Specialist in business organization with a federal certificate: Cédric Fahrni's experience as head of the WISS School of Advanced Vocational Education and Training in Bern - the training prepares students for a career in project management as a business analyst or in the process area

Cédric Fahrni

Tell us something about yourself and your career to date.

My name is Cédric Fahrni. I am the head of the higher vocational training program at WISS in Bern. I am also responsible for thePreparatory course Specialist in Business Organization.

For which target group is the preparatory course Specialist in Business Organization?

The target group for the preparatory course Specialist in Business Organization or Specialist in Business Organization with a federal certificate are people who would like to be entrusted with all kinds of organizational matters and tasks in the organizational field. A first basic education in the form of an apprenticeship or Matura is required. However, a certain amount of professional experience is also required. This is because practical orientation is an important aspect of the Specialist in Business Organization course. There should be an exchange of experience. For this reason, WISS also employs people as lecturers who stay on the ball professionally and are thus confronted with their subject areas in the working world on a daily basis. This is because a high degree of practical relevance is required in the case studies for the federal examination.

What are the admission requirements for the Specialist in Business Organization course?

The admission requirements for the Specialist in Business Organization course are set by the "Eidgenössische Organisatorenprüfungen" association (EOP for short) and are as follows:

• First basic training through a three- or four-year apprenticeship or Matura
• Two years of professional experience in the commercial sector

For whom is the profession of business organization specialist particularly suitable?

The preparatory course for a career as a specialist in business organization requires an enjoyment of different subject areas in the organizational field and an interest in broad-based training. Nevertheless, you also need to be willing to acquire in-depth specialist knowledge in certain areas.

What exactly are the learning contents for specialists in business organization?

The subject areas and learning content of the Specialist in Business Organization course are based on what is ultimately tested in the federal examination. To this end, we are in regular contact with the EOP and use their guidelines and examination documents as a guide. The subject areas in the Business Organization Specialist course include

• Project management
• Process optimization
• Analysis of existing corporate structures
• Recognize and implement trends and innovation opportunities
• Organizational development
• Strategy development
• Change management
• Social and personal skills (taking personal responsibility, conflict resolution, team leadership)

How long does the Specialist in Business Organization course take?

The Specialist in Business Organization course lasts 12 months (spring, more intensive variant) or 18 months (autumn), depending on the start date. The course variants are always aimed at the federal examination in May. Lessons take place once a week. This takes the form of eight lessons in a row - from the afternoon to the evening. For optimal preparation for the federal certificate as a specialist in business organization, additional hours must be spent outside of school.

What opportunities do graduates have after graduating as specialists in business organization?

Graduates with a federal certificate as a specialist in business organization have a wide range of employment opportunities thanks to their broad spectrum of subjects. For example, specialists can be deployed very well in interdisciplinary teams or in the implementation of concepts. There are no classic jobs here. However, typical examples are in the area of project management as a business analyst or in the process area. With the qualification as a specialist in business organization with a federal certificate, you have acquired a good basis for further studies at diploma level (federal or federally recognized). For example, the HF degree course in Business Administration or Business Processes at WISS can then be completed in two years instead of three. This means that a full year of study can be credited towards the HF course.

How much does the preparatory course Specialist in Business Organization cost?

All preparatory courses for federal examinations are subsidized by the federal government. Those who take the federal certificate will be reimbursed 50% of the full costs for the preparatory course Specialist in Business Organization - apart from the federal examination fees.

Why should prospective students choose WISS?

People interested in studying for the Specialist in Business Organization course should choose WISS for the following reasons:

• In a separate exam training course, we show you how you should ideally behave during the exam.
• Exam simulation gives you the opportunity to take the exam under the same conditions as the federal certificate. This serves as a trial run and protects against unpleasant surprises.
• We are in constant contact with the association that organizes the federal examination for specialists in business organization. This helps us to cover exactly the same content in the preparatory course that is required for the federal examination.

What does WISS stand for - described in three words?

WISS in three words is for me:

• familiar
• practical
• Student oriented

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