Lifelong Learning
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 to date and progress in your career.
As a contributing member, you benefit from 10–15% discounts on a selection of trainings, as well as 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.
Interest-free loan for continuing education
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 reserved for EPFL Alumni contributors.
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 require the signature of a guarantor living in Switzerland.
Lifelong learning at EPFL
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-minute phone call to discuss your needs in terms of continuing education, as well as events and information sessions. 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
If you’re considering doing an Executive MBA and are interested in innovation, the EPFL EMBA is right for you.
Ideally bridging EPFL’s technology strength with international business, this hands-on approach combines innovative thinking with strategic management skills 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 datasets. Master Machine Learning for informed decision-making, innovation, and staying competitive in today’s data-driven world.
Fully online, you can start learning at your convenience.
More information.
Circular Value Networks (CAS)
The ability to balance sustainability, people and resilient value chains is becoming the defining differentiator for professionals the world over. Circularity is a term that has been used across organizations for nearly four decades. Yet it remains a largely untapped potential.
Get the knowledge and tools you need to accelerate the transition to net-zero with people at the center.
More information.
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 becoming the defining differentiator for operations professionals worldwide. We call this Industry 5.0. Those who wish to stay ahead of this evolution need to move from supply chain management to value chain management thinking.
More information.
Additional learning opportunities
EPFL MOOCs
EPFL is a pioneer in Europe when it comes to MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).
Launched in 2012, EPFL MOOCs 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 jointly with EPFL, the University of Lausanne, the 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
IMD offers a special rate to EPFL Alumni contributors on its Venture Capital Asset Management program, a unique four-day training designed for professionals looking to sharpen their skills, seize new opportunities and drive growth in the investment landscape.
Special rate: CHF 6,715 instead of CHF 7,900.
Don’t forget to mention that you are an EPFL Alumni contributor to benefit from the special rate.
Romandie Formation, the leading provider of higher and continuing education in French-speaking Switzerland, offers contributing members a preferential rate for the CAPM & PMP certifications of the PMI, the world’s leading authority on project management.
- 3’500 CHF instead of 3’900 CHF for face-to-face courses
- 3’000 CHF instead of 3’500 CHF for the live online course
Read here the testimonials of EPFL graduates who have already enrolled in the course. Please note that the examination fee for the PMI certification is not included.
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