Published on 16 December 2025
Courses, dates and application
Training courses 2026
Current information on national and international courses at the Training Centre SWISSINT and on registration.
You can register directly online via the course overview. Please note that the registration window closes ten weeks before the start of the course.
Course registration does not constitute a confirmation of participation. Ten weeks before the course begins, you will be notified whether you have been admitted to the course or not. Course places are limited.
Mission specific training courses
LOT 44: January to April 2026
LOT 45: July to October 2026
Brief description: Operational preparations for the participation in the mission EUFOR ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina.54th contingent: January to April 2026
55th contingent: July to October 2026
Brief description: Operational preparations and training of the Swiss contingent for participation in the Kosovo mission of KFOR.Cours 1/2026: 26 January to 6 February 2026
Cours 2/2026: 27 April to 8 May 2026
Cours 3/2026: 23 July to 7 August 2026
Cours 4/2026: 9 November to 20 November 2026
Brief description: after successfully completing the deployment preparation course SUNMOC Swiss officers are trained in a special driving course for civilian categories. C1/D1. The two week driving course includes both theoretical and practical education. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.
International training courses
HEAT: 26 October to 30 October 2026 (English)
Brief description: international basic course for specific security relevant issues in crisis regions such as mine awareness, map reading, radio speech rules, personal safety, first aid and off-road driving training. This course is primarily designed for civilians who are engaged in areas where there is an increased risk. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.SUNMOC: 12 June to 3 July 2026 (English)
Brief description: UN-certified course for training and preparing for deployment as a military observer of the United Nations (UN) with international attendance. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.SUNSOC: 6 July to 17 July 2026 (English)
Brief description: UN-certified course for deployments as a staff officer of the United Nations (UN) with international participation.You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.TCCC/T3: 16 November to 20 November 2026 (English)
Brief description: This course is intended to build up the essential skillset necessary for you to effectively provide care to wounded personnel in combat situations. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.
National training courses
BWT 1/2026: 30 March to 3 April 2026
BWT 2/2026: 20 April to 24 April 2026
BWT 3/2026: 28 September to 2 October 2026
Brief description: Introductory course on the handling of the irritant spray device (RSG) and the personal weapon, including their technical and tactical application (ROE), with a focus on the operational area in the Balkans (KFOR and EUFOR). The module is assessed through a test. Participation is restricted to members of the Swiss Armed Forces and employees of the Swiss federal administration who can provide proof of need. Further details on the course can be found in the course brochure provided below.HEAT 1/2026: 13 April to 17 April 2026
HEAT 2/2026: 1 June to 5 June 2026
HEAT 3/2026: 12 October to 16 October 2026
HEAT 4/2026: 26 October to 30 October 2026 (English)
Brief description: Basic course for specific security relevant issues in crisis regions such as mine awareness, map reading, radio speech rules, personal safety, first aid and off-road driving training. This course is primarily designed for civilians who are engaged in areas where there is an increased risk. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.Preparation course for SUNMOC: 5 June to 11 June 2026 (English)
SUNMOC: 12 June to 3 July 2026 (English)
Brief description: Preparation course for the Swiss Armed Forces personnel for SUNMOC and subsequent participation in the international SUNMOC. UN-certified course for training and preparing for deployment as a military observer of the United Nations (UN) with international attendance. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.TCCC/T3: 9 November to 13 November 2026
Brief description: This course is intended to build up the essential skillset necessary for you to effectively provide care to wounded personnel in combat situations. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.WRT 1/2026: 2 April 2026
WRT 2/2026: 23 April 2026
WRT 3/2026: 24 April 2026
WRT 4/2026: 1 October 2026
WRT 5/2026: 2 October 2026
Short description: One-day refresher shooting course for personnel required to be armed during international missions. The module concludes with a final examination. Participation is limited to members of the Swiss Armed Forces and employees of the Swiss federal administration who have completed the BWT and can provide the necessary proof of need.
Support in the field of training
MMPC: 20 October to 30 October 2026 (English)
Brief descripton: this five-day training of trainers course is run as a stand-alone module for Military Medical Personnel in the Balkan Area and the Balkan Medical Task Force. A specialized military medical team prepares for the challenges of international deployment. This course is conducted in Skopje (North Macedonia) and admission is upon invitation only. You find more information about the course in the course guide further below on this webpage.
Support for the Geneva Centres
SPTC (GCSP): 24 August to 4 September 2026 (national and international)
Brief description: The Training Centre SWISSINT offers its expertise to the Geneva Centres. As such the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GSCP) Swiss Peacebuilding Training Course is hosted and conducted in association with TC SWISSINT. The GSCP offers a two week professional training course on peacebuilding on behalf of the Swiss Federal Departement of Foreign Affaires for members of the Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding and selected international participants. You find more information about the course over the link GSCP.NTS (GICHD): 2 August to 14 August 2026 (national and international)
Brief description: The Non-Technical Survey (NTS) course run by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is held at the Training Centre SWISSINT. Non-Technical Surveys are essential for determining how to allocate limited resources in the land-release process. It is important that these surveys are of high quality and the necessary emphasis is put into training and equipping NTS teams, coaching their command structures as well as verifying and analysing survey information. You find more information about the course over the link GICHD.
Course guide
Questions?
Do you have specific questions about one of the training courses? Then contact us by e-mail at course-reg.swissint@vtg.admin.ch.