What Computerschule West does

Computerschule West was a private computer training school headquartered at Oberebenestr. 11 in Bremgarten, Canton Aargau, Switzerland, founded on August 9, 1993 by three teachers (Leo Blunschi, Thomas Kober, Thomas Leitch). It delivered in-person computer courses for three principal segments: job seekers (Stellensuchende) referred through the AWA Weiterbildung employment-office partnership, private individuals seeking personal digital literacy, and local companies/institutions requesting customized employee training. The school additionally maintained a channel partnership with BBS Office in Wohlen, enabling dual-location course delivery and shared instructor capacity.

The core product was a catalog of classroom courses covering computer literacy and multimedia topics (photo, video, music), with class sizes deliberately capped at 3-9 participants for personalized instruction. The technical stack was conventional: training rooms equipped with a bright projector, individual workstations per participant, and a coffee bar for breaks. Courses concluded with a certificate, printed handbook, and USB stick/CD, plus complimentary freies Üben (free practice) sessions at either the Bremgarten facility or BBS Office in Wohlen. The school held three third-party credentials: eduQua (Swiss adult-education quality label), ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence), and SIZ (Swiss IT certification), with multiple ECDL-Centermaster, ECDL-Experte, and ECDL-Examiner credentials held by staff.

The business model was straightforward fee-for-service: per-course one-time payments from individual learners or sponsoring institutions, with no subscription, licensing, or platform revenue. Pricing was not publicly disclosed but cancellation terms (CHF 60 processing fee, 60% of course fee under certain conditions) indicate low-ticket, transaction-level pricing. Customer acquisition relied on institutional referrals (AWA, BBS Office) and local outreach rather than performance marketing. Computerschule West AG, the Swiss stock-corporation (AG) operating entity, officially closed on December 6, 2025, after 32 years of operation.

Name

Computerschule West

Legal name

Computerschule West AG

Website

https://computerschulewest.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Computerschule West was a private Swiss computer training school in Bremgarten, Canton Aargau, offering in-person courses on digital literacy and multimedia for job seekers (via AWA Weiterbildung), private individuals, and local companies, in partnership with BBS Office in Wohlen. Operations ceased December 6, 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremgarten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course fees: One-time course fees for computer training courses. Courses are priced individually and include certificate, handbook, and USB stick/CD. Cancellation policy shows fees of CHF 60 processing fee and 60% of course fee depending on cancellation timing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Computerschule West was a private in-person computer training school delivering courses on basic IT skills, application software, and multimedia topics (photo, video, music) for three audiences: job seekers (Stellensuchende) routed through AWA Weiterbildung, private individuals learning for personal or hobby purposes, and local companies and institutions needing customized employee training. Each course included a certificate, handbook, and USB stick/CD, plus complimentary freies Üben (free practice) time and ongoing question support at the school or at partner BBS Office in Wohlen. Classes were kept to 3-9 participants and held at the Bremgarten facility or the partner location.

Product overview

Computerschule West is a private computer school offering in-person training courses for job seekers (in cooperation with AWA Weiterbildung), professional development, private education, and hobby learning. The core offering is the course program covering computer skills and multimedia topics (photo, video, music). All courses include complimentary 'freies Üben' (free practice) sessions at the school or partner BBS Office, and provide certificates, manuals, and USB sticks/CDs upon completion. Courses are held at the Bremgarten facility or at partner BBS Office in Wohlen, with class sizes ranging from 3 to 9 participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-person computer training courses (Kursangebot) Classroom-based computer and multimedia training courses delivered in small groups (3-9 participants) for three audiences: job seekers (channelled via AWA Weiterbildung), private/hobby learners (delivered in collaboration with partner BBS Office in Wohlen), and local companies/institutions (customized corporate training). Each course bundles a certificate, handbook, and USB stick/CD, plus free practice time (freies Üben) and post-course Q&A support at the school or at BBS Office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes ensure personalized attention (3-9 participants per course)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AWA WeiterbildungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWA Weiterbildung is the regional employment and continuing education office. Computerschule West conducts courses for job seekers (Stellensuchende) in cooperation with AWA. This partnership appears to be a core revenue channel and primary customer segment driver for the school.
• BBS OfficecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBS Office in Wohlen is the main partner school of Computerschule West. They collaborate on courses for private individuals, with Computerschule West directing students to BBS Office for additional course offerings. Courses are conducted either in Bremgarten or Wohlen locations. BBS Office instructors are also ECDL certified.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Klubschule Migros: Switzerland's largest adult education provider, offering in-person and online computer and IT courses nationally. Direct overlap with Computerschule West's course categories (digital literacy, professional development, multimedia) but at vastly greater scale, broader geographic reach, and with an online delivery layer.
• SAE Institute Switzerland: International creative media and technology education provider with a Swiss presence, offering courses in multimedia, audio, and film production. Overlaps with Computerschule West's multimedia (photo, video, music) course offerings at a more specialized and credentialed level.

Direct peers

• Digicomp: Swiss IT and digital training provider offering computer, business, and professional development courses, including ECDL certification. Closest direct competitor in the Swiss adult computer training market with the same target customers, course categories, and certification focus as Computerschule West.
• BBS Office: Partner computer school in Wohlen, Switzerland, with which Computerschule West shared course delivery, students, and ECDL-certified instructors. Same in-person computer training model for private individuals, with the same geographic catchment in Canton Aargau.
• STF (Swiss Training Factory): Swiss provider of professional IT and business training, including ECDL preparation, Microsoft Office, and continuing education courses for individuals and corporate clients. Direct overlap in curriculum, certification focus, and adult learner target market.

Regional players

• Lernwerkstatt Olten: Regional adult education and computer training provider in Olten, Switzerland. Comparable scale and scope to Computerschule West as a community-rooted computer school with in-person delivery and small-class formats.
• EB Zürich (Stiftung Erwachsenenbildung Zürich): Adult education provider in Canton Zurich offering computer and digital literacy courses for individuals. Comparable course portfolio and target audience to Computerschule West, serving a different but adjacent Swiss-German region.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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