SVEB Certificate for Adult Education Instructors

Your entry into adult education: Qualify to conduct learning events for adults with the official SVEB Certificate (SVEB 1).

CHF 3990.- excluding course materials

What is the SVEB Certificate for Course Instructors (SVEB 1)?

The SVEB Certificate for Course Instructors (Module 1) – also known as SVEB 1 – is the official entry point into adult education in Switzerland. It qualifies you to independently conduct learning events for adults in educational institutions, companies, or social service organizations.

With the SVEB 1 Certificate:

you will receive a qualification recognized throughout Switzerland and internationally
you will fulfill a key requirement for working as a trainer
you will lay the foundation for further training (e.g., the Swiss Federal Certificate for Trainers)

The course is based on the SVEB (Swiss Federation for Adult Learning) framework curriculum and is led by experienced professionals. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate that will advance your career.

Advantages of taking the SVEB course with iTalk

Those attending the SVEB course (SVEB 1) at iTalk benefit from a learning-friendly environment, personalized support, and experienced instructors. Our program is designed for individuals who want to achieve their qualification in a focused, practical, and supportive way.

Here’s why participants choose iTalk:

Our goal is to optimally prepare you, both professionally and personally, for your role as a course instructor – in a trusting environment with a high success rate.

Where does the SVEB course take place?

Our SVEB course location in Zurich is: Löwenstrasse 61, 8001 Zurich

Upon request, we can organize a SVEB course at your institution or office.

SVEB 1 training

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

After completing the SVEB 1 training, you will possess sound methodological and didactic skills as well as social competencies. You will be able to prepare, conduct, and evaluate learning events for adults in your field, using predefined concepts, curricula, and teaching materials.

You can then apply the acquired skills and competencies in your work at various educational institutions. The SVEB Certificate for Course Leaders comprises 14 course days and is a partial qualification towards the Swiss Federal Certificate for Trainers.

TARGET GROUP

Course instructors at continuing education institutes, vocational schools, and/or in-company training programs
Trainers with practical experience in teaching courses to adults
Newcomers to adult education
Full-time teachers at universities of applied sciences and adult educators with a higher vocational qualification

COURSE CONTENT

Please download our brochure here.

The main topics of the course include:

Adult-specific learning and teaching
Current methods and social forms
Goal-oriented lesson planning, didactic models
Reflection on one’s own learning biography, understanding of learning, and role behavior as a course instructor
Diversity in learning groups
Fundamentals of communication
Conflicts and disruptions in learning groups
Moderating discussions
Fundamentals of group dynamics
Transferring the learned material to one’s own field.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

SVEB 1 courses are held with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 14 participants.

COMPLETION / CERTIFICATION

You will receive a module certificate upon successful completion of the following coursework:

255 hours of learning time, including:

90 hours of net classroom time
165 hours of self-study
Successful completion of a competency assessment (practical demonstration and documented reflection on the learning process)
80% attendance

You will receive the SVEB certificate if you also provide proof of at least 150 hours of practical experience as a course instructor in at least two years of part-time professional practice. This practical experience can be acquired before, during, or after the course.

The total learning time is therefore 405 hours (255 hours for the course + 150 hours of practical experience). The course is equivalent to 13.5 ECTS credits (ECTS = European Credit Transfer System).

Dates for the SVEB course in Zurich

The course lasts four months. Classes are held on Fridays or Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Our courses take place in Zurich as outlined below:

Location	Duration	Time	Price
Zürich HB	Fridays 28.08.2026-11.12.2026	09:00 to 17:30	CHF 3990	ENROL NOW
Zürich HB	Saturdays 29.08.2026-12.12.2026	09:00 to 17:30	CHF 3990	ENROL NOW

Costs for the SVEB course in Zurich

CHF 3990.- incl. certification fees, excl. course materials (CHF 100)

* 50% Subsidies

* After attending all modules and completing the Federal Certificate of Competence as a Trainer (regardless of exam success), you will be reimbursed 50% of the course costs through federal subsidies.

Would you like to pay in installments? You can choose a suitable plan:

3 installments of CHF 1430 including materials and administration fees

4 installments of CHF 1075 including materials and administration fees

REGISTRATION

The number of participants is limited. Registrations will be processed in the order they are received. You can register for the SVEB Certificate for Course Instructors online using the form below or directly at the Italk Sprachschule GmbH office.

Our general terms and conditions apply.