Training and Certification
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. TÜV SÜD will be responsible for the certification process until the end of 2026; from 1 January 2027, this responsibility will pass to SAQ.
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
Other companies offering HERMES training: Users, Trainers and Consultants
Training Documentation (in German)
Course slides and learning objectives (german)
Certification
Certification is also possible without taking a course in advance, although such training is recommended. 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 by the end of 2026, and to SAQ from 1 January 2027.
Certification and recertification for the Advanced Certificate will be fully managed by the TÜV SÜD Examination Institute until the end of 2026, and by SAQ from 1 January 2027.
TÜV SÜD Examination Institute
The TÜV SÜD Examination Institute provides detailed information on certification and recertification up to the end of 2026 on its website.
SAQ - Swiss Association for Quality
The TÜV SÜD Examination Institute provides detailed information on certification and recertification from 1 January 2027 on its website.
Contact
Digital Transformation and ICT Steering DTI Sector
Monbijoustrasse 91
CH-3003 Bern
Tel.+41 58 463 46 64