FEDERAL VOCATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE - ART 32
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Prepare a recognized professional diploma
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm to 9.40pm, depending on school holidays and public holidays in the canton of Vaud.
Over a period of approximately 40 weeks, exam preparation includes the following subjects:
- French,
- English and/or German,
- Economics and Society (Accounting, Law, Economics)
- Information Technology, Communication and Administration (ICA)
The course is purely theoretical and lasts for one year (the course starts in April).
Presentation of the curriculum
The federal Vocation Education and Training Diploma in Commerce is aimed at anyone who :
- is interested in current economic events and company life
- wants to understand and take part in the processes involved in running a business,
- is interested in current technologies and communication channels
- enjoys communicating with a variety of people
- has some knowledge of German and feels ready to make ambitious progress in communicating in business German.
The federal Vocation Education and Training Diploma in Commerce guarantees that students receive training adapted to companies’ changing needs and job market challenges. It enables holders of the CFC in commerce to be in great demand on the job market and to choose from a wide range of careers, whether in public or private companies, multinationals, or small businesses.
Marie-Laure Jacquemond, Director of the Business Studies Division
Throughout your studies at Lemania, Marie-Laure Jacquemond will maximize your chances of success. As Director of the Business Studies Division, she guarantees the quality of your studies and ensures that you can express your full potential.
She answers some questions about professional studies in Lemania.
Marie-Laure Jacquemond's interviewAdmission and graduation requirements
Requirements to be admitted to the exams
Participants in our article 32 course must have reached the age of majority. They must have at least five years’ professional experience, including at least two years in the commercial sector.
The vocational training department checks the eligibility requirements for the CFC examinations and decides on any equivalence of examinations or professional experience. Enrolment in our course is subject to the issue by the CPA (Professional Certification for Adults) of your certificate of admission to the final CFC examination.
Requirements to qualify for cantonal funding
You must be resident in the Canton of Vaud. Candidates who meet this condition are entitled to funding for their training from the Canton of Vaud.
Requirements for passing the Federal VET Diploma in Commerce
Final exams
The final exams combine case studies, practical exercises and role-playing,
- To assess the ability to analyse a business situation, manage critical incidents and make choices to resolve them,
- By drawing on all the theoretical and practical skills acquired
- By drawing on legal, economic, organisational, accounting and IT knowledge to resolve them,
- By using professional skills, the ability to argue, negotiate and identify and defuse potential sources of tension.
Conditions for success
The excellent results of our preparation programme are achieved thanks to :
- Our detailed knowledge of the objectives of the training plan
- Implementation by our team of qualified trainers
- Our extensive experience in professional training courses with daytime and evening student streams.
The Federal VET in Commerce is passed when the candidate has obtained at least an average of 4.0 in each of the two examinations:
- Practical work
- Professional knowledge and general knowledge examinations (1 oral or written examination in each DCO)
Lemania is EduQua-certified
The success of your continuing training depends on the quality of your training institute: our continuing training courses meet all the Eduqua quality standards, which ensures our participants that the content is relevant to their needs and that the teaching is delivered by a trained and experienced team. You can find out directly from the certification body about the benefits for our participants of choosing Eduqua-certified training with Lemania.
Student Life in our Lausanne downtown campus
Located in the heart of Lausanne, Ecole Lemania benefits from a dynamic environment connected to city life. In this vibrant city, where museums, theatres and restaurants coexist, students can draw positive energy for their academic career.
At Lemania, inspiration is not limited to classrooms. The city, recognized for its commitment to creativity, research and sport as the Olympic capital, offers an ideal setting for the personal and academic development of students.
Whether you aspire to join a specialised university (HES), obtain a bachelor’s degree in a Swiss university or aim for more specific sectors such as high school maturity or professional maturity, Lemania supports you on your journey. Thanks to a solid teaching program and a competent teaching team, you will be prepared for the required entrance exams and maturity exams.
In addition, thanks to close links with the local socio-economic fabric, students have access to opportunities for professional experience and practical training, which strengthens their academic and professional career.
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