Marketing manager: training, further education, schools, self-testing

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Head of Marketing with a federal diploma: promotion to the top of marketing

Marketing managers are usually members of the management team and have overall responsibility for a company's marketing and sales. They independently develop marketing strategies and concepts on the basis of corporate objectives and lead the responsible employees in their implementation. They select the appropriate marketing measures and then evaluate the results. They also carry out comprehensive market analyses, derive relevant conclusions for their company and draw up budget and business plans.

Conclusion:The training to become a marketing manager with a federal diploma is the highest level of marketing training in Switzerland. The higher professional examination has been in existence since 1991 and is correspondingly well established on the job market. Marketing managers have a flair for recognizing trends at an early stage and responding to the needs of society. They are therefore valuable players in corporate strategy and sought-after managers by employers, which is confirmed by the large number of job offers.

Learning content:Certified marketing managers generally work in medium-sized to large companies in all sectors. Depending on the size of the company, they report directly to the management or are a member of senior management. They can also work independently, for example with their own marketing agency. The training covers basic topics such as self-management and personnel management, strategic management, employment law, accounting, strategic and operational marketing, distribution, project management, marketing strategy and concept, marketing communication, demand and sales.

Work:Marketing managers with a federal diploma are the decision-makers for all marketing-related issues relating to strategy, concept, measures, coordination and budget. They manage their own department with sub-areas such as marketing, PR, advertising, sales, etc., which they coordinate accordingly. They also monitor the correct use of marketing instruments and the corporate identity (CI) of a company and deal with legal issues in marketing. They also maintain relationships with institutions in the areas of market research, advertising and consulting and conduct negotiations with business partners.

Target group:Marketing experts with excellent analytical and communication skills, a sure instinct for upcoming trends and in-depth business knowledge who want to make a start at management level make a good choice with the marketing manager training course with a federal diploma.


Questions and answers

After the marketing management training, the following advanced courses are recommended:

  • Postgraduate degree NDS HF (higher technical college) in Marketing Excellence, Digital Marketing Manager, Online Marketing Manager or Marketing and Sales Management
  • With a vocational baccalaureate or "sur dossier": Bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences in business administration with a specialization in marketing
  • Postgraduate studies at a university of applied sciences: MAS in Communication Management, MAS in Corporate Communications Management or EMBA in Business Administration - Communication Management

As Head of Marketing, you should fulfill the following personal requirements:

  • analytical skills
  • marketing-oriented thinking
  • Good knowledge of business administration
  • Communication skills
  • Good foreign language skills

Die Höhere Fachprüfung (HFP) umfasst 6 Prüfungsteile:

  • eine schriftliche Prüfung zu Fragen aus Marketing und Verkauf (6 Std.)
  • zwei schriftliche integrative Fallstudien (je 4 Std.)
  • eine Mündliche Prüfung zu ausgewählten erfolgskritischen Situationen (30 Min.)
  • Eine mündliche Präsentation, die während 30 Min. vorbereitet werden kann (20 Min.)
  • Ein Fachgespräch (30 Min.)

Die schriftlichen Prüfungen finden während zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Tagen statt. Die mündlichen Prüfungen an einem Tag, ca. zwei Monate später.

Anyone wishing to take the Advanced Federal Diploma in Marketing Management examination must fulfill one of the following requirements:

  • Certificate of proficiency with at least three years of vocational training
  • Diploma from a federally recognized commercial secondary school or technical secondary school
  • Maturity certificate

and at least six years of professional experience in marketing, including at least three years in a managerial and/or property management position.

or

  • Federal diploma in marketing or a related industry
  • Diploma of a higher professional examination
  • Diploma from a higher technical college
  • Diploma from a university

and at least three years of professional experience in a managerial and/or property management position in marketing

 

Wer einen schweizerischen Bildungsabschluss des Berufsverbandes Swiss Marketing (SMC) als Marketingleiter ab Feburar 2021 erwirbt, erhält ein europäisches Zertifikat. Auch rückwirkend können frühere Berufsabschlüsse rückwirkend nach europäischem Standart zertifizeriert werden - mindestens 10 Jahre zurück. Der SMC als offizieller Zertifizierungspartner von EMC (European Marketing Confederation) verleiht Marketingleiter mit eidg. Diplom ein Zusatzdiplom als Marketing Director den Master-Abschluss mit internationaler Anerkennung. Das macht den Abschluss in Marketingleitung international vergleichbar, verständlich und anerkannt.

Für die Zulassung zur Höheren Fachprüfung (HFP) werden keine zuvor bestandenen Modulabschlüsse einer Marketingleiter-Ausbildung verlangt, so dass auch der Besuch eines Vorbereitungskurses nicht obligatorisch ist. Jedoch bestehen für Prüflinge ohne eine umfassende professionelle Vorbereitung kaum Chancen auf das Bestehen der Prüfung, so dass ein Marketingleitungslehrgang sehr zu empfehlen ist.

Mit einer Ausbildung zum eidg. dipl. Marketingleiter oder zur eidg. dipl. Marketingleiterin können Sie folgendes erreichen:

  • Verantwortung für Marketing und Vertrieb übernehmen
  • Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung werden oder selbständig sein in der Kommunikations- und Werbebranche
  • Marketingstrategie für das Unternehmen entwickeln, umsetzen und kontrollieren
  • Steuerung und Koordination der ausführenden Unternehmensbereiche im Rahmen des operativen Marketings
  • verantwortungsvolle und realistische Lösungsansätze im Bereich Marketing/Verkauf konzipieren und erfolgreich umsetzen
  • Marketing-Methodenkompetenzen beherrschen
  • optimale Vorbereitung auf höhere Fachprüfung in Marketingleitung durch gezieltes Prüfungstraining
  • Abschluss als eidg. dipl. Marketingleiter oder eidg. dipl. Marketingleiterin
  • Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten an höheren Fachschulen und Fachhochschulen sowie auf Nachdiplomstufe

Die Marketingleiterin-Aufgaben bzw. Marketingleiter-Aufgaben ist das Führen der Marketing-Abteilung eines Unternehmens, einer Agentur oder einer Organisation. Sie sind für die Erstellung der Marketingplanung zuständig und koordiniert die entsprechenden Aktivitätigen zwischen den einzelnen Abteilungen. Über den Erfolg der einzelnen Marketingmassnahmen erstattet er der Geschäftsleitung Bericht und nimmt nach eingehender Analyse gegebenenfalls Veränderungen und Anpassungen vor. Als Marketingleiter und Marketingleiterinnen mit eidg. Diplom sind diese Spezialisten für die Verteilung des Marketing-Budgets zuständig, ebenso wie für das Personalmanagement in der Abteilung.

The results of a survey conducted by the education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch show the reasons for the interest in continuing education for marketing managers:

  • 61 % of respondents still compare the course with their own needs
  • 31 % shows interest based on a recommendation
  • 8 % are interested in further training because it is explicitly required in job advertisements

A survey of prospective students on the Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch platform reveals the reasons for requesting detailed information from schools. These are the three facts for the Marketing Manager course:

  • 59% choose schools for inquiries after reading online reviews
  • 33% asked schools for a recommendation
  • 8 % already knew the schools before the inquiry

According to the free text answer option, the "location" is also a criterion for triggering a school inquiry for the marketing manager training.

Bei einem Grossteil der Schulen wird eine Marketingleiter-Weiterbildung oder Marketingleiterin-Weiterbildung mit eidgenössischem Diplom innerhalb von zwei Semestern berufsbegleitend absolviert.

After completing the diploma course in marketing management, you can take on the following responsibilities:

  • Marketing strategy
  • Marketing planning
  • Achievement of marketing goals
  • Personnel management in the marketing department
  • Marketing budget
  • Coordination of marketing activities with activities from other areas of the company

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Address:
Josefstrasse 59
8005 Zürich
SWISS MARKETING ACADEMY
The sma Swiss Marketing Academy AG has specialized in further education in the fields of marketing, sales, communication and events for 20 years and is one of the leading schools in Switzerland.

What sets us apart: Exam AND practice-oriented training, lecturers from professional practice, above-average success rates in the federal examinations, a wide range of courses (evening, afternoon and evening courses), intensive exam training, intensive seminars (already included in the course costs) and a permanent exchange of information via teams.

Courses offered:
- EMK (basic training in marketing)
- Federal Marketing Specialists FA, Federal Sales Specialists FA, Federal Communication Specialists FA
- Federally certified marketing manager, federally certified sales manager, federally certified communications manager
- Marketing manager HF, certified marketing and sales manager NDS HF

Teaching methods:
We offer our courses online (via Teams), hybrid, dual and face-to-face.
Region: Zürich
Sites: Zürich
Address:
Bildungszentrum Sihlpost, Sihlpostgasse 2
8004 Zürich
KV Business School Zurich
As the largest commercial school in Switzerland, KV Business School Zurich offers a comprehensive range of continuing education courses at all levels - in line with the motto "no degree without a connection".

"We empower people. Today for tomorrow. Your success begins with your choice of educational partner. We have been shaping commercial and business education in the Zurich region for over 130 years. By working closely with all sectors of the economy, we understand the requirements and developments of the labor market. We translate these into practical, up-to-date training courses."

This includes vocational training courses with national and central qualifications as well as courses that address current topics and certify the relevant skills in a practice-oriented manner. The range is supplemented by over 120 one-day seminars on current topics. Divided into twelve educational worlds, the school covers all commercial and business management topics.
Strengths: Our training programs represent a benchmark, enjoy the highest level of recognition in the working world and create added value for everyone.
Region: Zürich
Sites: Zürich
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Certifications, Memberships, Qualifications:
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Cicero
eduQua
Hybrid-Unterricht
KV Bildungsgruppe Schweiz
Online-Unterricht
Address:
Postfach 118, Murifeldweg 19
3000 Bern 16
Marketing & Management Institute MMI Bern
(5,4) Very good 26 26 Ratings (100% )
"Leading"? What does that mean? The most students? Then the MMI is not leading because the number of participants per class is limited so that we can cater to individual needs. On request, this can also be done outside the classroom - free of charge. Together with the lecturers, the participants prepare very intensively for the various examinations (sales specialist, marketing specialist, sales manager, marketing manager, event & marketing assistant with EMK certificate, personnel assistant, HR specialist).

Exams are one thing - practice is another. At the MMI, we don't just focus on the exams. Rather, we want you to take away as much additional know-how as possible for your job. Individual & needs-based support are therefore not just empty words at the MMI. This may be the reason for our above-average success rates. Find out for yourself.
Strengths: Individual, needs-based support outside of lessons; free of charge. Limited class sizes. Very high success rates - often 100%.
Region: Bern
Sites: Bern, Bern 16
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HRSE
Hybrid-Unterricht
Innovative Ausbildungsmethoden
Swiss Marketing
NBW Further training in business administration
Founded in 1998 and today one of the leading providers of courses in the vocational training system - a success that is no coincidence.

To achieve a top position as a young school in this highly competitive market, special qualities are required: excellent teaching staff, perfect organization and infrastructure, well thought-out training controlling and - most importantly - proximity to the customer. From the first consultation, to support during the training, right through to the graduation ceremony: the NBW school management is there for its customers.
Region: Bern, Zürich
Sites: Schönbühl, Zürich
Address:
Marktgasse 63-65
3011 Bern
SMI Swiss Marketing Institute AG
SMI is one of Switzerland's leading training and further education institutes in marketing, sales and communication.
As a student, you will receive detailed advice from the outset and constant support so that you can discover your potential and realize it to your full satisfaction.
We would like to invite you to take a look around, find out more in person about the opportunities at SMI - or even sit in on a class to experience the atmosphere at SMI.
Do not hesitate to contact us, we look forward to hearing from you!
Strengths: Personal, practice-oriented, in tune with the times. Above-average success rate. All-inclusive prices (excluding external examinations). Central location with excellent public transport connections. Personal support.
Region: Bern
Sites: Bern
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Innovative Ausbildungsmethoden
Address:
Baarerstrasse 137
6302 Zug
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Art of Formation – Weiterbildung WBA AG
(5,3) Very good 39 39 Ratings (97% )
+ Over 20 years of experience in course concepts
+ Guided online lessons and small groups: Proven, successful, high completion rates - save up to 3 hrs of your time per week!
+ First certified online training institute in Switzerland
+ Lecturer team with extensive experience in federal exam preparation
+ High federal completion rate of 90% across all courses
+ Pioneer of online teaching: We train wherever you are and whenever you have time!
+ Unique learning environment with small classes
+ Always half-year start spring and fall
+ Small class guarantee from 5 to 15 participants
+ Course price guarantee with 50% subsidy
+ WBA further education learning guarantee
+ "Referral gift!"
+ Easy and quick access to locations (by public transport or car)
+ Free additional lessons during the course
+ Personal consultation appointments
+ Uncomplicated and fast administrative support
+ E-learning with gamification
+ Course support from start to finish
+ High federal graduation rate (90%)
Strengths: + Guided online lessons: proven, successful, high completion rates + Half-yearly start spring/autumn + Small class guarantee of 5 - 15 participants + Course price guarantee with 50% subsidy
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Ostschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Bern, Emmen/LU, Geführter ONLINE-UNTERRICHT, Gossau/SG, Muttenz/BL, Spiez, Winterthur/ZH, Zürich
Certifications, Memberships, Qualifications:
Bundesbeiträge
anavant
eduQua
Innovative Ausbildungsmethoden
Online-Unterricht
Address:
Dreilindenstrasse 20/ Postfach
6000 Luzern 6
KV Lucerne University of Cooperative Education
The KV Luzern Berufsakademie is fully committed to the success of its students. With this objective as our top priority, we run an ambitious school with a wide range of courses. Our aim is to cover all your continuing education needs.

The success of the KV Luzern Berufsakademie is based on the many years of practical experience, personal responsibility, motivation, enjoyment of teaching and the personal commitment of our teaching staff. They are constantly improving their technical knowledge, teaching skills and social competence in order to prepare students even better for their exams and to achieve above-average results together with them.
Strengths: THE largest business competence center in Central Switzerland - high success rates - 400 lecturers from the business world - 100 courses - learn today - apply tomorrow - central location
Region: Zentralschweiz
Sites: Luzern
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Cicero
Edupool
eduQua
hfw
HRSE
IAF
KV Bildungsgruppe Schweiz
SVF
Address:
Stampfenbachstrasse 6
8001 Zürich
MBSZ - Marketing & Business School Zurich AG
(5,2) Very good 105 105 Ratings (97% )
A successful educational institute, 5 minutes' walk from Zurich main station - flexible, personal and reliable. MBSZ offers courses in preparation for the Marketing and Sales Specialist certificates as well as the Marketing and Sales Manager diplomas. In addition, it offers the Higher College of Business Administration HFW and the Higher College of Marketing HFM as well as attractive, modular, implementation-oriented and federally recognized postgraduate studies in marketing, sales and online marketing.
MBSZ was the first university of applied sciences in Switzerland to introduce a federally recognized degree in online marketing and is continuously expanding its digital marketing expertise. Today, it successfully offers practical and in-depth courses in digital and online marketing to suit every need, including Google Ads, Facebook & Instagram, LinkedIn Specialist, practical courses in social media, e-commerce, content marketing plus SEO/SEA and much more.
Strengths: In the last customer survey in October 2021, participants were asked what MBSZ stands for. The answers were: flexible, familiar and uncomplicated. That makes us happy, thank you!
Region: Zürich
Sites: Zürich
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Certifications, Memberships, Qualifications:
Bundesbeiträge
eduQua
hfw
Hybrid-Unterricht
Innovative Ausbildungsmethoden
Karriere-Chancen
Address:
Winkelriedstrasse 35
6003 Luzern
SIMAKOM Management College
(5,3) Very good 10 10 Ratings (90% )
SIMAKOM is the specialized college for marketing, sales and HR training. You can expect a highly motivated team of experienced, practice-oriented experts. By specializing and concentrating on these core competencies, students benefit from above-average professional and methodological expertise. This is impressively confirmed by the high success rates in the federal examinations and the feedback from students. The course locations are Lucerne, Sursee, Zofingen and Rotkreuz. The central location and top infrastructure contribute to an atmosphere conducive to learning.

All SIMAKOM Management School continuing education courses have a proportion of virtual teaching units.
Strengths: Sensational success rates - Specialized technical school - Highest efficiency: The perfect mix of virtual and face-to-face teaching - Lecturers from the field - Central locations -
Region: Aargau, Zentralschweiz
Sites: Luzern, Rotkreuz, Sursee, Zofingen
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Bundesbeiträge
Blended Learning
Cicero
eduQua
HRSE
Innovative Ausbildungsmethoden
Online-Unterricht
Swiss Marketing
Address:
Weiterbildung
Bahnhofstrasse 46
5000 Aarau
HKV Aarau
HKV Aarau is the leading educational institute for in-service commercial training in the Aarau region.
Region: Aargau
Sites: Aarau, Rheinfelden
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