SIZ

What SIZ does

SIZ (Schweizerisches Informatik-Zertifikat), legally SIZ AG, is Switzerland's national ICT user certification body. It designs, administers, and grades standardized examinations across four diploma tiers (ICT Smart-User SIZ, ICT Advanced-User SIZ, ICT Power-User SIZ with Data & Technology, Systems & Network, and Web specializations, and ICT Professional SIZ) covering 15 coordinated modules. The company does not deliver training itself; instead it relies on a network of more than 90 certified partner schools (Partnerschulen) across Switzerland that align their teaching to SIZ content and route candidates into the examination funnel.

The technical backbone is the mySIZ online platform, used for examination registration, test delivery, results, certification download, and partner-school administration. The platform was substantially rebuilt and relaunched on April 9, 2026, with simplified registration, password-free exam access, automated Train@SIZ billing, and grouping functionality called Superlehrgang. Supporting products include Testprüfungen (full practice exams), Lernziel-Checks (10-20 minute mini-assessments against specific learning objectives), and the Train@SIZ subscription service for expert-level practice material. Examination content is developed by roughly 60 external experts organized in exam commissions.

SIZ is sponsored and governed by the Kaufmännischer Verband der Schweiz and Swico, the Swiss ICT providers' association, which seat representatives on the Board of Directors. Revenue derives primarily from per-module examination fees set per diploma tier (CHF 90 to CHF 650 depending on level), supplemented by the Train@SIZ subscription. The system processed approximately 110,000 examinations a year for over 9,000 participants, served through the partner-school channel plus a direct BYOD examination option at the Zurich headquarters.

Name

SIZ

Legal name

SIZ AG

Website

https://siz.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SIZ AG is Switzerland's national ICT user certification body. It designs and administers standardized diploma examinations across four tiers and 15 modules, delivered through more than 90 partner schools and supported by its mySIZ online examination platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional ICT Certification Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAKAL

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

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Qualifications & Credit Framework Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Standards, Curriculum Frameworks & Learning Outcomes Authorities

Keywords

• ICT certification examinations
• Professional ICT diplomas
• Computer skills testing
• Vocational ICT assessment
• Online exam platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Kloten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Module Examination Fees: SIZ generates revenue primarily through examination fees charged per module. Fees vary by diploma level and whether the participant is from a partner school or self-study. The organization is sponsored by Kaufmännischer Verband der Schweiz and Swico.
2. Train@SIZ Subscriptions: Subscription-based licensing of practice exams for expert-level knowledge (ICT Power-User). Subscriptions are now time-unlimited in the new mySIZ system but bound to the educational institution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIZ is a Swiss ICT examination organization that develops, administers, and certifies standardized, practice-oriented computer skills examinations across four diploma levels (Smart-User, Advanced-User, Power-User in Data & Technology, Systems & Network, and Web specializations, plus Professional) with 15 coordinated modules. The mySIZ online platform delivers exam registration, test-taking, results management, and certificate issuance. Training is delivered through a network of over 90 certified partner educational institutions across Switzerland, while external candidates can sit exams at SIZ's Zurich headquarters.

Product overview

SIZ offers a modular certification system with four main diploma programs spanning from beginner to expert levels. The portfolio includes ICT Smart-User SIZ (basic office and digital skills), ICT Advanced-User SIZ (advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, cloud), ICT Power-User SIZ with three specializations (Data & Technology for BI and analytics, Systems & Network for IT administration, and Web for multimedia/web development), plus ICT Professional SIZ (Systems & Network) for advanced server administration. The ecosystem is supported by the mySIZ examination platform, Testprüfungen (practice exams), Lernziel-Checks (learning objective assessments), and Train@SIZ subscription services. Over 90 partner educational institutions across Switzerland deliver the programs, with approximately 110,000 exams conducted annually for 9,000 participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICT Smart-User SIZ®: Basic level ICT qualification covering Office applications and digital world navigation
• ICT Advanced-User SIZ®
• ICT Power-User SIZ® (Data & Technology)
• ICT Power-User SIZ® (Systems & Network)
• ICT Power-User SIZ® (Web)
• ICT Professional SIZ® (Systems & Network)
• Train@SIZ®
• mySIZ

Products and services

• ICT Smart-User SIZ Entry-level ICT certification covering professional use of Office applications and secure navigation in the digital world across PC, tablet, and smartphone. Consists of multiple modules (SU1, SU3, SU4 from school year 2026/27) with exam fees of CHF 90 per module for partner school participants.
• ICT Advanced-User SIZ Intermediate-level ICT certification demonstrating advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and cloud computing. Includes modules (AU1N, AU3, AU4 from 2026/27) requiring average grade of at least 4.0 for diploma. Exam fees of CHF 110 per module.
• ICT Power-User SIZ (Data & Technology) Expert-level certification for data evaluation, analysis of large datasets, and Business Intelligence. Requires 3 modules (PU41, PU42, PU45) or 2 modules plus Advanced-User diploma. Exam fees of CHF 260 per module for partner school participants.
• ICT Power-User SIZ (Systems & Network) Expert-level certification for configuration, administration, and maintenance of ICT systems and networks. Covers operating systems, user management, network configuration, and server administration through modules PU11-13. Exam fees of CHF 330 per module for PU11-13; CHF 650 for SP1.
• ICT Power-User SIZ (Web) Power-level certification for professional image editing and web/multimedia presence. Covers image processing (PU21) and WCMS & New Media (PU22). Exam fees of CHF 330 per module; both modules required for diploma.
• ICT Professional SIZ (Systems & Network) Advanced professional certification building on Power-User level, adding server infrastructure monitoring, server services installation, directory service management, virtualization, and network documentation skills through module SP1.
• mySIZ Platform Comprehensive online examination and learning management platform providing participant registration, exam scheduling, test delivery, results evaluation, and certificate management for SIZ certifications. Used by partner schools and individual exam candidates across Switzerland.
• Train@SIZ Subscription service for expert-level test exams and practice materials licensed for practice examinations corresponding to final exam requirements. Now automatically assigned through course enrollment with unlimited validity, tied to educational institution.
• PU45 ICT-Technologien Module New expert-level module covering basic ICT concepts, computer system components, software development, licensing models, file formats, programming language logic, and evaluation techniques, forming part of the ICT Power-User SIZ (Data & Technology) diploma.
• AU1N Kommunikation & Präsentation Module New combined Advanced-User module merging former AU1 and AU2 content with AI topics integrated, for the 2026/27 academic year, covering communication and presentation skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000+ examination participants per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• U-CH / Association romande de validation des modules informatiquesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Bilingual education cooperation for nationally coordinated training modules and certification examinations in German, French, and Italian. Module contents, learning objectives, format and duration have been aligned for mutual recognition.
• Kaufmännischer Verband der Schweiz (Swiss Commercial Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsoring organization of SIZ AG providing governance through board representation. Ensures alignment with Swiss commercial education standards and market relevance.
• Swico (ICT Providers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsoring organization of SIZ AG providing governance through board representation. Ensures ICT industry relevance and quality standards for certification programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Prometric: Global testing and assessment services provider operating secure exam delivery infrastructure for credentialing programs. Comparable to SIZ as the technology/execution layer behind certification exams, though Prometric is a vendor rather than an issuer.
• European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp): EU-developed framework defining digital competence levels across the Union. Adjacent as a competing/influential qualifications framework that could be adopted by Swiss employers and schools as an alternative to SIZ diplomas.
• Pearson VUE: Computer-based testing services network that delivers high-stakes certification exams globally. Relevant as the operational peer to SIZ's mySIZ platform for secure, standardized exam administration at scale.
• Linux Foundation / Linux Professional Institute (LPI): International, vendor-neutral open-source and IT certification body. Relevant as a comparable non-profit ICT certification governance model and as a potential competitor in advanced systems/network credentials overlapping SIZ's Power-User and Professional diplomas.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Global vendor-neutral IT certification body issuing credentials (A+, Network+, Security+). Operates in the broader ICT certification category overlapping SIZ's expert-level diplomas (Power-User, Professional) but is more infrastructure- and security-oriented.
• Certiport (Pearson): A leading global IT certification provider (owned by Pearson) administering exams such as Microsoft Office Specialist and IC3 through a global test-center network. Competes with SIZ in the digital-skills certification category but at much larger international scale.

Direct peers

• TOSA: French digital skills assessment provider offering modular certifications (Office, web, coding) through partner training organizations. Closely mirrors SIZ's diploma/module structure, partner-school delivery, and standardized examination model in a neighboring market.
• ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence): The international non-profit ICT certification body offering modular digital literacy certificates through accredited test centers. SIZ is essentially the Swiss national realization of the same concept — standardized, vendor-neutral computer skills certification — making ICDL the closest functional and structural peer.

Emerging players

• Microsoft (Microsoft Learn / Certifications): Vendor-issued certifications (e.g., Azure, Power Platform, Microsoft Office Specialist) that compete for the same learner wallet share as SIZ's expert-level diplomas and increasingly address AI and data literacy topics.

Regional players

• Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB): Swiss umbrella body for continuing education and adult learning, including qualifications frameworks for adult educators. Comparable as a Swiss national credentials/standards authority operating in the same domestic continuing-education ecosystem as SIZ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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