An AI Specialist in Business with a Federal Professional Diploma (Brevet fédéral) identifies strategic opportunities for applying AI within an organization, leads cross-functional AI projects, aligns business needs with technological solutions, and supports teams throughout the digital transformation process.
An AI Specialist in Business with a Federal Professional Diploma (Brevet fédéral) identifies strategic opportunities for applying AI within an organization, leads cross-functional AI projects, aligns business needs with technological solutions, and supports teams throughout the digital transformation process.
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The official duration is 24 months. The program follows a blended format: 92 hours of recorded theoretical modules and 182 hours of live online classes, alternating every two weeks. The program culminates in a three-part federal exam, which is taken in person in Switzerland.
Preparatory course — 8,000 € (4 semesters at 2,000 € each). Federal exam — 3,000 CHF (all additional costs included; billed separately by ICT-Formation professionnelle Suisse). Preparatory courses are not required for admission, but are generally recommended.
The program's key competencies align with the modules of the federal exam "AI Specialist in Business."
Identifying and evaluating AI opportunities as business cases, prototyping, assessing feasibility, and refining the business case.
Analysis of AI trends and the AI market, participation in strategy development, project and portfolio management, and compliance (AI Act, LPD).
Designing change and training processes, advising stakeholders, managing knowledge, and training users.
Monitoring, evaluating, and optimizing an organization’s portfolio of AI solutions; tracking ROI and prioritizing initiatives.
Would you like to find out if you meet the admission requirements?
Get adviceUpon successful completion of the federal exam, graduates are awarded the qualification “Professional Bachelor’s Degree, Specialization in AI in Business”—a professional with a federal vocational diploma (Brevet fédéral). The exam is administered by the industry organization ICT-Formation professionnelle Suisse, and the qualification is awarded by the Swiss Confederation. SIIL offers a preparatory course for this exam.
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External experts evaluated the educational processes, the management system, internal quality assurance, and other aspects of the institute’s operations. The result was institutional accreditation by the IAAR (certificate AA 0298).
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The official duration of the program is 24 months (274 hours of instruction). The federal exam consists of three parts and is taken in person in Switzerland.
Schedule: 92 hours of recorded theory modules and 182 hours of live online classes, alternating every two weeks.
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Admission is possible through one of two options: (1) a federal CFC diploma or equivalent in the field of ICT + at least 2 years of professional experience in this field; or (2) a CFC diploma or Matura certificate or equivalent + at least 4 years of professional experience, including 2 years in the development or management of projects, products, or processes.
Fill out the form on the website—an SIIL academic advisor will contact you to discuss your background and language proficiency (French, German, or Italian; and, starting in 2027, English).
Proof of education (CFC / Matura / equivalent) and professional experience. International applicants are responsible for obtaining their own visas and covering their travel expenses; SIIL can assist with the visa process.
Signing of the contract, access to the SIIL platform, and the start of the preparatory course. Classes begin on February 1, 2027.
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