Developer coaching that fits your enterprise skills framework
ASE develops 11 of 11 relevant SFIA 9 skills and maps to swissICT Rollen der ICT and e-CF.
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Skills, not titles
The Swiss ICT industry is moving from job titles to competency-based roles. swissICT has renamed its reference from "ICT Professions" to "ICT Roles."
Your organization needs developer development that maps to recognized competency frameworks, not just training with attendance certificates.
What sets ASE apart
Behavioural Engineering
SFIA defines what skills look like at each level. ASE develops these skills through a structured four-year coaching programme with repeated practice, practical exercises, and more than 150 observable behavioural indicators.
Knowledge + Competency
ASE builds capability through guided practice and verifies progress with certification at each level. 185 assessed tasks mapped to SFIA skill codes.
e-CF compatible
Maps to the European e-Competence Framework across levels e-1 to e-4. Covers BUILD competences B.1-B.6 plus A.5/A.6 (Architecture).
AI-enabled software engineering
ASE includes coaching in the responsible use of AI tools, so developers can work faster without compromising judgement, code quality, or engineering standards.
From Professional to Senior-Expert in 4 years
| ASE Level | Duration | SFIA Levels | Rollen der ICT | e-CF | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (JL) Jumpstart† | 12 weeks | L1→L2 | S1 | e-1 | Fundamentals, first tests, orientation |
| Foundation (FL) | 1 year | L2→L3 | S1–S2 | e-1→e-2 | Clean Objects, Unit Testing, TDD, Software Design, AI Assistance Basics |
| Competent (CL) | 1 year | L3→L4 | S2–S3 | e-2→e-3 | Clean Code, Refactoring, Code Smells, Design Patterns, AI Assistance |
| Advanced (AL) | 1 year | L4 | S3–S4 | e-3 | Advanced TDD, Legacy Code Improvement, Software Modernization, AI Assistance |
| Practitioner (PL) | 1 year | L4→L5 | S4–S5 | e-3→e-4 | Feedback Driven Development, Deliberate Programming, Applied Architecture, AI Assistance |
† Optional entry program for developers who need to strengthen fundamentals before FL. The core coaching program runs from Foundation (FL) through Practitioner (PL).
SFIA 9 Skills Coverage
11 of 11 relevant software engineering skills covered
| Code | Skill | JL | FL | CL | AL | PL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROG | Programming | L1–L2 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 |
| SWDN | Software Design | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 |
| TEST | Functional Testing | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 |
| NFTS | Non-Functional Testing | – | – | L3 | L4 | – |
| ARCH | Solution Architecture* | – | – | – | L4 | L5 |
| SFMD | Software Maintenance | – | – | L3 | L4 | L5 |
| CFMG | Config. Management | L1–L2 | – | L2–L3 | – | – |
| REQM | Requirements Definition | L1 | L2 | – | L3 | – |
| SINT | Systems Integration | – | – | – | L3–L4 | L4 |
| SCTY | Information Security | – | L2 | L3 | L4 | – |
| RELM | Release & Deployment | – | – | – | – | L2 |
* iSAQB CPSA-FL recommended during FL year (architecture vocabulary). ASE deepens through craft (L4-L5).
swissICT Rollen der ICT
Software-Ingenieur:in competency coverage
13 of 15 competency areas at 3+/4. The remaining 2 (Personnel leadership, Project management) are deliberately out of scope.
How ASE fits your organization
Role model integration
Each ASE level maps to swissICT S1-S5 tiers. HR teams can incorporate ASE certifications into existing role profiles and development plans.
Transparent development
Quarterly assessments and level-based certifications give HR and managers a clear view of capability development.
Flexible delivery
1:1 coaching integrated into daily work. No classroom downtime. Developers learn while working on their own code and within their own projects.
SFIA Mapping Matrix
Download the one-page SFIA 9 mapping. Designed to support HR reviews and budget approval discussions.
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