Career changers in computer science: training, further education, courses, information, offers and schools at a glance
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Would you like to become an IT specialist as a career changer?
Have you already completed your vocational training, but are disappointed with your current job or not yet in the right place in your current professional field? Or have you completed your A-levels, but would like to complete an apprenticeship in IT instead of starting a degree? Or have you been working as a computer scientist in the IT sector for some time but do not have the relevant basic training and would therefore like to catch up now?
The shortened apprenticeship as a computer scientist with a federal certificate of proficiency (computer scientist career changer EFZ) is a two- or three-year apprenticeship for career changers in IT. As there is a great demand for trained IT specialists in the IT sector, this shortened basic training, which is offered in the following different areas, is very worthwhile:
Specialization in application development:
In this specialist area, career changers in IT become specialists in the field of software development. Their employers are software companies as well as insurance companies, banks or public administrations. They develop programs (applications) that are used in various processes (e.g. customer data management, controlling, production planning, payment transactions, etc.). These applications are always individually adapted to the needs of the user.
Specialization in platform development (until 2021 "systems engineering"):
In this specialization, IT career changers learn how to plan, install and maintain IT systems. For example, they evaluate workstations, servers, networks and software, take on programming tasks, complete device configurations, introduce users to the use of the systems and support them with questions or problems. They also maintain the IT networks and their applications, so they are not only specialists in the field of software, but are also very familiar with the hardware. In the event of errors and problems in the systems, they are an important point of contact and, thanks to their skills, are quick to find solutions and rectify errors.
Are you looking for specific offers from schools in the field of IT for career changers? In addition to the shortened apprenticeship as a computer scientist with an EFZ, the CompTIA Fundamentals (Cert.) course is also a good option for a career change or entry into the IT sector, as it teaches the fundamental basics of computer science. Find specific offers, guides, checklists and the opportunity for free and non-binding information documents and consultations at Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch - the largest education portal in Switzerland.
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