Further study and specialisation
As a commercial employee, you’ve completed a very broad-based training course: there are lots of options open to you. Think about which of your skills overlap with your interests, and you’ll have a good indication of which areas suit you best. We’ve jotted down a few popular examples here:
French
Improving your French isn’t just something that gives you more self-confidence in dealings within Switzerland or overseas: it can also have a decisive impact when changing jobs or looking for a promotion.
Finances, accounting and controlling
Feel at home with facts and figures? Alongside your commercial training, you can opt for further study to become an Accounting Clerk and then complete a course to become a Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management and receive your Federal Diploma of Higher Education.
Human Resources
Is HR on your wavelength? Then don’t delay! As a commercial employee with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education and some practical experience in the world of commerce, you can take a certificate course to become a HR Assistant or HR Clerk. If you want to expand your knowledge of HR beyond this, you have the opportunity to attend a technical college and train as a HR Specialist, Federal Diploma of Higher Education (specialism A: Operational Human Resources Management/specialism B: Public Recruitment and Recruitment Consulting/specialism C: Private Recruitment/Private Temporary Recruitment Services). And if you’re still keen to learn more, you can ultimately take your years of experience in leadership and HR management and study for a degree to become a Certified HR Manager or Chief Human Resources Officer, or for a Postgraduate Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Human Resources Management
Overview
An overview of the further extensive professional development opportunities for commercial employees are shown below so you can take the next step towards your dream career after graduating in the commercial field.