Find a course in Switzerland

To find a course in Switzerland, Several specialised platforms allow you to search for private lessons, training courses or workshops tailored to your needs, whether for academic support, languages, music, sport or professional development.

Here are some reliable options:

• OSAM Training : Request a lesson

• Career guidance.ch : Request a lesson

• Find-a-course.ch : Request a lesson

• Training and further education.ch : Request a lesson

• Eduwo : Request a lesson

Types of courses in Switzerland

1. Continuing education courses

➡️ For adults wishing to acquire new skills

• Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Chinese, etc.

• Professional skills: negotiation, project management, HR, accounting, etc.

• Soft skills: communication, leadership, stress management, etc.

• Often organised by: training organisations (such as OSAM Formations), cantonal institutions, professional associations.

2. Initial vocational training (CFC, AFP)

➡️ For young people or adults undergoing retraining

• CFC (Federal Certificate of Competence): 3-4 year training programme combining school and work experience

• Federal Vocational Education and Training Certificate (FEVEC): 2-year programme

Examples: CFC in retail management, AFP in healthcare assistance.

3. Higher vocational training

➡️ For individuals who already have a CFC and professional experience

• Federal certificate

• Federal diploma

• Higher education institutions (ES): specialised by field (e.g. health, technology, economics)

• Universities of applied sciences (UAS): professional bachelor's and master's degrees (e.g. HES-SO)

4. University courses (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, CAS, DAS, MAS)

➡️ For young people or adults pursuing academic studies

• Offered by cantonal universities and federal institutes of technology (EPFL, ETHZ)

• Field: science, arts, law, medicine, etc.

5. Non-formal courses / leisure activities

➡️ For the pleasure of learning

• Arts, cooking, photography, yoga, theatre, etc.

• No formal certificate, but often very rewarding

• Offered by: private schools, associations, adult education centres

Average course fees in Switzerland

Course fees in Switzerland vary depending on the number of participants, the subject, the level of teaching, the teacher's experience and the type of course (online or face-to-face).

On average:

These rates may vary depending on the region and discipline.

Recognition and reliability of courses in Switzerland

A course is more likely to be recognised if it is offered by an organisation:

• eduQua certified (Swiss quality label for continuing education)

• Accredited by a district, a university, or a official professional body (e.g. SERI, FSEA)

• Member of recognised networks (e.g. Swiss Federation for Adult Learning – FSEA)

OSAM Training is, for example eduQua certified, which guarantees a high level of quality.