What ICT Berufsbildung Aargau does

ICT Berufsbildung Aargau (ICT-BBAG) is the designated cantonal Organization of the Working World (OdA) for ICT professions in Canton Aargau, Switzerland. Operating as a Swiss nonprofit association (Verein) headquartered at Bahnhofstrasse 67 in Aarau, the organization coordinates the entire ICT vocational training pipeline for the canton, spanning four federally recognized apprenticeship programs: Informatiker*in EFZ (with specializations in Application Development and Platform Development under the 2021 BiVo), Mediamatiker*in EFZ, ICT-Fachfrau/-mann EFZ, and Entwickler*in digitales Business EFZ. Its tripartite delivery model combines on-the-job training at member Lehrbetriebe, school-based instruction at Berufsfachschule BBB in Baden, and inter-company courses (überbetriebliche Kurse, üK) at the ICT LearnHub in Mägenwil, which was co-established by the association and opened in 2021/2022.

The organization monetizes through a one-time 250 CHF entry fee plus annual membership dues from training companies, and through fees charged to training companies for their apprentices' participation in üK courses (typically 4–7 course weeks per apprenticeship). Supporting technology is functional rather than proprietary: the OdAOrg login platform for managing apprentice data and üK information, LearningView for accessing course materials, and Microsoft Teams/Zoom for online communication. The association also administers the federal qualification procedures (Qualifikationsverfahren), runs the Regionalmeisterschaften that feed into national ICTskills and WorldSkills competitions, and manages the inaugural Top ICT Ausbildungsbetrieb Kanton Aargau award, which was awarded to Zettaplan AG in 2026.

The association is led by a 6-member board (President Carlo Pirola, also Vice President of ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz) and a small Geschäftsstelle led by OdA-Leiterin Jennifer Indergand, with 43 total staff. It is a member of SwissICT and ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz, and its training delivery is recognized under the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act and GDPR where applicable. Graduate throughput has averaged 150–220 apprentices annually, with the 2026 cohort reaching 206 graduates (116 Informatiker, 45 ICT-Fachleute, 45 Mediamatiker). The organization is extending its scope into continuing education with the AI Business Specialist with eidg. Fachausweis certification, positioning itself beyond traditional apprenticeships into adult upskilling.

Name

ICT Berufsbildung Aargau

Legal name

ICT-Berufsbildung Aargau

Website

https://ict-bbag.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICT Berufsbildung Aargau is the designated cantonal Organization of the Working World (OdA) for ICT professions in Canton Aargau, Switzerland, coordinating vocational apprenticeships (Informatiker, Mediamatiker, ICT-Fachleute, Entwickler digitales Business EFZ) across member training companies, Berufsfachschule BBB, and the ICT LearnHub.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Train-the-Trainer & Instructor Enablement Services (BPAEANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational ICT training
• Apprenticeship coordination
• Inter-company courses
• ICT professional education
• Qualification procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Training companies and organizations pay a one-time entry fee of 250 CHF and an annual membership fee defined by the member, billed after the General Assembly. This constitutes the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Overbetriebliche Kurse (üK) Fees: Fees charged to training companies for their apprentices' participation in inter-company courses organized by ICT Berufsbildung Aargau. Invoices are sent electronically. The organization coordinates and hosts üK courses for Informatiker EFZ (7 x 5 days), Mediamatiker EFZ (5 x 5 days), ICT-Fachfrau/-mann EFZ (4 x 6 days), and Entwickler digitales Business EFZ (7 x 5 days) at the ICT LearnHub.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICT Berufsbildung Aargau coordinates the entire ICT vocational training pipeline in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, as the designated cantonal Organization of the Working World (OdA). It offers four ICT apprenticeship programs (Informatiker*in EFZ, Mediamatiker*in EFZ, ICT-Fachfrau/-mann EFZ, Entwickler*in digitales Business EFZ), organizes inter-company courses (üK) at the ICT LearnHub, manages the qualification procedures (final examinations), and runs regional ICT skills championships.

Product overview

ICT Berufsbildung Aargau is a regional vocational education organization (OdA) providing comprehensive ICT professional training in Canton Aargau, Switzerland. The organization offers four primary apprenticeship programs (Informatiker*in EFZ, Mediamatiker*in EFZ, ICT-Fachfrau/-mann EFZ, Entwickler*in digitales Business EFZ) with inter-company courses conducted at the ICT LearnHub facility. Services include qualification procedures, examination administration, regional skills competitions, continuing education courses including AI Business Specialist certification, and support services for training companies through the ICT Competence Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT Apprenticeship Programs (Lehrberufe ICT) Four vocational training programs: Informatiker*in EFZ (with specializations in Application Development and Platform Development), Mediamatiker*in EFZ, ICT-Fachfrau/-mann EFZ, and Entwickler*in digitales Business EFZ. Designed for ICT apprentices in the canton of Aargau.
• Überbetriebliche Kurse (Inter-company Courses / üK) Practical training courses conducted at ICT LearnHub that complement school-based and workplace learning for ICT apprentices. Covers Informatiker EFZ (7 x 5 days), Mediamatiker EFZ (5 x 5 days), ICT-Fachfrau/-mann EFZ (4 x 6 days), and Entwickler digitales Business EFZ (7 x 5 days).
• Qualifikationsverfahren (Qualification Procedure) Organization and administration of final apprenticeship examinations (IPA/VPA) for ICT professions in Canton Aargau. Manages Prüfungsexperte (examination expert) program to recruit and train IT professionals as examination experts.
• Weiterbildungen (Continuing Education) Advanced training offerings including 'AI Business Specialist mit eidg. Fachausweis' certification for ICT professionals seeking federal certification.
• Berufsbildnerkurse (Trainer/Instructor Courses) ICT-specific courses for training professionals to obtain their trainer certification (Berufsbildner). Required for employees at training companies who supervise ICT apprentices.
• Regionalmeisterschaften (Regional Skills Competition) Annual regional ICT skills championships where apprentices compete in various skills (Software Development, Web Technologies, Mediamatics, Cloud Computing) as qualifiers for national ICTskills and WorldSkills competitions.
• ICT LearnHub Training Center Training center in Mägenwil (Hintermättlistrasse 3) for conducting inter-company courses (üK). Supports multiple ICT apprenticeship programs including Informatiker*in EFZ (7×5 days), Mediamatiker*in EFZ (5×5 days), ICT-Fachfrau/-mann EFZ (4×6 days), and Entwickler*in digitales Business EFZ (7×5 days).
• ICT Kompetenzzentrum (ICT Competence Center) Central contact point for new training companies and those seeking to become training providers, organizing events and promoting ICT professions. Manages the member recruitment pipeline and member services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 206 ICT apprentices graduated in 2026 (116 Informatiker, 45 ICT-Fachleute, 45 Mediamatiker)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berufsfachschule BBB (Baden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerufsfachschule BBB in Baden is a leading vocational school and the designated partner for delivering theoretical/school-based ICT education in Aargau. ICT Berufsbildung Aargau works with BBB to ensure comprehensive dual-track ICT vocational training across all four ICT professions.
• ICT LearnHub AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICT LearnHub AG in Mägenwil is the designated training center for delivering overbetriebliche Kurse (inter-company practical courses) for all ICT apprentices in Aargau. The ICT LearnHub was co-founded by the association and opened in Spring 2022. It also hosts trial days, workshops, and preparation sessions for regional championships.
• ICT-Berufsbildung SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz is the national umbrella organization for ICT vocational training in Switzerland. ICT Berufsbildung Aargau is affiliated with this national body, participates in national skills competitions (ICTskills, WorldSkills), coordinates on curriculum revisions (e.g., ICT-Fachleute EFZ, Mediamatiker EFZ revisions), and aligns with national standards.
• SwissICTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwissICT is a major ICT industry association in Switzerland. ICT Berufsbildung Aargau is a member of SwissICT and jointly awards the ICT Training Award with SwissICT and ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz.
• Kanton Aargau (Berufsinspektorat)coreOthersThe cantonal Berufsinspektorat provides regulatory oversight of apprenticeships and participates in the üK-Kommission alongside the board members, ensuring alignment between the association's training activities and cantonal educational policy.
• Bilanz & Erfolg AG, AarauminorOthersBoris Kathe of Bilanz & Erfolg AG in Aarau conducts the annual audit (Revisionsstelle) of the association's accounting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz: National umbrella organization for ICT vocational training in Switzerland, of which ICT BBAG is a member. Sets national standards, organizes ICTskills and WorldSkills qualifiers, and coordinates curriculum revisions across all cantonal OdAs.
• SwissICT: Major ICT industry association in Switzerland that jointly awards the ICT Training Award with ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz and is the broader industry voice for ICT employers, overlapping with ICT BBAG's training-company member base.

Others

• Berufsfachschule BBB Baden: The designated vocational school partner for delivering theoretical/school-based ICT education in Aargau. Operates as a complementary delivery partner rather than a competitor, but shares overlapping curriculum and apprenticeship responsibilities.
• ICT LearnHub AG: The training center subsidiary/close partner in Mägenwil that delivers überbetriebliche Kurse for ICT apprentices. Co-founded by ICT BBAG and operates as a core operational partner for practical course delivery.

Emerging players

• OdA Gesundheit Aargau: Cantonal OdA for healthcare professions in Aargau, illustrating the same nonprofit association structure and cantonal mandate applied to a different vocational sector; relevant for benchmarking organizational design rather than direct competition.

Direct peers

• ICT Berufsbildung Graubünden (ICT-BBGR): Cantonal OdA for ICT professions in Canton Graubünden, providing parallel apprenticeship coordination, üK organization, and member services for training companies in its region.
• ICT Berufsbildung Zürich: The cantonal OdA for ICT professions in Canton Zürich, providing the same designation, mandate, and training coordination role as ICT BBAG but for a much larger canton. Operates überbetriebliche Kurse and member training company services across the same four ICT EFZ professions.
• ICT Berufsbildung Bern: Cantonal OdA for ICT professions in Canton Bern, structurally identical to ICT BBAG as a regional vocational training association coordinating ICT apprenticeships, üK courses, and member training companies within its cantonal boundary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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