Why management has become a professional asset
Project management and IT service governance have become strategic skills in business. Digital transformations, the generalisation of agile methods and pressure on deadlines and budgets fuel a strong demand for certified project managers, experienced scrum masters, product owners and ITIL managers. Swiss organisations actively recruit these profiles for transformation, cloud migration, compliance and information system evolution projects.
A recognised management training opens access to structuring positions: PMP or PRINCE2 certified project manager, scrum master, product owner, ITIL practitioner, business analyst, IT manager. ITTA offers a catalogue of training courses in this domain, from fundamental certifications to expert specialisations, delivered by trainers active in transformation projects for Swiss and international organisations.
A recognised management certification opens access to better-paid steering positions and represents a differentiating asset in hiring within Swiss organisations.
Skills covered by our management training
Project management (PMI, PRINCE2)
The project management hub gathers the most recognised PMI certifications: CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP. It also covers PRINCE2 (Foundation and Practitioner), a method widely used in European administrations and large organisations. These courses target junior, intermediate and experienced project managers wishing to officially validate their methodological mastery. PMP remains a reference on the Swiss market for senior project manager positions.
Agile and Scrum
The Agile and Scrum hub covers Scrum Alliance certifications (CSM, CSPO, CSP), Scrum.org (PSM, PSPO, PSD), SAFe (SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master) and DevOps Agile practices. These courses target scrum masters, product owners, agile coaches and project managers leading agile teams. Mastering SAFe, LeSS and Scrum at Scale frameworks is particularly sought after in large Swiss organisations industrialising their agile transformation.
IT service management (ITIL)
The IT service management hub covers ITIL 4 Foundation, Managing Professional and Strategic Leader, as well as other IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 20000). These courses target service desk managers, incident managers, change managers and IT directors implementing or improving their service governance. ITIL remains the most used framework in Swiss companies to structure IT practices.
Lean management and processes
The process and Lean management training covers Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black Belt), Kaizen and business process optimisation. The business analysis hub addresses IIBA certifications (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA) for business analysts gathering needs, modelling processes and supporting transformation projects.
Enterprise architecture and change management
The enterprise architecture hub covers TOGAF, the reference framework for enterprise architects. Change management gathers Prosci ADKAR methodologies and supports transformation managers. Service desk management completes the offer for support and help desk managers.
Build your management path according to your profile
A junior project manager typically starts with CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation to validate methodological basics. To progress, PMP remains the most globally recognised certification, complemented by PMI-ACP for agile-oriented profiles. Certified scrum masters first aim for CSM or PSM I, then SAFe Scrum Master for large-scale contexts. IT managers and operations directors follow ITIL Foundation then Managing Professional to structure their service governance. Business analysts target IIBA certifications and complement with Lean Six Sigma for the process dimension.
Featured courses in this catalogue
Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
management and related skills
Project management is inherently linked to other domains. AI training is becoming essential for managers leading AI projects and structuring governance of these new technologies. Cloud computing brings the technical dimension for project managers on cloud transformations. Soft skills reinforce the relational and communication skills essential to leading teams. For DevOps and continuous-delivery profiles, the DevOps domain covers Kubernetes, Docker and infrastructure automation.
What is changing in management this year
Management is evolving fast with pressure on agility, digital transformation and the arrival of AI in project practices. Hybrid methodologies combining predictive and agile (PMI Hybrid Agile) are gaining ground in organisations that cannot fully shift to agile. SAFe and LeSS certifications are advancing for scaling. ITIL 4 and IT governance adapt to cybersecurity and cloud. Project tools integrate AI for automatic risk monitoring, schedule analysis and document generation.
Our management sessions in Geneva and Lausanne
All our management training courses are available on-site in our Geneva (Route des Jeunes 35) and Lausanne (Avenue de Mon-Repos 24) centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom. With a session cycle every 5 weeks, you quickly find a date suiting your planning. With small groups, each participant benefits from tailored coaching, and each course includes hands-on exercises, case studies and simulations representative of real projects encountered in business.
Our management commitment
ITTA is a certified training centre based in French-speaking Switzerland, partner of major certification bodies: PMI, Scrum.org, AXELOS (ITIL, PRINCE2) and IIBA. Our trainers are practitioners active in transformation projects for Swiss and international organisations. The management catalogue regroups our training courses covering the most recognised certifications. Different professional funding mechanisms are available depending on your situation.
FAQ
Which project management certification to choose in 2026?
For a junior profile, CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation are the most accessible. For a confirmed project manager aiming internationally, PMP remains the global reference. PRINCE2 Practitioner is favoured in administrations and certain European sectors. PMI-ACP is relevant if your projects are agile.
How long to become a certified scrum master?
Plan 2 to 3 days for the Scrum Master training (CSM or PSM I) and the exam. SAFe Scrum Master or Advanced Scrum Master require prior experience and approximately 4 additional days of training.
ITIL 4 or COBIT for IT governance?
ITIL 4 remains the most practical framework to structure IT service management daily (incidents, changes, service levels). COBIT is more oriented towards global governance and strategic alignment. Many Swiss organisations combine both: ITIL for operations and COBIT for high-level steering and compliance.
Which business analyst certification in French-speaking Switzerland?
IIBA certifications (ECBA for beginners, CCBA for intermediate, CBAP for confirmed) are the most internationally recognised. For agile-oriented profiles, PMI-PBA and IIBA-AAC complement the offer. Senior business analysts in French-speaking Switzerland often combine IIBA with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
What professional funding options are available?
Several professional funding solutions can be considered depending on your situation and your employer. Our team helps you identify the options that fit your profile.