Organizations Offering IC Activities
The following organizations offer training and networking opportunities for IC professionals. Please note that Enzaim Communications is not familiar with all of them so we cannot vouch for their quality.
Executive MScom
Since 1999, the University of Lugano has successfully operated the Executive Master of Science in Communications Management (MScom). In cooperation with Copenhagen Business School and UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles, it offers one of the most renowned trainings for communications specialists in Europe. All Enzaim Communications partners have graduated from MScom. More information at www.mscom.unisi.ch.
IABC – International Association for Business Communicators
IABC is an international organization that supports more than 13,000 communications specialists with cutting-edge conferences, awards, and an active exchange platform, with the aim of professionalizing the global communications discipline. Recently, the “International Association of Business Communicators” (IABC) also started its own local activities in Switzerland. More information at www.iabc.com.
Institute of Applied Media Studies IAM
The Institute of Applied Media Studies (IAM) is part of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). It is a leader in basic and continuing education in the field of communications. Nils Rickert, Managing Partner of Enzaim Communications, is an examiner and diploma thesis supervisor at IAM, as well as responsible for an internal communications practice module. For more information on IAM (in German only), go to www.iam.zhaw.ch.
Metaplan
Metaplan is a leading consultancy for and supplier of training in workshop facilitation. Founded in 1972 in Germany, the company developed the renowned Metaplan approach to facilitate complex problem solving and change processes. Enzaim Communications is Swiss Competence Partner of Metaplan and has been using the technique with great success. More information at www.metaplan.de.
SAWI – Swiss Marketing and Advertising Institute
Besides its educational offering in marketing and sales, the Swiss Marketing and Advertising Institute (SAWI) organizes recognized courses and qualification programs for communication professionals, such as the “Kommunikationsleiter” program. More information at: www.sawi.com.
SPRI and CAS Internal Communications / HR Communications
The Swiss Public Relations Institute (SPRI) offers training and continuing education for communications experts. For instance, it operates the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Internal Communications / HR Communications. More information at www.spri.ch.
SVIK- Swiss Association for internal communication
The Swiss Association for internal communication is involved in the development and professionalization of internal communications in Switzerland. It organizes regional and national symposia, trainings, and awards. Enzaim Communications takes an active part in the national executive committee as well as the regional SVIK group Zurich-Aargau. More information at www.svik.ch.
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