The training materials and certification exams are based on the contents of the HERMES online tool and the Reference Manual. There are two levels of certification: Foundation and Advanced. The certification process is handled by TÜV SÜD.
Training for federal employees
Courses are available from the Federal Office of Personnel FOPER, Training Centre of the Federal Administration AZB.
Training for external users
Numerous partners offer HERMES courses outside the Federal Administration. For example:
- Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH: Overview of HERMES courses at BFH
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW: FHNW website
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW: ZHAW website
Training Documentation (in German)
HERMES 2022
HERMES 5
Certification
Certification is also possible without taking a course in advance. The certification consists of two separate stages:
- Foundation for project staff and
- Advanced for project management
Once achieved, the Foundation certificate is valid indefinitely. The Advanced certificate is valid for five years. Evidence for Advanced recertification must be submitted to TÜV SÜD.
The TÜV SÜD Examination Institute is responsible for all Advanced certification and recertification.
TÜV SÜD Examination Institute
The TÜV SÜD Examination Institute provides detailed information on certification and recertification on its website.
Further Information
Contact
Digital Transformation and ICT Steering DTI Sector
Monbijoustrasse 91
CH-3003 Bern
- Tel.
- +41 58 463 46 64