AI Business Specialist

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Academic pathway: VET, matura, baccalaureate, or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in project, product, or process management.

Degree and recognition

This program prepares you for the Swiss Federal Diploma Examination and qualifies you as a Professional Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence.

University degrees


Focus on theory and research

Issued by universities and higher schools

Minimum 6 semester of onsite study

Tertiary degrees


Practice-oriented, industry-driven content

Issued by the State Secretariat SERI / SBFI

Specialized hands-on training

1. Build AI literacy and foundations

You will build a solid understanding of AI concepts, from core terminology to how AI agents work with data and which platforms and tools matter in practice: the knowledge base every decision in this program, and in your job, will stand on.

2. Govern AI responsibly

You will work with the frameworks shaping AI worldwide, from the EU AI Act and the NIST framework to the OECD AI Principles and ISO/IEC 42001, learning to manage AI risk, design governance, and keep AI trustworthy and safe in real organizations.

3. Develop AI strategy for business

You will learn how to align AI initiatives with organizational goals, define priorities, and build practical roadmaps for responsible AI adoption.

4. Identify and assess AI opportunities

You will analyze business processes to identify where AI can create value, assess the feasibility and impact of potential use cases, and decide which initiatives are worth pursuing.

5. Design and assess AI-based solutions

You will get hands-on experience in conceptualizing, developing, and critically evaluating AI solutions tailored to real business needs, including your own.

6. Build and manage AI agents

You will move from understanding to doing by exploring agentic coding, agentic workflows, and the interfaces that make AI agents usable in practice. As part of the capstone, you will design, build, and present an end-to-end AI agent solution for a real business context.

7. Architect AI technologies

You will learn how AI systems are put together, designing, integrating, and critically assessing the architecture behind AI solutions, so your decisions rest on how the technology actually works.

What you will learn

This program prepares you for the Swiss federal exam by guiding you through the core competencies needed to lead AI initiatives in real organizations: understanding AI, governing it responsibly, identifying business opportunities, designing AI-based solutions, working with AI agents, and making informed decisions about the architecture behind real AI solutions.

Learning content and methodology

AI literacy and foundations

AI governance and safety

AI strategy and opportunity assessment

Solution development and assessment

AI agents, integrations, and capstone project

AI architecture and change enablement

Live online lessons

Hands-on AI lab work

case studies + Capstone project

Group activities and collaboration

Community events and networking meetups

Technical requirements

Investment overview

What makes us unique?

FAQ

An AI Business Specialist is a forward-thinking professional who connects the world of artificial intelligence with business strategy. They identify opportunities where AI can create value, develop tailored solutions, and lead their implementation across organizations. In addition to managing AI projects, they ensure that solutions align with business goals, comply with ethical standards, and are understood and embraced by all stakeholders. Their expertise is in demand across industries such as finance, manufacturing, healthcare, public administration, and beyond.

AI Business Specialists possess a broad set of competencies that span:

  • Analyzing AI trends and evaluating their strategic relevance

  • Identifying and prioritizing AI use cases across business areas

  • Designing and validating AI-based solutions for feasibility and impact

  • Managing the development and implementation of AI projects

  • Ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and organizational standards

  • Promoting AI literacy and leading change processes within organizations

  • Establishing structures for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

The professional practice of an AI Business Specialist involves identifying and evaluating opportunities for the use of AI, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects, and working across departments to deliver solutions that create measurable value. Operating at the intersection of technology and business, they apply their expertise in real-world contexts to optimize processes, enhance decision-making, reduce costs, and foster innovation within organizations.

To be admitted to the federal exam, candidates must hold a Swiss Federal Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma in ICT or a related profession and have at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Alternatively, individuals with a general, specialized, or vocational baccalaureate, or an equivalent qualification must demonstrate at least four years of professional experience in project, product, or process management.

In both cases, all required documents must be submitted and the examination fee must be paid.

The course is primarily delivered in English to ensure accessibility for an international audience.

Yes, the program is fully online, featuring live interactive sessions, recorded materials, community discussions, and mentorship to support flexible and effective learning.

You will need:

  • A laptop or desktop computer with Windows or macOS.
  • Stable internet connection.
  • Standard productivity tools (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets).

The online campus is an advanced learning platform offering:

  • Interactive live lectures and workshops.
  • 24/7 access to course materials and real-world case studies.
  • Networking opportunities with peers and experts.
  • Tools for collaboration and mentor support.

The AI Lab provides a hands-on environment where learners work on real-world AI projects. It includes tools for designing AI solutions, testing prototypes, and experimenting with innovative applications to solve industry-specific challenges.

The course costs a total of CHF 15’900. After you attend the federal examination, you will be refunded half of the course fee by the Swiss Federal Government, regardless of your result in the exam. Further details can be found on the web page of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SBFI.

The examination fee for the federal diploma will be around CHF 3,000, according to ICT Berufsbildung. This fee is invoiced by the examiner and must be paid before the November exam.

Course fee included:

  • Teaching materials and licenses
  • Internal examination fees
  • Registration fee

TOTAL COSTS 

Total (before the reimbursement of the federal contribution) – CHF 15’900

Total (after the reimbursement of the federal contribution) – CHF 7’950

Graduates of the Business AI Specialist course are equipped to take on strategic and interdisciplinary roles that combine AI expertise with business acumen. Depending on their background and industry focus, they can work in both operational and advisory capacities across sectors.

Typical job titles include:

  • AI Product Manager

  • AI Strategist

  • AI Solution Architect

  • AI Consultant

  • Specialist in industry-specific AI applications (e.g., finance, healthcare, manufacturing, public administration)

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