Sfb Bildungszentrum
About us
For more than 50 years the sfb Bildungszentrum has successfully educated professionals. Our HF courses as well as preparatory courses for professional examinations are being adapted continually to the current requirements of the economy. This market oriented education is also ensured by the fact that the sfb Bildungszentrum is anchored in the overall employment contract of the MEM industry. Our education centers are located all over Switzerland: we can be found in Dietikon, Winterthur, Rüti, Zollikofen, Olten and Emmenbrücke as well as in the french and Italian parts of Switzerland.
Products & services
Process specialist
Process Specialists with a Swiss Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training (eidg. Fachausweis) – Experts in Process Development, Management and Optimisation As a Process Specialist with a Swiss Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training (eidg. FA), you work in a wide range of industries and organisations, taking on responsibilities where processes need to be developed, managed or optimised. Typical areas of application include: – Mechanical, electrical and metal industries – Manufacturing, trading and service companies – Public administrations, banks and insurance companies Your main role is to improve operational processes or to develop and implement new solutions that are economically viable and technically feasible. To achieve this, you analyse: - individual workstations - entire process chains - the required resources (employees, machines and materials) Your goal is to ensure customer-focused, efficient and on-time processes that meet operational requirements.
Logistics specialist
Career Opportunities in Logistics – with Perspective and Responsibility In a global and interconnected world, logistical challenges are constantly increasing. Companies need skilled professionals who understand processes, think holistically and act efficiently. As a Logistics Specialist with a Swiss Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training (eidgenössischer Fachausweis), you take responsibility for complex operations – from warehouse and distribution logistics to waste management logistics. The programme also integrates current topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, ensuring that you are ideally prepared for the demands of modern organisations. Shape your career strategically – and plan your future with a strong focus on logistics.
Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Process Engineering
Versatile Career Opportunities: Qualified Process Technicians HF – Professional Bachelor The leaders of tomorrow – broadly qualified and highly sought after. A key role in industry and business: Qualified Process Technicians HF are primarily employed in industry and in technology-oriented companies. Thanks to their broad-based education, they are also in demand in logistics, service companies and the trading sector. They find career opportunities in small and medium-sized enterprises as well as in large organisations with more than 250 employees. Depending on the size and structure of the organisation, they independently take on the management of a team, a department, a business unit or even an entire company. Direct entry into the 4th semester for professionals holding a Swiss Federal Professional Examination qualification.
Technical Business Specialists
Technical Business Specialists – The Bridge Between Technology and Business Two worlds. One goal. Your career. Technical Business Specialists combine two essential competencies: technical expertise and business management know-how. This combination is more in demand than ever in today’s working world – especially for leadership positions where technical thinking and entrepreneurial decision-making come together. More about the programme for Technical Business Specialist with Swiss Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training (eidg. FA): This practice-oriented continuing education programme combines technology and business management in an ideal way. It also incorporates current topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. With the Swiss Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training, you acquire a solid technical foundation and comprehensive business management knowledge. This prepares you for responsible roles at the first management level – at the interface between technology and management, across a wide range of industries.
Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Systems Engineering
Designing Automation Solutions: Your Future as a Qualified System Technician HF – Professional Bachelor The automation of manufacturing processes is continuously expanding and increasingly requires specialists with broad and in-depth expertise in the implementation of automation solutions. As a Qualified System Technician HF, you are ideally positioned for the future job market. More about the Advanced Professional Education Programme for Qualified System Technicians HF: As a Qualified System Technician HF, you independently carry out demanding automation tasks – for example, in the areas of programmable logic controllers (PLC) with complex visualisation systems, sensor technology, image processing, electrical drive technology, fieldbus systems, electrical engineering, pneumatics and hydraulics. In project management, you often work closely with engineers and lead employees involved in the planning, programming and manufacturing of machines and systems. The programme also incorporates current topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. This advanced education programme prepares you optimally for new professional challenges and career development opportunities – ensuring that you are well equipped for the future.
Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education
Smart Buildings Need Smart Experts! Become an active part of the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050. Start your continuing education as a Qualified Building Automation Specialist HF – Professional Bachelor, specialising in “Energy Efficiency and Building Information Technology”. Deepen your expertise in building automation by using professional simulation tools that enable you to design energy systems in buildings efficiently and optimise the control and interconnection of building systems. The programme also integrates current topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. These skills make you a highly sought-after specialist, as you are able to lead teams of specialist planners from various building disciplines and work with them from the planning phase onwards to implement energy-efficient, integrated automation solutions “from a single source”. You will also be able to provide technical support for complex buildings throughout their entire lifecycle. Bring visions and buildings to life!
Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Mechanical Engineering
Qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician HF – Professional Bachelor: The Interface Between Development, Technology and Business As a Qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician HF, you develop practical, innovative solutions and combine technical expertise with planning and organisational skills. You design, optimise and support machines and systems while ensuring the efficient use of resources. You take responsibility for technology, costs and quality and support product development from the initial idea through to implementation. More about the Advanced Professional Education Programme for Qualified Mechanical Engineering Technicians HF: The Qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician HF programme provides comprehensive knowledge in areas such as mechanical design and materials engineering, manufacturing technology and project management. The curriculum is complemented by fundamentals in business administration and social skills, as well as current topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. Through practical exercises and internships, you apply your knowledge directly in real working environments and develop into a highly sought-after specialist in the product development of modern companies.
Maintenance specialist
Machines and Systems: Become the Driving Force in Technical Maintenance As a Maintenance Specialist, you take on a wide range of responsibilities, including inspections, maintenance, repairs and optimisation of technical systems and equipment in industrial environments. At sfb, you can also choose between two specialisations: “Machines and Systems” or “Building and Facility Technology”. More about the Advanced Professional Education Programme for Maintenance Specialists with Swiss Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training (eidg. FA): The continuing education programme “Maintenance Specialist with Swiss Federal Diploma of Professional Education and Training” offers an exciting career upgrade in the field of technical maintenance for machines and systems. As technical generalists, Maintenance Specialists use their specific expertise to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation of machines, buildings and complex technical systems. Through professional maintenance, inspections, repairs and optimisation measures, they ensure the functionality, reliability and availability of technical installations.
Administrative Logistics Coordinator
As a Logistics Assistant, you support your superiors in ensuring efficient material flows within and outside the company. You take responsibility for specific areas of logistics and actively contribute to implementing the 7-R principle: ensuring that the right material reaches the right customer, at the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity and quality, at the right price, together with the relevant information. More about the Logistics Assistant Programme: With this continuing education programme, you expand your specialist knowledge in key areas of logistics while strengthening your organisational and communication skills. You build a solid foundation for taking on more challenging responsibilities and advancing your career in a targeted manner. The programme also integrates current topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation.
Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (HWD)
Business Expertise with Leadership Potential: Your Next Career Step with the Advanced Business Diploma HWD! Professionals with a solid business management education are more in demand than ever – especially when they are able to combine theory with practical application. The Advanced Business Diploma HWD provides you with a comprehensive and broadly based continuing education programme that prepares you optimally for a management position or a specialist role. More about the Advanced Business Diploma HWD Programme: This practice-oriented programme combines key business management topics such as corporate management, accounting, human resources management and project work. You learn to think entrepreneurially, design efficient processes and take on responsibility. The programme also integrates current topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. With your diploma in hand, you will be ready to take on challenging responsibilities in various industries and business areas – particularly at the middle management level.