The admission requirements for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) are as follows:

• Federal Diploma of Higher Education for HR Specialist or another Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE) with HR-related job descriptions

and

• At least six years of professional experience, of which either two years as qualified HR practice or four years in HR project or HR consulting functions for complex tasks

or

• Degree from a university, University of Applied Sciences, College of Higher Education or a Federal Professional Examination (AFPE)

and

• At least four years of professional experience, of which either two years as qualified HR practice or four years in HR project or HR consulting functions for complex tasks

or

• Degree at continuing education and training / tertiary level
• At least six years of management experience, including two years in management across two hierarchical levels

There are three parts to the Higher Professional Examination (HFP) to become a qualified Head of Human Resources.

1) One case study (written, 120 minutes)

2.1) Critical incidents (oral, 30 minutes)

2.2) Role play (oral, 30 minutes)

3.1) Case study concept (written 180 minutes)

3.2) Presentation (oral, 15 minutes)

3.3) Technical discussion (oral, 30 minutes)

HR managers are employed in medium-sized companies at the top management level or in large companies with sub-divisional responsibility. They work in public administration and in private companies.

Agile HR is important in an agile company, as processes such as onboarding, recruitment and development can be made more efficient and innovative. Agile HR methods are based on the strong involvement and personal responsibility of employees and teams and a shared focus on the business objective.

Depending on previous education, at least four to six years of professional experience are required for continuing education, further training to become a qualified Head of Human Resources, of which either two years as a qualified HR practitioner or four years in HR project or HR consulting functions for complex tasks. Or at least six years of professional experience, including two years in management functions at two hierarchical levels.

In order to acquire comprehensive skills for agile HR, it is worth taking a further training course such as the CAS Leading HR (flex). In this approximately 10-day course, participants learn...
...to work out current trends and issues in HR and find ways to solve them.
...a comprehensive understanding of agility in the organization.
...get to know flexible and dynamic models.
...to understand psychological decision-making processes.

The first step towards agile HR is to shift the focus from HR itself to the business itself. The inclusion of employees, the transfer of competencies such as recruiting and training to teams and employees under the supervision of HR as well as ongoing adjustments in line with the current business environment and objectives. The CAS Leading HR (flex) FH offers a good opportunity for HR professionals to learn this, for example.

Agile HR management is an important topic for HR professionals who want to establish a dynamic and agile structure in the HR department in an agile organization. Several years of experience in the field of human resources is recommended to ensure a comprehensive understanding.

The part-time continuing education, further training to become a certified Head of Human Resources takes around three semesters until the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE). Please enquire about the exact duration of the course and the subsequent examination before registering.