The world is changing at the speed of light. More than ever, it is essential to develop new skills and invest in continuous learning to remain up-tu-date and progress in your career.
As a contributing member, you benefit from 10-15% discounts for a selection of trainings as well as a unique access to an interest-free loan of up to 25’000 CHF from the Acube Foundation.
Feel free to contact us at career.alumni@epfl.ch for more information.
 | Among the many services EPFL Alumni offers, the Acube Foundation grants each year a number of interest-free loans to EPFL graduates wishing to continue their education and broaden their professional expertise. These loans are for EPFL Alumni contributors only. These loans are repayable at the end of the course, training or project. They range from CHF 5'000.- to a maximum of CHF 25'000.-, and requires the signature of a guarantor living in Switzerland. |
EPFL Extension School
The EPFL Extension School is the hub for your lifelong learning journey at EPFL.
Its dedicated team of lifelong learning specialists is ready to accompany you and offers alumni and alumnae the opportunity to book a 30-min phone call to discuss your needs in term of continuing education, as well as events and information sessions.
Its catalogue of programmes ranges from Science & Technology to Management or Public Administration and offers short programmes as well as Certificates of Advanced Studies and Masters of Advanced Studies. EPFL Alumni contributing members can benefit from discounts depending on the trainings.
Find out more here or contact Extension School for additional information.
Here below are four flagship programs from the EPFL Extension School:
 | EPFL EMBA Ideally bridging EPFL’s technology strength with international business, this hands-on approach combines innovative thinking with strategic management skils to harness innovation. Find out more about this 16-month high level program, proposing personalized learning with a class of maximum 36 students. |
 | Applied Data Science: Machine Learning Learn tools for predictive modelling and analytics, harnessing the power of neural networks and deep learning techniques across a variety of types of data sets. Master Machine Learning for informed decision-making, innovation, and staying competitive in today’s data-driven world. Fully on-line, you can start learning at your convenience. |
 | Circular Value Networks (CAS) The ability to balance sustainability, people and resilient value chains is quickly becoming the defining differentiator for professionals the world over. Circularity is a term that has been thrown around organizations for nearly 4 decades. And yet, it remains a largely untapped potential and term often misunderstood as a state, rather than a mindset that must continuously adjust to changing industry practice and innovation. Get the knowledge and tools you need to accelerate the transition to NET-Zero with people at the center. |
 | Resilient Value Chain Management While modern industry is still adapting to the emergence of Industry 4.0, a new opportunity space is starting to surface. The ability to balance sustainability, people and resilient value chains is quickly becoming the defining differentiator for Operations professionals the world over. We call this Industry 5.0. Profound change currents are reshaping supply chains on a global scale. Those who wish to stay ahead of this change need to move from supply chain management to value chain management thinking. Move beyond simply managing operations to realizing growth, innovation and sustainability goals towards Industry 5.0. |
Other EPFL programs
 | EPFL MOOCs Launched in 2012, EPFL MOOCs have exceeded 2 million users as early as 2018. From engineering and basic sciences to computer science, architecture and life sciences, there is definitely a MOOC for you! |
 | Did you know that EPFL is one of the founders of the World’s No.1 Sports Management Masters? Based in Lausanne, the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) delivers this 15-month program, a joint program delivered jointly with EPFL, University of Lausanne, University of Geneva, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), IMD, EHL and the Canton of Vaud. If you’re passionate about the sports industry, this program could be your perfect next step. Exceptional opportunity: as a partner school, EPFL alumni and alumnae can benefit from scholarships covering 93% of the fees - see here for conditions. |
Our partners beyond EPFL
 | Business, leadership and strategic thinking are key skills needed to grow your career. IMD’s online learning programs give you access to world-class faculty, personalized learning, peer to peer interactions and opportunities to apply what you learn to your own business context. EPFL Alumni contributors benefit from preferential rates on the 4 selected trainings: Don’t forget to mention you are an EPFL Alumni contributor to benefit from the special rates! |
 | Romandie Formation, the leading provider of higher and continuing education in French-speaking Switzerland, offers our contributing members a preferential rate for the CAPM & PMP certifications of the PMI, the world’s leading authority on project management:
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 | Artificial Intelligence is generating tremendous buzz, and understanding its core concepts is essential to truly harness its power. The AI Literacy Academy offers a self-paced online program for a business-focused introduction. The course includes eight 30-minute modules and should take half a day to complete. Course instructor is EPFL alumnus and Data & AI advisor Dr. Sandro Saitta. EPFL Alumni contributors benefit from a 50% discount on the course - 197.50 CHF instead of 395 CHF. Learn more on the AI Literacy Academy website and contact us at alumni@epfl.ch to get your discount code! |
 | The Prompt University is an innovative educational institution dedicated to training in Generative AI and Prompt Engineering. It stands out for its focus on real-world applications, ensuring its students acquire skills that are directly applicable in the corporate world. The 4-hour online course Corporate Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT has been designed to meet the growing need for expertise in this cutting-edge field, particularly for corporate environments. It aims to instil a culture of innovation and efficient AI utilization in businesses, thereby unlocking transformative potential. |
 | Swiss Board Institute |
 | If you are interested in pursuing an MBA at INSEAD, discover two types of scholarships for Swiss candidates. The Swiss Tech Entrepreneur Scholarship, worth €40,000, is dedicated to technology entrepreneurs from leading scientific institutes such as EPFL. The Swiss Scholarship, worth €20,000, is open to all Swiss candidates. |
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