Online courses increasingly popular

Lifelong learning is also indispensable for VET professionals – regardless of whether they are workplace trainers, branch course instructors or vocational school teachers. SFUVET’s continuing training courses allow them to become familiar with innovations in vocational education and training and the latest didactic findings. Continuing training options range from webinars and certificate courses to advanced studies programmes (CAS, DAS, MAS). 

Lower attendance of face-to-face courses 

In 2022, 463 students completed a CAS, DAS or MAS programme. The number of participants in certificate courses decreased to 5408 (2021: 5759). In general, SFUVET has observed a decrease in the number of participants in face-to-face courses since the corona period. At the same time, demand for online courses has increased. SFUVET has responded to the change in demand by adapting its course offering to new needs where possible. 

Continuing training for sustainability 

In the French-speaking region of Switzerland, SFUVET teamed up with éducation21 in 2022 to design a sustainability training course for workplace trainers. These courses are intended to provide workplace trainers with the knowledge and tools needed to encourage learners to become more self-sufficient within a multi-level system (team, organisation, society) and to consciously shape interactions on sustainability issues. Topics addressed include gender and discrimination, the environment, circular economy, rights and responsibilities, value, health and nutrition. The new sustainability training course will be launched in 2023.