Embedded in the Swiss tech and innovation ecosystem
We teach leadership in a world where AI is here to stay.
And we do it with Switzerland's first leadership programme with a Swiss Federal Diploma.
The ability to introduce, manage and take responsibility for AI in organisations is becoming the core competence of modern leadership. Those who master it set the direction. Those who ignore it must accept the consequences. We train people who choose the former.
The ATLASS AI Business Coaching supports you live and individually through real decisions and challenges in your own AI project. Since 2023. Over 1,000 evaluated business tasks. Built on cutting-edge LLMs and current AI tools. Those who succeed here, succeed in the boardroom.
In 12 weeks to the SAQ certificate 'AI Business Expert'. Plus comprehensive preparation for the federal diploma examination 'AI Business Specialist'. Two recognised qualifications, one programme, a clear advantage in the market. State-recognised. Unique across Switzerland.
All content for the federal examination is comprehensively covered – and explored from your own professional perspective. AI strategy, governance, change management, business cases. Not taught by academics, but by entrepreneurs who tackle these challenges every day.
Upon completion, you'll be able to present an AI roadmap to your management board, calculate a business case, propose a governance framework and steer an AI project from idea to go-live.
The AIBS platform you learn on runs on the latest AI technology itself. So from the very first day you work with what others are still only talking about. And you see the technology move forward almost daily – and the platform with it. On top of that you get daily news from tech and AI and a clear read on which tool actually helps you with what.
You study alongside highly qualified professionals and entrepreneurs. You learn from their experience, their mindset, their vision. This dynamic only emerges among equals.
Over 7,000 professionals make up the ISA Community. From your first day, you're part of it: exclusive events, networking occasions and genuine exchange among like-minded professionals. Not just a network. A connection that lasts.
The leadership programme is for professionals who are deciding today to lead their organisation's AI transformation tomorrow.
Who see AI as a strategic leadership challenge and want to steer their organisation confidently through the transformation.
Who want to take the next career step with a federally recognised AI leadership qualification.
Who want to combine technical expertise with business know-how and leadership skills, growing into hybrid roles.
Who want to realign their career with an intensive AI and leadership update, leaving the programme with a clear profile and recognised qualification.
Who want to qualify specifically for leadership responsibility, bringing a powerful dual certification with Federal Diploma and SAQ certificate.
Who are moving into a new industry or role and need a fast, thorough AI leadership update.
Why no IT background needed?
This programme doesn't teach you to code. It teaches you to deploy AI strategically, lead teams and manage projects. All relevant AI tools are introduced and classified step by step: what each tool is useful for right now, and which competency and use case it fits. You'll learn to make better decisions with the leading models, calculate business cases and set up governance frameworks. If you're curious and can use a laptop, you're ready.
The programme is structured into five sequential phases.
All 28 competencies in just 12 weeks. Hands-on, from your professional perspective. With the ATLASS AI Business Coaching at its core. On-site and online combined.
28 competencies in 12 weeks. ATLASS AI Business Coaching, on-site and online.
Directly upon course completion, you sit the SAQ examination and receive the recognised 'AI Business Expert' certificate, issued by the Swiss Association for Quality. Visible in the market before the federal examination. Examination fee included in the programme price.
100 per cent pass rate across the GAT 2026 cohorts.
SAQ certificate 'AI Business Expert' directly upon course completion. 100% pass rate 2026.
Complementary modules deepen the programme content, efficiently and tailored to your personal leadership challenge. Thematic deep dives, latest tools and AI-powered learning formats.
Complementary modules, tailored to your personal leadership challenge.
An intensive preparation day and AI-powered exam simulations prepare you specifically for all three parts of the federal examination. Included in the programme fee.
Intensive preparation day and exam simulations. Included.
The federal professional examination completes the path to the 'AI Business Specialist' diploma. Not included in the programme fee.
Federal examination autumn 2027. Exam fee not included.
Current course dates, languages and further information can be found directly on the Campus of the Graduate School of Applied Technology & Management.
The most ambitious on-the-job leadership programme in Switzerland, in just 12 weeks. Preparatory programmes of this kind otherwise typically run two to three semesters.
21 sessions across 12 weeks · On-site and online
The first cohorts of the AI Business Specialist have completed the leadership programme. Their feedback is the most reliable indicator of what awaits you. Quotes translated from German.
Watch the feedback video“Sensational structure, wonderful lecturers – genuinely exciting content and top-quality delivery. Plus enormous flexibility in the course: whenever something didn't quite go to plan, high-quality alternatives were arranged immediately. Simply perfect. I felt entirely at home and can only recommend the course.”
“Thank you so much – it was even better than I ever imagined. Brutally practice-oriented, plenty of inspiration, great teachers and a superb network. Now it's simply a matter of putting it into practice. Really cool!”
“The perfect complement to my xMBA! The AI Business Specialist provides a valuable framework, especially for the corporate world – how to work with AI, create value and talk to management and IT as an equal. Lively lecturers, enormous knowledge, the time flies by. Absolutely recommended!”
“What can I say? There used to be a TV host who would leap up and shout: 'That was terrific!' – I won't do that, but the course was extremely good. Plenty of simulations, AI always at the centre – not just hacks and tricks, but the tactics behind them. You learn to work with AI and to go through the entire process together with it as a co-pilot. Outstanding – keep it up!”
“Intensive and highly engaging weeks with great lecturers and wonderful fellow participants. We ran a complete business case end to end – from use case identification through prioritisation, calculation and analysis to governance and board preparation. A truly great experience – many thanks to everyone!”
“Really intensive, really hands-on and superbly organised. The programme genuinely moved me forward, and Martin's preparation for the federal examination was once again outstanding. Absolutely recommended!”
“The course is very engaging – a lot of material, but thoroughly practical. Top-calibre lecturers who really work in the field and enrich the material with examples from everyday practice. You go home each time with a full backpack – and always with brand-new insights on AI.”
“Crazily engaging and a real challenge – but worth it every single day. Definitely do it!”
“The xMBA brought me into the present, the AI Business Specialist makes me fit for the future. The perfect next step!”
“Sensational structure, wonderful lecturers – genuinely exciting content and top-quality delivery. Plus enormous flexibility in the course: whenever something didn't quite go to plan, high-quality alternatives were arranged immediately. Simply perfect. I felt entirely at home and can only recommend the course.”
“Thank you so much – it was even better than I ever imagined. Brutally practice-oriented, plenty of inspiration, great teachers and a superb network. Now it's simply a matter of putting it into practice. Really cool!”
“The perfect complement to my xMBA! The AI Business Specialist provides a valuable framework, especially for the corporate world – how to work with AI, create value and talk to management and IT as an equal. Lively lecturers, enormous knowledge, the time flies by. Absolutely recommended!”
“What can I say? There used to be a TV host who would leap up and shout: 'That was terrific!' – I won't do that, but the course was extremely good. Plenty of simulations, AI always at the centre – not just hacks and tricks, but the tactics behind them. You learn to work with AI and to go through the entire process together with it as a co-pilot. Outstanding – keep it up!”
“Intensive and highly engaging weeks with great lecturers and wonderful fellow participants. We ran a complete business case end to end – from use case identification through prioritisation, calculation and analysis to governance and board preparation. A truly great experience – many thanks to everyone!”
“Really intensive, really hands-on and superbly organised. The programme genuinely moved me forward, and Martin's preparation for the federal examination was once again outstanding. Absolutely recommended!”
“The course is very engaging – a lot of material, but thoroughly practical. Top-calibre lecturers who really work in the field and enrich the material with examples from everyday practice. You go home each time with a full backpack – and always with brand-new insights on AI.”
“Crazily engaging and a real challenge – but worth it every single day. Definitely do it!”
“The xMBA brought me into the present, the AI Business Specialist makes me fit for the future. The perfect next step!”
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The faculty brings something no curriculum can replace:
the experience of living AI transformation every single day.
CEO ATLASS Technology AG · Co-Founder ISA
Partner Graduate School & Programme Director
24 years of international leadership in financial services, including as Global Head Innovation & Customer Experience at UBS with teams in Zurich, London and Singapore. 500+ professionals guided through the xMBA (reintegration rate: 80%). Lecturer HWZ Zurich, Founder ATLASS Technology AG.
Serial Startup Entrepreneur · Co-Founder & President ISA
Partner Graduate School
Founder of Swiss Fintech (Switzerland's first fintech association) and co-founder of Knip AG (CHF 15M funding). Member of the Swiss Federal Council's Advisory Board on Digital Transformation since 2017. Speaker for UBS, SwissRe, McKinsey, SRF. Former Board Member Globalance Bank. Wikipedia →
ISA Invest and SERI federal subsidy cleverly combined.
Transparent. Fair. Government-funded.
Graduate School of Applied Technology & Management
SAQ · SERI-listed · ISO 17024
✦ Effectively from CHF 4'995 after the 50% SERI federal subsidy, once you have sat the examination
ISA Invest: The entrepreneurs of the Innovation Association invest CHF 550'000 annually in the programme.
SERI federal subsidy: Once you have sat the examination (regardless of the result), the government reimburses 50% of the course costs. GAT and ISA have been registered and listed with SERI since March 2026.
Registration via Tally · Assessment call with GAT & ISA · Clear, prompt response
Not included: federal exam fee (separately through ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz), as well as licences and subscriptions for AI tools
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There are several routes to the Swiss Federal Diploma AI Business Specialist. Here you can see what sets the GAT programme apart. As of August 2026.
| Criterion | GAT | HSO | WISS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total programme price (excl. federal exam fee) |
CHF 15'500 | CHF 14'940 | CHF 14'500 |
| Total price with ISA Invest – limited number of partial scholarships |
CHF 9'990 | CHF 14'940 | CHF 14'500 |
| Effective after 50% SERI subsidy | CHF 4'995 | CHF 7'470 | CHF 7'250 |
| Target audience | Senior & Business Professionals | All experience levels | All experience levels |
| Entry requirements | Tertiary degree (university, applied sciences etc.) |
VET diploma or equivalent | VET diploma or equivalent |
| Focus | Leadership | Specialist | Specialist |
| Programme designed & hosted by entrepreneurs | Yes | No information | No information |
| Individual AI Business Coaching | ATLASS, since 2023 | No information | No information |
| Platform and coaching built on the latest AI technology (cutting-edge LLMs and AI tools) |
Yes | No information | No information |
| Format: Part-time | Yes, 12 weeks | 2 semesters | 2 semesters |
| Course also in English | Yes, from 2027 | In German | In German |
| Certificate immediately after course | Yes, SAQ-certified | Yes, school's own certificate | Yes, school's own certificate |
| Preparation for the federal exam | Exam preparation with AI Included · Value: CHF 2'000 |
Exam preparation | Exam preparation |
Information based on publicly available programme pages, as of August 2026.
Brochure, SERI guide and personal info call.
Everything you need.
All details on curriculum, schedule, lecturers and fees at a glance.
The government covers up to 50% of course costs. Our guide shows you how to secure the federal subsidy.
15 minutes with Sandra Dadinger, COO of the Graduate School of Applied Technology & Management. Your questions, answered directly.
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