IT & Engineering · EFZ
Digital Business Developer EFZ
Analyse digital business processes and develop solutions.
About this profession
Analyse digital business processes and develop solutions. Over 4 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Diploma (EFZ).
Day-to-day responsibilities
- ›Analyze business processes and requirements
- ›Develop software solutions and web applications
- ›Design databases and interfaces
- ›Implement and support ICT projects
Skills you'll need
A typical week as an apprentice
Host company
3–4 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.
Vocational school
1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.
Inter-company courses (üK)
Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.
Where you'll work
Software houses, IT departments, engineering firms, start-ups and large industrial companies.
Entry requirements
- Completed compulsory school (Sek A or B, depending on profession). Strong school report in relevant subjects helps.
- A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.
What you earn at the end
Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) — a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to higher VET (HF), the vocational baccalaureate (BM) and universities of applied sciences.
Apprentice wage
Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.
Year 1
CHF 700 – 900/ Mt.
Year 2
CHF 900 – 1’200/ Mt.
Year 3
CHF 1’200 – 1’600/ Mt.
Year 4
CHF 1’500 – 1’950/ Mt.
Future-readiness
Score 5/5Our take
Demand for digital experts is growing steadily, despite automation, as adaptability remains crucial.
Sources
Early contract endings in this field
Across IT & Engineering apprenticeships, roughly 12–18% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.
Further education & career
- Federal Diploma of Higher Education (e.g., ICT Solutions Developer)
- College of Higher Education (e.g., Business Informatics)
- Vocational Baccalaureate + University of Applied Sciences
- Specializations in AI/IoT/Blockchain
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.