What opportunities does the computer science apprenticeship as a computer scientist EFZ open up for me?

Career prospects as an EFZ computer scientist

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

As trained specialists, EFZ computer scientists take on tasks with specialist 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 EFZ and computer scientists EFZ

There are a wide range of further training opportunities for computer scientists with a federal certificate of proficiency:

  • Professional examination (BP) for the federal certificate as: Cyber Security Specialist, ICT Application Developer, ICT System and Network Technician, Business IT Specialist, Mediamatician
  • Higher technical college for 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 sciences, e.g. in computer science, business informatics, systems engineering, electrical engineering and information technology or microtechnology

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