealerweise später noch eine anschliessende Weiterbildung zur Spezialisierung. Die Handelsschule dient dafür auch als gute Grundlage und Zugangsmöglichkeit.

The basic commercial training "VSH Commercial Diploma" provides participants with the following learning content:

• Written and oral communication and counseling skills
• Service provision
• Computerized order processing
• Support for logistical processes
• Understanding and supporting business processes
• Execution of financial tasks
• Performing administrative and organizational activities

All of this basic business knowledge combined with a good general economic education will enable you to take on a wide range of commercial processing tasks and carry them out independently.

Sollten Sie Ihre obligatorische Schulzeit beendet haben und noch keinen Lehrabschluss besitzen, so kann ein Handelsdiplom für Sie sicherlich einen Einstieg in kaufmännische Berufe darstellen, es ist jedoch nicht mit einer Berufsausbildung zum Kaufmann / zur Kauffrau EFZ vergleichbar, welches wesentlich umfangreicher und zudem eidgenössisch anerkannt ist. Ist ein Lehrabschluss jedoch nicht möglich, so kann dieses Diplom Ihnen allerdings von grossem Nutzen sein. Sollten Sie jedoch bereits eine Berufslehre in einem anderen Zweig absolviert haben und sich nun noch fundierte kaufmännische Kenntnisse aneignen wollen, so kann ein solches Diplom einen grossen Zusatznutzen bringen. Als Ersatz für eine Lehre sollte das Handelsdiplom VSH jedoch nicht gesehen werden, eher als Zusatz oder als Vorbereitung auf eine verkürzte Grundbildung, eine Nachholbildung für Erwachsene oder eine Vollzeit-Handelsschul-Ausbildung zum Kaufmann EFZ / zur Kauffrau EFZ.

Those who complete the commercial diploma while working can benefit from these advantages:

• Good practical transfer through professional activity
• Earnings despite further training for a part-time commercial diploma
• If necessary, financial participation by the employer if the training is professionally relevant
• Less time required for the part-time commercial diploma
• Gain a new perspective on tasks and problems in everyday working life
• Training in stress resistance and self-organization
• Relationship network and support from superiors or team colleagues
• Company know-how for possible promotion after further training
• Good impression with future employers, as they emphasize willingness to learn, discipline and organizational skills

If you can cope with the double burden and are not afraid of the longer training period, the part-time commercial diploma may be the right choice for you.

A survey of prospective students conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung reveals the reasons for their interest in commercial diploma training. 77% want to check at the beginning of the interest phase whether the course meets their personal needs. 15 % follow a recommendation. However, 8% of respondents are interested in the diploma because it is often required in job advertisements.

Some people get to the heart of the matter with optional text responses:

• "Diploma degree"
• "I would like to use the commercial diploma as a preliminary course for a 4-semester course as a technician in HF construction management with a specialization in gardening and landscaping."
• "I want a job where you can work from any location"
• "Because I'm looking for an apprenticeship that I can do alongside my other job, but that is also recognized."
• "For an introduction to CT work"
• "For a colleague"
• "Reorientation"
• "One step closer to my vision..."
• "This course could mean the start of a new career for me"
• "I am very interested in this further training"

With a commercial diploma (VSH recognition), graduates can achieve the following:

• Expands knowledge of apprenticeship qualification with economic knowledge and thus the horizon through a commercial diploma (VSH recognition)
• have a basic knowledge of business administration (business administration and economics)
• Master word processing skills with Word
• Be able to perform spreadsheet calculations with Excel
• Being able to solve commercial tasks with routine
• Further information on the world of work, accounting basics, law, mind setting, etc.
• Optimal preparation for diploma examinations at a private business school
• Entry into the office possible
• Qualification through a recognized diploma for people who have been working in an office for a long time
• Intermediate degree after the first semester with VSH office diploma
• Employment in a commercial profession - as an adult without a commercial apprenticeship
• Commercial diploma (VSH recognition) is the first step towards the higher business diploma (HWD) and can progress to this level

We have clarified this question about the commercial diploma (VSH recognition) for you. According to a survey conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch, the reasons given by participants varied:

• 31 % received a recommendation
• 52 % read an online review
• 17 % already knew the school/s

Another reason for enquiring at a commercial school for a commercial diploma course was given by a free text response: "Class times fit in with job and family", "Proximity to place of residence", "Google", "Found the school on the Internet and the offers were varied", "Location", "I have heard the name several times before", "Just check and inform", "After career advice for career changers" and "Uncomplicated contact".

Sollten Sie nach Abschluss der obligatorischen Schulzeit noch unter 18 Jahren sein, so werden Sie an manchen Schulen zu einer Handelsdiplom-Ausbildung nicht zugelassen. Andere Schulen haben jedoch ein Mindestalter von 16 Jahren für eine Ausbildung im Selbststudium. Erkundigen Sie sich bitte direkt beim jeweiligen Anbieter über die Zulassungsbedigungen.