VBV Training, VBV Recertification and IAF Training for Insurance Professionals in Switzerland
Maklerzentrum Academy offers training to become an Insurance Intermediary VBV, targeted courses preparing you for VBV recertification, as well as training to become a qualified Financial Advisor IAF. This allows us to support insurance advisors, brokers, intermediaries and career changers in Switzerland from entry-level training through recertification to advanced qualifications in financial advisory.
Our training programmes
VBV training
Insurance Intermediary VBV Switzerland
The Insurance Intermediary VBV training programme is your legally recognised proof of qualification in Switzerland. It is the essential requirement for your work as an insurance adviser, broker or intermediary and provides the solid professional foundation for a sustainable career in the insurance sector.
The VBV training programme at a glance:
- Duration: Approx. 3 months
- Start: Available monthly
- Format: Hybrid (online and in person)
- Goal: Certification as an Insurance Intermediary VBV – all-lines profile
VBV Recertification
Preparatory Course for Insurance Intermediaries VBV in Switzerland
Die VBV-Rezertifizierung ist für viele Versicherungsvermittler ab 2026 ein wichtiger nächster Schritt, um den Qualifikationsnachweis fristgerecht zu erneuern. Mit unserem gezielten Vorbereitungslehrgang bereitest Du Dich strukturiert, praxisnah und effizient auf die Rezertifizierungsprüfung vor – online, kompakt und mit erfahrenen Dozenten.
VBV Recertification at a Glance:
- Duration: 4 days, optional 5th revision day
- Start: Several course dates from May to August
- Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
- Languages: German or French
- Goal: Reliable preparation for the 2026 VBV recertification examination
IAF training
Become a Qualified Financial Adviser IAF
The IAF training programme is an established and recognised professional qualification in Switzerland for financial advisers, insurance advisers and brokers. It gives you the precise specialist knowledge and advisory expertise required for professional, holistic support of private clients.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Part-time & flexible:
Our hybrid model is delivered through focused in-person sessions and can be combined perfectly with your working day. - Compact duration:
The training programme includes several modules, which you complete over a period of around 4 to 6 months. - In-person location:
The modules will take place in Bern.
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Why Maklerzentrum Academy
Practical and clearly structured
Our training follows a clear learning path with easy-to-understand modules, concrete practical examples, and focused preparation for the VBV and IAF examinations. You always know where you stand and what the next step is.
Hybrid: flexible learning, personal support
You study online with maximum flexibility and use in-person sessions specifically for deeper learning. This allows you to combine efficient learning with personal support.
Locations throughout Switzerland
In-person training in Basel, Bern, Zurich, Lausanne, and Lugano ensures regional accessibility and personal support.
Monthly starts without long waiting times
Regular course starts allow you to begin your VBV or IAF training quickly, without unnecessary delays.
Who this training is designed for
Career changers entering the insurance industry
A structured entry into insurance intermediation with clear exam preparation and a solid professional foundation.
Insurance advisors
Deepen your specialist knowledge, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen your advisory skills for the long term.
Brokers and intermediaries
Obtain the required VBV qualification or develop your professional expertise further with IAF training.
Financial advisors and pension advisors
Expand your expertise in insurance, pension planning, and integrated financial advice.
People with professional ambitions
VBV and IAF qualifications provide the foundation for long-term development and new career opportunities in the insurance industry.
VBV Training Prices
Includes access to the online platform. Examination fees and learning materials are not included.
VBV Recertification Prices
Course with optional revision day
For maximum confidence before the examination
ReserveIncludes access to the online platform, learning materials and examination strategies. Examination fees are not included.
IAF Training Prices
Includes access to the online platform, excluding external IAF examination fees and learning materials.
Important for you:
As this may be preparatory training for a federal professional examination (Financial Planner), you may be eligible for up to 50% in federal subsidies (subject-based funding), provided you subsequently pursue the Federal Diploma.
How your training works
Choose your training programme
Choose VBV training, VBV recertification or IAF training – depending on your professional goal.
Reserve your place
With your reservation, you secure your training place and gain clear planning certainty.
Learn in a hybrid format
Online modules and in-person sessions complement each other and enable efficient, practice-oriented learning.
Prepare for the examination
Focused training, revision and exam-oriented content give you confidence for the examinations.
Examination and qualification
You achieve a recognised qualification and lay the foundation for your professional future in the insurance industry.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Training Programmes
Questions about VBV Training
Information on the process, dates, modules and examination for becoming an Insurance Intermediary VBV.
Questions about VBV Recertification
Information on the examination, deadlines, courses, costs and preparation for the VBV recertification examination.
Questions about IAF Training
Details on the training, examination, structure and qualification as a Financial Advisor IAF.
About Maklerzentrum Academy
Maklerzentrum Academy is a training institution in Switzerland focused on the qualification of insurance intermediaries, insurance advisors, brokers and financial advisors. We offer the legally recognised VBV training, VBV recertification courses and the advanced IAF training programme.
Our programmes combine online teaching with in-person sessions in Basel, Bern, Zurich, Lausanne and Lugano. Our aim is to guide participants safely and systematically towards VBV or IAF qualification and to strengthen their professional development in the insurance industry over the long term.
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