Berufs Bildungs Center

What Berufs Bildungs Center does

Berufs Bildungs Center (Bbc), operating legally as ICT Berufsbildungscenter AG, is a privately held Swiss vocational education provider specializing in ICT, electronics, and mediamatics apprenticeships. With operational heritage of over 50 years, Bbc delivers the Basislehrjahr — the foundational first year of Switzerland's dual vocational training system — across five occupational tracks (Entwicklung digitales Business, Informatik Applikationsentwicklung, Informatik Plattformentwicklung, ICT-Fachleute, Mediamatik, Elektronik) plus a PiBS Informatik practice-integrated bachelor's pathway with FFHS. The company operates three training campuses in German-speaking Switzerland (Bern at Bahnhöheweg 70, St. Gallen at Bogenstrasse 9, and Zürich at Max-Högger-Strasse 2), trains approximately 400 apprentices annually with a faculty of over 60 specialist Fachcoaches at learner-to-coach ratios of 8–14:1, and spans 140 training days per foundational-year apprentice.

The underlying technology and methodology is pedagogical rather than software-based. Bbc's "Room to Grow" framework emphasizes project-based, practice-proximate learning delivered through modern facilities with open-plan offices, flexible hours (Gleitzeit), and informal culture (Du-Kultur) intended to ease the school-to-work transition. The primary differentiator is consolidation of all inter-company courses (üK) into the foundational year, eliminating apprentice absences from partner companies in years 2–4. Supporting products include paid IPA/VPA exam preparation (CHF 550 per Berufsbildner or CHF 4,125 per apprentice), Beratung Neulehrbetriebe consulting, Talentförderung, vocational measures for individuals with disabilities (IV), and an üK-Zentrum operated as a service for other training providers. Certifications include EduQua and SQS quality labels and the ICT Education Award from ICT Berufsbildung Schweiz.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2B contracts with over 250 Swiss partner companies who pay for their apprentices to attend the Basislehrjahr. The customer base spans large enterprises (Sunrise AG, RUAG AG, Ascom Solutions AG, Bison/fenaco-LANDI), federal agencies (BIT, BAFU, WBF), an industrial vocational training organization (libs Industrielle Berufslehren Schweiz with 170+ partner firms), and SMEs across German-speaking Switzerland. Pricing is tiered by partner status, with non-partner firms paying materially higher per-head fees. Go-to-market combines direct B2B partnership development (managed by Geschäftsleitung members including a dedicated Partnerschaftsentwickler), trial days (Schnuppertage) and information events for prospective apprentices, and digital marketing through the main website, a dedicated apprenticeship portal (lehrstellen.berufsbildungscenter.ch), LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Name

Berufs Bildungs Center

Legal name

ICT Berufsbildungscenter AG

Website

https://berufsbildungscenter.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berufs Bildungs Center (ICT Berufsbildungscenter AG) is a Swiss vocational education provider that delivers the foundational Basislehrjahr for ICT, electronics, and mediamatics apprenticeships across three campuses (Bern, St. Gallen, Zürich), serving over 250 Swiss partner companies and approximately 400 apprentices annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational ICT Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• Vocational ICT training
• Apprenticeship programs
• ICT vocational education
• Computer science training
• Mediamatics instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Services: Bbc provides the Basislehrjahr ( foundational training year) for apprentices from partner companies. Partner companies pay for their apprentices to attend, integrating Bbc training with on-the-job learning in years 2-4 of the apprenticeship.
2. IPA/VPA Exam Preparation Courses: Specialized workshop and training programs for Berufsbildner (company trainers) and Lernende (apprentices) to prepare for Individual Practical Work (IPA) and Vocational Practical Assignment (VPA) qualifying examinations. Offered as paid courses at CHF 550 per person (CHF 330 for partner firms).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Berufs Bildungs Center (Bbc) delivers the foundational first year (Basislehrjahr) of Swiss ICT vocational apprenticeships across seven tracks: Entwicklung digitales Business, Applikationsentwicklung, Plattformentwicklung, ICT-Fachleute, Mediamatik, Elektronik, and the PiBS practice-integrated bachelor's degree. The institution runs 140+ training days for approximately 400 apprentices annually at three campuses (Bern, St. Gallen, Zürich) in partnership with 250+ Swiss companies, integrating all inter-company courses (üK) into the first year. Supporting paid offerings include IPA/VPA exam preparation courses, consulting for new training companies, talent development programs, vocational measures for individuals with disabilities, and inter-company course coordination.

Product overview

Berufs Bildungs Center (Bbc) is a Swiss vocational training institution specializing in ICT education. The core offering is the Basislehrjahr (Base Year Program), a comprehensive foundational year of training that prepares apprentices for various ICT professions. The portfolio includes seven distinct training programs: Entwicklung digitales Business (Digital Business Development), Informatik Applikationsentwicklung (Application Development), Informatik Plattformentwicklung (Platform Development), ICT-Fachleute (ICT Specialists), Mediamatik, Elektronik, and PiBS Informatik (practice-integrated bachelor's degree). Supporting services include IPA/VPA exam preparation training, consulting for new training companies, talent development, vocational measures for individuals with disabilities, and an inter-company training center (üK-Zentrum). The 'Room to Grow' philosophy underpins all programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, personal growth, and professional development. Bbc operates three physical campuses in Bern, Zürich, and St. Gallen, with over 250 partner companies and approximately 400 apprentices annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basislehrjahr (Base Year Program) The foundational first year of Swiss ICT vocational apprenticeships. Delivers 140+ training days to apprentices of partner companies across Bern, St. Gallen, and Zürich, integrating all inter-company courses (üK) so apprentices are productive from day one when returning to partner firms.
• Entwicklung digitales Business (EDB) Vocational training track specializing in digital business development, training apprentices to bridge technology and business processes. Delivered as part of the Basislehrjahr.
• Informatik Applikationsentwicklung Computer science vocational track specializing in application development, teaching software engineering and programming skills. Delivered as part of the Basislehrjahr.
• Informatik Plattformentwicklung Computer science vocational track focusing on platform and infrastructure development, covering system administration, networking, and cloud technologies. Delivered as part of the Basislehrjahr.
• ICT-Fachleute ICT specialist vocational track covering technical support, system management, and IT service delivery. Delivered as part of the Basislehrjahr.
• Mediamatik Media informatics vocational track combining digital media, design, and communication technology skills. Delivered as part of the Basislehrjahr.
• Elektronik Electronics vocational track teaching hardware design, circuit development, and electronic systems. Delivered as part of the Basislehrjahr at Bbc Bern.
• PiBS Informatik (Praxisintegriertes Bachelorstudium) Practice-integrated bachelor's degree in computer science combining theoretical studies at FFHS with practical training at Bbc. Targeted at apprentices seeking a dual study pathway.
• IPA/VPA Exam Preparation Training Paid preparation courses for the IPA and VPA qualifying examinations, offered to both Berufsbildner (company trainers) at CHF 550/person (CHF 330 for partner firms) and apprentices via an intensive 12.5-day program at CHF 4,125/person (CHF 3,750 for partner firms).
• Beratung Neulehrbetriebe Consulting services for companies seeking to become new training partners (Lehrbetriebe) and onboard ICT apprentices. Helps firms establish apprenticeship programs and integrate with the Bbc Basislehrjahr.
• Talentförderung (Talent Development) Talent development programs supporting and nurturing promising apprentices beyond the standard Basislehrjahr curriculum.
• Berufliche Massnahmen (IV) Vocational measures (Berufliche Massnahmen) program providing supported learning opportunities for individuals with disabilities, delivered through job coaches and tailored apprenticeship pathways.
• üK-Zentrum (Inter-Company Course Center) Inter-company course (üK) center providing specialized practical training for apprentices beyond what individual partner companies can deliver internally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Apprentices are productive from day 1 when they start in their partner company after the Basislehrjahr
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Sunrise AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Swiss telecommunications company sending apprentices for Basislehrjahr in EDB and other ICT tracks. Sunrise AG's Head of Vocational Training (Felix Häberli) has provided a testimonial praising Bbc's training quality. Sunrise is a Premium Partner on the apprenticeship portal.
• RUAG AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss defense and technology group sending Informatiker (Applikationsentwicklung, Plattformentwicklung) and Mediamatiker apprentices for Basislehrjahr at Bbc Bern, with continued training in Bern, Thun, or Wilderswil. Listed as Premium Partner on apprenticeship portal.
• Ascom Solutions AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal solutions provider in wireless healthcare, security, and enterprise communications sending Plattformentwicklung apprentices to Bbc Zürich. Part of the partner network. As of the latest listing, no open apprenticeship positions.
• Bundesamt für Informatik und Telekommunikation BITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal government's IT center of competence sending Mediamatiker, Informatiker, and ICT-Fachleute apprentices for Basislehrjahr. Also offers PiBS (praxisintegriertes Bachelorstudium) dual study program. 7 open positions in latest listing.
• libs Industrielle Berufslehren SchweizmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial vocational training organization coordinating Basislehrjahr for apprentices who then work at one of 170+ partner firms. Sends apprentices to Bbc for foundational training. 1 open EDB position listed.
• BisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of fenaco-LANDI Gruppe; retail ERP and software company. 23 apprentices and interns currently in training. Sends apprentices for Basislehrjahr.
• Talus Informatik AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT services company in Wiler bei Seedorf sending 1 Informatiker apprentice for Basislehrjahr. Listed on apprenticeship portal.
• AZW AusbildungszentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center in Langenthal and Winterthur sending apprentices for Basislehrjahr. 3 open positions in Langenthal, 2 in Winterthur for Informatiker tracks. Multicheck/Basic-Check required.
• Contria GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT services company in Langenthal sending apprentices for Basislehrjahr. Currently no open positions listed.
• Eidgenössisches Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung WBFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal department for economic affairs, education, and research sending Informatiker (Applikationsentwicklung), Mediamatiker, ICT-Fachleute, and Entwickler digitales Business apprentices for Basislehrjahr.
• Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal Office for the Environment sending 1 Informatiker apprentice for Basislehrjahr at Bbc.
• Partner Companies (over 250)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 250 partner companies across Switzerland send apprentices to Bbc for Basislehrjahr. Partner companies range from large enterprises (Sunrise, RUAG, Ascom, Bison) to government agencies (BIT, BAFU, WBF) and SMEs. Bbc maintains ongoing exchange with all partners to ensure optimal career starts for apprentices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• gibb Gewerblich-industrielle Berufsschule Bern: Public vocational school in Bern offering the same ICT apprenticeship occupations (Applikationsentwicklung, Plattformentwicklung, Mediamatik, ICT-Fachleute) as Bbc. Direct competitor for apprentices and partner companies in the Bern catchment area; cantonal schools typically price at zero or low direct cost to learners, competing on price.
• EB Zürich (Erwachsenenbildung Zürich): Vocational education provider in Zürich offering ICT Berufslehre tracks that overlap with Bbc's Zürich campus. Direct competitor for ICT apprentices and partner companies in the Zürich region, with cantonal-subsidized pricing as a structural advantage.
• GBS St. Gallen (Gewerbliche Berufsschule St. Gallen): St. Gallen cantonal vocational school offering the same ICT apprenticeship occupations as Bbc's St. Gallen campus. Competes head-to-head for apprentices and partner companies in Eastern Switzerland with public-school pricing.
• BZWU Bildungszentrum für Wirtschaft und Unternehmung: Swiss vocational education provider offering commercial and ICT apprenticeship tracks. Operates in similar occupation categories and targets the same dual-education apprentice pool as Bbc, primarily in the Winterthur/Zürich region.
• libs Industrielle Berufslehren Schweiz: Industrial vocational training organization coordinating apprenticeships for 170+ partner firms, including ICT apprenticeships that route to Bbc for the Basislehrjahr. Functions as both a partner and a parallel coordinator of apprenticeships, with comparable scope in organizing üK courses.

Broad incumbents

• Digicomp Academy AG: Largest independent ICT training provider in Switzerland, offering professional courses, certifications, and corporate training across a broad technology portfolio. Overlaps with Bbc's IPA/VPA prep and adult upskilling offerings but does not specialize in the foundation-year apprentice model.

Emerging players

• Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS): Swiss distance-learning university that partners with Bbc to deliver the PiBS Informatik practice-integrated bachelor's degree. Partial overlap as a higher-education alternative for the same apprentice cohort considering academic pathways post-Lehre.
• WISS Wirtschaftsinformatikschule Schweiz: Swiss ICT school focused on Wirtschaftsinformatik (business informatics) education with apprenticeship and HF (Höhere Fachschule) tracks. Overlaps with Bbc's Informatik offerings as a competitor for apprentices targeting business-IT hybrid careers.

Others

• ICT Berufsbildung Schweiz: Industry umbrella organization overseeing ICT apprenticeship curricula, exams, and the ICT Education Award. Not a competitor but the governing body that defines the framework within which Bbc operates.

Regional players

• Kalaidos Fachhochschule: Swiss private university group offering applied bachelor and master's programs in business, IT, and engineering. Competes for the same school-leaver cohort in Switzerland who choose academic pathways over the Lehre; a key alternative to ICT apprenticeships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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