Practical preparation training For the examination

Federal Diploma of Higher Education
AI Business Specialist

For exam success
the federal diploma of IA Business Specialist.

Duration

11 months of training: hybrid, online and face-to-face

Start

Choose between our February, May or September start dates.

Approach

High-level active trainers and personalised teaching.

Schooling

CHF 12,900. Reimbursed to 50% by the confederation*.

Context and issues

The Federal Certificate in AI Business Specialist occupies a strategic position in the Swiss professional landscape. It trains experts capable of designing, managing and deploying transformation projects based on artificial intelligence within companies. The course aims to develop advanced skills in AI strategy, marketing, digital and performance, which are essential for excelling in a rapidly changing business environment.

Holders of the Federal Certificate are prepared to integrate AI at the heart of corporate strategy and processes, to identify AI levers for marketing and sales, and to ensure effective digital transformation. The training covers a variety of areas such as project management, creativity and innovation, digital marketing and AI tools, providing comprehensive preparation for the modern challenges facing organisations.

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Programme

I. Foundations and AI Vision

Exploring AI, its uses and developments. Master the main categories of AI and their economic and societal impacts.

II AI-Business Strategy and Governance

Define an AI vision in line with the company's strategy: governance, ethics, compliance and return on investment.

III. AI use cases for marketing and sales

Identify and prioritise AI opportunities to optimise customer relations, segmentation, automation and growth.

IV. Data, infrastructure and AI architecture

Structuring data, ensuring quality and selecting appropriate tools (no-code, automation, generative AI).

V. Prototyping and designing AI solutions

Manage a project, assess its feasibility, prototype and test concrete AI solutions.

VI. Deployment & industrialisation (MLOps)

Large-scale deployment: production start-up, monitoring and ongoing optimisation of AI solutions (MLOps).

VII. AI-driven marketing performance

Analyse and improve marketing campaigns using AI: dashboards, attribution, automation and insights.

VIII. Leadership and change management IA

Raising awareness, training and mobilising teams: establishing an AI culture and embodying transformational leadership.

IX. Innovation and emerging technologies

Exploring the new frontiers of AI: intelligent agents, generative AI and creative automation.

X. Final project and preparation for the federal examination

Carry out an in-company project and benefit from personalised coaching for the exam.

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Karolina – Training Manager

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FAQ

Two admission profiles are accepted:

Profile A (ICT stream) : hold a CFC or equivalent qualification in the field of information and communication technologies, and have at least 2 years' professional experience.

Profile B (other sector) : hold a CFC, Maturité or equivalent qualification, and have at least 4 years' professional experience, including 2 years specifically in the development or management of projects, products or processes.

The Federal Certificate in AI Business Specialist is primarily aimed at professionals in the digital, IT and data sectors, as well as project managers and consultants. It is also aimed at managers, executives and entrepreneurs who wish to lead the digital transformation of their organisation by integrating artificial intelligence-based solutions. Generally speaking, this Swiss certification is designed for anyone involved in the management, governance or strategic roll-out of AI projects, without requiring a technical developer background.

Federal professional examination AI Business Specialist is organised at national level by ICT-Vocational training Switzerland.

Examination sessions are generally held once a year, according to an official timetable published in advance. The first sessions are scheduled from 2026-2027.

As far as the venue is concerned, the exam takes place in examination centres in Switzerland, to be determined by the organiser. Candidates will be informed of the exact location (town, address, times). after validation of their registration.

It is therefore not necessary to sit the exam at the centre where you did your training: you can register directly with the official body.

This course can be fully customised (content, format, language). Contact us for a free quote.

The final federal examination comprises three additional tests:

Test 1: Identification and testing of an AI application (45 min) Format: Presentation and oral professional interview -> Weighting: 50 %

Test 2: Integration of AI-based solutions (120 min) Format: Written case study -> Weighting: 25 %

Test 3: The challenges of using AI (60 min) Format: Critical Incidents oral -> Weighting: 25 %

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