Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET | Swiss Federal university for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET

Swiss International VET Academy Programme

With the Swiss International VET Academy we support all forms of competence or skills development for Technical and Vocational Education on a pedagogical-didactical, methodological or systemic level.

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Basis of vocational pedagogy

This course aims at providing the foundations for modern vocational pedagogy.

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Advanced pedagogy – new approaches to successful teaching and instructing

This course offers the opportunity to be challenged by a fresh look at the art and methodology of modern teaching in professional education.

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09 November 2023

VET and citizenship education: Guest lectures and public debate

Citizenship education has always played a crucial role in VET. Based on two guest lectures we discuss the relevance of citizen-ship education with experts from a European and a historical perspective.

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Master of Science in Vocational Education and Training

On the multi-disciplinary degree programme you will acquire extensive knowledge about the Swiss VET system and its international context.

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Issue of “skilled” on international VET

The 2023 spring issue of SFUVET’s magazine «skilled» highlights how the international scene has an impact on vocational education and training (VET) – including right on our own doorstep.

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News

26 September 2023

Completed project on the resilience of nursing staff

Switzerland has a severe shortage of nursing staff. The study explored how nursing staff can be retained in the sector and how those who have left the profession can be reintegrated.

22 September 2023

China renews cooperation with SFUVET

The China Education Association for International Exchange CEAIE and SFUVET renewed their cooperation agreement in the field of vocational education and training.

14 September 2023

SFUVET evaluates two newly developed training courses in the canton of Zug

SFUVET is supporting GIBZ in Zug and analysing how participants rate the courses and where room for improvement lies.

Events

VET and citizenship education: Guest lectures and public debate

09 November 2023, 09:15 am–12:00 pm, Room 214, SFUVET, Zollikofen

Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET

The Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET is Switzerland's expert organisation for vocational education and training. It offers basic and continuing training to VET professionals, conducts VET research, contributes to the development of occupations and supports international cooperation in vocational and professional education and training. It has regional campuses in Zollikofen near Bern (main campus), Lausanne and Lugano.

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Focus

Priority theme "Digitalisation"

Priority theme Upskilling

Lifelong learning

Priority theme "Migration"

Here you will find an overview of all SFUVET publications on the topic of migration.